McHenry County
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Top animal stories of 2021: A look back at some of the four-legged suburban residents that made headlinesJan 06, 2022 5:00 am - The animal story that may have gotten the most attention this year was, unfortunately, a sad one. Ludwig - an Argentine Dogo - was shot to death in August by the husband...
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The year in crime: First-degree murder, DUI-related deaths, sexual assault among the major suburban crimes for 2021Jan 05, 2022 5:00 am - For the first time in 27 years, the Cook County medical examiner's office registered more than 1,000 homicides in 2021. While a majority of the 1,087 homicides - 836 - ...
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State legislature approves remap of judicial subcircuitsJan 05, 2022 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Illinois lawmakers on Wednesday passed a bill to redraw judicial subcircuit maps in Cook County and some of the surrounding collar counties while creating ...
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Editorial: Apparently, it's up to the legislature to clarify roles in township governmentJan 05, 2022 12:00 am - Regardless of what you think about the value of township governments or the need for consolidation of government units in Illinois, recent stories out of McHenry County ...
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High winds, 'near white-out conditions' possible for parts of suburbs todayJan 04, 2022 12:00 am - A National Weather Service winter weather advisory will be in effect for DeKalb, Kane, Lake and McHenry counties from 9 p.m. tonight to 6 p.m. Thursday. Hazardous trave...
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McHenry County allowed to keep holding ICE detainees for nowDec 30, 2021 12:00 am - Just days before a new state law requiring McHenry County to end its contract to house federal immigration detainees was to take effect, a federal appeals court put the ...
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Five McHenry Co. schools report outbreaksDec 23, 2021 12:00 am - Five McHenry County schools reported eight COVID-19 outbreaks in the last week, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. Leggee Elementary School in Huntle...
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Holiday Lights Contest: Editor's Choice for the Fox ValleyDec 22, 2021 4:30 am - Dean Stahl has won the 2021 Holiday Lights Editor's Choice award for the Fox Valley. His home is at 738 Tartans Drive, West Dundee. See all of the winners at www.dailyhe...
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McHenry County Board seeking to fill District 2 vacancyDec 22, 2021 12:00 am - Daily Herald report McHenry County Board Chairman Mike Buehler is seeking applications to fill the vacancy left by former District 2 county board member Jessica Phillips...
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McHenry County Board postpones vote on new precinct maps after outcry from DemocratsDec 22, 2021 12:00 am - Several McHenry County Democratic precinct leaders criticized new precinct maps proposed by the county clerk's office, arguing they were full of mistakes and the process...