Illinois Fall Foliage: Your guide to scenic drives and hidden gems across the state
Fall is here and the colors are about to come alive, not just in Chicagoland but all across the state. Here are the best fall foliage getaways in Illinois.
Suburban cemetery vase thefts: One suspect in custody, another on the run
One man is in custody and another is on the run after being accused of stealing vases from cemeteries in Lake and McHenry counties.
Fox Lake police arrest man for alleged attempt to 'arrest' officer on Route 12
A McHenry man has been arrested following a bizarre confrontation with a Fox Lake police officer.
Illinois man killed in Island Lake after being struck by vehicle in hit-and-run crash
A 24-year-old man from Island Lake was fatally struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run crash late Friday night in McHenry County.
Man seriously injured in WaveRunner crash on Fox River in Cary: officials
A man was seriously injured Friday afternoon following a WaveRunner crash in suburban Cary.
RV catches fire, propane tanks explode in McHenry County; 2 people and dog escape flames
Two people and a dog are safe after an RV erupted in flames in Marengo Wednesday night.
Crystal Lake Elementary teachers could go on strike
The teachers at Crystal Lake Elementary District 47 could go on strike if they can't come to an agreement with the school district soon.
Crystal Lake teachers rally for new contract as union warns of staff departures amid ongoing talks
Teachers and community members in Crystal Lake plan to rally Monday night and demand a fair contract.
Motorcycle crash leaves suburban man in critical condition
A 60-year-old Marengo man was critically injured in a motorcycle crash early Sunday morning.
McHenry County reports first West Nile Virus death since 2018
Health officials are reporting McHenry County’s first West Nile Virus-related death since 2018.
‘World’s Largest’ corn maze opens in Spring Grove, honors John Deere
Richardson Adventure Farm in Spring Grove is serving up more fall fun - 550 acres worth to be exact. That includes what they call the "world's largest corn maze," a sunflower farm and pumpkin picking.
Former DCFS worker released after serving jail time for mishandling AJ Freund case
A former Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) worker convicted of mishandling the AJ Freund case is being released from jail.
Loose bull in McHenry County safely captured
A bull that was on the loose Thursday in the Marengo area has been safely captured.
Inmate transport bus crash in Lake County sends multiple to hospital; all inmates accounted for
Several people are hospitalized, including 16 inmates, after a transport bus was involved in a crash Wednesday afternoon in Lake County.