Northwest Herald
7717 S. Route 31
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
NWHerald.com
Phone: 815-459-4040

Contacts:

John Rung
Publisher
jrung@shawsuburban.com

Chris Krug
VP/News
ckrug@shawsuburban.com

Scott Rosenburgh
VP/Advertising
srosenburgh@shawsuburban.com

Stacia Hahn
VP/Finance
shahn@shawsuburban.com

Brent Maring
Marketing Director
bmaring@shawsuburban.com

Kara Hansen
SSM Circulation Director
khansen@shawsuburban.com

Karla Ahr
SSM Human Resources and
Assistant to John Rung
kahr@shawsuburban.com

Northwest Herald

Founded: July 17, 1856, Woodstock Sentinel

Circulation:
Daily 38,698; Sunday 39,688

Philosophy:
The philosophy of the Northwest Herald is commitment to community. We strive to make the communities we serve better places in which to live. For us, local is always first and foremost. We zealously defend the First Amendment as a necessity to ensure a free society.

Special Features:
The Northwest Herald also publishes The McHenry County Business Journal, Sun City Herald, El Conquistador and McHenryCountySports.com.

Awards:
Within the media industry, the Northwest Herald is generally regarded as one of the best mid-sized newspapers in the nation. The Illinois Press Association consistently recognizes the Northwest Herald for its excellence. In 2007, the Suburban Newspapers of America named Northwest Herald online editor, Mike Weiler, the “Innovator of the Year.” Chris Krug was recognized by SNA as “Editor of the Year” in 2008.

THE COMMUNITY

Location:
McHenry County, Chicago Suburbs (far northwest)

Market:
Chicago, PMSA

Things To Do:
Area attractions include the lake, numerous parks, the Dole mansion, the revitalized historic downtown district, and the Raue Center for the Performing Arts.

Population:
308,545

Median Home Value:
$241,900 (Crystal Lake); $213,400 (McHenry); $206,800 (Woodstock)