Matt Smith Stories | McHenry Times

Andersson joins Democrats to pass budget amendment

By Matt Smith | Jun 30, 2017

Hours before the fiscal year runs out, the Illinois House voted 90-25 to approve a budget amendment.

Northwest Herald streams Madigan documentary online for extra day

By Matt Smith | Oct 26, 2016

The Northwest Herald will continue to stream the documentary "Madigan: Power. Privilege. Politics." for the next 24 hours at the newspaper's website.

Season tickets for McHenry Community High School football now on sale

By Matt Smith | Jul 12, 2016

The McHenry Community High School is currently selling season tickets for its football team.

Prairie Ridge Gymnastics Co-op wins its second state crown

By Matt Smith | Mar 21, 2016

The Prairie Ridge Gymnastics Co-op recently earned its second-straight Illinois High School Association state championship.

Two Crystal Lake high school wrestlers claim state titles

By Matt Smith | Mar 21, 2016

Two Crystal Lake high school students, Travis Piotrowski, a senior at Prairie Ridge High School, and Lenny Petersen, a junior at Central High School, each won first place in their weight class at the Illinois High School Association state wrestling tournament.

Crystal Lake Central High School cheerleaders take third in state

By Matt Smith | Mar 21, 2016

Crystal Lake Central High School's cheerleading team recently took third place at the Illinois High School Association state finals, the best finish for the team in the school's history.

Huntley High School Athletic Booster Club seeking scholarship applicants

By Matt Smith | Mar 21, 2016

The Huntley High School Athletic Booster Club is accepting applications for its student athlete scholarships. Applications are due by April 4 to the school's athletic director.