The weather service has issued a tornado watch for Lake and McHenry counties as they warn about severe thunderstorms in the Chicagoland area Friday evening.

Firefighters responded to three separate structure fires at homes in McHenry County in an hour and a half that were suspected to be caused by lightning strikes as storms passed through the area.

Crews work to clear storm damage Thursday evening after heavy rain and winds toppled trees, blocked roadways and downed power ...

Southwestern McHenry County was hit particularly hard in the early round of storms, with 50-cent piece-sized hail and 60 mph ...

Genealogical groups from Lake and McHenry counties are among several throughout the region attending the Northern Illinois Genealogical Conference from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, July 12, at ...

Suspect found deceased after a hit-and-run that killed a 15-year-old boy in Crystal Lake; McHenry County Sheriff's Office ...

McHenry County Sheriff Robb Tadelman announced Wednesday he is running for a second term. Tadelman, a Republican, served as ...