The former Bulldog Ale House in McHenry is being refurbished into an event space called Red Rose Banquets.

A resident was treated for smoke inhalation and a home was made uninhabitable after a fire Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, near Marengo.

A portion of East Street where the Crystal Lake Food Pantry is located will receive an honorary dedication to two volunteers who were committed to giving back to the community for decades.

The estate of a passenger killed in a UTV crash last year near Hebron received a $1 million settlement in a wrongful death lawsuit against the estate of the UTV driver.

Huntley boys bowling qualified for state, Huntley, Hampshire, Crystal Lake South and Crystal Lake Central will represent the FVC at next weekend's competitive dance state tournament, Marian Central wrestling won a conference title, and more in Saturday's roundup.

While a new state energy law aims to make it easier to expand renewable options, Huntley officials gave a lukewarm response to a potential solar farm in town.

The Cary-Grove Area Chamber of Commerce now operates at a new office space off Three Oaks Road, while its previous location will be transformed into residential apartments.

After a devastating fire, Reeses Barkery is moving temporarily to the former Cold Blooded Parties Reptile Zoo. Reeses owners had already purchased the McHenry Flying Dragons building, set to become downtown McHenry coffee and tea shop.

Firefighters battled a blaze in windchills reaching 30 degrees below zero early Saturday morning at a home near McHenry.

Richmond-Burton's Madelyn Peterie, who helped the Rockets qualify for the state meet in cross country earlier this school year, is using her improved conditioning and offseason training to make major strides in the wrestling room.