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Algonquin orthopedic surgeon Dr. Michael Kogan was asked in 1995 to help with Jacobs football team on the sideline at games. He's been a part of the Golden Eagles' sports family ever since then.
Women firefighters in are not new in McHenry County, but make up just xx% of firefighters here and across the country. Women say they are part of the brotherhood and see themselves as firefighters first
More than 200 people packed into Sew’d Hop’d Brewing in Huntley on a recent Sunday to find out which fire or police department had the best chili recipe.
Police said there were no reports of gunfire at a Lake in the Hills carnival that was shut down after "multiple fights." There were also no injuries, authorities said.
Each year, Leo Bonilla collects about $2,000 and 2,000 pounds for the school pantry. In the past four years, Leo has raised a total of $7,300 and 5,300 pounds of food.
Once a mining area, Rotary Park at Cary Lake has transformed into a natural park with a kayak launch, fishing pier, grills, walking trails and now a pavilion.
Fun City Adventure Park in Algonquin abruptly closed at the end of February; now it's revealed its occupancy permit was revoked by the village and the state issue order, according to state and village records.
McHenry County Conservation Districts will host an Earth Day party in Crystal Lake and Scorched Earth Brewing will have a Houseplant Happy Hour this weekend in McHenry County.
Suburbs in Kane, DuPage and McHenry counties have plenty of al fresco dining options as the weather starts to get warmer.
Some changes have been made to iconic Algonquin restaurant, Port Edwards, which opened 60 years ago.
Andy Cabindol aims to bench press 325 pounds at the World University Championships in July and make it into the world records.
An Algonquin man pleaded guilty Friday to delivering 2,000 to 5,000 grams of marijuana and was sentenced to 6 1/2 years in prison.
Algonquin’s Eastgate Branch Library starts $6 million worth of renovations Monday that will expand its services after years of planning.
Developers want to build a subdivision consisting of 99 single-family homes and 150 townhouses in Algonquin near Westfield Community School.
With votes finalized following a Monday canvass in McHenry County, the Mental Health Board sales tax has officially passed and incumbent McHenry County Board member Eric Hendricks will appear on the November ballot, beating out challenger Robert “Bob” Nowak.