McHenry County
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Baby Blanding's turtles will keep getting a good start on life in Lake, McHenry countiesMay 08, 2021 5:33 am - As turtles of all types deal with the grim prospect of crossing roads this time of year, a Lake County program to boost the population of one endangered species is findi...
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McHenry County Board to consider cancellation of ICE contract after committee approvalMay 08, 2021 1:00 am - Questions about finances and morality were among those weighing on a McHenry County committee confronted last week by nearly a dozen people raising concerns about a cont...
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Scammer masquerades as McHenry County sheriff's deputyMay 06, 2021 11:00 pm - The McHenry County sheriff's department warned Friday of a scam where a currently employed sheriff deputy's name is used by a caller trying to elicit money from people t...
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Light of Christ to host World Vision Global 6K May 22May 04, 2021 11:00 pm - Light of Christ Lutheran Church in Algonquin is hosting a World Vision Global 6K Run/Walk on Saturday, May 22. The global water crisis affects millions of kids' and wome...
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McHenry approves $52.7 million 2021-22 budget, with 'extremely conservative' revenue estimatesMay 02, 2021 1:00 am - The McHenry City Council last week unanimously approved a $52.7 million budget, with a more than $520,000 reduction in expected general fund revenues from last year's mu...
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Wonder Lake garage fire spreads to two houses, leaving one uninhabitableMay 02, 2021 1:00 am - A garage fire Saturday afternoon in Wonder Lake left one house uninhabitable, and caused the house across the street to catch on fire. Wonder Lake Fire Protection Distri...
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3 iconic attractions are opening back up this weekend. What you need to know.Apr 30, 2021 5:00 am - For the many entertainment-starved seekers out there, this is your weekend. Three iconic attractions are slated to open after months of being closed by either winter or ...
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McHenry County turnout ranged from less than 2% to nearly 30% in April 6 electionApr 30, 2021 1:00 am - With the COVID-19 pandemic limiting gatherings, the League of Women Voters of McHenry County sought to make their candidate forums and other election events more conveni...
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Algonquin launches financial transparency dashboardApr 29, 2021 11:00 pm - In an effort to provide a more inclusive and transparent budget, the Village of Algonquin recently launched a new financial transparency dashboard. The interactive repo...
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Editorial: Become an advocate to raise awareness, help prevent child abuseApr 29, 2021 1:00 am - National Child Abuse Prevention Month ends Friday. The work, however, on behalf of abused and neglected children, doesn't stop. Ever. At noon Thursday at the Kane County...