Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 66 and low of 48 degrees.
Sunday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 69, low: 43.
Monday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 64 and low of 42 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Historical covers for Oct. 2: Riding High (shawlocal.com) — Crystal Lake gets a nod in a look back at notable Oct. 2 newspaper front pages, recalling a 1994 Northwest Herald cover about youth safety and gang concerns at McHenry and Crystal Lake high schools. The retrospective also highlights older crime, politics, and community stories from Dixon, Streator, and Morris, showing how local issues have evolved over decades.
• Hampshire lights up Crystal Lake South (shawlocal.com) — Crystal Lake South's football team fell 27-7 to Hampshire in Friday's Fox Valley Conference matchup, with Hampshire's revamped program showing off a new light-show celebration and strong defense. The Gators were held scoreless for more than three quarters before a late touchdown, while penalties and injuries added to their challenges on the road.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
The Land Conservancy Hosts Art of the Land Art Show and Fundraiser Oct. 23 & 24 —Glenda Maki Read on Patch
Still Time to Register for Butterfly-Themed Sound Bath Meditation-Fri, Oct 9 —Crystal Lake Park District Read on Patch
The Village of Huntley's trick-or-treating hours are from 4-8 pm on October 31st. It is suggested that you turn on your exterior light to let trick-or-treaters know that you are participating. (Nextdoor )
Tomorrow (Friday, October 2nd) is World College Radio Day. #TheStarSpotlight will air on www.HarperRadio.com starting at 9AM. WEIRD is the theme. (Nextdoor Crystal Lake)
Outback Steakhouse posted a job opening for Server in Crystal Lake. Apply here.
Buffalo Wild Wings posted a job opening for Kitchen Team Member/Cook in Crystal Lake. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Crystal Lake here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lake in the Hills
2026 Election Questionnaire: Robert Reining, McHenry County Board, District 3 (shawlocal.com)
Cary
Tyler Murray scores 3 goals, leads Huntley boys soccer over Prairie Ridge: Thursday's Northwest Herald roundup (shawlocal.com)
Algonquin
Burlington Central boys golf wins back-to-back regional titles: Wednesday's Northwest Herald roundup (shawlocal.com)
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