The 121st edition of the Norge Ski Club’s annual winter tournament in Fox River Grove was a tale of fire and ice.

Northern Illinois Helping Hands Food Pantry in Spring Grove seeking help restocking, post holidays.

The third annual Great Seed Event at McHenry County College invites gardeners to swap seeds and learn about how to be a better gardeners.

A one-time Democratic candidate for Illinois’ largely suburban 9th Congressional District seat has withdrawn from the race, and another has suspended his campaign.

A one-time Democratic candidate for Illinois’ largely suburban 9th Congressional District seat has withdrawn from the race, and another has suspended his campaign.

Maria Peterson: This is a common-sense approach: modernize our tax system to create a dedicated funding source, honor our past commitments, and ensure the system is fair for our current and future public servants. Read Peterson's full questionnaire here

Martin McLaughlin: I will continue to vote against any tax increases, and I will support property tax relief. Read McLaughlin's full questionnaire here

Alden-Hebron sophomore Hayden Smith has been putting up points in a hurry. The 5-foot-6 guard earlier this season tied the program record for points in a game, and later topped that with 50 points against Mooseheart. "She never stops."

Cary-Grove senior guard Kennedy Manning hit an off-balance 3-pointer at the buzzer to lift the Trojans to a thrilling 35-33 Fox Valley Conference win over Huntley on Monday night.

Led by all-around champ Nora Terhaar, Prairie Ridge’s co-op gymnastics team dominated the Schaumburg Regional. Plus more in Monday's Northwest Herald roundup.