The McHenry Township Fire Protection District is eyeing projects including a new fire station and a training center for firefighters.

After a delay caused by a stalemate between the Union Pacific Railroad and the Illinois Department of Transportation, Huntley plans to move ahead with a major Kreutzer Road widening and realignment this year.

Utility work in anticipation of the Kreutzer Road widening in Huntley is due to begin next week, Village Manager Dave Johnson said Thursday.

Marian Central's Christine Chmiel tossed a six-inning no-hitter against Timothy Christian, Crystal Lake South softball earned its first conference win of the season, Huntley baseball improved to 12-1, and more in Friday's Northwest Herald roundup.

Jacobs' twins Jowell and Aaden Colon combined on a six-hit shutout, Andrew Deegan was hit by a pitch five times, and the Golden Eagles beat Burlington Central 6-0 in a Fox Valley Conference baseball game Friday in Burlington.

Anna Starr poured in six goals, including four in the third quarter, as Crystal Lake Central co-op overcame five goals from Huntley's Leah Holmberg and held off the Red Raiders for a 9-6 victory in Fox Valley Conference girls lacrosse action Friday evening.

McHenry County officials are urging people along the Fox River to get their sandbags and “go” bags ready ahead of more rain in the forecast.

A Spring Grove man was found dead in a wooded area with a gunshot wound to the head, according to authorities, who said there did not appear to be foul play involved.

Marengo's Gabby Christopher cemented herself among the top power hitters in McHenry County history, Huntley's Mark Petryniec recently earned career win No. 500, and Hampshire grad Gwen Malecke takes over at Woodstock North in this week's softball notes.

A man is facing new felony charges just months after he was paroled from prison for burglarizing a Lakewood home, stealing from a vehicle in Crystal Lake and participating in mob action in Cary.