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McHenry High School's student-written and -edited newspaper

The McHenry Messenger

McHenry High School's student-written and -edited newspaper

The McHenry Messenger

McHenry High School's student-written and -edited newspaper

The McHenry Messenger

A pickup truck drives by the crosswalk outside of the Freshman Campus on May 15. Careless driving outside of the school and throughout McHenry have caused many dangerous situations for pedestrians and other drivers.

Opinion | People don’t know how to drive

Mariah Wilkins, Contributing Writer May 15, 2026

A student walks home from school, crossing the street, when a car comes zooming down the road. The driver comes to a halt and makes eye contact with the student, but instead of apologizing they honk the...

The Laurel County, Kentucky, Sheriff’s Office said “numerous” people were shot near Interstate 75 Saturday night, Sept. 7, 2024.

Accident central

Gabe Santos, Opinions editor September 19, 2024

Illinois Route 120 (locally Elm Street) is a centerpiece of the city of McHenry which many take on their way to school, work, or home every day. The traffic heavy street has its faults, however, beyond...

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