McHenry Chronicle - Serving McHenry County, Illinois

Chain-Fox river systems remain open to boating
June 7, 2018

Last year, at this time, residents and business owners along the Chain O’ Lakes and Fox River in Wisconsin and Illinois were preparing for another boating and recreational season…
McHenry County News Briefs
June 6, 2018

McHenry County County offers no-charge tire recycling event The McHenry County Department of Health and McHenry County Division of Transportation are providing a no-charge tire recycling…
McHenry County Calendar of Events June 6 – June 13
June 5, 2018

June 8 Creature Features: Roly Poly 9:30-11 a.m. Winding Creek Shelter, 8415 Johnson Road, Hebron Free (residents), $5 (non-residents) In this McHenry County Conservation District program,…
Gliniewicz criminal trial remanded back to Circuit Court
May 31, 2018

The ongoing criminal felony case of Melodie Gliniewicz, widow of the late Fox Lake police Lt. Charles Gliniewicz, has been remanded back to the 19h Judicial Circuit Court in Lake County…
McHenry County News Briefs
May 30, 2018

Fox Lake Grand opening set for new outdoor photo exhibit The village announced that a grand opening event to unveil a new outdoor photography exhibit at Fox Lake Community Garden Green,…
McHenry County Calendar of Events May 30 – June 6
May 29, 2018

June 1 First Fridays Concerts 7-8:30 p.m. Lost Valley Visitor Center Patio (Glacial Park), Route 31 and Harts Road, Ringwood Free Enjoy a performance by acoustic indie folk duo Belle…

AG Raoul joins coalition urging FDA to act on cannabis products

July 21, 2019

SPRINGFIELD — As more states move to legalize the use of marijuana and other cannabis-related substances, state officials across the country are urging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration…

Chlorine levels to rise in many public water systems

July 21, 2019

CHICAGO – Some people in Illinois may soon notice the water coming out of their taps tastes different. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency is on the verge of adopting new…

Suburban Republicans object to Sterigenics settlement

July 20, 2019

SPRINGFIELD – A clash over a court filing that would pave the way for the reopening of a medical sterilization company linked to increased cancer rates could result in a special legislative…

Firearms dealers, state rifle association challenge new licensing law

July 20, 2019

SPRINGFIELD — A group of firearms dealers along with the Illinois State Rifle Association filed a lawsuit this week seeking to overturn a new state law that imposes new, stringent…

Pritzker calls on flood-affected residents to report damage

July 19, 2019

SPRINGFIELD — Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s office is urging Illinoisans to report any damages caused by recent flooding to their county’s emergency management agencies in order to increase…