🌱 Patch AM: McHenry County Early Voting Starts Thursday: See Locations, Hours

Be sure to catch Classic Collectibles Auction - ONLINE ONLY on the Crystal Lake Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: 1 Killed In Crystal Lake-Area Crash

And check out Police Badges & Watch Fobs Auction on the Crystal Lake Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: How a late-night crash turned deadly near Crystal Lake streets

Spotted on the Crystal Lake calendar: Police Badges & Watch Fobs Auction

🌱 Patch AM: How Crystal Lake churches can get free advanced security training next month

Also check out Police Badges & Watch Fobs Auction on the Crystal Lake Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Driver Treated After SUV Crashes Into Lakewood Residence: Officials

You won’t want to miss Police Badges & Watch Fobs Auction on the Crystal Lake Patch calendar

Woman Gets Prison In Nephew’s Murder | 6 Officers On Leave In Fatal Shooting | 12 Families Displaced By Fire

Plus, coroner IDs man killed i |n Fort Sheridan drowning | Woman dies in crash with police car | Woman accused of sexually assaulting teen.

🌱 Patch AM: McHenry County Early Voting Starts Next Week: See Locations, Hours

You won’t want to miss Police Badges & Watch Fobs Auction on the Crystal Lake Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: How much would Crystal Lake’s new library-community center raise your taxes?

Spotted on the Crystal Lake calendar: 51st Annual Art in the Barn

Not to be Taken Lightly

Joshua knew that committing to the Lord was serious. Let’s remember this in light of what our Heavenly Father did to secure our salvation.

Register in advance for The Bee's Knees at Colonel Palmer House on Sat, Sep 19

Ages 7+

Estranged Wife, Unborn Child Murdered | DUI Driver Hides Underwater | Data Center Moratorium Passes

Also, suburban grad killed in 9/11 remembered | National Guard soldier killed in crash | Coroner IDs Illinois State Beach drowning victim.

9/11 Remembrance Events Planned Across McHenry County Area

Communities will gather Friday to mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.

Colonel Palmer House Announces Registration for Fall Programs & Events

Free Drop In Events Include Botanical Bash and Nature Center History Day

Route 14 Speed Limit Reduced Through Cary Curve

IDOT lowered the limit from 35 mph to 30 mph along a stretch of Northwest Highway through downtown Cary.

Crystal Lake Main Beach Final Swim Area & Boat Rental Weekend of 2026

Swim area, picnic, playground, sandy beach, fishing, boat rental at more at Crystal Lake Main Beach

Crystal Lake Park District to Host Community Input Meeting and Survey Opportunity

Brighton Oaks Park and Four Colonies Park Design Review for Court & Asphalt Renovations

$133M In Road Projects Underway Across McHenry County

Seven major Rebuild Illinois projects include work on Routes 31, 47, 120 and U.S. 14.

Something Just for Local History Lovers at Crystal Lake Park District Colonel Palmer House

Register for Lunch Learn Series

Softball Coach Wanted In Sex Abuse Case | New Ikea Is Coming Soon | Rabbi Donates Kidney

Plus, a 22-year-old man dies after being pulled from Lake Michigan | Dolly Parton-inspired corn maze opens | too-fast semi tips over.

Mom Dies Saving Son | Boater Charged With Murder | College Cyclist Killed

Plus, data center threats cancel a public meeting, father charged in infant son's death, woman missing for 36 years remains unidentified.

Dog Fatally Stabbed | Woman Nabbed In Neighbors' Fires | Rec Center Pool Drowning

Plus: Man charged with murder in 2025 Des Plaines shooting | Crystal Lake teen suffers brain injury in e-bike crash | Stalking case.

Crystal Lake Park District Fall Program Registration Opens Aug 13

Digital Activity Guide Goes Live on Th, Aug 13. Print Guide distributed Aug 17-21

Prayer and Thanksgiving for God’s Righteous Judgements

Let us be grateful that God’s judgments are complete in their nature and perfect in their determinations; revealing that He is trustworthy.

Sunset Soiree at Crystal Lake Main Beach on Wed, Aug 26

Hosted by the Crystal Lake Park District for anyone ages 55+

Final Concert Of The Summer Set For Crystal Lake Main Beach

Wild Daisy will bring country music, line dancing and food trucks to the beach for a free community concert.

Free Movie Night in Crystal Lake Includes Ice Cream Eating Contest at Main Beach

Families can compete for ice cream bragging rights before watching “Zootopia 2” under the stars Aug. 14.

Fatal Beating, Dismberment | Hospital Evacuated | $3.2M Stolen From School District

Plus: Fecal bacteria closes beaches | Man accused in fatal boat crash fired | Child testifies against daycare worker in abuse case.

FREE Pollinator & Plants Discovery Day at the Crystal Lake Park District Nature Center on Sat, Aug 8

FREE, drop in activities 10 am-4 pm plus Bumble Bee expert, Judy Cardin 1-3 pm

Crystal Lake Park District Women's Self Defense Course on Sat, Jul 25

Register in advance at crystallakeparks.org

A Prayer of Faith in Time of Distress

When this world wounds us we should not isolate ourselves from God; instead, we should run to Him as He is a loving and capable Father.

Crystal Lake Park District Names New Executive Director

Kurt Reckamp promoted to Executive Director after nationwide search

Celebrate America with Rep. Weber’s America 250 Photo Contest

To celebrate America’s semiquincentennial, Rep. Weber invites you to show your patriotic spirit with his America 250 Photo Contest.

Crystal Lake Fireworks Wristbands on Sale Beginning Jun 22-Jul 2

Crystal Lake Fireworks Celebration on Sun, Jul 5

Living at the Crossroads of Decision

Written by John J.W. Guanci, III

Famous Skateboarder Charged In Skateboard Beating | Toymaker Wins $10M Trump Tariff Refund

Plus, city sued over arrest that left woman in coma | Food truck fests worth checking out | Man charged in crash that killed tollway worker.

Plan your visit to Crystal Lake Main & West Beaches

Swim area Open 7 days/week beginning Sat, May 30

Registration Open for Crystal Lake Park District Brews and Bases Kickball Tourney

Sat, Aug 22 at Lippold Park Boncosky Softball Complex

April Fools' Day Ticket Is $1M Winner For Lake Co. Man

“I bought this ticket on April Fools’ Day — I really thought it was a joke,” the Island Lake man said.

6 Sick At School From THC Gummies | 1 Charged In Strangulation Death

Man accused of exposing himself near school during recess | A former village employee is allegedly took bribes to speed up permit process.

Sailboat Capsizes | 2 Injured After Off-Road Vehicle Catches Fire | Weekend Events

MORNING BRIEFING: A roundup of top local stories for the far northern suburbs.

Children with Cerebral Palsy Love to Get Moving!

Center for Independence through Conductive Education offers an intensive motor training therapy for children with physical disabilities.

Children with Cerebral Palsy have an “I Can!” Attitude

Center for Independence through Conductive Education offers motor therapy for children with physical disabilities in the northwest suburbs.