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Online Newspaper Menu Subscribe Local News Parents in District 300 out of Algonquin concerned about changes to dual-language program Local 10:51 am A group of Community Unit School District 300 parents are concerned about their children’s accessibility to dual-language opportunities due to a series of proposed changes to the program. Read more… Hidden Pearl Coffee shop to hold ribbon cutting for re-opening 10:51 am High school girls basketball: Woodstock North notches 20th victory with OT win 11:17 pm Most Popular Articles Mystery Diner: Mookie's steak dinner a meal worth reliving 15 arrested in McHenry County warrant sweep Woodstock woman faces child battery charges Crash involving McHenry police car sends 2 to hospital Documents: Police report on Jan. 16 car crash into McHenry Starbucks More Popular Articles » Top Headlines Illinois statewide hotline available for questions on Coronavirus Local 1:03 pm McHenry County Restaurant Week coming Feb. 21-March 1 Local 10:52 am Woodstock woman faces child battery charges Local 5:25 pm celebrate our 2020 everyday heroes Join us March 12, 7:15-9:00 AM as we honor McHenry County’s Everyday Heroes at the Holiday Inn Crystal Lake. get tickets now! Streveler counting on versatility to earn spot on Arizona's roster Friday Night Drive Feb. 10, 2020 City to revisit demolishing Edgebrook Manor Apartment Complex with block grant funding Shaw Media Illinois News Feb. 11, 2020 Screenings of ‘Like’ to focus on social media use Local 10:51 am Four Valentine's Day Destinations In Old Town Algonquin Best of the Fox Feb. 11, 2020 Photos: Woodstock takes on Sycamore Basketball 11:17 pm SPONSORED Raue Center for the Arts Hosts Corky Siegel's Chamber Blues on February 29th! Music 3:42 pm Marengo prepares for Festival of the Sugar Maples Local 8:46 pm Enter February's Photo Contests Local Feb. 3, 2020 Five unique antique destinations in Starved Rock Country Starved Rock Country Feb. 11, 2020 Photos: Abe Lincoln at Crystal Lake Public Library News 7:07 pm SPONSORED McHenry County College Restaurant Serves Up Unique Wines, Appetizing Entrées Education 3:02 pm Take the plunge for a good cause. Local Feb. 3, 2020 Photos and Lists ← Swipe photos for more → Photos: Woodstock takes on Sycamore 11:17 pm Photos: Woodstock North tops Crystal Lake Central in overtime 10:58 pm Mystery Diner: Mookie's steak dinner a meal worth reliving 8:40 pm Documents: Police report on Jan. 16 car crash into McHenry Starbucks 8:41 pm Photos: Abe Lincoln at Crystal Lake Public Library 7:07 pm Photos: Pictures of the Week from Jan. 30 - Feb. 5 Feb. 10, 2020 15 arrested in McHenry County warrant sweep Feb. 9, 2020 Photos: IHSA competitive cheerleading state finals Feb. 9, 2020 Photos: Lundahl Middle School raises money for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Feb. 9, 2020 Photos: Marian Central wins Class 2A Woodstock North wrestling regional Feb. 8, 2020 More Photos and Lists This Week's Circulars Local News Parents in District 300 out of Algonquin concerned about changes to dual-language program A group of Community Unit School District 300 parents are concerned about their children’s accessibility to dual-language opportunities due … 10:51 am Illinois statewide hotline available for questions on Coronavirus McHenry County Restaurant Week coming Feb. 21-March 1 Hidden Pearl Coffee shop to hold ribbon cutting for re-opening Screenings of ‘Like’ to focus on social media use State Illinois statewide hotline available for questions on Coronavirus The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is now able to conduct testing for the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), making Illinois t… 1:03 pm Voter registration error risks deportation for immigrants Chicago husband, wife sickened by coronavirus leave hospital Legislative watchdog: ‘The fox is guarding the hen house’ Committee presses for automatic voter registration answers Nation & World New Hampshire hopes to clarify unsettled Democratic contest MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — Democrats are hoping that voters in New Hampshire will reset the party's presidential nomination fight on Tuesday an… 9:27 am Buttigieg, Sanders request recanvass U.S. says Chinese military stole masses of Americans’ data Justice Department brings new suits over sanctuary policies Trump's $4.8 trillion budget proposal revisits rejected cuts to Medicaid, farm subsidies Columnists Atwater: Judgment and stereotyping is not the answer I’ve heard the phrase “trust your first impressions” or “your first impressions are usually right,” but I beg to differ. Feb. 9, 2020 Styf: Rise Up's 'Splash into Country' lineup a sign of big things happening in McHenry Tech Tips: Simple steps to organize your email Prell: Palliative care – no one should live in pain Kaplans: 2019 was a big year for commercial progress in McHenry County Local Editorials Our view: Plan to curb red-light cameras welcome Thumbs-up: To a plan to curtail the use of red-light cameras. A proposal by state Rep. David McSweeney, R-Barrington Hills, that would reduc… Feb. 8, 2020 Our view: Groundhog Day redux is cause for excitement Our view: Kudos to Huntley School District 158's money-saving solar plan Our View: An uninspiring MLK Day message from local GOP Thumbs-up to cameras in courtrooms Features Mystery Diner: Mookie's steak dinner a meal worth reliving If it's good enough for Bill Murray, it's good enough for me. That's at least what I was thinking recently when we headed to Mookie's Steak … 8:40 pm Raue Center for the Arts Hosts Corky Siegel's Chamber Blues on February 29th! Prostate Cancer: Are You at Risk? Reduce your risk for heart disease during Heart Health Month Volunteering: good for others, good for yourself High School Sports Highs school girls basketball: McHenry County statistical leaders Here are the statistical leaders for the McHenry County area through Feb. 8. All statistics are submitted. 2:11 pm High school girls basketball: Woodstock North notches 20th victory with OT win Photos: Woodstock takes on Sycamore Photos: Woodstock North tops Crystal Lake Central in overtime High school sports roundup for Monday, Feb. 10 Chicago Sports Sixers send Bulls to 5th straight loss PHILADELPHIA – The 76ers made a trade for a pair of outside shooters to help make a deep run in the playoffs. Turns out, the player they nee… Feb. 10, 2020 Jets rally in 3rd period to beat Blackhawks Hub Arkush: Answers to Bears' key needs may be hiding in plain sight XFL's return means opportunities for former Bears Zion Williamson scores 21; Pelicans hold off Bulls Business The Role of Prop Quality in a Laser Combat Arena One of the key elements that makes Battle House Laser Combat so compelling is the realistic immersion in modern simulated combat that their … Feb. 10, 2020 Hiring surges in January as Americans flood into job market 5 facts about hot water heaters Plan your next group vacation with an experienced travel agent How to Live the Video Game and Get Away from Screen Addiction Government U.S. Rep. Sean Casten discusses state of democracy at town hall in Algonquin In the wake of the State of the Union address delivered by President Donald Trump last week, U.S. Rep. Sean Casten said he felt compelled to… Feb. 9, 2020 Legislative watchdog: ‘The fox is guarding the hen house’ Committee presses for automatic voter registration answers McHenry County road districts name Pritzker as defendant in township elimination lawsuit Gun control, health care hot topics at 14th Congressional District candidates forum Education McHenry County College Restaurant Serves Up Unique Wines, Appetizing Entrées Mouths are watering across McHenry County at news of the Tartan Bistro reopening February 19. The student-run restaurant at McHenry County C… 3:02 pm Reduced Screen Time, Increased Activity helps with Children’s Brain Development McHenry's Parkland Middle School named top STEM school in nation Upcoming Series Explores Emerging Trends in Farming, Food Economy McHenry High School Foundation seeks distinguished...