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The snowy owl that drew nationwide attention to McHenry County last winter is now being remembered in song. Crystal Lake singer-songwriter Cass Cwik wrote “Snowy White Owl” after following the story of a young male owl that appeared in a farm field south of McHenry in early December 2024.
The snowy owl that drew nationwide attention to McHenry County last winter is now being remembered in song. Crystal Lake singer-songwriter Cass Cwik wrote “Snowy White Owl” after following the story of a young male owl that appeared in a farm field south of McHenry in early December 2024.
The snowy owl that drew nationwide attention to McHenry County last winter is now being remembered in song. Crystal Lake singer-songwriter Cass Cwik wrote “Snowy White Owl” after following the story of a young male owl that appeared in a farm field south of McHenry in early December 2024.
Richmond-Burton's football team will host Byron in a Class 3A state semifinal Saturday afternoon. Check out our game preview.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
On November 12th, McHenry Police received a call that a truck hit a curb and a sign. SHAW LOCAL reports officers found 58-year-old James R. Conaway of Genoa asleep behind the wheel of the truck. According to information filed in McHenry County court, Conaway was charged with aggravated DUI, and a judge cited Conaway's history of alcoholism when he denied Conaway's pretrial release from county jail.
On November 12th, McHenry Police received a call that a truck hit a curb and a sign. SHAW LOCAL reports officers found 58-year-old James R. Conaway of Genoa asleep behind the wheel of the truck. According to information filed in McHenry County court, Conaway was charged with aggravated DUI, and a judge cited Conaway's history of alcoholism, when he denied Conaway's pretrial release from county jail.
On November 12th, McHenry Police received a call that a truck hit a curb and a sign. SHAW LOCAL reports officers found 58-year-old James R. Conaway of Genoa asleep behind the wheel of the truck. According to information filed in McHenry County court, Conaway was charged with aggravated DUI, and a judge cited Conaway's history of alcoholism, when he denied Conaway's pretrial release from county jail.
On November 12th, McHenry Police received a call that a truck hit a curb and a sign. SHAW LOCAL reports officers found 58-year-old James R. Conaway of Genoa asleep behind the wheel of the truck. According to information filed in McHenry County court, Conaway was charged with aggravated DUI, and a judge cited Conaway's history of alcoholism when he denied Conaway's pretrial release from county jail.
On November 12th, McHenry Police received a call that a truck hit a curb and a sign. SHAW LOCAL reports officers found 58-year-old James R. Conaway of Genoa asleep behind the wheel of the truck. According to information filed in McHenry County court, Conaway was charged with aggravated DUI, and a judge cited Conaway's history of alcoholism, when he denied Conaway's pretrial release from county jail.
On November 12th, McHenry Police received a call that a truck hit a curb and a sign. SHAW LOCAL reports officers found 58-year-old James R. Conaway of Genoa asleep behind the wheel of the truck. According to information filed in McHenry County court, Conaway was charged with aggravated DUI, and a judge cited Conaway's history of alcoholism when he denied Conaway's pretrial release from county jail.
Three teams in the Northwest Herald coverage area - Burlington Central, Cary-Grove and Richmond-Burton - are still alive in the state football playoffs. Get a preview of each team's quarterfinal game.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
Five Northwest Herald teams – Burlington Central, Cary-Grove, Jacobs, Prairie Ridge and Richmond-Burton – remain in the IHSA state playoffs. Here is a preview of each team's second-round game.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
Jacobs won its first playoff game in four years Saturday when the 22nd-seeded Golden Eagles beat No. 11 Addison Trail 36-27 in a Class 7A opener. That, plus news on Burlington Central, Prairie Ridge and Cary-Grove in the Northwest Herald football notebook.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
Here is a look at the opening-round playoff matchups awaiting McHenry County area teams this weekend.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
Jacobs senior quarterback Connor Goehring returns against Cary-Grove in regular-season finale, and info on Prairie Ridge and Dundee-Crown in the McHenry County Week 9 notebook.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
Cary-Grove freshmen Ty Tenopir and Leo Zavala combined for 175 rushing yards and three touchdowns in the Trojans' 44-29 win over host Jacobs on Friday night. And info on Crystal Lake South's season in the McHenry County Week 9 notebook.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
Here are the 2025 IHSA football playoff pairings for McHenry County area teams. Dates and times will be updated.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
Here are previews and picks for all of the Week 9 games around the McHenry County area.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
There is only one week left to earn a spot in the playoffs, and there are plenty of McHenry County area football teams still battling to get in. Here is where teams stand heading into Week 9.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
Dundee-Crown's home game against Prairie Ridge on Friday was suspended because of 'a situation in the area' before resuming Saturday. That, plus info on last week's KRC game between Johnsburg and Woodstock in the McHenry County football notebook.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
Here are previews and picks for all of the Week 8 games around the McHenry County area.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
There are only two weeks left to earn a spot in the playoffs, and there are plenty of McHenry County area football teams still battling to get in. Here is where teams stand heading into Week 8.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
