McHenry County voters will now have a say on whether to approve a 0.25% sales tax increase on the March ballot. If approved, the measure would not just increase the sales tax countywide but would also shift how the county’s Mental Health Board is fun...

‘Tis the season to be jolly for high school basketball fans. From Pontiac to Pekin, Algonquin to Elmhurst, Marengo to Plano, Bloomington to DeKalb, Elgin to Hinsdale – there are plenty of holiday tournaments to choose from later this month for prep b...

A house in Lake in the Hills is uninhabitable after a fire broke out in the home Sunday evening. One firefighter was taken from the scene with what were described as non-life-threatening injuries. Firefighters responded at 8:46 p.m. to a home in the...

McHenry County voters could decide in March whether to hike the county’s sale tax to change how local mental health services are funded. The county board is expected to vote Tuesday on placing a referendum on the March 19 primary ballot that, if appr...

Options abound for memorable Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dining experiences in the suburbs. Many restaurants are also offering to-go packages.

Holiday light shows, markets, Wintrust Winterland and more

Ongoing Holiday Flower Show: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Dec. 30 at Wilder Park Conservatory, Church Street and Prospect Avenue, Elmhurst. A seasonal display of holiday flowers. epd.org/facilities/wilder-park-conservatory. Festival of Lights...

Ongoing Holiday Flower Show: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Dec. 30 at Wilder Park Conservatory, Church Street and Prospect Avenue, Elmhurst. A seasonal display of holiday flowers. epd.org/facilities/wilder-park-conservatory. Festival of Lights...