Survey crews headed to Chain O’ Lakes, Fox River to size up flood hazards

Horses helping humans heal is aim of new Harvard-area equine therapy outfit Beyond the Saddle

Located near Harvard, Beyond the Saddle will offer adaptive riding and community-based programs. Operators acknowledge there are many therapeutic riding experiences in McHenry County, which they say they're inspired by.

Red Dogs closing Sunday after 40 years in Richmond; Culver’s to take its place

The longtime owner of Red Dogs, the Richmond steak, BBQ and sandwich restaurant, is retiring, with Culver's planning to move in to the spot.

Man accused of assaulting first responders at fire in Fox River Grove is now charged with arson

A man accused in April of assaulting two police officers and a paramedic after they responded to a house fire in Fox River Grove is now charged with starting the blaze.

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.

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.