Michelle Meyer

A carnival in Lake in the Hills was shut down Saturday night after organizers said "unchaperoned teenager" showed up with "intentions to ... cause trouble."

At 66 years old, Cindy Clay Crouse is better than ever after winning second in a national adult figure skating competition.

Each year, Leo Bonilla collects about $2,000 and 2,000 pounds for the school pantry. In the past four years, Leo has raised a total of $7,300 and 5,300 pounds of food.

CGYBS continues on by using fields in Cary and Fox River Grove after losing its "headquarters" at Maplewood, President Bob Johnson said.

The biggest threats to McHenry County are damaging winds reaching up to 60 miles per hour and possible hail up to a quarter in size, according to the National Weather Service.

Once a mining area, Rotary Park at Cary Lake has transformed into a natural park with a kayak launch, fishing pier, grills, walking trails and now a pavilion.

This Sunday, the Backe family is hosting a blood drive with the American Red Cross from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cary Park District Community Center, located at 255 Briargate Road.

Florio's Italian, located at 1540 Carlemont Drive, will have dishes inspired by southern Italy including seafood, pasta, chicken and veal dishes. Owner Dominic Florio expects the restaurant to open on June 1.

Fun City Adventure Park in Algonquin abruptly closed at the end of February; now it's revealed its occupancy permit was revoked by the village and the state issue order, according to state and village records.

Cary School District 26 has halted plans to tear down Maplewood School and build a transportation center next to it after the village board rejected the plans. A second vote is expected.

CL Chamber Foundation honored Elizabeth Wakeman of Wakeman Law Group, PC., General Kinematics Corporation Vice President Randy Smith and Shaw Media/The Northwest Herald at the 11th Annual GEM Leadership Celebration Thursday.

Some changes have been made to iconic Algonquin restaurant, Port Edwards, which opened 60 years ago.

A proposed Illinois law would require tipped restaurant workers to be paid minimum wage. Restaurant industry groups object.

Andy Cabindol aims to bench press 325 pounds at the World University Championships in July and make it into the world records.

A full block of empty buildings in downtown Fox River Grove will be demolished and turned into a grassy lot by the summer.