Spring Grove
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2 moms from Fox Valley sue over mask mandateAug 17, 2021 1:00 am - A pair of McHenry County mothers are suing Gov. J.B. Pritzker, claiming the mandate requiring their children to wear face coverings at school is an invasion of privacy, ...
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Richardson Farm hosts first sunflower fest starting Aug. 21-22Aug 16, 2021 11:00 pm - SPRING GROVE - Fiery yellows, brilliant oranges and crimson reds are just a few of the hues to behold as 24 varieties of sunflowers pop against the bright blue August sk...
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What suburban colleges are doing to motivate students to get vaccinesAug 16, 2021 5:30 am - College of Lake County will give $100 checks to fall semester students with one string attached: proof of vaccination against COVID-19. The college announced the incenti...
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Get ready to dance, eat at Blues, Brews & BBQ festivalAug 15, 2021 11:00 pm - The stage is set for fun Friday through Sunday, Aug. 20-22, as top-tier musicians prepare to perform at the 10th annual Blues, Brews & BBQ festival at Petersen Park, 430...
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Leadership Greater McHenry County interns complete summer programAug 15, 2021 11:00 pm - Leadership Greater McHenry County recently announced six interns successfully completed internships on July 30 as part of the organization's fourth annual Summer Nonprof...
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Circus troupe set to thrill Volo Museum visitors Aug. 28-29Aug 15, 2021 11:00 pm - VOLO - To say a visit to the Volo Auto Museum on Aug. 28 or 29 will be extraordinary might seem a stretch. After all, at this place of mighty Mopar meets T-Rex, there ar...
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Where to wander at massive sunflower fields and their fests in the suburbsAug 15, 2021 7:00 am - Lose yourself in the transformative beauty of fields of sunflowers, some posing the challenge of a maze, others home to trails traversing a magical landscape. They are s...
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How dispute over placement of American flags led to death threats in McHenry County villageAug 15, 2021 1:00 am - A pair of $100 tickets issued by the village of Prairie Grove turned into a national story last month, leading to a flood of angry phone calls and emails, including deat...
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Boys golf: Scouting Fox Valley areaAug 14, 2021 1:00 am - Editor's note: We're scouting the 2021 Fox Valley boys golf season today. Repeated attempts were made to reach every school in our coverage area. Bob Sweeney starts his ...
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Proposed McHenry County flag policy including limits on pride flag set for final voteAug 13, 2021 1:00 am - A final vote before the McHenry County Board is set for Tuesday on a proposal to limit which flags can fly over the county's government buildings, an idea several board ...