Winning its next two games will be difficult for Hampshire's football team, but at least the Whip-Purs have put themselves in position to earn a postseason berth if they can pull it off. Plus, news on Richmond-Burton in the McHenry County Week 7 notebook.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
Here are previews and picks for all of the Week 7 games around the McHenry County area.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
There are only three weeks left to earn a spot in the playoffs, and there are plenty of McHenry County area football teams still battling to get in. Here are where teams stand heading into Week 7.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
Huntley lost a heartbreaker to FVC leader Prairie Ridge on Friday night, but 6-foot-5 sophomore QB Malik Carter showed off his potential, throwing for 289 yards and combining for three touchdowns. And more in the McHenry County Week 6 notebook.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
Here are previews and picks for all of the Week 6 games around the McHenry County area.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
Dundee-Crown has not been a significant player in the FVC during the past decade. Change may be on the horizon, however. The Chargers have back-to-back shutouts for the first time since 1998. And more on Johnsburg and Marian Central in this week's McHenry County notebook.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
Here are previews and picks for all the Week 5 games around the McHenry County area.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
Here are previews and picks for all the Week 5 games around the McHenry County area.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
Here are previews and picks for all the Week 5 games around the McHenry County area.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
Burlington Central's offense isn't humming like it did a year ago, when it featured the Fox Valley Conference Offensive Player of the Year, but the Rockets are still winning. Plus info on Huntley, Woodstock and Marengo in the McHenry County Week 4 notebook.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
Burlington Central's offense isn't humming like it did a year ago, when it featured the Fox Valley Conference Offensive Player of the Year, but the Rockets are still winning. Plus info on Huntley, Woodstock and Marengo in the McHenry County Week 4 notebook.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
Burlington Central's offense isn't humming like it did a year ago, when it featured the Fox Valley Conference Offensive Player of the Year, but the Rockets are still winning. Plus info on Huntley, Woodstock and Marengo in the McHenry County Week 4 notebook.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
Burlington Central's offense isn't humming like it did a year ago, when it featured the Fox Valley Conference Offensive Player of the Year, but the Rockets are still winning. Plus info on Huntley, Woodstock and Marengo in the McHenry County Week 4 notebook.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
Burlington Central's offense isn't humming like it did a year ago, when it featured the Fox Valley Conference Offensive Player of the Year, but the Rockets are still winning. Plus info on Huntley, Woodstock and Marengo in the McHenry County Week 4 notebook.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
Burlington Central's offense isn't humming like it did a year ago, when it featured the Fox Valley Conference Offensive Player of the Year, but the Rockets are still winning. Plus info on Huntley, Woodstock and Marengo in the McHenry County Week 4 notebook.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
Burlington Central's offense isn't humming like it did a year ago, when it featured the Fox Valley Conference Offensive Player of the Year, but the Rockets are still winning. Plus info on Huntley, Woodstock and Marengo in the McHenry County Week 4 notebook.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
Burlington Central's offense isn't humming like it did a year ago, when it featured the Fox Valley Conference Offensive Player of the Year, but the Rockets are still winning. Plus info on Huntley, Woodstock and Marengo in the McHenry County Week 4 notebook.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
Burlington Central's offense isn't humming like it did a year ago, when it featured the Fox Valley Conference Offensive Player of the Year, but the Rockets are still winning. Plus notes on Huntley, Woodstock and Marengo in the McHenry County Week 4 notebook.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
Here are previews and picks for all the Week 4 games around the McHenry County area.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
Here are previews and picks for all the Week 4 games around the McHenry County area.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
Here are previews and picks for all the Week 4 games around the McHenry County area.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
Here are previews and picks for all the Week 4 games around the McHenry County area.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
Here are previews and picks for all the Week 4 games around the McHenry County area.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
Here are previews and picks for all the Week 4 games around the McHenry County area.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
A man from northwest suburban Lake in the Hills is being held in the McHenry County Jail on child pornography charges. McHenry County prosecutors say he was talking to more than 100 children on Snapchat.
A man from northwest suburban Lake in the Hills is being held in the McHenry County Jail on child pornography charges. McHenry County prosecutors say he was talking to more than 100 children on Snapchat.
A man from northwest suburban Lake in the Hills is being held in the McHenry County Jail on child pornography charges. McHenry County prosecutors say he was talking to more than 100 children on Snapchat.
A late-night barn fire in unincorporated McHenry County claimed the lives of six horses and drew a large mutual aid response from area fire departments.