Good morning Crystal Lake! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
Crystal Lake voter rolls surge ahead of November's pivotal election
Also on today's calendar: Fright Market at Camp Lake Zurich and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)
Wednesday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 59 degrees.
Thursday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 79, low: 58.
Friday: Partly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 79 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Voter Registration Climbs In McHenry County Ahead Of November (patch.com) — Crystal Lake now has 29,168 registered voters as McHenry County's overall voter rolls climb ahead of November's general election, reflecting a notable increase since 2024. Local residents can check registration, find polling places, and review sample ballots online, with key dates set for vote-by-mail, early voting, and Election Day. The growing numbers underscore Crystal Lake's role in countywide and state races.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Enroll now for Fall Crystal Lake Park District Youth and Adult Golf Lessons and Clinics —Crystal Lake Park District Read on Patch
Crystal Lake Park District Barlina House Preschool Openings for 2026-2027 School Year —Crystal Lake Park District Read on Patch
Crystal Lake Park District Park Board of Commissioner Election Petition Packets Available —Crystal Lake Park District Read on Patch
Fall Curbside Branch Pickup Begins September 14 The Village of Huntley's semi-annual curbside tree branch pickup begins the week of September 14. Please place branches on the parkway before the… (Nextdoor )
Invite Santa to your house! l Looking for a REAL bearded Santa this year? Santa's holiday calendar is now open! Dates fill quickly, so message me today to check availability… (Nextdoor Downtown)
ABC Supply Company, Inc. posted a job opening for Warehouse Material Handler (202) in Crystal Lake. Apply here.
The McHenry County College posted a job opening for Lab Coordinator - Manufacturing and Advanced Technology in Crystal Lake. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Crystal Lake here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lake in the Hills
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Illinois bill signed into law setting new emergency training requirements after toddler's death at Island Lake daycare center (lakemchenryscanner.com)
Algonquin
Esports Student-Athlete Spotlight: Chris Vallee (carthage.edu)
Ok Crystal Lake! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!