Carolyn Starks

A Crystal Lake man whose family died in a collision last month is seeking more than $180 million in damages from the driver of the other vehicle, according to a...

At least 15 vehicles in unincorporated Crystal Lake have been burglarized in the last month. Unlocked vehicles parked in driveways have been broken into in the Covered Bridge, Upland Acres...

The state unveiled its five-year road and bridge program Wednesday, which for the first time included funding for the long-awaited western bypass in downtown Algonquin. Although McHenry County officials have...

Like she had dozens of times before, Melodi Hoeft arrived Tuesday morning at the General Store on the western end of Crystal Lake. This time, Hoeft, who lives a couple...

The McHenry County Youth Orchestra's Symphony Orchestra and Children's Choir will welcome two acclaimed vocalists Sunday for their annual pops concert and fundraiser. "Give My Regards to Broadway" is the...

An unsuccessful candidate for Crystal Lake City Council was arrested Tuesday night on domestic violence charges after she allegedly threw a skillet of hot gravy at her husband. Patricia Sahlin,...

Voters in Crystal Lake took the first step Tuesday toward ushering in an expanded and reorganized City Council made up largely of political newcomers. The top 12 vote-getters out of...

Crystal Lake mayoral candidate Aaron Shepley said he will remove the campaign signs he posted throughout the city touting his candidacy. "The bottom line is I want this election to...

Steve David is no Friend of Bill. But even he's had it with the House, the Senate, Ken Starr, Monica, that Tripp woman, the dress, the lies, the whole impeachment...

Margaret Groebner was a victim of this week's crime wave: unshoveled sidewalks. The 79-year-old Groebner-- who stands less than 5 feet tall with the scarf on her head--was forced to...