Episodes

  • Perseverance through pain: After ACL tear, Huntley’s Maizie Nickle returns to form

    Perseverance through pain: After ACL tear, Huntley’s Maizie Nickle returns to form
    May 22 2026
    Maizie Nickle's junior season ended not only in a heartbreaking loss, but with a torn ACL in her right knee. Despite the injury, one of many she's faced in her career, the Huntley forward returned for her senior season and is peaking at the perfect time.
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    6 mins
  • Logan Abrams leads Cary-Grove to second place at Class 3A Antioch Sectional

    Logan Abrams leads Cary-Grove to second place at Class 3A Antioch Sectional
    May 22 2026
    Cary-Grove's Logan Abrams was a double-winner in the shot put and discus at the Class 3A Antioch Sectional, while teammate Jameson Tenopir captured a title in the 1,600. C-G, McHenry, Crystal Lake Central and Huntley will all send individuals to state next weekend.
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    3 mins
  • At long last, Huntley boys volleyball winning

    At long last, Huntley boys volleyball winning
    May 22 2026
    Huntley's boys volleyball team is enjoying the best season in the program's 12-year history. The Red Raiders open the postseason Saturday.
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    5 mins
  • Crystal Lake Central trio throws no-hitter: Thursday’s Northwest Herald roundup

    Crystal Lake Central trio throws no-hitter: Thursday’s Northwest Herald roundup
    May 22 2026
    Crystal Lake Central's Wade Ozment, Niklas Thorsen and Johnny Geisser threw a combined five-inning no-hitter, Burlington Central's Henry Crumlett qualified for state in the discus, Woodstock North and Richmond-Burton will send boats to the bass fishing state tourney, plus more.
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    3 mins
  • Man airlifted after falling 40 feet while removing tree in Bull Valley

    Man airlifted after falling 40 feet while removing tree in Bull Valley
    May 22 2026
    A man suffered serious injuries and was airlifted after falling 40 feet while doing tree removal work in Bull Valley Thursday morning.
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    1 min
  • 2 Woodstock men, both 18, accused of holding boy at knifepoint, demanding his bike and cellphone

    2 Woodstock men, both 18, accused of holding boy at knifepoint, demanding his bike and cellphone
    May 21 2026
    Two Woodstock 18-year-olds face felony charges after they were accused of holding a 13-year-old boy at knifepoint and demanding his bike and cellphone, according to authorities.
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    2 mins
  • Garbage tote rollout in Algonquin not totally smooth as residents push back on cost

    Garbage tote rollout in Algonquin not totally smooth as residents push back on cost
    May 21 2026
    Starting next month, Algonquin will require residents to use wheeled totes for garbage service rather than stickers, but the price changes have some residents pushing back.
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    6 mins
  • Crystal Lake Main Beach opens Saturday – with new geese-deterring lights

    Crystal Lake Main Beach opens Saturday – with new geese-deterring lights
    May 21 2026
    Beach season officially kicks off Saturday for Crystal Lake Main Beach, and officials hope newly installed technology will prevent closures the park district experienced last summer due to elevated bacteria levels.
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    4 mins