Woodstock co-op senior Eva Hermansson, who has pushed through adversity and drawn inspiration through her faith, has ascended into a leadership role for the girls wrestling team. Now, she's pushing to become a state qualifier.

Johnsburg's girls basketball team captured the Round Lake MLK Tournament title and won its 21st straight game, Richmond-Burton's boys took second at South Beloit, and more tournament basketball results in Monday's roundup.

Riverside Bake Shop and Reeses Barkery are figuring out next steps after a devastating fire at the building they share in downtown McHenry over the weekend.

Jerry Eiserman will be honored with a prestigious McHenry Chamber Award at the business group's Annual Gala on Jan. 24.

Crystal Lake City Council sent developers back with a request to make their 175 single-family home neighborhood to be “more cohesive” with nearby downtown, council members said.

People who use McHenry County’s MCRide and MCRide Connect dial-a-ride services might be paying a little more for their rides in the next couple of months.

A crash in the Wonder Lake area Monday morning shut down a stretch of roadway.

Riverside Bake Shop in downtown McHenry caught fire early Sunday afternoon.

Johnsburg senior guard Jayce Schmitt surpassed 1,000 career points on Jan. 10 and has helped lead the Skyhawks to the top of the Kishwaukee River Conference standings. Schmitt is the Northwest Herald Athlete of the Week.

A Wonder Lake four-wheeler crash resulted in the hospitalization of a child/