Crystal Lake Fire Department responded to 834 calls in 2016, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System obtained by the McHenry Times.

Following the discovery of a rabid bat in Crystal Lake, the McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) is reminding residents never to handle bats or any wild animals to minimize their risk of exposure to the deadly disease.

Cary Fire Protection District responded to 140 calls in 2016, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System obtained by the McHenry Times.

McHenry County Board Chairman Jack Franks is considering vying to replace Lisa Madigan as Illinois attorney general despite criticism over the ethical implications of his alleged improper hiring of two longtime allies.

Two offenders released on parole in May live in Illinois zip code 60013, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by McHenry Times.

Rep. Randy Hultgren (R-IL) recently urged House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) to help ensure the continued funding of the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), according to a press release.

Diane Evertsen says McHenry County Board Chairman Jack Franks might need a refresher course on the extent of his powers.

One offender released on parole in May lives in Illinois zip code 60097, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by McHenry Times.

One offender released on parole in May lives in Illinois zip code 60014, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by McHenry Times.

One offender released on parole in May lives in Illinois zip code 60051, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by McHenry Times.

One offender released on parole in May lives in Illinois zip code 60033, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by McHenry Times.

Three offenders released on parole in May live in Illinois zip code 60050, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by McHenry Times.

Rep. Steve Reick (R-Woodstock) will co-host a tax appeals and assessment program on Wednesday, Sept. 20, in Woodstock, according to his website.

Rep. Steve Reick (R-Woodstock) will hold mobile office hours on Tuesday, Sept. 12, in Marengo in an effort to make it easier for all of his constituents to reach out with their questions and concerns, according to a press release.

Residents of McHenry and Kane counties affected by the July flooding of the Fox River and its tributaries may have their properties reassessed, according to an announcement on Rep. Allen Skillicorn's (R-East Dundee) website.

Rep. Steve Reick (R-Woodstock) and Sen. Pamela Althoff (R-Crystal Lake) want to hear from residents and talk to them about the state budget and state government in general, according to a posting on Reick's website.

McHenry County Administrator Peter Austin performed a "two-step shuffle" to get out of what appeared to be his lack of knowledge regarding state law, the Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB) and county government, the Edgar County Watchdogs (ECW) claim on their Illinois Leaks website.

McHenry County Chairman Jack Franks refused to answer questions or allow county residents to informally address board members at a recent special meeting that failed to reach a quorum, according to the Edgar County Watchdogs (ECW).

Joe Tirio wants to get rid of his own position in McHenry County.

Military servicemen and women now have greater freedom to cancel and suspend contractual services if called to relocate thanks to legislation from Rep. Steve Reick (R-Woodstock) that Gov. Bruce Rauner recently signed into law, according to a press release.