Janelle Walker

Janelle Walker

Reporter

Originally from North Dakota, Janelle covered the suburbs and collar counties for nearly 20 years before taking a career break to work in content marketing. She is excited to be back in the newsroom and now covers the city of McHenry and its surrounding communities.

Latest from Janelle Walker

Marengo man killed in tractor rollover Friday in Wisconsin

A Marengo man was killed Friday when the lawn tractor he was using rolled

By Janelle Walker●

Northern Illinois breakfast restaurants, grocers reeling from increase in egg prices

The jump in egg prices nationwide has caused a lot of economic pain, not only for consumers, but for restaurants and grocers.

By Denise M. Baran-Unland, Janelle Walker and Aimee Barrows●

Small grocery stores struggle, but food deserts are rare in McHenry County

Angelo Ingrao knows the struggle of operating a small grocery store. Ingrao, 75, is the owner of Angelo’s Fresh Market in McHenry. He’s usually at the store at 4400 W. Elm St. by 4 a.m. seven days a week.

By Janelle Walker●

Adult volunteers are needed to lead 4-H

Michele Aavang has an idea for busy families looking for something they can do together. The 4-H program could be the answer, said Aavang, the McHenry County 4-H youth development program coordinator.

By Janelle Walker●