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Mommy & Me Painting Classes

Paint Do'er Duck for only $10.00 add $5.00 per sibling. Meet Joni, the creator of Characters of Character. Tuesday and Thursday see schedule

McHenry County Substance Abuse Coalition Accepts Participants For A Way Out Program

The participant will be able to turn over to police any drugs or contraband in their possession without being arrested or charged.

Guitar and Drum Lessons at Borne2Dance Studio

We are happy to provide a comfortable setting for your child's creativity through music

Rep. Skillicorn Calls on AG Madigan to Compel Compliance with the Balanced Budget Requirement

Representative Skillicorn (R-East Dundee), House colleagues send letter to Attorney General Madigan to move state budget process forward.

Man Admits to Kidnapping, Sexually Assaulting Girl: Prosecutors

The man coerced the 13-year-old out of her bedroom window and took her to a park where he sexually assaulted her, according to prosecutors.

Woman Dies After Being Hit by Vehicle in Harvard

The 59-year-old woman was crossing Route 173 in Harvard when she was hit by a vehicle.

Man Arrested for Stealing $3,300 Worth of Cigarettes: Police

Sanaullah Mir is accused of stealing the cigarettes from the Jewel-Osco in Woodstock, police said.

Rep. Skillicorn to Host Special Presentation: ‘Bees at Home and on the Prairie’ & ‘Sustainable Food and Raw Milk’

Rep. Skillicorn hosting special event Saturday, May 20 at the Randall Oaks Recreation Center in West Dundee from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Raue Center Announces Acts for Upcoming Season

Tickets will be available to the public starting on May 23.

Crystal Lake PD Partners With IDOT To Enforce Click It Or Ticket Initiative

The Click It or Ticket Initiative is dedicated to enforcing seat belt and child safety-seat violations and will start on May 15.

Top 10 Subdivisions in Cary, IL - May 2017

The Cary subdivision with the highest average sale price between May 2016 and May 2017 was Harvest Glen

Meteorologists to Survey Damage in McHenry Co. Thursday

Meteorologists from the National Weather Service will determine if a tornado touched down during Wednesday's storms.

Die-In for Healthcare Planned for Woodstock Square Saturday

A Die-In for Healthcare will be held in Woodstock Square this Saturday, May 20 from 4:45 to 5:45 pm.

Coroner IDs Woman, 35, Killed by Metra Train

The 35-year-old Woodstock woman was struck and killed by a Metra train last month.

Tornado Warning Issued for McHenry County

The tornado warning will remain in effect through 10:45 p.m.

McHenry Co. Conservation District Announces Summer Concert Series Lineup

The concert series will get underway at Glacial Park starting on June 4.

34 Businesses Pass Tobacco Compliance Checks in Crystal Lake

The Crystal Lake Police Department checked 34 businesses in the city and all passed the compliance checks, police said.

Lint in Overheated Dryer Sparks Blaze at Home Near McHenry: Fire Officials

The fire in unincorporated McHenry started in the laundry room of the residence.

Briargate Elementary School, Cary, Illinois

Briargate Elementary School is a P-4 school in District 26, and is located at 100 S Wulff St in Cary, Illinois.

Join Voices in Harmony

Interested in singing with a choir? Join Voices in Harmony for their summer festival chorus.

Cop on a Rooftop Held This Week in Crystal Lake

The annual fundraiser held at Dunkin' Donuts locations across the state benefits Special Olympics Illinois.

Crystal Lake Elementary District 47 Welcomes New Board

Following the local April election, two newcomers and two re-elected board members now serve on District 47's board of education.

Crystal Lake Elementary District 47 Students Head to Springfield for TECH 2017

South Elementary and Hannah Beardsley Middle School Students Present at Annual TECH 2017 Demonstration at the Illinois State Capitol

Main and West Beach Public Beach Spring Herbicide Treatments

scheduled for May 18, 2017

Single Family Homes For Sale in Cary, Illinois - May 2017

There are currently 167 single family homes for sale in Cary with an average list price of $336,136

Local Students Selected for National Merit Scholarship

Congrats to Piper J. Boudart and Teresa L. Fisher!

Volunteer Work Day Scheduled for May 21 at Sterne’s Woods & Fen

Come on out and make a difference

Sign Up Now For McHenry Co. Conservation District Summer Programs

A lot of the programs are free.

Grant Street in Crystal Lake Closes at Railroad Tracks This Week

Work to repair the tracks will take place between May 15 and May 24.

Crystal Lake Business Make Forbes Best Small Companies List

Nick's Pizza & Pub made Forbes 2017 "Small Giants" list.

Trout Valley Driver Killed In High-Speed Crash Near Palatine

Tyler D. Smith, 27, and another vehicle appeared to be street racing before the weekend accident happened, a witness says.

Duke's Opens New Restaurant at Wakeboard Park

Duke's on the Water opened Wednesday at Three Oaks Recreation Area.

Crystal Lake Park District-- Saturday Body Power on the Go

Join us at Main Beach this summer on select Saturdays for Body Power on the Go!

Coroner Uses Dental Records to ID Man, 20, Killed in Crash

The McHenry County Coroner's Office has identified the 20-year-old Woodstock man killed in the crash early Sunday.

Bethany Lutheran Church celebrates the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation

Featuring the choirs of Bethany Lutheran Church under the direction of noted composer, choral director and organist Dr. Michael Burkhardt

Bail Set at $75,000 in Coin Laundry Burglary

A Rockford man is accused of burglarizing the Eastwood Coin Laundry in Woodstock.

Crystal Lake OKs Liquor License for New Mexican Restaurant

In addition, the Crystal Lake City Council on Monday also OK'd Fire Bar and Grill to serve liquor outdoors.

Blooming in Cambodia: Local Group to Host Plant Sale to Raise Funds for Ministry

Free Event - Sharing Locally Grown Perennials for a Donation of Your Choosing