Fox River Boating Restrictions, Closures In Effect Due To High Water

Officials urge caution for boaters as no‑wake zones remain in place and parts of the river are closed.

Randall Road Traffic Alert: Signal Failure Causes Delays

Intersection operating as a 4-way stop; drivers are advised to use alternate routes until signals are restored.

Man Wanted On Immigration Warrant Jumps Into Fox River While Fleeing Officers: Police

The incident happened near the Algonquin Dam on March 31.

Horse Rescued From Frigid Floodwaters In McHenry County

Over the weekend, emergency personnel responded to a creek near Marengo and successfully rescued the animal from the waters.

Murder Plot Foiled After Man With Knife Found Inside Home: Police

Police responded to a home in Huntley and found the 21-year-old man inside the Huntley residence, armed with a knife.

Missing 15-Year-Old Found Safe: Huntley Police

The girl hadn't been seen since Friday night.

4 Injured When Dump Truck, Cars Collide On Algonquin Road

The Barrington Hills crash lead to the closure of Algonquin Road Thursday.

Diocese of Rockford All Day Confession March 25

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Police Help Celebrate 65-Year Love Story With Squad Car Surprise

Algonquin Police Department recreates a playful wedding-day “arrest” to help Bill and Vivien celebrate 65 years of wedded bliss.

Algonquin, LITH Voter's Guide: Everything You Need To Know Before Tuesday's Primary

Key races, polling locations and voting tips for Algonquin and Lake in the Hills residents ahead of the March 2026 primary.

Algonquin, Lake In The Hills Election Guide: March Primary 2026

Everything McHenry Co. voters need to know ahead of the March 17 primary — from early voting options to ballot questions to where to vote.

Fire Burns 4 Acres in Huntley Marsh, Causes Minor Damge To Home

Windy conditions cause controlled burn to spread; fire damages one home but no injuries reported

Algonquin Mexican Restaurant Closes After Eviction for Unpaid Rent

Casa Tequilas shuttered its doors following a court order requiring nearly $41,000 in back rent, ending operations at its second location.

Wrong Fuel Causes $320K Damage to Village Trucks In Lake In The Hills

A fuel vendor accidentally supplied unleaded gas to diesel trucks, forcing costly repairs for about two dozen vehicles.

Referenda To Appear On McHenry County Voters' Ballots: What You Need To Know

The March primary election will be held on March 17.

Former LITH Woman Accused Of Threatening State's Attorney

Michelle Cappello is accused of posting threatening Facebook posts directed at McHenry County State’s Attorney Randi Freese.

2 Seriously Injured — 1 Airlifted — In I-90 Collision With Semi

The crash happened early Thursday on Interstate 90 in Huntley.

Serious I-90 Crash Leads To Lane Closures

Traffic delays are expected on westbound I-90 following the crash near Huntley.

Snow Possible Saturday In Algonquin, Lake In The Hills After Temps Near 60 Friday

Here is the weather forecast for Thursday through Tuesday.

Fire Destroys Home, Displaces 3 Residents

The blaze occurred in the 10600 block of Kathleen Avenue in Huntley.

3 Girls Beaten Near Randall Pedestrian Tunnel: Police

The altercation involving 15 to 20 boys happened on Valentine’s Day.

Man Accused Of Sexually Abusing 2 Children

The 35-year-old man faces several sex assault charges in McHenry County.

38,000 Child Sex Abuse Images Found During Investigation Into Huntley Man: Prosecutors

A Huntley man now faces seventeen counts of child sexual abuse material. He is accused of distributing the videos and photos to others.

Man Sentenced To Prison In Fatal DUI Crash In Lake In The Hills

The collision in 2024 claimed the life of a 76-year-old Chicago man.

Best NW Suburban Restaurant For Valentine's Day: Poll

Weigh in, Crystal Lake and Cary-area readers, on the best restaurants for date night ahead of Valentine's Day.

Work, Learn & Play: A Guide To Everyday Connectivity

Fast, reliable internet and a few smart habits can make working, learning, gaming and unwinding from home feel a whole lot easier.

Coroner IDs Man, 52, Found Dead In Creek

It appears the Elgin man drowned in the West Dundee creek, officials said.

Man Found Dead In Creek, Authorities Investigate Death: Police

The body was found in the Jelkes Creek near South 8th Street and Boncosky Road in West Dundee, police said.

Poll: What's The Most Romantic Restaurant In Algonquin, Lake In The Hills?

Weigh in, Algonquin and Lake in the Hills-area residents, on the best restaurants for date night ahead of Valentine's Day.

Here's What Cedar, The Suburbs' Newest Groundhog, Has To Say About An Early Spring

The Randall Oaks Zoo in West Dundee hosted its first-ever prognostication with Cedar on Monday morning.

Twin Babies Born In Ambulance On The Way To Hospital

Nunda Township Fire District crews assisted in the delivery of the healthy twin babies born in the moving ambulance early Tuesday.

New Housing Community Proposed Off Randall Road

Atlanta‑based Pulte Homes is proposing a development called Huntington Villas​, which is made up of 19 duplex lots.

5 Stories You May Have Missed This Month: Most-Read In Algonquin, Lake In The Hills

Here is a look at the most-read stories of January 2026 for Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Patch.

Find the Dress of Your Dreams at a Price You’ll Love

SVdP Chicago Thrift Stores Offer Affordable, One-of-a-Kind Wedding Gowns

New Sky Zone Opens In Algonquin

The 35,000-square-foot new Sky Zone is located in the former Room Place at 2471 Randall Road.

Algonquin-Area Closures: What's Closing Due To Extreme Cold Friday?

An extreme cold warning has been issued for the Chicago area for Friday morning.

Village Gets $600K Grant For Park Improvements

The grant is part of a $36 million statewide funding round administered by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

Arson Charge Filed Following Apartment Fire That Displaced 24 Families

An Indiana man faces charges for allegations he started the November fire at the apartment in Carpentersville.

Man Gets Prison Time For Strangling Woman In Lake In The Hills Home: Prosecutors

The 31-year-old Lake in the Hills man has been sentenced to three years in prison.

LITH Police Issue Dozens Of Tickets During Traffic Safety Detail

The holiday traffic details ran December 12 through January 5.