McHenry Outdoor Theater’s Project Popcorn announces United Way partnership, expanding charity effort

Owner of Breaking Bread sub shops in Cary, Crystal Lake dies at 65: ‘Most easygoing guy on the planet’

Chris Plazak, founder and owner of the Breaking Bread sandwich shops in Cary and Crystal Lake, died earlier this month after health struggles. He was active in the Cary community.

Lake in the Hills gets $334K settlement in wrong-fuel mix-up that damaged two-dozen vehicles

Lake in the Hills has approved a settlement with a former fuel vendor’s insurance carrier over a mix-up that cost over $320,000 in repairs to two-dozen vehicles that got unleaded instead of diesel.

2026 Northwest Herald Boys Lacrosse Player of the Year: Huntley’s Giovanni Baggio

Huntley's Giovanni Baggio, who earned All-FVC and All-State first-team honors while becoming the program's first-ever All-American, is the 2026 Northwest Herald Boys Lacrosse Player of the Year. Baggio, who won 84.1% of his face-offs, led Huntley to a sixth straight FVC title.

McHenry mulls Route 31 relief fund to aid businesses during major roadwork

McHenry eyeing Route 31 relief fund, similar to Woodstock's partnership with The Community Foundation for McHenry County to aid businesses on Route 47 during construction.

Motorcyclists surround vehicle in Lake in the Hills, one charged with attacking driver with helmet

Lake in the Hills police said 15 to 20 motorcyclists surrounded a vehicle Saturday afternoon, preventing the driver from moving, and one rider punched and hit the driver with his helmet “multiple times.”