An estimated 20 percent of the population is estimated to be going through some sort of mental illness. In McHenry County, that would mean more than 60,000 people could have a mental illness. The Northwest Herald's three-day series looks at the support offered, stigma associated, and solutions being pursued to help those with a mental illness. ... Read More »
Road construction will affect most motorists driving in or out of McHenry County this summer as several projects on major roadways are underway. ... Read More »
Over the past several months, we've talked to victims of bullying, and family members of bullying victims. We've talked to educators, counselors and other experts. We surveyed administrators of dozens of McHenry County schools. We'll report our initial findings in a four-day series Sept. 26 through Sept. 29. But our reporting will not end with the series. ... Read More »
Over the past several months, we've talked to victims of bullying, and family members of bullying victims. We've talked to educators, counselors and other experts. We surveyed administrators of dozens of McHenry County schools. We'll report our initial findings in a four-day series Sept. 26 through Sept. 29. But our reporting will not end with the series. ... Read More »
There is nothing like the opening night of the football season. Coaches and players have been preparing since the winter, building up to that magical moment on Friday, Aug. 24 when the kicker’s toe hits a ball and another season is under way. ... Read More »
A special section to provide a look at their histories, their people and their unique qualities that make them great places to live in, shop in, and visit. ... Read More »
The Firearm Owners Identification is the first step to owning a gun in Illinois. Approximately 1.3 million Illinois residents have an FOID. ... Read More »
When the housing crisis began in 2009, the average sales price of home in McHenry County was at a peak - just below $220,000. Since then, the foreclosure rate has slowly declined, but sales prices have taken a hit. ... Read More »
College enrollment is on the rise in the United States; bringing tuition and student debt along with it. Graduates, however, are earning more income in their lifetimes than their parents. ... Read More »
Road construction will affect most motorists driving in or out of McHenry County this summer as several projects on major roadways are underway. ... Read More »
