McHenry County
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Jeff Walter: 2026 candidate for the 11th Congressional DistrictOct 16, 2026 3:00 am - Jeff Walter is a candidate for the 11th Congressional District.
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What a rush: Sizing up the strong group of MSL running backsOct 15, 2026 6:36 pm - This was a good year for running backs in the Mid-Suburban League. Here’s a rundown of several ballcarriers with a chance to pile up 1,000 rush yards before the playoffs end.
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District 214 says cameras installed for St. Viator traffic study violated stadium leaseOct 15, 2026 6:27 pm - A traffic consultant for St. Viator High School installed seven traffic monitoring cameras around Northwest Suburban High School District 214’s Forest View Educational Center in Arlington Heights in violation of a lease agreement, officials said.
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Driver killed after car hits trees, splits into pieces near McHenryOct 15, 2026 2:46 pm - A 23-year-old Lake Villa-area man was killed early Thursday in a single-vehicle crash near McHenry, authorities said.
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Kane County Board mourns death of former board member Gary DaughertyOct 15, 2026 1:57 pm - At its regular meeting this week, the Kane County Board recognized the death of former District 9 board member Gary Daugherty, who resigned late last year.
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Lake County officials warn against voting incentives: ‘We can only thank people with our words or a handshake’Oct 15, 2026 1:11 pm - With less than three weeks until the Nov. 3 general election, Lake County Clerk Anthony Vega and State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart want people to know the proper and improper ways to encourage voting.
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Troubled Vista Medical Center loses fifth CEO in three yearsOct 15, 2026 1:10 pm - Daisy Rodriguez became the fifth CEO to leave Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan over the past three years, stepping down Oct. 6, but she says she remains committed as a consultant to helping the hospital climb out of its difficult financial situation.
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Algonquin Halloween event Saturday at Towne ParkOct 15, 2026 12:53 pm - The village of Algonquin will host its annual Halloween celebration Saturday, Oct. 17 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Towne Park.
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Endorsement: Biss for 9th District in CongressOct 15, 2026 9:34 am - The Daily Herald endorses Daniel Biss for Congress from Illinois’ 9th District.
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How new apartment development fills the housing gap in Fox LakeOct 14, 2026 5:33 pm - A long-sought housing option in Fox Lake is emerging at a former quarry site, with the first tenants of a 154-unit market-rate apartment development starting to move in.