Northwest Herald - Shaw Local

John Morgan came off the bench to score 12 points, including two 3-pointers in the fourth quarter, and Crystal Lake South's boys basketball team rallied from 16 down to beat Cary-Grove 59-50 for its fourth regional title in a row.

Adam Anwar and Nathan Ottaway each finished in double figures for McHenry, which was unable to keep pace with Waukegan during the team's 67-36 loss to the Bulldogs in the IHSA Class 4A regional boys basketball final at Jacobs.

Seven McHenry County athletes, including four from Hampshire, qualified for the semifinal round of the IHSA girls wrestling individual state tournament. In the boys dual team state finals, Marian Central lost to Providence in the Class 2A quarterfinals.

McHenry County College and community partners held a pop-up job fair to connect laid-off Brake Parts workers with companies who have dozens of positions to fill.

Members of two households have been displaced after a fire damaged their homes and a detached garage Friday afternoon in Holiday Hills.

A Trout Valley man who pleaded guilty to one count of possessing images of child sex abuse was sentenced to three years of felony probation and ordered to register as a sex offender.

A Crystal Lake man has pleaded guilty to aggravated reckless driving in a head-on crash that seriously injured two people and occurred when he was 18.

After a year on Green Street, The Pieceful Project in McHenry is closing; it's next door neighbor Bumble Bread Co says it has grown in the past year.

Downers Grove South High School is seeking nominations for its Class of 2026 Distinguished Alumni

"When you drive into Woodstock and pass 1035 Lake St., that good vibe you feel is coming from the Dorr Township building where the SOAR Senior Center is located," Deborah Glaubke of Woodstock writes in a letter to the editor.

"This was the 3rd protest in the last six months in the city of McHenry against the current trump administration." Carl Hurtig of McHenry writes in a letter to the editor.

Park Board President Fredrick Tiesenga whines about how five Park Board members and “vocal residents” are responsible for a tax increase. Mark G. Eckel of Crystal Lake writes in a letter to the editor.

"I’m not happy that we lost to them, but it is nice to see that these accomplishments are shared," Nolan Carlson of Algonquin writes in a letter to the editor.

"The administration’s current trajectory is a stain on our democracy," Amanda Staley of Harvard IL writes in a letter to the editor.

"Is it safe or economically prudent to mine near a residential area?" Robert Lisowski of Woodstock writes in a letter to the editor.

"As a Woodstock native, I am concerned by the city’s push for surveillance cameras on our historic Square," Matt Carmichael of Woodstock writes in a letter to the editor.

"I question why any group of citizens would protest against the removal of hundreds of thousands of violent criminals," Tim Beck of McHenry writes in a letter to the editor.

Johnsburg's historic season came to an end Thursday night with a 57-38 loss to St. Edward in the Class 2A Johnsburg Sectional championship. The Skyhawks finished the season at 34-1.

Emma Peterson posted 15 points and 15 rebounds as the Geneva girls basketball team dominated on the glass, overcoming 18 points from Crystal Lake South's Laken LePage to knock off the Gators 43-33 in the IHSA Class 3A sectional final at Crystal Lake Central.

A man was charged after a search of a Lake in the Hills residence that prompted a brief shelter-in-place order Thursday.

Starting Sunday, people who use the McHenry County MCRide dial-a-ride service will have a different fare structure, and MCRide Connect subsidized rideshare service riders will pay a little more for their trip.

Jett pressed on the need for additional TIF districts and road construction his annual State of the City address, part of the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce's annual luncheon.

A Chicago man is facing felony charges after authorities said he was arrested in a stolen car during a Wednesday traffic stop in Huntley.

A beloved Crystal Lake sushi and Asian cuisine restaurant will permanently close next week, leaving Cary as its sole location.

An arrest warrant has been issued for a former Lake in the Hills woman who is accused of threatening to harm McHenry County State’s Attorney Randi Freese, court records show.