Fatal I-90 Crash | Best Beaches | Cocaine Deal At Mall

Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.

Your Guide To Lakeside Festival In Crystal Lake

Crystal Lake's Lakeside Festival will open Thursday afternoon and continue through Sunday night. Here's what you need to know if you go.

McHenry County State's Attorney, Fox River Grove Motel Strike Deal

The River Inn Motel faced a lawsuit declaring it a nuisance over overdose deaths before reaching an agreement to make security improvements.

July 4th Fireworks 2023 Around Crystal Lake-Cary

Patch has your complete guide to Independence Day fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations around Crystal Lake and Cary.

McHenry County 'Official' Involved In Warranty Scam, County Warns

A person claiming to work for McHenry County is involved in a scam, officials said, in which residents are told their home warranty is up.

Missing Crystal Lake Man, 79, Found Safe: Police

Police said the man has been found safe and unharmed.

Tree of Life Open Mic is Back and Looking for Performers

Tree of Life Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 5603 Bull Valley Road, McHenry, is reviving its Open Mic and Coffee House on June 17.

Robinson Engineering Teams Up and Builds Three Treasure Chests

Robinson Engineering Teams Up and Builds Three Treasure Chests to Help Children Fighting Cancer

McHenry Precinct 31 Democrats Host a Flag Day Celebration

McHenry 31 Democrats will host a Flag Day Celebration on Wednesday, June 14th from 5-8 pm at the Veterans Memorial Park picnic shelter'

Most Expensive Neighborhood | Arson At Church | K9 Finds Missing Child

Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.

Rev. Norvel I. Brown Joins Junteenth—Freedom Day Festival Program

Rev. Norvel I. Brown will bless the Juneteenth--Freedom Day Festival.

Funds Raised For Teens' Funerals | Local 'Chonkosaurus' | H.S. Fire

Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.

Here's A Look At McHenry County's 'Chonkosauruses'

Chicago's "Chonkosaurus" has become an internet sensation. But McHenry County has some of its own "chonkers."

Adult Camp (age 21+) at the Crystal Lake Park District

Get out and explore the area with daily field trips

Summer Tennis Lessons for Ages 5-Adult plus Golf N Tennis Camp

With the Crystal Lake Park District

Volunteers Sought To Help With Styrofoam Recycling Program

The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County is seeking the volunteers to help at its Crystal Lake site.

Crystal Lake Park District Hound Town Dog Park Keys Now Available

Hound Town at Lippold Park is open year round, 7/days week, dawn to dusk

Cary Boy Earns Trip To Scripps National Bee

Vishrut Kinikar, a Cary Junior High School seventh grader, will be headed to the Scripps National Spelling Bee later this month.

Crystal Lake Park District Concerts in the Park

Kicks Off on Tu, May 30 with Mackenzie O’Brien Band

Crystal Lake Park District Summer Beach Operations

Main and West Beaches

Woodstock Farmers Market Opens, More Local Markets Coming Soon

For farmers market affecianados, many of your favorite markets have opened or will be opening soon.

Woman Killed In I-55 Dust Storm Crash Was Professional Singer

Donna Bates, 71, and her husband, Joseph Bates, 73, were among seven killed in a 72-vehicle downstate pileup.

Juneteenth—Freedom Day McHenry County Celebration

Singer Darlene Benton will be the featured vocalist at the Juneteenth—Freedom Day Festival on Woodstock Square on Saturday, June 17.

Open House For Randall Road Project Held in Crystal Lake

The McHenry County Division of Transportation will host the open house from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday at Crystal Lake South High School.

Non-Profit Brings Farmers Markets To Low-Income Seniors

Jacci Richards says her family gave back to a local senior facility following their parents death and she's since found other ways to help.

Study Looks At Changes At Lyons Prairie and Marsh Conservation Area

The public meeting will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 4, to discuss the changing shoreline at the Cary conservation area.

Stolen Groceries | Seamus Gray Update | Great America Opens

Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.

Funds Raised For Victims Killed, Injured In IL Tornado, Roof Collapse

A tornado hit a theater in Belvidere Friday. One person was killed and 48 people were injured.

Metra NW Line Adds Trains, Adopts Schedule Changes

The changes are in response to an upcoming construction project on the Kennedy Expressway, which is expected to snarl traffic.

Discovery Program Offers Nursing Overview to Local Students

Northwestern Medicine’s Discovery Program Invites McHenry Area Students to Learn About the Roles of Healthcare Professionals

Lake In the Hills Man Faces Long Road After Being Hit By Car In Crash

Mike Zaitz, 46, was one of four people injured when a car crashed through the window of Buffalo Wings and Rings In Crystal Lake last week.

$550K Lucky Day Lotto Ticket Sold At McHenry County Grocery Store

The winning ticket, one of two sold in Illinois for an $1.1 million jackpot, was sold at the Lakemoor Woodman's ahead of Sunday's drawing.

School Lockdowns | Man Steals Dunkin' Tips | Fox River Goes Green

Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.

Crystal Lake Park District awarded Urban & Community Forestry Grant

$15,000 Grant to be used for Tree Planting

Conscious Cup is Brewing Something Special in Downtown Palatine

The business has 5 suburban locations, and provides some of the finest, ethically sourced coffee, along with a strong sense of community.

2 Kilos Of Fentanyl Found In Truck On Route 14: Police

Authorities in McHenry County say the fentanyl bust is one of the largest ever in the county.

Crystal Lake Park District Recipient of 2022 Government Award

Honor announced at the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County Awards Banquet on March 5, 2023.

State Grant To Fund Improvements At The Hollows In Cary

The $200,0000 Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development Program grant was awarded last week to the local forest preserve.

Community Garden Plots Available at the Crystal Lake Park District

Growing season May-October

Crystal Lake Park District Announces Spring Firewood Sale on March 18

Limited quantities available-reserve your firewood today