New state laws on pet stores, Facebook, child visitation, wine and unpaid tolls take effect Jan. 1, 2014.
"The good news is that our lives in law enforcement are getting simpler," a Kane County assistant state's attorney says.
Both the Illinois House and Senate narrowly passed a measure that addresses Illinois' out of control pension problems, spreading out the pain.
More than 3,000 people have signed a change.org petition asking Metra to let pets ride the trains. What do you think?
First-Time candidate Larry Kaifesh, of Carpentersville, filed with more than three times the minimum signature requirement.
McHenry County Board member Nick Provenzano made his run for McHenry County Clerk official Monday by filing election petitions.
The March 18, 2014 primary is just around the corner.
The 3.2 magnitude seismic event in the area Nov. 4 was from an earthquake, not a quarry blast, USGS reports.
Crystal Lake residents should have any brush debris set out for a Thursday, Nov. 21 pickup.
The $10.6 million allocated for the CFI was among 51 projects awarded a total of $286 million through the federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Improvement Program.
Veterans Day is a national holiday created to honor the men and women who served in the armed forces. Here is a list of what's open and what is closed on Veterans Day.
A recent report from Washington lays out damage done by last month’s government shutdown.
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources said Hanson's blasting operations were within state limits at the time of the seismic event Monday afternoon.
Three Crystal Lake business owners asked the City Council to reconsider allowing video gaming within the city.
Same-sex marriage will be allowed in Illinois once Gov. Pat Quinn signs bill.
Workers will reinstall the decorative light fixtures along Route 14 in Crystal Lake over the next couple weeks.
City of Crystal Lake received a JULIE locate request for soil boring tests at Crystal Lake South High School for a cell tower foundation. District 155 officials say there are no plans for cellular tower at South.
Crystal Lake City Council denies architect's request to transform a house on Main Street into an office space.
Village Board will hold a special meeting on Oct. 29 to discuss the possibility of allowing video gaming in local establishments.
New trees are on their way to parkways in Crystal Lake.
Village announces that developer John Breugelmans has obtained the necessary financing to begin interior work at Riverside Plaza.
The village had initially set a Oct. 16 deadline for Breugelmans to begin interior work on the luxury rental units.
City officials want Community High School District 155 to abide by parking restrictions on streets adjacent to Crystal Lake Central High School.
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Patch Media immediately appeals judge's ruling.
Nine percent of McHenry County residents are currently uninsured.
Supporters of immigration reform and Senate Bill 744 met in Cary and later delivered letters to U.S. Congressman Peter Roskam's office on Tuesday morning in Barrington.
Find out how much Illinois spends on its state boards and commissions.
Trout Valley officials exploring the possibility of having Cary handle its police service.
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