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Historical Society marks 60 years of collecting history

— May 19, 2023

The McHenry County Historical Society & Museum is marking a big anniversary as it celebrates its 60th year and launches a new museum season. The MCHS will have a celebration to…

Woman freed after serving 19 years for McHenry County murder
— June 22, 2021

SPRINGFIELD — A woman found guilty of a McHenry County murder has had her conviction vacated after serving 19 years of her 27-year sentence and maintaining her innocence throughout…
Help Woodstock Opera House get rid of its suds
— June 19, 2020

Woodstock Opera House will be selling all of its remaining beer stock from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 20 as a fundraiser. Beer will be sold as either six packs or four packs with a variety…
Lake, McHenry counties won’t make enforcing boating limits a priority
— May 20, 2020

The Memorial Day weekend is traditionally considered to be the “unofficial” start to the boating season on the Chain O’Lakes and Fox River systems, a recreational destination…
Health department fights releasing names of those testing positive for COVID-19
— April 21, 2020

The McHenry County Department of Health filed a reconsideration request April 14 and a motion to dissolve the temporary restraining order meant to furnish first responders with a list…

Metra expanding schedules on three lines beginning Monday
— April 8, 2021

As Chicago area continues to rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic and more of the region’s residents return to work, Metra is adding service on three of its lines – the BNSF, Milwaukee…
Brandmeier on his high energy: ‘I only know one speed —showtime’
— June 2, 2020

(Second of two parts) Most people can’t say they’ve waterskied in front of Chicago’s Water Tower Place with their pants down, but then again, most people aren’t Jonathon Brandmeier….
Pandemic impacts high school athletes
— May 5, 2020

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, professional and collegiate sports schedules for the spring and summer were halted and still remain in a state of indecision as to how they will…