Hundreds of Algonquin students quarantined due to COVID-19 outbreak
Algonquin-based Community School District 300 is dealing with a massive COVID-19 outbreak among students.
Crystal Lake officers to be honored for solving murder of Andrew Freund
The officers who helped solve the murder of Andrew “AJ” Freund are being honored for their work on the case.
McHenry County man charged with indecent solicitation, traveling to meet a 14-year-old girl
"In the era of technology, I strongly recommend all parents and guardians monitor your children’s electronic use and have serious conversations about the risks of online predators, as online predators are prevalent, and they lurk in the shadows of cyberspace,” said Sheriff John D. Idleburg.
Crystal Lake battered by powerful storm
Residents in Crystal Lake say a brief but powerful storm broke trees, damaged property and knocked out power in their neighborhood.
Cary girl, 16, missing from northwest suburbs; last seen July 27
HAVE YOU SEEN HER? Police in northwest suburban Cary are asking for the public's help in locating a missing 16-year-old girl.
Chicago-area home prices continue to climb, with 24% spike in Gary and 19% spike in Zion
The average price for a home in Gary is $53,922, up 24.5% in just one year. In Zion, the average home costs $158,306, up 19.5%. In Chicago, home prices are up 10.1% to an average of $296,603.
Woman found guilty of abusing elderly woman in her care in Island Lake
A woman has been found guilty of abusing an 82-year-old woman in her care in Island Lake in McHenry County.
New Illinois law will effectively end immigrant detention
Illinois will effectively end immigrant detention and further restrict local law enforcement’s ability to cooperate with federal immigration authorities under a plan Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law Monday.
Three men wanted for road rage murder in the suburbs
West Dundee police say that Kurt Doporcyk, 41; Ryan Barrett, 32; and Peter Stoyshich, 30, killed Alex Hall, 52.
Thieves steal 7-year-old boy's Go Kart, trailer in Lake in the Hills
A northwest suburban 7-year-old boy is having to hit the brakes on his Go Kart racing career because thieves stole his expensive gear.
Pritzker signs legislation expanding equity for special needs students
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed two pieces of legislation on Wednesday that will help students with special needs.
Scattered thunderstorms possible Saturday afternoon and evening, with damaging winds and large hail
Scattered, severe thunderstorms are possible across suburban Chicago late Saturday afternoon.
Child in critical condition after being pulled from pond in Lake in the Hills
A child is in critical condition after being pulled from a pond in Lake in the Hills Friday afternoon.
McHenry County man ticketed for flying American flags outside his business
"Why does the American flag fall under your sign ordinance? Why is the American flag a sign? It's a symbol of patriotism," Terry Trobiani said.
West Nile Virus found in McHenry County mosquitos
The McHenry County Department of Health confirmed Friday mosquitos collected in Fox River Grove have tested positive for West Nile Virus.