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A portion of Route 31 was closed to traffic after a car crash Monday morning in Crystal Lake, officials report.
Crash in Crystal Lake shuts down portion of Route 31
A portion of Route 31 was closed to traffic after a car crash Monday morning in Crystal Lake, officials report.
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December 15, 2025 at 5:02 PM
A portion of Route 31 was closed to traffic after a car crash Monday morning in Crystal Lake, officials report.
The Chicago Bears blew out the Cleveland Browns 31-3 on Sunday to stay near the top of the NFC playoff race. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down the win and the Bears' latest news
Bears Insider Podcast Episode 435: Chicago Bears blow out Browns to retake NFC North lead
The Chicago Bears blew out the Cleveland Browns 31-3 on Sunday to stay near the top of the NFC playoff race. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down the win and the Bears' latest news
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December 15, 2025 at 4:37 PM
The Chicago Bears blew out the Cleveland Browns 31-3 on Sunday to stay near the top of the NFC playoff race. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down the win and the Bears' latest news
Flu activity is high in McHenry County, according to the department of health.
Flu activity high in McHenry County
Flu activity is high in McHenry County, according to the department of health.
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December 15, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Flu activity is high in McHenry County, according to the department of health.
Crystal Lake South's Annalee Aarseth, an IHSA state runner-up last year, is off to a strong start to her junior season. She recently finished first at the E-Rab Girls Invitational and has goals of winning a state championship.
Armed with jiu-jitsu experience, Crystal Lake South’s Annalee Aarseth eyes state wrestling title
Crystal Lake South's Annalee Aarseth, an IHSA state runner-up last year, is off to a strong start to her junior season. She recently finished first at the E-Rab Girls Invitational and has goals of winning a state championship.
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December 15, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Crystal Lake South's Annalee Aarseth, an IHSA state runner-up last year, is off to a strong start to her junior season. She recently finished first at the E-Rab Girls Invitational and has goals of winning a state championship.
The Chicago Bears took care of business in a 31-3 blowout win over the Cleveland Browns at Soldier Field on Sunday. Here are the five big takeaways from a nice win at home.
5 big takeaways from Chicago Bears’ 31-3 blowout win over the Browns
The Chicago Bears took care of business in a 31-3 blowout win over the Cleveland Browns at Soldier Field on Sunday. Here are the five big takeaways from a nice win at home.
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December 15, 2025 at 1:15 AM
The Chicago Bears took care of business in a 31-3 blowout win over the Cleveland Browns at Soldier Field on Sunday. Here are the five big takeaways from a nice win at home.
A week ago, Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson challenged the Chicago Bears not to overlook the Cleveland Browns. On Sunday, the Bears responded with their best performance of the season in a 31-3 win.
Chicago Bears answer Ben Johnson’s challenge in 31-3 blowout of Cleveland Browns
A week ago, Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson challenged the Chicago Bears not to overlook the Cleveland Browns. On Sunday, the Bears responded with their best performance of the season in a 31-3 win.
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December 15, 2025 at 12:30 AM
A week ago, Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson challenged the Chicago Bears not to overlook the Cleveland Browns. On Sunday, the Bears responded with their best performance of the season in a 31-3 win.
A developer that creates single-story apartment homes is looking into the possibility of creating a neighborhood in Prairie Grove.
Developers eye Prairie Grove for new rental community, but density ‘a major factor’
A developer that creates single-story apartment homes is looking into the possibility of creating a neighborhood in Prairie Grove.
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December 14, 2025 at 11:19 PM
A developer that creates single-story apartment homes is looking into the possibility of creating a neighborhood in Prairie Grove.
A look back at the last week in sports in the Northwest Herald by Northwest Herald photographer Gregory Shaver and Patrick Kunzer, for the Shaw Local News Network.
Photos: A look back at the Northwest Herald's prep sports photos for the week of Dec. 1 — Dec. 6.
A look back at the last week in sports in the Northwest Herald by Northwest Herald photographer Gregory Shaver and Patrick Kunzer, for the Shaw Local News Network.
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December 14, 2025 at 11:09 PM
A look back at the last week in sports in the Northwest Herald by Northwest Herald photographer Gregory Shaver and Patrick Kunzer, for the Shaw Local News Network.
An evening of songs and storytelling, heartstrings and laughter, the show features a blend of original holiday compositions, wintry covers and reworked classics woven together with holiday stories and memories.
‘A Winter’s Evening with Ryanhood’ coming to Woodstock Opera House
An evening of songs and storytelling, heartstrings and laughter, the show features a blend of original holiday compositions, wintry covers and reworked classics woven together with holiday stories and memories.
