McHenry County
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Meet the sphinx moth: Nature’s daytime moths mimic hummingbirds and beesMay 28, 2026 11:04 am - It has transparent wings, mimics hummingbirds and bees, and can fly up to 30 miles per hour. Meet the sphinx moth.
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Man critically injured in single-car crash near HuntleyMay 28, 2026 8:19 am - A man suffered critical injuries after officials believe he was ejected from his car in a single-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon near Route 47 near Huntley.
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Softball: Peck, Kaneland upset Woodstock North to reach sectional championship gameMay 27, 2026 11:04 pm - Kaneland senior right-hander Ellie Peck has pitched exclusively in the postseason, ditching her hitting duties as coach Mike Kuefler prefers her to focus on throwing. The...
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Baseball: Bartlett, Downers Grove North, Lake Park take regional semifinals triumphsMay 27, 2026 10:03 pm - Vince Yario pitched four innings of 1-hit ball with two walks and a pair of strikeouts, while helping his own cause with a home run and 3 RBI during Bartlett’s 10-5, 5-in...
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Baseball: St. Charles North’s Paul shuts down Dundee-Crown to win regional semifinalMay 27, 2026 9:28 pm - Two pitches were all Landon Paul needed. Featuring a fastball-sweeper combination, the junior right-hander made quick work of the Dundee-Crown lineup after entering in th...
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Plan to build affordable rental homes on Midlothian Manor is back on the tableMay 27, 2026 5:45 pm - A plan to build workforce housing on the site of the former Midlothian Manor property near Lake Zurich has resurfaced.
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‘Our suburbs have been ignored for too long’: Palatine native saddles up for independent gubernatorial runMay 27, 2026 3:56 pm - Palatine resident Collin Corbett launched his bid for governor outside the former Arlington Park site. Wednesday, he filed as an independent candidate and said he has the best chance of beating Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
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Step into summer — and celebrate 65 years of service —with the 2026 AID Summer Stroll & RollMay 27, 2026 3:04 pm - The Association for Individual Development will host the annual Summer Stroll & Roll on Sunday, June 14 at Peck Farm Park in Geneva, featuring scenic trail walks, hot dogs, snacks, snow cones, and interactive games with mystery prizes. It takes place five days before AID's 65th anniversary on June 19, celebrating decades of providing services for individuals with developmental, behavioral, and crisis needs across the Chicago suburbs.
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Why McHenry County officials could ask voters for home rule powersMay 27, 2026 2:05 pm - As McHenry County officials express frustration at state legislation that they say erodes local control, they’re considering asking voters for permission to become home rule.
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Reflections of the past: How town square monuments help tell cities’ storiesMay 27, 2026 12:48 pm - Monuments in public spaces throughout the Tri-Cities provide insight into local history, with St. Charles featuring the Freedom Walk along the Fox River, Batavia's Riverwalk and Patriots Park, and Geneva's historic courthouse monument and sidewalk plaques.