A drug bust touted as one of McHenry County's largest has resulted in another conviction, in this case to money laundering.
John Maki pleaded guilty Wednesday to fatally shooting a Harvard teenager in his home near Spring Grove and was sentenced to 26 years in prison.
When AJ Freund was reported missing five years ago, a huge search and community outpouring ensued. Then he was found dead and his parents were charged. The impact of the case is still felt in Crystal Lake and beyond.
Five-year-old AJ Freund's body was found five years ago this week. Here is a timeline of events from when AJ Freund was first reported missing to the recent conviction of a DCFS worker involved in his case.
Randi Freese began as an intern in the McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office and soon could be leading it, making her the first woman to hold that position in the county’s history. She needs to win election in November; so far there's no one else in the race.
Migratory Bird Days will be celebrated in the McHenry County area with events starting April 27.
William Ross, serving a decades-long sentence for murder of his girlfriend, was denied in his efforts to win a new trial.
Ald. Shawn Strach has resigned from the McHenry City Council, citing personal and health reasons. Mayor Wayne Jett is accepting applications to fill the seat.
Parents, staff and students from the past and present testified Monday at the McHenry School District 15 public hearing on whether to close Landmark School. The 130 year-old-building may close at the end of the 2024-2025 school year.