From Capitol News Illinois: The Illinois Principals Association expressed skepticism about the bill, citing concerns about burdening schools with the costs of purchasing female manikins for CPR training

The single-family house located at 121 Prairie Ridge Drive in Woodstock was sold on Feb. 27, for $365,000, or $206 per square foot.

People enjoy watching as the McHenry's ShamROCKS the Fox dyes the Fox River green on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in McHenry.

A single-family house located at 3111 Talismon Lane in Johnsburg has a new owner since Feb. 27.

Huntley School District 158 has opened online kindergarten registration for the 2026-27 school year and has a Sneak Peek orientation in April.

A single-family home in Lake In The Hills that sold for $245,000 tops the list of the best real estate deals in McHenry County in the past week.

Can McHenry's baseball team repeat last year's success, which included a berth in the Class 4A state title game? The Warriors return several top hitters, including LSU commit Kaden Wasniewski. Which teams will win conference crowns? Here are five storylines to watch this spring.

Keely Fewell and Kendall Wolf each hit three-run home runs for Huntley softball in a season-opening win Friday.

McHenry County bakeries, pizzeria ready to serve up slices for Pi Day

A single-family home located at 1831 Haverford Drive in Algonquin changed owners on March 3.

McHenry County College is hosting free tax assistance and e-filing of federal and state returns for qualified individuals with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Clinic through April 15.

NFL free agency produced plenty of drama this week. But Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles has had a quieter free agency so far. Here’s a look at every player the Bears have signed so far.

Huntley junior Ashlyn Tenglin advanced to state for the first time and rolled to the area's best finish, placing 19th overall. Tenglin is the 2026 Northwest Herald Girls Bowler of the Year.

A formal battery storage facility proposal could be submitted to Prairie Grove in the coming months. Here's a look at what developers, opponents and the village president have said about it.

A single-family residence located at 1950 Broadsmore Drive in Algonquin changed owners on March 2.

Here is the All-Fox Valley Conference boys basketball team for the 2025-26 season, as selected by coaches.

Five years after it shook up the region’s aviation landscape by launching flights from O’Hare International Airport, Southwest Airlines is retrenching to its Midway International Airport hub

From Capitol News Illinois: Prediction market platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket rake in millions from wagers on sports and current events but pay nothing in state betting taxes and ignore regulations that govern online sportsbooks.

Northern Illinois could see a dramatic weather swing this weekend: rain and 61 degrees Sunday before a powerful cold front brings wind gusts up to 40 mph and the potential for snow by Monday

A single-family house located at 4781 Highwood Lane in Lake In The Hills changed owners on Feb. 26.

The Huntley Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a free community EXPO Saturday with more than 70 local businesses, food and entertainment.

The Chicago Bears acted quickly to trade for center Garrett Bradbury after Drew Dalman's sudden retirement. Here's how Bradbury can help Caleb Williams continue his growth.

Two drivers were injured, one suffering serious injuries, in a crash Thursday evening along Route 14 near Harvard, officials report.

Can Huntley run the table in the FVC once again? Will Woodstock defend its KRC regular season title? With the 2026 girls soccer season approaching, here are five storylines to watch in McHenry County.

A single-family house located at 550 Norman Drive in Cary changed owners on Feb. 27.

For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in the area of McHenry County, here's what sold for $300,000 or under over the past week.

ComEd reported that more than 24,700 customers were without power late Friday morning as northern Illinois is under a high wind warning.

Blustery winds are taking their toll on McHenry County roads, with multiple closures reported in the area for downed wires Friday morning.

Residents of a home in Crystal Lake are displaced from a fire that broke out on the exterior of the house Thursday night, officials report.

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs recognized these leaders in their fields for their accomplishments and service to community.

Next week is a “big, big, big” week for hopes of a Chicago Bears stadium in the suburbs as state legislators return to Springfield to debate a tax break and other financial incentives, Arlington Heights Mayor Jim Tinaglia said Thursday

A single-family home located at 1909 Kennedy Drive in McHenry changed ownership on Feb. 26

Woodstock senior Max Haggerty was named FVC/KRC Boys Bowler of the Year, led the Blue Streaks to a conference title and captured an individual regional title in his final high school season. Haggerty is the 2026 Northwest Herald Boys Bowler of the Year.

Marian Central's softball team picked up a shutout win against Richmond-Burton, with Clare Schneck hitting a triple, stealing two bases and driving in three runs.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker got a first-hand look at the devastation in Aroma Park and vowed help to residents.

From Capitol News Illinois: A coalition of 19 manufacturer, business, and labor organizations has petitioned to end ongoing workshops studying the future of natural gas in Illinois after a statewide resource adequacy report warned of energy shortages

A single-family house located at 9804 Palmer Drive in Village of Lakewood has a new owner since Feb. 27.

Johnsburg senior Jayce Schmitt and Woodstock junior Max Beard were named co-Kishwaukee River Conference Player of the Year. Check out the full All-KRC boys basketball team here, as selected by coaches.

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles met with reporters Thursday at Halas Hall in Lake Forest a day after NFL free agency officially started. Here are three of the most interesting things Poles said.

An Itasca man accused of fatally shooting his wife, then turning the gun on himself near Harvard, will undergo an evaluation by a forensic psychologist, an order in the McHenry County court shows.

McHenry's annual ShamROCKS the Fox St. Patrick's Day celebration is set for March 13-15, 2026, with events at Miller Point Park and city restaurants.

From Capitol News Illinois: A Senate bill regulating the volume of commercials on streaming services so they can’t be noticeably louder than entertainment content passed the Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee on Thursday

A single-family home located at 3601 Ellen Road in McHenry has a new owner since Feb. 27.

The McHenry County Coroner identified a Fox Lake man who had died after being pulled from his condominium that caught fire early Monday morning.

A 2,114-square-foot single-family home, built in 1978, has changed hands.

From Capitol News Illinois: Republican county clerks cautioned that while they weren’t fazed by President Donald Trump’s messaging or proposed changes to voting laws, they are concerned about how federal cuts to cybersecurity initiatives could affect future elections

A rural residence located at 4319 McCauley Road in Woodstock changed owners on Feb. 27.

State Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, has proposed a state law that would mandate funding a study of Illinois universities to develop a 10-year plan focused on school accountability, sustainability and affordability.

A 2,574-square-foot single-family home, built in 2000, has changed hands.

The National Weather Service has placed Kankakee County, along with many other counties in northeastern Illinois, under a High Wind Watch that goes into effect Thursday night.