🌱 Patch AM: Have you seen Aaron Miller in a ghost face costume?

Coming up on the Crystal Lake Patch calendar: Surviving the Holidays GriefShare hosted by Springbrook

Jeeps on the Run readies for Toys for Tots Run, party

Registration now open for Dec. 6 events benefiting McHenry, Lake counties

🌱 Patch AM: Could Crystal Lake’s hedge fight change fence rules for your yard?

Be sure to catch Surviving the Holidays GriefShare hosted by Springbrook on the Crystal Lake Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: How a hedge fight could change Crystal Lake’s fence rules

Be sure to catch Surviving the Holidays GriefShare hosted by Springbrook on the Crystal Lake Patch calendar

Teen Killed In Crash | School Report Cards Released

Man convicted of sex assault of child, threatening to kill parents | Swastikas on sidewalk across from high school | Best pizza shop.

🌱 Patch AM: How much of your Crystal Lake taxes fund firefighter pensions?

Spotted on the Crystal Lake calendar: Surviving the Holidays GriefShare hosted by Springbrook

🌱 Patch AM: What Crystal Lake’s unopposed mayoral race means for 2027 decisions

Spotted on the Crystal Lake calendar: Surviving the Holidays GriefShare hosted by Springbrook

Lake Co. Forest Preserves To Expand 2 Preserves With $1.58M In Land Purchases

The acquisitions will add nearly 39 acres of protected land in Antioch and Wauconda, including a new wildlife corridor.

Crystal Lake Park District Firewood Sale at Lippold Park

Reserve your order in advance and load and haul on Nov 7

🌱 Patch AM: Which Crystal Lake rival will claim the sectional soccer crown Friday night?

Also check out Surviving the Holidays GriefShare hosted by Springbrook on the Crystal Lake Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: How a quiet Crystal Lake condo fire left one home unlivable

You won’t want to miss Surviving the Holidays GriefShare hosted by Springbrook on the Crystal Lake Patch calendar

Crystal Lake Park District Community Meeting on Wed, Nov 4

Play Equipment Options for Three Leaf Developer Park Site at Parkway Crossing

Temple Shooting Thwarted | Woman Held Underwater At Mall Pond | Giant Pumpkin Stolen

Also,new details released in infant's death | Car breaks into pieces in fatal crash | Most 'haunted places' revealed.

Crystal Lake Park District Grand Oaks Active Adult Center Daily Schedule

Open to Seniors 55+

Remain Obedient to the Will of God

Samson was not obedient despite the ordination of God on his life. God's calling on our lives is important but more so is our response to it

Americans Lost $20B To Online Crime: Check Your State’s Ranking

See which states lost the most, who’s most vulnerable, and how to protect yourself from becoming the next victim.

Lunch and Learn about the History of Heisler's Bootery on Oct 23

Register in Advance for Lunch and Learn: The Cobbler at Colonel Palmer House

Crystal Lake Park District Hosts Puzzle Palooza on Sun, Nov 15

Reserve your 2 or 4 person team spot today

Crystal Lake Park District Beginner and Beyond Beginner Line Dance Lessons Begin Oct 27

Ages 15+, registration in advance required

Educator Of The Year Nominee Arrested | Home Intruder 'Baptizes' Cops | Missing Woman's Mom Pleads For Help

Plus, a worker gets stuck 100 feet in the air | A fake limo driver extorted women he picked up | A disgraced former superintendent in court

Expressway Shooter Sought | Youth Coach Held On Sex Charges | Police Release Fatal Shooting Recordings

Plus, Pritzker pushes to keep Bears in IL | $1 million lottery ticket sold in McHenry County | Northwestern's new Ryan Field opens.

$1M Powerball Ticket Sold At Jewel-Osco In McHenry County

The lucky ticket matched all five regular numbers in Monday night's drawing, while the Spring Grove store will collect a $10,000 bonus.

Colonel Palmer House Fall 2026 Lunch and Learn Series

Still time to register

Reserve Your Crystal Lake Park District Fall Firewood Sale on Sat, Nov 7

75 or 150 piece orders available

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.

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+

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.