McHenry County
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Meet with congressional staffer at Wheeling library on Oct. 1Sep 18, 2026 9:47 am - A staffer from U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider’s office will be at the Indian Trails Public Library in Wheeling on Oct. 1.
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Annual Race to Zero run/walk fundraiser supports survivors of sexual violence and their familiesSep 17, 2026 6:46 pm - Runners, walkers, families and community members are invited to participate in the Race to Zero 5K Run and 1-mile family walk on Sunday, Sept. 20, at Independence Grove F...
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Judge orders Barrington woman charged with sexually abusing teen to remain in jailSep 17, 2026 5:57 pm - A 41-year-old Barrington woman charged with sexually abusing a 16-year-old boy will remain in custody while her case is pending, a Lake County judge ordered Thursday.
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League of Women Voters to host two candidate forums in BataviaSep 17, 2026 5:32 pm - The League of Women Voters of Central Kane County will host two candidate forums on Sept. 22-23 at Batavia City Hall for contested races in the Nov. 3 General Election. The events will be recorded and streamed on BATV's YouTube Channel.
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Kane County to host flood preparedness workshop Sept. 24Sep 17, 2026 5:01 pm - Kane County and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will host a flooding workshop on Sept. 24 at the Kane County Government Center in Geneva to educate residents about flood risks and preparation strategies.
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Kane County Health Department offering free MMR vaccinations through Sept. 25Sep 17, 2026 4:42 pm - After two reported measles cases this year, the Kane County Health Department is offering free MMR vaccination regardless of insurance status until Sept. 25.
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Lake County voters to decide on sales tax to pay for school improvementsSep 17, 2026 4:30 pm - Voters throughout Lake County will be asked Nov. 3 whether a 1% sales tax should be imposed to be used exclusively to improve school facilities or to hire school resource officers and mental health professionals.
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Zion man charged in fatal shooting to remain in Lake County jailSep 17, 2026 4:02 pm - A Lake County granted prosecutors’ detention request for a Zion man charged with a fatal shooting last July in Ingleside.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for August 2026Sep 17, 2026 8:59 am - The top finishers in August’s amateur photo contest showcase landscapes from desert ranges to a glacier ice field.
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Marklund names new volunteer services coordinator for Elgin locationSep 16, 2026 8:31 pm - Mary Motta is joining Marklund Wasmond Center in Elgin as the new volunteer services coordinator. The long-term care facility serves children and adults with profound developmental disabilities.