Abandoned cats saved from hoarder home in McHenry County

An animal rescue group in suburban Chicago says they have saved more than 30 cats from a hoarder home in unincorporated McHenry County.

Illinois school district donates 3 buses to firefighters for training

The Community School District 300 donated three school buses to firefighters at the Algonquin lake to help with a unique training opportunity.

Illinois woman released from prison after murder conviction vacated

Jennifer McMullan was convicted of first-degree murder and attempted armed robbery under the "theory of accountability," which means a person can be found guilty of acts committed by others.

Suburban supper club closed temporarily due to COVID-19 precautions

The McHenry County Department of Health is urging anyone unvaccinated who visited the restaurant from May 14 to May 22 to quarantine because they may have been exposed to COVID-19 during those dates.

McHenry Township Clerk's first openly transgender elected official shares coming out story

McHenry Township Clerk Danielle Aylward paid her taxes in single dollar bills in 2016 as part of a tax protest. She says that sparked her run for McHenry Township Clerk. 

Boy, 14, charged with arson in fire that destroyed McHenry roller rink

The 14-year-old “intentionally lit an object on fire which quickly spread out of control,” destroying the building, police said.

Color-blind suburban Chicago men get new glasses so they can see colors for the first time

"Wow!" said Roger after trying on the glasses, while looking at a rainbow of balloons. "Life will be better. Or at least I'll know what we're talking about when they say, 'Look at that.'"

'Suspicious' fire destroys McHenry roller rink

Investigators say a fire that destroyed an historic building in McHenry on Thursday is "suspicious in nature."

Waukegan, McHenry high schools celebrate graduation in-person

It is the moment high school students have been waiting for - the chance to walk across the stage at graduation and mark the beginning of a new chapter.

Mayor of Woodstock announces retirement after 16 years
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Woodstock Mayor Brian Sager is dropping the mic and riding off onto the sunset. Sager is the longest serving mayor and elected official in Woodstock joined Good Day Chicago to talk about his 16-year tenure.

Illinois man arrested after traffic stop reveals nearly 900 tabs of LSD

A 27-year-old northern Illinois man was arrested after police during a traffic stop discovered nearly 900 tabs of LSD in his vehicle.

Pay or go to jail: Gift card scam scaring Illinois residents with jail time

The McHenry County Sheriff's Office is warning the public about a scam where impostors tell victims they can avoid going to jail by purchasing a gift card.

McHenry Outdoor Theater reopens

Grab the kids and come on out to the McHenry Outdoor Theater. More than 200 cars visited Friday.