Meth Bust | 'Most Envied' School Districts | Snow Possible

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

Limited Spots Still Available for Spring Tea at Colonel Palmer House

registration in advance required

Community Garden Plots Available at the Crystal Lake Park District

registration open to residents and non-residents

Crystal Lake Park District Tennis and Pickleball Courts Ready for Play

Nets are installed for season at Spoerl Park and Veteran Acres

Foster Puppy Stolen | Fatal Crashes | Teen Is 'Goalie Of The Year'

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

Crystal Lake Couple Welcomes Leap Day Baby

Logan William Mallon, the son of former Crystal Lake residents Carly and Dan Mallon, was born at 2:58 a.m. on Thursday.

Celebrate National Meatball Day Swedish Style

Local Swedish Children's Choir presents Swedish Meatball Dinner benefit

Accountant Guilty Of Tax Evasion | Mall Closing Date Set | Fiery Crash

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

Crystal Lake Park District Receives Playground Grant

Crystal Lake Park District Receives Illinois Parks and Recreation GameTime/PlayCore Grant for Haligus Park Playground

Crystal Lake Park District Announces Spring Firewood Sale on March 16

proceeds to be used to purchase pollinator garden plants

Learn About Home Rule Referendum At Cary Information Session

The session will be held Thursday evening at the Cary Municipal Center.

Residents, Firefighters Work Together To Save Pup From Icy Lake

A German Shepherd puppy became stuck on a thawing Wonder Lake on Feb. 6. Here's how the pup was brought to safety, returned to his owner.

Vote On Tree Removal To Pave Way For Three Oaks Trail Extension

The city council is set to vote Tuesday on a measure that would make way for trail extension and access road at the recreation area.

State Grant To Help Fund Upgrades At Della Park

A playground at the park will be renovated and several other new features will be added.

Area mental health providers seek to keep pace with community needs

McHenry County mental health care referendum on the ballot on Illinois Primary Day, Tuesday, March 19

Barbie-Themed Daughter-Dad Date Night Close To Selling Out

The Crystal Lake Park District is hosting the event later this month.

Rep. Weber Hosting Mobile DMV Event Feb. 22

State Rep. Tom Weber invites constituents to a Mobile DMV event with the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office.

Groundhog Day 2024: Will Woodstock Willie See His Shadow?

This Friday's forecast calls for partly sunny skies in the Woodstock area where Illinois' groundhog will make its annual spring prediction.

Tree of Life Congregation Offers a Mardi Gras Bingo Party

Tree of Life Unitarian Universalist Congregation invites the public to a Mardi Gras Bingo Party on Saturday, February 10 from 7-10 pm.

McHenry Co. Forest Preserve Offers Snowshoe Rentals

The snowshoes are available to rent at the the Lost Valley Visitor Center in Glacial Park​.

David Becker Named New Minister of Tree of Life UU Congregation

Tree of Life Unitarian Universalist Congregation and Prairie Circle U. U. Congregation in Grayslake name David Becker minister for both.

More Than $12K Raised For Family Who Lost Everything In Fire

The blaze broke out early Wednesday at a residence on Elletson Drive.

Lake Co. Forest Preserves Hosts Snowmobile Safety Education Course

The course will be held Saturday in Lake Villa.

Sprinklers Malfunction, Cause $163K In Damage At Library: Officials

The Crystal Lake Public Library has reopened following repairs.

Jail Brakers Program for the Impacted by the Criminal Justice System

Jail Brakers will offer a special event for families and individuals impacted by the Criminal Justice System on Monday, January 22.

Crystal Lake Library Closes After Pipe Bursts

The water main break has caused "extensive damage," library officials said.

No Garage Pickup Until Monday Due To Winter Weather: Officials

Lakeshore Recycling has closed its landfills Friday and Saturday and will not be offering collection services.

Brissa Romero Autopsy Results | School Lockdown | Scam Alert

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

Martin Luther King Honored at McHenry County College

The McHenry County Juneteenth Organization and McHenry County College will celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King this month.

Objection Over Ballot Misspelling Overruled

A candidate for the McHenry County Board will remain on the Republican primary ballot following an objection by his opponent.

Human Trafficking Sting | Missing Teen | Toy Donations Sought

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

Crystal Lake Park District Winter/Spring Activity Guide

Digital Guide Now Live and Registration Is Open, Print Guide Delivery Dec 11-15

Crystal Lake Park District Nature Center Temporarily Closed

Exhibits to be remodeled and a Spring 2024 Re-Opening is Targeted

Rep. Weber Sponsoring Season of Giving Blood & Food Drive

Rep. Weber is partnering with the Johnsburg Public Library and Versiti to host a Season of Giving Blood Drive and food collection on Dec. 6.

Support the Society of St Vincent de Paul Chicago this #GivingTuesday

You have not lived today until you have done something for someone who can never repay you. – John Bunyan

Bank Robbery | Illness Linked To $1 Burritos | Fatal Shooting

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

Fundraiser set Nov. 18 for McHenry man battling cancer

Well known for volunteering to help others, musician John Gacek now subject of benefit

Crystal Lake Park District Offers Free Holiday Light Recycling

drop off recycling bin available now through January 15

Selfless Leader In Local Non-Profits Is 'Staple' In Community

This submission comes from Betsy Malpica, a Crystal Lake-Cary reader who nominated Sarah Schrempf.

Crystal Lake Park District Haligus Road Park Design Update Meeting

Wed, Nov 8, 5:30 pm at Crystal Lake Main Beach