McHenry County
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Kane County creates video of residents reading Declaration of IndependenceJun 30, 2026 4:11 pm - Kane County has produced a video featuring community members reading the Declaration of Independence.
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Dining out: Portillo’s new Char’diniera Dog, $2.50 kids’ scoops at OberweisJun 30, 2026 3:19 pm - Portillo’s is turning up the heat with a new limited-time Char’diniera Dog infused with giardiniera and provolone cheese. Plus, are you ready for it? July 4 holiday weekend specials are here.
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Home & garden calendar, June 30-July 11Jun 30, 2026 12:53 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like crafting summer herbal mocktails, planting for pollinators, and more. Also lists of garden walks, garden shows, nature walks and workshops.
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Supreme Court will consider if Cook County assault weapons ban violates the Second AmendmentJun 30, 2026 12:46 pm - WASHINGTON — A Supreme Court that has expanded gun rights will consider whether bans on semiautomatic rifles, often called assault weapons, violate the Second Amendment. ...
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‘A heartbreaking loss’: Mundelein police officer ID’d as McHenry crash victimJun 30, 2026 12:28 pm - A Mundelein police officer who died following a weekend motorcycle crash is being remembered for his ability to connect with community members.
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‘World’s Largest’ Corn maze design puts USA’s milestone birthday front and centerJun 30, 2026 12:02 pm - It’s America’s 250th birthday, and the “World’s Largest” corn maze will mark the semiquincentennial in style.
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Opponents cite documents as proof Hoffman Estates plans data center on Plum Farms siteJun 30, 2026 11:58 am - A request to the Illinois Attorney General for a review of alleged Open Meetings Act violations is among the artillery being used by opponents of a potential rezoning of 186 acres in Hoffman Estates for a possible data center.
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Protests at Kane County courthouses to be restricted to designated areasJun 30, 2026 10:39 am - Public protests at Kane County’s courthouses are going to be limited to designated “free speech areas,” per new rules announced Tuesday by Chief Judge Robert Villa.
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Lakeside Festival returns to Crystal Lake with rides, food, musicJun 30, 2026 10:01 am - Crystal Lake’s annual Lakeside Festival will return to the grounds of the Dole this week with carnival rides, 14 bands on two outdoor stages, food, a beer garden, fireworks, games and more.
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Arlington Heights Road project wrapping up after frustrating delaysJun 30, 2026 8:00 am - Frustrated travelers in southern Lake County soon can enjoy the ride without hassle as a delay-plagued project to rebuild nearly 2 miles of Arlington Heights Road wraps up.