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December 14, 2025 at 10:58 PM
An evening of songs and storytelling, heartstrings and laughter, the show features a blend of original holiday compositions, wintry covers and reworked classics woven together with holiday stories and memories.
The Chicago Bears beat the Cleveland Browns Sunday afternoon at Soldier Field in Chicago where wind chills dipped well below zero.
Photos: Chicago Bears dominate Cleveland Browns at a frigid Soldier Field in Chicago
The Chicago Bears beat the Cleveland Browns Sunday afternoon at Soldier Field in Chicago where wind chills dipped well below zero.
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December 14, 2025 at 10:24 PM
The Chicago Bears beat the Cleveland Browns Sunday afternoon at Soldier Field in Chicago where wind chills dipped well below zero.
Three Wisconsin men are charged with armed robbery after allegedly stealing jewelry at gunpoint from two people in the parking lot of Harvard High School after arranging to buy jewelry from them.
3 Wisconsin men arrange to buy jewelry in Harvard High lot, rob sellers at gunpoint, police say
Three Wisconsin men are charged with armed robbery after allegedly stealing jewelry at gunpoint from two people in the parking lot of Harvard High School after arranging to buy jewelry from them.
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December 14, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Three Wisconsin men are charged with armed robbery after allegedly stealing jewelry at gunpoint from two people in the parking lot of Harvard High School after arranging to buy jewelry from them.
The Bears beat the Browns 31-3 Sunday at Solder Field for their most lopsided win of the season. Here are three moments that mattered. What worked? What didn't work?
Bears beat Browns for most lopsided win of the year. Here’s what you need to know
The Bears beat the Browns 31-3 Sunday at Solder Field for their most lopsided win of the season. Here are three moments that mattered. What worked? What didn't work?
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December 14, 2025 at 9:43 PM
The Bears beat the Browns 31-3 Sunday at Solder Field for their most lopsided win of the season. Here are three moments that mattered. What worked? What didn't work?
From Capitol News Illinois: The $12 billion the Trump administration is providing U.S. farmers is not nearly enough to make up for the losses farmers are suffering from tariffs, the director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture said.
Trump trade policies are ‘crushing’ farmers, Illinois ag director says
From Capitol News Illinois: The $12 billion the Trump administration is providing U.S. farmers is not nearly enough to make up for the losses farmers are suffering from tariffs, the director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture said.
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December 14, 2025 at 6:03 PM
From Capitol News Illinois: The $12 billion the Trump administration is providing U.S. farmers is not nearly enough to make up for the losses farmers are suffering from tariffs, the director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture said.
Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze will be active against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday at Soldier Field.
Chicago Bears’ Rome Odunze active against Browns in Week 15, Tyson Bagent out
Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze will be active against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday at Soldier Field.
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December 14, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze will be active against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday at Soldier Field.
"In today’s world, where is our silent time? I believe it is a gift too precious to lose. So, I am fighting to keep sufficient silence in my life. The benefits may be immeasurable," Dori Lynn Michaels of Fox River Grove writes in a letter to the editor.
Letter: Where has all the silence gone?
"In today’s world, where is our silent time? I believe it is a gift too precious to lose. So, I am fighting to keep sufficient silence in my life. The benefits may be immeasurable," Dori Lynn Michaels of Fox River Grove writes in a letter to the editor.
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December 14, 2025 at 2:03 PM
"In today’s world, where is our silent time? I believe it is a gift too precious to lose. So, I am fighting to keep sufficient silence in my life. The benefits may be immeasurable," Dori Lynn Michaels of Fox River Grove writes in a letter to the editor.
Mark Cook, who has led the public defender's office in McHenry County since 1986, is stepping down.
McHenry County public defender, ‘quiet powerhouse,’ retiring after almost 40 years on the job
Mark Cook, who has led the public defender's office in McHenry County since 1986, is stepping down.
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December 14, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Mark Cook, who has led the public defender's office in McHenry County since 1986, is stepping down.
Woodstock co-op girls wrestling won the Sandy Gussarson Invitational at Antioch, while Johnsburg's Summer Toussaint scored 33 points and broke a school record for 3-pointers made in a game as the Skyhawks rolled over Sandwich in KRC play Saturday.
Here's Saturday's NWH roundup.
Here's Saturday's NWH roundup.
