John Elleson on his top legislative priorities: "Addiction and mental health services, immigration reform, fiscal responsibility." Read Elleson's full election questionnaire here

Laura Fine on a top priority for Congress: Grocery prices and overall inflation remain unacceptably high for most Americans, and families are feeling the strain every single day. To improve the economic outlook, we must take decisive steps. Read Fine's full questionnaire here

AJ Berndt scored 20 points, including five 3-pointers, and Cary-Grove's boys basketball team won a physical battle with host Burlington Central 55-47 Friday night in a Fox Valley Conference showdown.

Huntley girls basketball coach Steve Raethz earned his 500th career win, Crystal Lake Central's Allison Shackle earned a regional girls bowling title, seven McHenry County-area competitive cheerleading teams advanced to the IHSA state finals, and more in Friday's roundup.

Adam Anwar poured in a career-high 36 points and drilled four triples as McHenry controlled the third quarter during its 61-50 win over Jacobs in Fox Valley Conference action Friday evening.

Crystal Lake South junior Mallory Glover tossed in a career-high 14 points on 6-of-7 shooting while sophomore wing Gaby Dzik led the Gators with 15 points in a 58-50 Fox Valley Conference win over Hampshire on Friday night.

A Crystal Lake man is accused of sending sexual messages to a minor, according to authorities.

A Crystal Lake man who pleaded guilty to a multimillion-dollar Ponzi scheme in federal court started his 4 1/2-year prison sentence Friday after multiple attempts to push it back.

The owner of an equestrian training center has been accused of sexually assaulting a minor on the Richmond property.

Community Unit School District 300 is seeking a new principal for Jacobs High School in Algonquin as its current principal moves into a districtwide role.