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.

1 Dead In Weekend Crash | Propane Tank Explosion | Fox River Drowning

A roundup of top local stories for the far northern suburbs, statewide good news and business news and a look at the weather.

Officer Accused Of Trading DUI Leniency For Sexual Contact

MORNING BRIEFING: A look at top news stories, cold weather and fun weekend events for the far northern Chicago suburbs.

School District Settles Racial Bullying Suit: Officials

Plus, roads reopen as Fox River recedes | Top school official placed on leave amid backlash over teacher grooming accusations | Gas prices

Weekend Roundup: Block Parties, Tastings, Family-Friendly Fun

Here is a look at events happening this weekend around the far northern Illinois suburbs.

Driver in Airborne Culver’s Crash Ticketed: Officials

Also, a popular Lake County distillery may be moving | Human skull, bones found at forest preserve | New summer fest is coming.

Aloha Summer Event (21+) Returns to Crystal Lake Main Beach on Jun 5

Tickets on sale now at Eventbrite

Crystal Lake Park District Summer Activity Guide Available on Tu, May 5

all residences in the 60012 and 60014 zip codes will receive a guide in the mail May 8-11

Human Skull Found At Forest Preserve | Inmate Fight Sends 4 To Hospital

MORNING BRIEFING: A roundup of top news stories, today's weather and the latest on flooding.

Drunk Teen Shoots Sister With Machine Gun: Prosecutors

Cause of death released for 'Home Alone' home owner | Schools on lockdown after park shooting | Person stealing goose eggs sought by cops.

Crystal Lake Park District-We have more than summer day camp!

Check out the summer camp guide for day camps for every interest

Crystal Lake Park District Summer Activity Guide Available Tu, May 5

Registration opens May 5 and print guide to be delivered to all residents in 60012 and 60014 zip codes later that same week

Daily Briefing: 7 Injured In Crash | Local Pot Industry Gets Boost

Key updates from across the far northern suburbs, with developing stories to watch throughout the day.

Murder Plot Foiled | Illegal Meat Seized | Flooding Woes

Relative finds man dead after fire | Police investigate antisemitic incidents at park | Staff member critically injured at high school.

Stop by Colonel Palmer House to Enjoy FREE Arbor Day Drop-In Activities

Free fun for all ages, Th-Sat, April 23-25

Depot Park Reopening Set Following Major Renovation

A nearly $7 million overhaul will mean new amenities, gathering spaces and improved access for the downtown Crystal Lake park.

The Spark in the Stone: Jewelry Making Workshop

Learn more about jewelry making and design a piece of jewelry to bring home

Reserve Your Firewood for the Crystal Lake Park District Spring Firewood Sale on May 16

proceeds benefit the Crystal Lake Park District Environmental Committee Efforts

Starbucks Rolls Out Chicago-Area Cafe Makeovers With Suburban Locations Part Of Major Expansion

More than 90 coffeehouses have been updated across Chicagoland as nearly 200 stores are set for a redesign by September.

Sandra Thompson Honored with Prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award from American Camp Association-Illinois

Celebrating 40+ Years with the Crystal Lake Park District

Village Invites Residents To Participate In Park Clean-Up

Volunteers of all ages are invited to help remove debris from local parks from April 24 to 26.

Lockdown At Schools | Body In Pond Is Missing Man | Candy Hall Of Fame Experience Is Coming To Chicago

Former standout wrestler beaten to death | IL college makes "new Ivies" list | Sex offender accused of living close to school.

'Son Dyno Date Night' Brings Jurassic Fun To Crystal Lake

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.

Arbor Day Drop-In Fun & Learning

FREE, Drop-In Event at Colonel Palmer House on Th, Apr 23-Sat, Apr 25

Limited Community Garden Spots Still Available for 2026 Growing Season

Garden is located at Hill Farm Park on Barlina Rd, Crystal Lake

Lippold Park Batting Cages Open Mon, Apr 6

all new equipment in 2026

Are you a Puzzle Pro?

Puzzle Palooza on April 26 is almost sold out!

Lippold Family Golf Center Opens for Season on Fri, Apr 3

Facility includes 2-18 hole miniature golf courses and a driving range

Diocese of Rockford Again Offers All Day Confession March 25

Visit a Catholic Church Near You

Rare Northern Harrier Returns To Wild After Rehab in McHenry County

The bird was found injured and underweight, but after weeks of care by the McHenry County Conservation District, it has released from care.

More Skeletal Remains Found At Forest Preserve | Ravinia Fest Schedule Released | Winds Wreak Havoc

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.

Kane Co. Launches Disaster Ready Network, Invites Local Organizations to Join

Nonprofits, businesses and community groups are invited to a meeting to help Kane County prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters

Free Admission Home Show at Crystal Lake Holiday Inn Returns on March 14th & 15th

SAVE BIG on HUNDREDS of products and services for THOUSANDS of fresh AND AFFORDABLE ideas to improve your home! All with ONE, EASY visit!

Hundreds of Carp Found Dead at McHenry County Preserve: Here's What Happened

A "winter kill" event has left hundreds of fish dead at Glacial Park pond near Ringwood.

Murder Outside Hotel | Double Fatality | Fishermen Fall Into Frigid Fox

School districts sue suburban village | Arrest made in crash that killed elderly pedestrian | 1 airlifted in I-90 crash with semi.

7 Boys Battered At Daycare | Man Dies Under Ice | Norovirus Spike

Man accused in animal cruelty cases | Drunk man beats mom and family dog | AbbVie to add 300 jobs | 3 girls beaten near pedestrian tunnel.

Check Your Lotto Tickets: $1.15M Winning Ticket Sold In McHenry County

The winning ticket for the Saturday drawing was sold at Chemung Country Store in Harvard.

3 Fall Through Ice | Stalking Arrest | New Dutch Bros. Coffee Voted Down

New plan addresses housing crisis, affordability | When will spring weather be here for good? | Residents rescued in home invasion standoff.

New IKEA Is Coming | 38K Child Sex Abuse Images | When Will Flu Season End?

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