$50,000 Winning Powerball Ticket Sold In Algonquin

The winning ticket was purchased at a Lucky Gasoline, 1469 S. Algonquin Road, according to Illinois Lottery officials.

Local Hero: 'Selfless' Volunteer Drops Off Food To Local Residents

Find out why Mary Holzkopf nominated Harriet Ford of Huntley as a Patch local hero.

Pedestrian Hit, Killed | SAFE-T Act Opposition | Lemonade Stand

Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.

Center For Independence Makes A Positive Impact Across The Community

The mission is to help people with disabilities achieve their highest level of independence in the home, school, community and workforce.

Lake In The Hills Police Offer 8th Annual Women's Safety Program

Registration closes Sept. 30.

McHenry County Styrofoam Recycling Program Seeks Volunteers

The Environmental Defenders are seeking individuals who can dedicate four hours a month to Styrofoam recycling.

Raccoon Stabbing | Costco 'Keying' Case | Kidnapper Sentenced

Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.

New Dog Obedience School Proposed In Lake In The Hills

The business is seeking a conditional use permit for its school, which would offer training oriented toward home protection.

Algonquin-Lake In The Hills Area Pumpkin Patches To Visit In 2022

Landmark pumpkin patches and farms in Illinois offer a ton of fall fun for the family with the opportunity for Halloween and autumn events.

Your Guide To Summer Sunset Festival

Here's the schedule of events for this year's Summer Sunset Festival at Sunset Park in Lake in the Hills.

Football Player Dies | Sex Ed Changes | Ice Cream Truck Driver Charged

Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.

Children with Cerebral Palsy have an “I Can!” Attitude

Center for Independence through Conductive Education offers motor therapy for children with physical disabilities in the northwest suburbs.

UpRising Cafe Ordered To Stop Hosting Events, Owner Says

Village officials say the business would receive municipal code and zoning ordinance violations if they continued to host events.

$1M Winning Mega Millions Ticket Sold In Huntley

The jackpot has soared to more than $1 billion. Tuesday's winning $1 million ticket was sold at a convenience store in Huntley Tuesday.

Dog Feces Left Outside LITH Cafe After Drag Show Angers Some

UpRising Bakery and Cafe plans to host a drag show this Saturday evening despite the threats.

Algonquin Gets $400K For Presidential Park Upgrades

The village received the $400,000 Open Space Land Acquisition and Development grant from the state.

Natural Landscaping Talk Held At Ted Spella Park

The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County and the McHenry Co. Department of Planning and Development will host the July 22 talk and tour

LITH's Rockin Rotary Ribest Offers 4 Best Days Of Summer, Food, Music

The annual four-day festival has raised more than $500,000 since 2006 and features a full slate of ribs, carnival rides, and live music.

Stretch Zone Opens In Algonquin

The world’s first and largest assisted-stretching franchise opened its 200th location on June 27.

McHenry County Conservation District Sponsors Photography Contest

Local nature lovers can submit photos in four categories of images taken from the county's more than 25,000 acres of natural open spaces.

Hampshire Native Advances In Naval Career Milestone

Chief Musician Colin Wise advanced to the rank of senior chief petty officer in the United States Navy.

911 Dispatcher Recognized For Helping Parents Deliver Newborn Baby In Algonquin

Telecommunicator Jodi Kaalaas will be honored at Wednesday evening’s Fire Trustee meeting.

POWs/MIAs honored, remembered

Rolling Thunder's 34th Memorial Day Demonstration Parade is May 29

ICE Detainees Sue | 'Sixteen Candles' House Sold | Alley Sex Assault

Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.

Ice Skating Rink, Lazy River Proposed For Santa's Village Upgrades

The East Dundee amusement park hopes the improvements will draw thousands more to the park.

More Than 200 Birds Dead, Likely From Avian Flu, At Forest Preserve

The birds were found dead at Baker's Lake in recent weeks, according to the Forest Preserve District of Cook County.

Woman Delivers Baby In Car On Way To Elgin Hospital

Tim and Katie Hayes welcomed Hudson Fox Hayes over the weekend. He was born in the couple's car while at a light on Fox Lane in Elgin.

Jacobs Students Honored By Chicago Bears As Community All-Stars

Juniors Dylan Christopherson and Will Seibert are being honored for their non-profit group that provides football equipment to needy kids.

5 McHenry County Organizations Receive $2.7M In Grant Funding

Advance McHenry County distributes federal COVID-19 relief funds which are given to local groups to help improve life for local residents.

Algonquin Area Public Library: Learn About The Destruction Taking Place & The Efforts To Save Ukrainian Masterpieces.

Art historian Konstantin Akinsha, currently located in Europe, describes the destruction taking place and the efforts of the European ar ...

Algonquin Area Public Library: Learn More About The Greatest City In The World!

Chicago, the largest city of the midwest, has served as a railroad hub and home to the nation's busiest aviation center, O'Hare. It's ho ...

Village Officials Honored For Supporting National Guard Employee

Three Algonquin public works department employees received a Patriot Award from the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve.

Woman Bites Bar Staff | Missing Teen | Thefts At Post Office

Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.

Village Of Lake In The Hills: Winter Weekend On Woods Creek Lake

See the latest announcement from the Village of Lake In The Hills.

Algonquin Area Public Library: To Boldly Go Where No Library Has Gone Before!

February 2022 marks the Algonquin Area Public Library District's 101st anniversary and caps the year-long celebration of our centennial ...

Algonquin Area Public Library: Explore 11 Area Libraries To Collect Unique Buttons With Chances For Great Prizes

For Library Lovers' Month in February, AAPLD and fellow McHenry County libraries are collaborating to introduce you to all the community ...

Daily Roundup: Library To Reopen After Expansion | Sex Assault

Your quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in and around Algonquin and Lake in the Hills.

Algonquin Area Public Library: What's Cooking At The Library?

For several months in 2021, AAPLD was collecting favorite recipes from community members and businesses in the area. We are ecstatic to ...

Village Of Lake In The Hills: Come Read With Us! – Snow Friends

Tickets are free for Lake in the Hills residents or $2 for non-residents.

Village Of Lake In The Hills: Youth Pond Hockey

Watch your kids do what they love and enjoy a day of hockey played where it all started, outside!