2026 Northwest Herald Softball Player of the Year: Marengo’s Gabby Christopher

Female critically injured after being hit by car part – not bullet – in Harvard, officials said

A female was flown to a hospital after suffering a critical leg injury in Harvard Friday afternoon in what was first thought to have been a shooting.

Ogle County man who injured 3 officers during Crystal Lake arrest in stolen vehicle gets more prison time

An Ogle County man with a lengthy criminal history has pleaded guilty to driving a stolen Dodge Durango when arrested last year in Crystal Lake, injuring three officers.

Man accused of attempted murder in attack on Woodstock gas station clerk found fit to stand trial

A man has been found fit to stand trial in an attack on a 63-year-old woman working at a Woodstock gas station, for which he is charged with attempted murder.

False panic alarm sounds at Crystal Lake South High, prompting lockdown, police response

Crystal Lake Police said a panic alarm was accidentally set off at Crystal Lake South High School Thursday evening, prompting a police response to the school and a lockdown.

Softball: 2026 Northwest Herald All-Area Team

Meet the 2026 Northwest Herald All-Area softball team.