Marengo family recounts hearing about home explosion on Seventh Circle
MARENGO – When a home on Seventh Circle in Marengo exploded, destroying two homes, catching others on fire and damaging about 80 more June 1…
Hundreds gather on Woodstock Square to celebrate 20 years of 'Harry Potter'
Hundreds of people gathered Thursday night in a wizard-themed downtown Woodstock for the Wizarding World of Woodstock festival celebrating t…
Mayor Aaron Shepley: Crystal Lake to take on additional waste from Lakewood to assist with flooding
CRYSTAL LAKE – The city of Crystal Lake has answered Lakewood’s call for help in alleviating the village’s ongoing flooding problem, accordi…
Man injured in Lake in the Hills 3-car rollover crash Tuesday
LAKE IN THE HILLS – A man was taken to an area hospital with minor injuries after he was extricated from a vehicle that rolled over Tuesday …
Police: Woman facing burglary, theft charges stole nearly $5,000 from Cary Bank and Trust
CARY – A woman charged in connection with a bank robbery earlier this week at Cary Bank and Trust stole nearly $5,000, police said.
Crystal Lake Park District cancels Cardboard Cup Regatta because of high water levels
CRYSTAL LAKE – America’s Cardboard Cup Regatta was canceled Thursday without a rescheduled date because of the high water levels in Crystal …
Woodstock to hold public hearing on 1 percent home rule sales tax increase
WOODSTOCK – The city will hold a public hearing Tuesday on its proposed home rule sales tax increase that could tack on a percentage point t…
Hundreds assemble on Woodstock Square to celebrate 20 years of 'Harry Potter'
WOODSTOCK – Wands and wonder were in the air Thursday night as hundreds of parents, children and fans embraced their inner wizard and showed…
Mariano's could begin construction soon for Crystal Lake store
CRYSTAL LAKE – Construction could start in August on the Mariano’s grocery store and gas station slated to open in the spring in Crystal Lak…
Marengo family whose home exploded picks up the pieces, learns 'new normal'
When a home on Seventh Circle in Marengo exploded, destroying two homes, catching others on fire and damaging about 80 more June 11, most of…
Lakewood residents plead for help from Crystal Lake as both municipalities face flooding problems
LAKEWOOD – When Lakewood resident Shari Ledermann woke up to find her basement filled with more than 5 feet of brown sewage and stormwater, …
