McHenry News

McHENRY – After teaching health education for 33 years at McHenry's two high schools, Ray Mathis now runs what he calls a “one-man campaign.” Mathis, 58, of McHenry offers free curriculum and guest speaking on all issues related to teens, from substance abuse to sex education.

Big blue eyes gaze out from under a bald head that rests in the toddler's hand as he looks toward the camera lens.

McHenry officials declare the intersection of Riverside Drive and Washington Street honorary Jackson Grabow Way on Thursday evening in McHenry.

Rehm Thermal Systems recently announced the launch of an advanced new series of firing systems for solar cell metallization.

McHENRY – The “Drum Corps Magic Show” once again is scheduled to be a part of McHenry's Fiesta Days.

McHENRY – The Rev. Jim Swarthout knows that diapers might not be the first thing people think about when considering charity needs, but that doesn't meant they aren't important.

Travis Haughton – thaughton@nwherald.com Shelly Rodgers browses for a book with her son, Connor, 5, on Friday at the McHenry Public Library.

After 2 1/2 years of mostly behind-the-scenes work, the creators of McHenry County's 2030 Land Use Plan went public Friday with a draft version of the document meant to guide the county's growth and development for the next two decades.

Social service agencies, workers and the clients they serve throughout the state are worried.

Spending much of a career covering crime taught me that many cliches about the criminal justice system are unfounded.

McHENRY – A 34-year-old Johnsburg man faces up to five years in prison if convicted of biting off parts of another man's ear Saturday.

In less than 24 hours McHenry County College gained an interim president and lost a trustee.

A 27-year-old McHenry man is facing nearly a dozen criminal and traffic charges after police said he decided to blow off some steam by hopping aboard his motorcycle and driving it 140 mph down a residential street with cocaine, instead of a driver's license, in his pocket.

Strawberries for Dad - and everyone! Treat Dad to a strawberry doughnut, a strawberry smoothie or a chocolate-covered strawberry for Father's Day treat at the annual Long Grove Strawberry Fest.

Pioneer Center client Terri Horton inspects a Berry Plastics product Tuesday at the center in McHenry.

Facing mounting business losses and increasing pressures from creditors, John T. Krawec torched his used car dealership in hopes of collecting more than a half-million dollars in insurance payouts, a prosecutor said Wednesday at the outset of the McHenry businessman's arson trial.

McHenry Parks and Recreation summer camp counselor Mary Montressor explains Capture the Flag game rules Friday morning with campers at Knox Park in McHenry.

McHENRY – A downtown area plan for McHenry includes a possible bike path, a professional office campus, and multifamily town houses.

Members of the Volo Homemakers Group are donating hours of their free time to clip thousands of dollars in coupons, which are sent to military bases all over the world.

For nearly a decade McHenry County court and law enforcement officials have talked about establishing a drug court program that would allow nonviolent offenders dealing with substance addiction to go to treatment instead of prison.