Marengo News

MARENGO – Bar and restaurant owners in Marengo will soon have the option to put video gaming machines in their establishments, after the City Council approved a measure Tuesday to allow for electronic gambling.

Class Treasurer Jacob Hart receives his diploma Saturday during commencement ceremonies for Marengo High School in Marengo.

MARENGO, Ill. - A teenager's life in the fast lane didn't last long in far northwest suburban Marengo.

A vehicle full of teens was speeding more than 40 mph over the limit in McHenry County when it was stopped early this morning, which might have saved six young lives, officials said.

Marengo's Abby Kissack makes contact during the fourth inning Monday against Cary-Grove in Marengo.

Alice Wagner will give a talk about wedding customs at 10 a.m. and again at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Marengo-Union Public Library, 200 S. State St., Marengo.

MARENGO – Volunteers at the First United Methodist Church are spending the weekend lending help to the Marengo Park District by painting, repairing and landscaping areas at the district's main location.

MARENGO – Marengo Main Street will host the sixth annual Putt-Putt Challenge from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 9. Downtown Marengo will be turned into a miniature golf course for the day.

Mecum’s 25th Original Spring Classic Auto Auction has rolled into the Indiana State Fairgrounds, featuring acres of vintage cars, trucks, motorcycles and a few boats.

MARENGO – The Northwest Suburban Astronomers, in cooperation with the McHenry County Conservation District, will host a public star party June 9 at the Marengo Ridge Conservation Area.

MARENGO – The city council on Monday had more questions than comments about whether to allow video gaming at bars and other liquor license establishments in Marengo.

WOODSTOCK – The McHenry County Conservation District will offer several ways to enjoy spring in the outdoors through upcoming programs.

At least one person was killed and three others injured in a crash near Marengo late Tuesday night, sheriff officials confirmed Wednesday.