Faithfully preaching the good news that is Jesus Christ

Crystal Lake Christian Church

Crystal Lake Christian Church is a church family that loves God and shows that love with reverence and awe; we are all sinners saved by His grace and we love one another through bearing one another’s burdens in prayer and fellowship. We praise the Lord with a mixture of contemporary and traditional music without the circus; it’s not a concert; it’s worship of the living God. We emphasize the fact that it is not the quality of our singing but instead the quality of our heart condition before God that matters most; He is worthy of our praise. We partake of the Lord’s Supper every Sunday. We do so in remembrance of what Jesus, the Lamb of God, achieved at Calvary for a fallen world in need of salvation and a Savior; in need of atonement. We baptize by immersion upon request and view this as the first step of obedience by an individual who has already made a faith commitment and cried out to God for salvation. The words spoken from God’s pulpit are anchored exclusively in the scriptures and, while occasionally topical, we do not view the gospel as a self-improvement program. The gospel message communicates the truth about God’s love, righteousness, holiness and judgement while emphasizing our need to repent of our transgressions before Him.

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Amie Schaenzer

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Crystal Lake-Cary

Illinois

Crystal Lake Christian Church is a church family that loves God and shows that love with reverence and awe; we are all sinners saved by His grace...

Springbrook Community Church

Springbrook is a vibrant church in our community that exists to glorify God, as we help others meet, know, and follow Jesus. Be our guest Sunday at 9am or 11am, or text GUEST to 1-844-238-7507 if you have any questions.

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Springbrook is a vibrant church in our community that exists to glorify God, as we help others meet, know, and follow Jesus. Be our guest Sunday at...

CL Wizards Wrestling Parent Meeting Wednesday September 12th Home State Bank 611 South Main Street Crystal Lake Illinois (across from the car wash)   Check in and registration 6:00pm - 7:00pm   Parent Meeting 7:00pm - 8:00pm

CL Wizards Wrestling Parent Meeting

Wednesday September 12th Home State Bank

611 South Main Street Crystal Lake Illinois (across from the car wash)

Check in and registration

Parent Meeting 7:00pm - 8:00pm

CL Wizards Wrestling Parent Meeting

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Da Vinci Waldorf School

Celebrate the season at Da Vinci Waldorf School’s annual Fall Festival in Wauconda! Bring the whole family for an afternoon of pony rides, pumpkin carving, face painting, fall crafts, storytelling, woodworking, blacksmithing demonstrations, live music, homemade food, fresh popcorn, and plenty of autumn fun. Everyone is welcome!Event Details:&nbsp;<a href="https://davinciwaldorfschool.org/fall-festival-2026/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://davinciwaldorfschool.org/fall-festival-2026/</a>

Saturday, October 3, 2026 | 1:00–4:00 p.m. Da Vinci Waldorf School | 150 W. Bonner Road, Wauconda, ILAdmission is free; tickets required for select activities.

Local Event: Fall Festival—Saturday, 10/3 | 1—4PM

Wauconda

Fall Festival—Saturday, 10/3 | 1—4PM

Celebrate the season at Da Vinci Waldorf School’s annual Fall Festival in Wauconda! Bring the whole family for an afternoon of...

Join us for a FREE, fun and family-friendly afternoon at Springbrook’s Trunk or Treat &amp; Fall Fest on Saturday, October 10th, from 2:30–5:30 pm! Bring your kids, invite your friends, and enjoy an afternoon filled with games, candy, and fall fun for everyone. We can’t wait to celebrate the season with you!
● Trunk or Treat with a contest for the best-decorated vehicle ● Chili Cook Off, hotdogs and more! ● Bounce house ● Bonfire with s’mores station Dive into the fun and bounce around in the bounce house, cozy up by the bonfire for some gooey s’mores, get creative with pumpkin painting, and don’t miss the Trunk-or-Treat fun featuring a contest for the best decorated vehicle!

Local Event: Fall Harvest Fest-Trunk or Treat hosted by Springbrook

Fall Harvest Fest-Trunk or Treat hosted by...

Join us for a FREE, fun and family-friendly afternoon at Springbrook’s Trunk or Treat & Fall Fest on Saturday, October 10th,...