Woodstock co-op girls wrestling team wins Sandy Gussarson Invitational: Saturday’s Northwest Herald roundup
Woodstock co-op girls wrestling won the Sandy Gussarson Invitational at Antioch, while Johnsburg's Summer Toussaint scored 33 points and broke a school record for 3-pointers made in a game as the Skyhawks rolled over Sandwich in KRC play Saturday.
Here's Saturday's NWH roundup.
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December 14, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Woodstock co-op girls wrestling won the Sandy Gussarson Invitational at Antioch, while Johnsburg's Summer Toussaint scored 33 points and broke a school record for 3-pointers made in a game as the Skyhawks rolled over Sandwich in KRC play Saturday.
Here's Saturday's NWH roundup.
Here's Saturday's NWH roundup.
Area wrestlers compete in the Tom DuBois Invite wrestling meet on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, at Richmond-Burton High School in Richmond.
Photos: Richmond-Burton's Tom DuBois Invite wrestling
Area wrestlers compete in the Tom DuBois Invite wrestling meet on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, at Richmond-Burton High School in Richmond.
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December 14, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Area wrestlers compete in the Tom DuBois Invite wrestling meet on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, at Richmond-Burton High School in Richmond.
Richmond-Burton crowned five boys wrestling champions, while Crystal Lake South finished with two champions as six McHenry County-area schools participated in the annual Tom DuBois Classic at Richmond-Burton on Saturday.
Richmond-Burton, Crystal Lake South crown champions at Tom DuBois Classic
Richmond-Burton crowned five boys wrestling champions, while Crystal Lake South finished with two champions as six McHenry County-area schools participated in the annual Tom DuBois Classic at Richmond-Burton on Saturday.
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December 14, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Richmond-Burton crowned five boys wrestling champions, while Crystal Lake South finished with two champions as six McHenry County-area schools participated in the annual Tom DuBois Classic at Richmond-Burton on Saturday.
From Capitol News Illinois: The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals will continue to block the release of hundreds of undocumented immigrants that a lower court had ordered after they were allegedly arrested without a warrant.
Appeals court won’t release detained immigrants amid warrantless arrest scrutiny
From Capitol News Illinois: The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals will continue to block the release of hundreds of undocumented immigrants that a lower court had ordered after they were allegedly arrested without a warrant.
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December 13, 2025 at 11:04 PM
From Capitol News Illinois: The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals will continue to block the release of hundreds of undocumented immigrants that a lower court had ordered after they were allegedly arrested without a warrant.
From Capitol News Illinois: Gov. JB Pritzker signed a law Friday that will allow terminally ill Illinoisans to end their lives with physician-prescribed medication.
Pritzker signs ‘medical aid in dying’ bill amid religious opposition
From Capitol News Illinois: Gov. JB Pritzker signed a law Friday that will allow terminally ill Illinoisans to end their lives with physician-prescribed medication.
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December 13, 2025 at 6:56 PM
From Capitol News Illinois: Gov. JB Pritzker signed a law Friday that will allow terminally ill Illinoisans to end their lives with physician-prescribed medication.
While wanting to help is commendable, it’s important to prioritize food safety. Those relying on food pantries often face higher risks of severe illness due to chronic health conditions, age or other factors.
Keep food safety at forefront when donating to local pantries, collections
While wanting to help is commendable, it’s important to prioritize food safety. Those relying on food pantries often face higher risks of severe illness due to chronic health conditions, age or other factors.
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December 13, 2025 at 6:01 PM
While wanting to help is commendable, it’s important to prioritize food safety. Those relying on food pantries often face higher risks of severe illness due to chronic health conditions, age or other factors.
The National Weather Service issued a Cold Weather Advisory early Saturday for much of northern Illinois.
Cold weather advisory issued for northern Illinois
The National Weather Service issued a Cold Weather Advisory early Saturday for much of northern Illinois.
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December 13, 2025 at 5:23 PM
The National Weather Service issued a Cold Weather Advisory early Saturday for much of northern Illinois.
What's next for the appliance store in Woodstock that has partially collapsed, as well as affected nearby properties and the street in front?
What’s next for partially collapsed building in Woodstock and surrounding area?
What's next for the appliance store in Woodstock that has partially collapsed, as well as affected nearby properties and the street in front?
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December 13, 2025 at 5:03 PM
What's next for the appliance store in Woodstock that has partially collapsed, as well as affected nearby properties and the street in front?
Meet the 2025 Northwest Herald All-Area football team.
2025 Northwest Herald Football All-Area team
Meet the 2025 Northwest Herald All-Area football team.
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December 13, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Meet the 2025 Northwest Herald All-Area football team.