State Representative Steve Reick (R-Woodstock) was joined in Springfield on Tuesday by McHenry County State’s Attorney Patrick Kenneally and other States Attorneys from downstate counties for a subject matter hearing on legislation that would allow some Illinois counties to opt-out of the provisions of Illinois’ new Bail Reform Act.

McHenry Community High School District 156, Fox River Grove School District 3 and Richmond-Burton Community High School District 157 were among the 695 Illinois school districts that achieved "financial recognition" by the Illinois State Board of Educatio

McHenry County Law & Government/Liquor Committee met Tuesday, April 30.

McHenry County Transportation Committee met Wednesday, May 1.

McHenry County Staff Plat Review Committee met Wednesday, May 1.

McHenry County Public Health and Community Services Committee will meet at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, May 2.

McHenry County Historic Preservation Commission met Wednesday, May 1.

McHenry County Public Transportation Advisory Committee will meet at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 2.

McHenry County Continuum of Care to End Homelessness Steering Council will meet at 3 p.m. Thursday, May 2.

City of Crystal Lake Foreign Fire Insurance Board met Wednesday, May 1.

City of Crystal Lake Historic Preservation Commission will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 2.

City of Crystal Lake Planning & Zoning Commission met Wednesday, May 1.

Illinois State Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) believes state treasurer Michael Frerichs’ plan to set aside as much as 5 percent of the billions in revenues he’s entrusted with investing on behalf of the state for refinancing student loan debt could be seen as a dereliction of duty.

On Wednesday, May 15, 2019, at 2:30 p.m., a meeting conducted by Crystal Lake Elementary District 47 will take place at the CORE administration building located at 300 Commerce Drive in Crystal Lake.

On Sunday afternoon members of the community, district staff, students, and family members recognized seniors at the high school’s annual Senior Honors Program.

In celebration of Public Works Week 2019, the Public Works & Engineering Department will host an Open House on Saturday, May 11.

Three offenders released on parole during the fourth quarter live near Illinois zip code 60033, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by McHenry Times.

As the weather warms and the snow melts, we will see more people out in our community – including solicitors.

Five offenders released on parole during the fourth quarter live near Illinois zip code 60014, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by McHenry Times.

Harvard High School students learned the painful ramifications of drinking and driving at Wednesday’s Operation Prom.