Illinois is now the 20th state to legalize the controversial substance.
The jobless rate in McHenry County was 9 percent in June while the national unemployment rate was 7.8 percent, according to the Illinois Department of Employment statistics.
Those eligible for federal assistance from the April and May floods now have until Aug. 8 to apply.
Lake in the Hills Village Board expected to vote Thursday on liquor license for proposed gaming cafe.
Former Crystal Highlands site is located within the Huntley Park District boundaries in unincorporated Lake in the Hills.
If approved by the Village of Huntley, the new hospital would open sometime in 2016.
Legislation was introduced by State Sen. Julie Morrison, of Deerfield, after her nephew, Tony Borcia, of Libertyville, was struck and killed by an intoxicated boater on the Chain O' Lakes last summer.
The $2.29 million reconstruction project is expected to get underway in mid-August, according to the Northwest Herald.
While a majority of his colleagues in the General Assembly support the tax increase, Rep. Jack Franks does not, according to Reboot Illinois.
Village of Algonquin has announced a local cooling center location for residents needed to escape from the heat.
The current tenant at the village-owned horse boarding facility told the Northwest Herald she could not get her business up and running.
Jack K. Pickup has been sentenced to two years probation, 200 hours of public service and was given a $2,000 fine, according to the Northwest Herald.
The money will go to the daughter of the original owner of the money, according to local media reports.
In its audit, the Illinois Policy Institute looked at access to contact information online as well as public meetings, public records and more.
The proposed Longmeadow Parkway would stretch from Route 62 in Algonquin to Huntley Road.
Find out if local legislators were among those in the House and Senate to vote to override Gov. Pat Quinn's amendatory veto of concealed carry regulations.
Residents and local small businesses may qualify for low-interest loans.
Lawmakers to return to Springfield July 8 to take up stricter provisions added by governor.
The improved website is expected to go live on Friday, June 28.
Transportation officials said they will replace with plants and trees in spring and fall 2014.
Mosquitoes from a trap in Harvard tested positive for the virus.
Earlier this year, newly elected Kane County Coroner located the unclaimed cremated remains of 47 individuals. Since then, seven of those remains have been returned to next-of-kin.
The McHenry County Board recently recognized a handful of area business, schools and institutions for their efforts to increase solid waste reduction and recycling.
Robert Bless could face disciplinary action with the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission, according to the Chicago Tribune.
From high grass to branches or debris left in the yard, find out what are some of the top code violations in Lake in the Hills.
State funds pave the way for construction of the new commuter parking lot.
The McHenry County Department of Health conducts beach testing every two weeks during the summer months.
The restrictions would not take place until the medical marijuana law was approved in Illinois, according the Daily Herald.
Former Grafton Township Supervisor Linda Moore called the meeting on March 6 without giving 48 hours notice, according to the Northwest Herald.
Transportation survey includes road, bicycle paths, bus routes, train service and the long-standing proposal for a second bridge over the Fox River north of Algonquin.
The Rev. Brian Grady said the Boy Scouts of America are condoning homosexuality by allowing openly gay members, the Chicago Tribune is reporting.
The event is free to Lake in the Hills residents.
The Lake in the Hills Village Board is expected to vote Thursday evening on changes to the parks master plan.
Illinois Department of Natural Resources estimates 8 to 12 coyotes are hanging around Algonquin.
Village’s Public Works is moving ahead with project in the Highlands of Algonquin subdivision.