McHenry County
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McHenry Outdoor Theater owner looks to expand drive-inDec 03, 2020 2:00 pm - Not long ago, the drive-in seemed destined for obsolescence, with the McHenry Outdoor Theater the last of its kind in the suburbs. But owner Scott Dehn saw interest in h...
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Barrington, Palatine fire departments launch 'Wreath' campaignsDec 03, 2020 5:00 am - The Barrington and Palatine fire departments have launched their annual "Keep the Wreath Red" programs to remind everyone to be mindful of potential fires caused by holi...
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Constable: Childhood fun in nature inspires Geneva writer's poetryDec 03, 2020 4:30 am - Growing up on Chicago's Gold Coast as the son of a prestigious doctor, Rick Holinger of Geneva had his “epiphany” on the edge of the Catskill Mountains while he was a st...
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Second Kane County COVID-19 relief program for businesses finds success, criticismDec 03, 2020 12:00 am - Twice as many small businesses are in line to receive COVID-19 relief funds through Kane County compared to a week ago, signaling a successful second attempt by the coun...
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Lake County jail visits suspended because of surging local COVID-19 casesDec 03, 2020 12:00 am - Lake County jail authorities have again suspended in-person visits for inmates because of an uptick in local cases of COVID-19. Instead of seeing friends and family in p...
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Early morning fire guts Algonquin home, but no injuries reportedDec 03, 2020 12:00 am - An early morning fire broke out at a home on the east side of Algonquin this morning, leveling the structure but not causing any injuries. The fire was reported at about...
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Algonquin man pleads guilty to cocaine possessionDec 03, 2020 12:00 am - A 52-year-old Algonquin man pleaded guilty Wednesday to a felony cocaine charge stemming from a 2018 sexual assault investigation. Kiet H. Dang, of the 800 block of Fair...
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Rep. Weber Sponsors Season of Giving Virtual Blood Drive; Give the Gift of Life This YearDec 02, 2020 10:00 pm - FOX LAKE - State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) is partnering with Vitalant to sponsor a "Season of Giving Virtual Blood Drive" for the month of December. Rathe...
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Harper provides tuition relief, scholarships to ease hardshipsDec 02, 2020 10:00 pm - Recognizing the financial hardships that many are facing in the wake of the pandemic, Harper College is providing some of the most generous tuition relief programs in it...
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Entries welcome for 'Huntley's Got Talent' fundraiserDec 02, 2020 10:00 pm - The second annual "Huntley's Got Talent" virtual production will stream Saturday, Feb. 13, Valentine's Day weekend, for entertainment and to support scholarships at Hunt...