McHenry man charged with arson, attempted first-degree murder after police respond to garage fire
When officers arrived to the residence, they discovered the detached garage on the property was on fire. During a preliminary investigation, officers learned that two of the property's residents, a 44-year-old woman and a 51-year-old man, were involved in a physical altercation.
Former McHenry resident Linda La Roche found guilty of murdering nanny Peggy Lynn Johnson
Peggy Lynn Johnson met Linda La Roche, who was a nurse, at a hospital. La Roche invited Johnson to be the family's housekeeper and nanny, then abused her for years and killed her.
McHenry High School's 'Warrior Weekly' show produced entirely by students
Mitch Stengel and McHenry High School students talk about their remarkable feat of airing entirely student-run broadcasts every week at their northwestern suburb school.
McHenry drug bust: Police seize marijuana, mushrooms and guns in raid
Four people were arrested and a large quantity of drugs including weed, mushrooms and cocaine were seized during a Feb. 9 bust in McHenry.
Some Chicago-area schools won't require masks on Monday and some will be closed, after judge's order
Some Chicago-area schools will not be requiring masks on Monday, after a judge issued a temporary restraining order.
Some Chicago-area schools won't require masks on Monday and some will be closed, after judge's order
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) will still require masks, but lots of suburban districts including Crystal Lake, Elgin, Harvard, Lombard, McHenry and others said that masks will be optional after a judge issued a temporary restraining order against this COVID-19 rule.
Cleanup efforts underway in Chicago, suburbs following first measurable snowfall
Following the first measurable snowfall of the season Tuesday afternoon, cleanup efforts were underway in Chicago and the suburbs well into the evening.
Cook and McHenry counties offer lead paint removal for certain homes
Cook and McHenry counties are offering a new program to remove lead paint from homes.
Scattered thunderstorms possible Saturday afternoon and evening, with damaging winds and large hail
Scattered, severe thunderstorms are possible across suburban Chicago late Saturday afternoon.
McHenry County man frustrated after being ticketed for American flags
A McHenry County man is frustrated after his business was ticketed for flying American flags.
Jiffy Lube worker in McHenry killed after driver accelerated off service bay
A 29-year-old Jiffy Lube employee died after being struck by a car leaving a service bay.
Jiffy Lube employee in McHenry struck, killed by Jeep leaving vehicle service bay
The driver of a beige 2004 Jeep Liberty, a 91-year-old woman, accelerated when exiting a vehicle service bay and struck the 29-year-old employee, police said.
Fireworks in the Chicago suburbs: List of events scheduled, canceled and postponed
Several suburbs say their annual shows will be canceled or postponed this year, while others say the festivities will go on as scheduled.
Abandoned cats saved from hoarder home in McHenry County
An animal rescue group in suburban Chicago says they have saved more than 30 cats from a hoarder home in unincorporated McHenry County.
Illinois woman released from prison after murder conviction vacated
Jennifer McMullan was convicted of first-degree murder and attempted armed robbery under the "theory of accountability," which means a person can be found guilty of acts committed by others.
McHenry Township Clerk's first openly transgender elected official shares coming out story
McHenry Township Clerk Danielle Aylward paid her taxes in single dollar bills in 2016 as part of a tax protest. She says that sparked her run for McHenry Township Clerk.
Boy, 14, charged with arson in fire that destroyed McHenry roller rink
The 14-year-old “intentionally lit an object on fire which quickly spread out of control,” destroying the building, police said.
Blaze that destroyed McHenry roller rink considered 'suspicious'
Investigators say a fire that destroyed an historic building in McHenry on Thursday is "suspicious in nature."
'Suspicious' fire destroys McHenry roller rink
Investigators say a fire that destroyed an historic building in McHenry on Thursday is "suspicious in nature."
Waukegan, McHenry high schools celebrate graduation in-person
It is the moment high school students have been waiting for - the chance to walk across the stage at graduation and mark the beginning of a new chapter.