Fall Harvest Fest-Trunk or Treat hosted by Springbrook

1521 S. Linn White Dr., Northerly Island, Chicago, IL 60605

FEATURING ELDERBROOK LIVE AT SUNSET
The Wellness Retreat is taking over Chicago’s Northerly Island for one unforgettable day of movement, music, mindfulness and connection.
Move alongside leading instructors. Discover fresh ways to feel your best. Recharge by the lake, connect with your people and close out the day with a live sunset performance by Elderbrook.
This isn’t wellness as usual. It’s immersive, energizing and meant to be experienced out loud—together.
AND THAT’S JUST THE BEGINNING.

For more information, <a href="https://speakeasygo.com/the-wellness-retreat/the-wellness-retreat-chicago?eid=EVE-I2830I" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">click here.&nbsp;</a>

(Photo Credit: © 2026 The Wellness Retreat. All rights reserved.)

Local Event: The Wellness Retreat: A Festival Where Mind, Body, and Music Meet

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The Wellness Retreat: A Festival Where Mind,...

FEATURING ELDERBROOK LIVE AT SUNSET
The Wellness Retreat is taking over Chicago’s Northerly Island for one unforgettable day of...

The Wellness Retreat: A Festival Where Mind, Body, and Music Meet

Teacher From Crystal Lake, Youth Sports Coach...

A judge denied pretrial release for the 27-year-old after investigators linked him to a Snapchat account, prosecutors said.

Teacher From Crystal Lake, Youth Sports Coach Held On Child Sex Abuse Material Charges

Crime & Safety

$1M Powerball Ticket Sold At Jewel-Osco In...

The lucky ticket matched all five regular numbers in Monday night's drawing, while the Spring Grove store will collect a $10,000 bonus.

$1M Powerball Ticket Sold At Jewel-Osco In McHenry County

Community Corner

🌱 Patch AM: Judge Halts District 47 Boundary...

And on the Crystal Lake Patch calendar - Fall Festival—Saturday, 10/3 | 1—4PM

🌱 Patch AM: Judge Halts District 47 Boundary Committee Meetings Amid Lawsuit

Judge Halts District 47 Boundary Committee...

A temporary restraining order bars the committee from meeting and the school board from voting on boundary changes. 

Judge Halts District 47 Boundary Committee Meetings Amid Lawsuit

Schools

4 Arrested In ICE Operations In Lake, McHenry...

Federal agents were spotted at several locations in the area last week as ICE confirmed four arrests during targeted enforcement operations.

4 Arrested In ICE Operations In Lake, McHenry Counties

Health & Fitness

Pet Shelter For Turtles, Bunnies Hosts Open House

Lost Woods Animal Sanctuary near Crystal Lake takes in a variety of exotic pets. An open house will be held on March 26. 

Kids & Family 

Norge VIP Area 'A Hit,' Being Offered Again...

Norge Ski Club is now selling VIP passes for its upcoming winter ski jumping tournament. 

Norge VIP Area 'A Hit,' Being Offered Again This Year

New Adoption Center Takes In Small Exotic Pets...

Lost Woods Animal Sanctuary opened in the past year and specializes in providing care and homes for guinea pigs, turtles, rats and more. 

New Adoption Center Takes In Small Exotic Pets In Crystal Lake

Crystal Lake, Cary Food Pantries Seek Donations...

Higher costs at the grocery stores has lead many across the Chicago area to rely on food pantries to help feed their families. 

Crystal Lake, Cary Food Pantries Seek Donations Amid Record Inflation

Seasonal & Holidays

New Pots And Pies In Crystal Lake Sells Out...

A mother and daughter opened the Crystal Lake bakery on Oct. 27 and have been hustling since to keep up with demand. 

New Pots And Pies In Crystal Lake Sells Out Daily Since Opening 

New Pots And Pies Bakery In Crystal Lake Sells Out Daily Since Opening 

Business

Local Food Pantries Feel Pinch As Inflation Soars

Plus, how you can help give back to local pantries slammed with record numbers of people stopping out. 

Firefighter With Terminal Cancer Gets Married...

Frank Nunez, 34, of Crystal Lake, was released from a Chicago hospital and brought home to receive hospice care Tuesday. 

Firefighter With Terminal Cancer Gets Married In Crystal Lake Home

Crystal Lake Home Considered For Landmark...

The Historic Preservation Commission on Thursday voted to recommend the Illinois Street home for landmark status approval. 

Crystal Lake Home Considered For Landmark Designation

Real Estate

Trumpeter Swan Guards Nest In Rare Pic Taken At...

A wildlife ecologist discovered the first documented successful breeding of trumpeter swan at a McHenry Co. Conservation site last week. 

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