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:
Looking for your next role? See Crystal Lake audition listings now
Also on today's calendar: 51st Annual Art in the Barn and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Friday: Sunny and comfortable, with a high of 79 and low of 59 degrees.
Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 79, low: 59.
Sunday: Mostly cloudy and less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Non-Equity Auditions in Crystal Lake, IL (broadwayworld.com) — Actors and stage managers in Crystal Lake can browse upcoming non-Equity audition opportunities specifically listing Crystal Lake among many national locations. The listing lets you filter by region, audition date, and role type, making it easier for local performers to spot chances close to home or consider projects farther afield.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
JCI 4: Night of Champions set Sept. 19 at The MAC —Cynthia Wolf Read on Patch
Colonel Palmer House Announces Registration for Fall Programs & Events —Crystal Lake Park District Read on Patch
China Bistro on Algonquin Rd and Square Barn Rd is by far the very best Chinese in the area. Try it...you won't be disappointed. We moved to Ohio 4 years ago, and I miss it every day. (Nextdoor Village of Lakewood)
9/11 - NEVER FORGET ........ My sister who is a member of HOPE, an organization of people who bring their specially trained emotional-support dogs to disaster sites (building… (Nextdoor Oakbrook Estates)
Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Crystal Lake. Apply here.
YMCA of Metro Chicago posted a job opening for Swim Team Assistant Coach in Crystal Lake. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Crystal Lake here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lake in the Hills
'Dedicated and patriotic': 21-year-old Illinois National Guard soldier from Algonquin area dies after fiery crash (lakemchenryscanner.com)
ACHA MD1 Hockey Adds Ten to Roster for 2026-27 Season (adrianbulldogs.com)
Algonquin
Giuliana Dickson, CL Central co-op win McHenry County girls golf titles: Thursday's Northwest Herald roundup (shawlocal.com)
McHenry
The Land Conservancy of McHenry County hosts Native Plant Sale Sept. 18-19 (dailyherald.com)
Officials warn residents in McHenry County about scammer targeting people who submit zoning, permit requests (lakemchenryscanner.com)
McHenry County announces first 2 human cases of West Nile Virus since 2024, says 3 additional cases possible (lakemchenryscanner.com)
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: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!