Dundee-Crown softball defeated McHenry, McHenry baseball beat Cary-Grove, Marengo girls soccer blanked North Boone behind hat tricks from Kiley Brady and Myah Broughton, and Anna Starr scored eight goals for Crystal Lake Central co-op girls lacrosse in Monday's roundup.

A Woodstock woman who was released from McHenry County jail pretrial in January on cocaine allegations now faces new drug charges, official records show.

A man who was found dead after firefighters responded to a house fire last week in Lake in the Hills has been identified as an Army veteran.

A McHenry man is accused of forcing his way into his former boss’ house to collect a debt and threatening to shoot him.

Richmond-Burton senior Ray Hannemann plays three sports and has won a lot of games in each. The 2025 baseball season was an exception. This year, however, Hannemann and the Rockets are winning again.

Huntley sophomore first baseman Tommy Gasner recently had a walk-off hit against Bartlett for the Red Raiders, who lead all McHenry County baseball teams with 17 wins. Gasner is the Northwest Herald Athlete of the Week.

A Crystal Lake artist and author creates paintings of her favorite Crystal Lake landmarks that define the city's charm. She's also a Jimmy Buffett devotee.

Officials have reported a slow drop in water levels after a string of heavy downpours overflowed the Fox River, but more rain on Monday could erase any progress made last week.

Children of all ages celebrated Earth Day at Randall Oaks Zoo Saturday in West Dundee.

Children of all ages celebrated Earth Day at Randall Oaks Zoo Saturday in West Dundee.