Gavers Community Cancer Foundation raises money with Barndance
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The Gavers' Barndance in Woodstock has been raising money for cancer research for 23 years. Over the years the event has raised $9.1 million. It's coming up July 15.

Two-vehicle crash in McHenry County leaves 4 injured, including child

A two-vehicle crash in unincorporated Dorr Township last Friday left four people with serious injuries, including a child, and a 74-year-old man suffering from life-threatening injuries.

32 to do: Fourth of July fireworks in Chicago 2023

Fourth of July is quickly approaching and the Chicago area is ready to celebrate with fireworks.

Cow that ran wild in Niles 'senior prank' receives name

A cow that got loose and ran wild in a Chicago suburb during a senior prank gone wrong last month has finally been given a name.

Downed trees, power outages and icy roads pose problems in suburban Chicago
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More than 86,000 ComEd customers remained without power Thursday morning after an icy storm knocked down trees and power lines throughout the Chicago area.

Woodstock Willie makes his Groundhog Day prediction
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Local favorite Woodstock Willie gets in on the action making his Groundhog Day prediction on the fate of this winter.

Local man works to bring a zoo to Woodstock
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For years, zoologist Corey Hancock has been bringing the "zoo to you." Now, he's starting a new project and needs your help getting it off the ground.

Health team wants to talk with people who felt sick after eating at Crystal Lake Montessori School

The McHenry County Health Department said that anyone who ate food at a Crystal Lake Montessori classroom event, or at a school-sponsored event, should fill out a confidential survey. The information is requested whether you felt ill, or felt fine.

Woodstock Willie emerges on Groundhog Day, predicts early spring
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Rick Bellairs, Woodstock Groundhog Day Chair, talks about Woodstock Willie and the Illinois town's grand traditions on Groundhog Day.

One student arrested in Woodstock school threat investigation: Police

A Woodstock high school student was arrested during an investigation of a social media threat to Woodstock North High School, police said. 

Illinois police warn parents against popular back-to-school photo trend

With back-to-school in full swing, safety experts and law enforcement are urging parents to be mindful of what they share in regards to a popular social media photo trend with kids – as it could make them easy targets for predators.