Man Gets Prison Time For Brutally Attacking Woman In McHenry Co.

A Mount Prospect man has been sentenced to four years in prison for repeatedly punching a woman, causing her to bleed profusely.

Crystal Lake-Cary Area Unemployment Improves: Feds

The unemployment rate in McHenry County is lower than the Illinois average.

Biden Visits Crystal Lake; Trump Supporters Rally Outside MCC

President Joe Biden traveled to McHenry County College on Wednesday. It was his first stop in Illinois as president.

President Joe Biden To Visit Crystal Lake On Wednesday

President Joe Biden will be coming to Crystal Lake on Wednesday as he tours the Midwest to promote his bipartisan infrastructure proposal.

Crystal Lake Preps For President Joe Biden’s Visit

President Joe Biden is expected to make a stop in Crystal Lake, where he will highlight some of the benefits of the American Families Plan.

Former Cary Train Station To Be Demolished

The demolition fits in with Cary's long-term plan for its downtown, which will include the addition of more plaza space.

McHenry County Close To Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

This is how the Crystal Lake-Cary area compares to Illinois and the nation for coronavirus vaccinations.

Felon, Woman Wanted For Selling Stolen Guns In Custody: Police

A McHenry man, who is a convicted felon, and a McHenry woman have been charged with possessing multiple guns and selling stolen guns.

Intoxicated Man Flees Crash Scene, Leaves Girlfriend Behind: Police

Police say a Woodstock man, who was highly intoxicated, was taken into custody after he crashed his car and abandoned his girlfriend.

Unemployment Improves In Crystal Lake-Cary Area: Feds

McHenry County's unemployment rate is lower than the Illinois average.

Man Gets Probation For Sexual Abuse Of Girl In Crystal Lake

Oddey J. Helms, 40, of Oklahoma, was indicted on two counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse and domestic battery.

McHenry Home Uninhabitable Following McHenry Fire

A fire that destroyed a garage and left a home uninhabitable in unincorporated McHenry Wednesday evening is under investigation.

Driver Trapped In Car After Rollover Crash In McHenry

No one was injured but firefighters had to extricate a trapped driver after their car rolled over following a two-vehicle crash in McHenry.

1 Dead, 1 Injured In 5-Vehicle Crash In Fox Lake

Authorities say a reckless driver is to blame for causing the crash.

Four Road Construction Projects Scheduled For McHenry County Under Gov. Pritzker's ‘Rebuild Illinois' Program

"We are restoring and transforming Illinois’s aging infrastructure,” Pritzker said.

Illinois Senate Passes Bill To Prohibit Jails In The State From Housing ICE Detainees

Senate Bill 667 — which is being called the “Illinois Way Forward Act” — was passed 36-19 on Friday.

Drunken Driver Was 4 Times Over Legal Limit In Crash Into Building: Court Documents

A female customer inside the building was seriously injured. Jose L. Urbina is charged with aggravated driving under the influence.

Algonquin-Cary Subarea Plan Adopted

The plan is designed to create a vision to restore and develop land along the Route 31 corridor previously used for sand and gravel mining.

McHenry County Government Maintains Moody's AAA Bond Rating For 11th Straight Year

The rating allows the McHenry County government to borrow at a low rate because of its extremely high creditworthiness.

McHenry County Board Votes To Keep ICE Contract

The board voted against a resolution to cancel the contract with the US Marshals/Immigration and Customs Enforcemen.

The Digital Divide: How Wide In Crystal Lake-Cary Area?

Access to broadband speeds needed for remote work and learning vary greatly across the U.S.

Crystal Lake Park District Proposed Budget FY 2021-2022

on display at several locations and online

Scammers Threaten McHenry Co. Residents With Arrest Warrants, Officials Say

Police say that multiple McHenry County residents received phone calls Friday from someone claiming to represent the sheriff's office.

Reps. Bos & McLaughlin to Host Virtual Town Hall May 18

The virtual town hall will take place live from Springfield on Tuesday, May 18, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Crystal Lake Man Accused Of Biting Deputy

The McHenry County sheriff's deputy required medical treatment following the incident.

1 Arrested After Late Night Bar Brawl, High Speed Chase: Authorities

The chase in Harvard led to a man leading police on a 113 mph police chase before crashing, police said.

Man Stabbed By Brother Thanks Crystal Lake Police In Heartfelt Letter

“I did not want to leave behind my family, and had no idea the extent of the wound," Christopher Lotesto writes in the letter.

Cary Man Claimed He Had Gun, Tried To Rob Gas Station: Authorities

Timothy J. Rands, 30, of Cary, has been charged with attempted aggravated robbery indiated armed with firearm.

Person Waving Gun In McDonald's Parking Lot Leads To Arrest Of 2 Teens: Police

The incident reportedly happened on the night of April 13 in the McDonald’s, 250 South Eastwood Drive in Woodstock.

Main Beach Security Concerns Prompt Bathroom Upgrade

The Crystal Lake Park District Board of Commissioners will decide on whether to fund upgrades to bathrooms on the north side of the beach.

Haig Haleblian Still Projected To Win After McHenry Vote Recount

Ballot counting devices on election day misread some paper ballots, leading to "anomalies" in tabulations, the McHenry County clerk said.

'Anomalies' Reported In McHenry County Election Results

The McHenry County Clerk's office said it determined "some races were misreported." Results are expected to be counted again on Thursday.

Family Dog Missing Following Massive House Fire

The state fire marshal was called to assist with the investigation into the house fire in Cary.

Haig Haleblian Poised To Win Crystal Lake Mayoral Race

With all precincts reporting Tuesday night, acting mayor Haleblian led with 53 percent of the vote total in the three-way race.

Haig Haleblian Leads Crystal Lake Mayoral Race

The polls have closed in McHenry County. We will have results for contested Crystal Lake City Council and mayoral races.

Firefighters Quickly Extinguish Apartment Fire In Crystal Lake

Their quick actions able stopped the blaze from spreading to an adjoining apartment.

Crystal Lake Voters To Pick Mayor, City Council Members Tuesday

There are three candidates vying for the mayoral seat. Long-time Crystal Lake Mayor Aaron Shepley died unexpectedly last spring.

Crystal Lake, Cary Voter Guide: 2021 Local Elections

Races to watch, where you can vote early in McHenry County and how you can vote by mail.

Crystal Lake Mayoral Candidates Talk COVID-19, Vaccines

Three candidates are vying for the mayoral seat. Longtime Mayor Aaron Shepley died unexpectedly last spring.

Federal Tax Payments And Refunds: How Do Yours Stack Up?

Compare your federal tax payments and refunds to state and national averages.