Free fun for all ages, Th-Sat, April 23-25
A nearly $7 million overhaul will mean new amenities, gathering spaces and improved access for the downtown Crystal Lake park.
Learn more about jewelry making and design a piece of jewelry to bring home
proceeds benefit the Crystal Lake Park District Environmental Committee Efforts
More than 90 coffeehouses have been updated across Chicagoland as nearly 200 stores are set for a redesign by September.
Celebrating 40+ Years with the Crystal Lake Park District
Volunteers of all ages are invited to help remove debris from local parks from April 24 to 26.
Former standout wrestler beaten to death | IL college makes "new Ivies" list | Sex offender accused of living close to school.
Sons and their dates can enjoy fossil digs, dino dances, interactive games and a live reptile show during this one-night event on April 17.
FREE, Drop-In Event at Colonel Palmer House on Th, Apr 23-Sat, Apr 25
Garden is located at Hill Farm Park on Barlina Rd, Crystal Lake
all new equipment in 2026
Puzzle Palooza on April 26 is almost sold out!
Facility includes 2-18 hole miniature golf courses and a driving range
Visit a Catholic Church Near You
The bird was found injured and underweight, but after weeks of care by the McHenry County Conservation District, it has released from care.
An unresponsive driver was pulled from a submerged car | The Great Big Game Show will open a 2nd location in Schaumburg | Fire victim ID'd.
Nonprofits, businesses and community groups are invited to a meeting to help Kane County prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters
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A "winter kill" event has left hundreds of fish dead at Glacial Park pond near Ringwood.
School districts sue suburban village | Arrest made in crash that killed elderly pedestrian | 1 airlifted in I-90 crash with semi.
Man accused in animal cruelty cases | Drunk man beats mom and family dog | AbbVie to add 300 jobs | 3 girls beaten near pedestrian tunnel.
The winning ticket for the Saturday drawing was sold at Chemung Country Store in Harvard.
New plan addresses housing crisis, affordability | When will spring weather be here for good? | Residents rescued in home invasion standoff.
Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.
He retires on April 17, 2026 after 16 years with the Crystal Lake Park District
A roundup of news from the past couple days in the Northern Illinois suburbs.
For cooped up kids and families, temperatures rising into the 20s this weekend could offer a reprieve and some outdoor time.
Here is a look at the most-read stories of January 2026 for Crystal Lake-Cary Patch.
SVdP Chicago Thrift Stores Offer Affordable, One-of-a-Kind Wedding Gowns
A teacher at the Spring Grove school entered a nationwide contest and was selected as the winner of the classroom makeover.
Register in advance for this 6 week class. Ages 15+ all ability levels
Including Pre-Karate, Shotokan Karate and Hapkido
New Year Holiday Info
Despite weather, lower participation, 2025 outcomes ‘incredible’
Classes run Jan-May 2026