McHenry County's 5 most-read stories: Feb. 22-28

Boy, 7, drowns in Lake in the Hills pond after being reported missing

A 7-year-old child was pronounced dead after being found in a retention pond in Lake in the Hills.

2026 BCR Girls Soccer Honor Roll

Here’s the BCR Girls Soccer Honor Roll team for the 2026 season. Princeton's Yocelynn Robledo is the Player of the Year.

7 vie for Kane County circuit judge vacancy

Illinois Supreme Court Justice Elizabeth Rochford is seeking public comment on six applicants for a judge vacancy in the Kane County 16th Judicial Circuit.

Cruise Nights on the River returns to downtown Yorkville

From hot rods to hot dogs, family fun and craft brews, the popular Cruise Nights on the River returns to downtown Yorkville on Friday evening. The events are held monthly.

Fire companies battle blaze at Utica strip mall

A large fire — flames were visible above the roof— broke out at the Starved Rock House of Jerky. The fire appeared to either be contained or extinguished by 12:25 p.m.