Amid a year of changes, restaurants are struggling to find their foothold, theaters are hoping to fill seats, and pools need lifeguards.
“We had a solid offer and expected to close on it early this year ... I sold everything, including the kitchen sink!”
Businesses like Budweiser, White Castle and Krispy Kreme are pitching in to offer free stuff to anyone who’s fully vaccinated.
The fast-casual restaurant known for its steakburgers and freshly-churned custard treats is opening along Northwest Highway.
The fast-casual restaurant known for its steakburgers and freshly-churned custard treats will open on Northwest Highway Tuesday.
The site, which went live in the past week, features several small businesses in Lake and McHenry counties.
There was a significant change in bankruptcy filings across the country last year. Here are the numbers for McHenry County.
Home improvement, decor, health stores and more opened in Crystal Lake this year.
See how well utility providers in the Crystal Lake-Cary area and across IL serve their electric customers.
Tier 1 also permits social gatherings of up to 25 people or 25 percent of room capacity.
Here's how to apply for a small business grant of up to $15,000.
The award's winner will have made a "verifiable contribution" to the quality of life in the greater McHenry area, the chamber said.
The Randall Road Chinese restaurant has closed for good. The Crystal Lake location will remain open.
Support local restaurants and skip the hassle of cooking this year by ordering your Christmas Eve and Christmas meals for pick-up, delivery.
Crystal Lake Health Food Store is expected to appear in court in January for allegations the business is not requiring people to wear masks.
Starbucks will offer free coffee for all front-line workers through the end of 2020.
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McHenry Co. Board Chair Jack Franks asked local health officials to come up with ways to penalize restaurants continuing to serve indoors.
The Crystal Lake restaurant refused to close indoor dining. Now the business announced a temporary closure due to the COVID-19 cases.
A Crystal Lake attorney is filing a lawsuit for at least 30 restaurants to allow them to stay open despite the governor's order to close.
Nana's New York Deli, Quisqueya Punta Cana Restaurant and Lizzy Lou Boutique are among the businesses that have recently opened.
Crystal Lake will be featured in Crain's Chicago Business starting Monday, September 28, 2020.
Restaurants in town will be allowed to add heaters or find other creative ways to keep patrons warm and outdoors in the coming months.
Many area businesses have seen a drop in sales because of the coronavirus. Others have found creative ways to adapt.
The popular suburban coffee shop has raised all its prices by 7 percent. But it hasn't received much blowback.
The bakery in downtown Crystal Lake has closed its doors due to financial constraints brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The grants, which were handed out in $10,000 or $20,000 increments, were awarded to small businesses hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic.
Country Donuts in Crystal Lake closed last week after owners thought an employee had contracted the new coronavirus.
John Zemka, the owner of the Crystal Lake restaurant, decided he wanted to give back to those who are struggling financially.
Plans are underway for an August 2020 opening
The Public House of Woodstock will remain closed through July 9.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the bill Tuesday that will allow bars and restaurants to sell cocktails as part of delivery and takeout orders.
Several Crystal Lake restaurants started offering outdoor service over the past weekend.
The city has allocated $70,000 to help sales-tax generating businesses transition to meet the sanitation standards of reopening.
You can now peruse donated items online and set up a time to pick up curbside from the Crystal Lake location.
Fans of the West Dundee restaurant are rallying to keep the business open, requesting Spring Hill Mall allow service in parking lot.
Five businesses are planning to come before the Crystal Lake City Council on Wednesday to request approval for more outdoor seating.
Citing coronavirus and the "uncertainty of a post-COVID world," Pier 1 Imports plans to halt retail operations.
The theater in McHenry will only allow up to 350 cars instead of its maximum of 750 cars.
Police have received complaints regarding the Arising Church, 211 N. Virginia St., holding weekend services.