Marengo News

Andrew Bittenbender of Huntley walks his family dog, Gucci, on Saturday along Oak Ridge Road in Marengo.

Nichols Farm and Orchard owner Lloyd Nichols describes the possible weather damage to one of the concord grapevines at the orchard.

A 3-mile hike will take visitors through the woodlands of Marengo Ridge on the lookout for spring flowers and birds.

That's not always the case, obviously, so we applaud state Rep. Renee Kosel and the Illinois House for passing legislation that promotes more transparency in government.

Marengo's school board voted unanimously Monday night to leave the Big Northern Conference and join the new Kishwaukee River Conference in 2016.

Winds could reach up to 60 mph as a severe thunderstorm approaches McHenry County, according to the National Weather Service.

MARENGO – City officials are wanting residents to submit photos that capture all aspects of Marengo for the city's website.

Around 5:30 p.m., the driver lost control of his motorcycle along Route 23 near Anthony Road and swerved into a ditch, according to the Marengo Fire Protection District.

The Orchard Evangelical Free Church is one congregation worshipping in four communities and serving across the greater Chicagoland area; each of which stays true to the Gospel-centered mission while also tailoring their ministries to their unique congregations.

Michael Zemon, 33, of Marengo, was charged with three counts of Class X felony aggravated criminal sexual assault, three counts of Class 1 felony criminal sexual assault, six counts of Class 2 aggravated criminal sexual abuse and a lesser Class 3 and Class 4 felony.

Eliminating barriers to consolidation will be the best way to pare down the state's almost 7,000 units of local government, a commission created by a local lawmaker has concluded.

LAKEWOOD – A 29-year-old Marengo woman was taken to Centegra Hospital-Woodstock after her car was struck on Friday by a semi at the north intersection of Routes 47 and 176.

ALGONQUIN – A village employee faces felony theft charges for allegedly stealing from the municipality more than two years ago.

WOODSTOCK – Abandoned programs, scaled back capital improvement plans and shorter visitor center hours are on the table as the McHenry County Conservation District prepares for looming revenue cuts.

Two bills in the General Assembly aimed at helping pare down the state's 7,000 units of government are moving forward ahead of a report on how to consolidate them.

A 31-year-old Woodstock man is dead following a single-vehicle crash early this morning on Menge Road in Marengo.

A fourth, between Advantage Plus Property Management and McHenry County resident Scott Sharp, was dismissed Thursday after the two sides came to a non-monetary agreement, said Dominic Buttitta, the attorney for Sharp and three others who've filed suit against the Woodstock-based landlord.

WOODSTOCK – The McHenry County Board has started the process by which it will appoint a successor to Jack Schaffer as the county's representative on the Metra board.