Alex Carbajal’s diving saves spark Woodstock North during win over Crystal Lake South

Dani Hopp’s 20 kills power Richmond-Burton: Monday’s Northwest Herald roundup

Dani Hopp's 20 kills and Josie Franckowiak's 36 assists powered Richmond-Burton's volleyball team to a three-set win over Rockford Christian, Johnsburg swept Antioch, plus more volleyball, soccer and golf results in Monday's Northwest Herald roundup.

Prairie Ridge’s comeback falls short against Grayslake Central in volleyball season opener

Prairie Ridge's comeback attempt fell short against Grayslake Central in Monday's season opener, but the Wolves are excited to prove they can achieve big things once again after back-to-back Class 3A state tournament appearances.

Huntley police say Florida man tried to lure teen boys into car

A Florida man is accused of attempting to lure four teenaged boys into his vehicle Saturday afternoon in Huntley, telling them he wanted to film them for a commercial, authorities said.

Crystal Lake approves townhome development with emphasis on saving ‘high-quality’ trees

Developers get Crystal Lake city council’s green light to convert a heavily wooded area, home to 200-year-old trees, into a townhouse neighborhood with a heavy emphasis on saving as many “high-quality trees” as possible.

IDNR seeks witnesses to Lisle man boating before fatal Fox River crash near McHenry

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is searching for boaters who may have witnessed a Lisle man accused of driving a boat at high speeds while drunk on the Fox River last month before killing a Des Plaines woman.