McHenry Brake Parts operation closes, hundreds of jobs lost, parent company founder charged
Brake Parts Inc. LLC has permanently closed its McHenry operations and 389 employees there will be or have already been laid off, according to the company's state filings.
Norge Ski Club ends association with local bar over sign club says ‘encouraged violence’
Norge Ski Club has dropped one of its ticket vendors for its annual ski jump event after a photo went viral on social media showing a sign displayed at the establishment in which the ski club says “encouraged violence.”
2 McHenry County roads to get lower speed limit; 3 other reductions rejected
The McHenry County Board has had its say on a series of speed limit reductions proposed on county roads. Which ones passed?
Woodstock Willie predicts an early spring in front of thousands gathered on the Square for Groundhog Day
Woodstock Willie doe not see his shadow when he emerged on Woodstock Square early Sunday, meaning an early spring according to Groundhog Day lore.
Woodstock will install Flock cameras in the Square, despite strong opposition
A deeply divided Woodstock City Council has agreed to install Flock surveillance cameras on Woodstock Square – a vote that came after five hours of discussion and overwhelmingly opposition among those who spoke.