Whether Naughty or Nice, Kids Can Track Santa's Journey With NORAD App

You don't have to wait until Christmas Eve to visit the website or download the app - there's plenty to keep kids busy now.

Crystal Lake Pastors Who Lost Son in Crash Hold 'Blue Christmas' Service

The service is meant for those dealing with loss and will be held this Sunday at Hope Church in Crystal Lake.

Festival of Lights Parade Held This Friday in Crystal Lake

The parade steps off at 7 p.m.

Holiday Lights Recycling Program Under Way in Crystal Lake

City of Crystal Lake will hold a holiday lights recycling program Nov. 9 through Feb. 26.

McHenry County Historical Society Hosts Program on Civil War Quilts

The program will be held Wednesday in Union.

Trick-or-Treat Hours Set for Crystal Lake, Cary

Trick-or-treating in both Crystal Lake and Cary will be held on Oct. 31.

SEX OFFENDER MAP: Homes To Watch In Crystal Lake on Halloween

There are 18 registered sex offenders in Crystal Lake. Find out where.

10 of the Craziest Corn Maze Designs in Illinois

Here are 10 of the craziest corn mazes in Illinois and their designs for this year.

Apple of My Eye: The Best Spots to Go Apple-Picking This Fall

Check out this map and list if you need help finding out where to go apple-picking with family and friends this season.

Illinois' Fourth of July celebration checklist

These maps show how Illinoisans could be commemorating Independence Day

Lakeside Festival Gets Underway in Crystal Lake

The festival will be held July 2 through July 5.

Watch for Fourth of July Weekend Tollway Construction

Look out for these Chicago-area highway construction spots during your holiday travels.

Where to Get a Free Donut on National Donut Day

Friday is National Donut Day.

Weekend Weather and Your Local Traffic Map

Two VERY IMPORTANT items to kick off a holiday weekend. Plus, a guide to highway construction spots as a record-number of cars hit the road.

Traffic Map for the Northwest Suburbs

Hitting the road? Plot your travels before you drive away with Patch's live traffic map.

Search for Low Gas Prices

Use our mapquest gas-price tool to find the lowest price wherever you are.

Memorial Day in Crystal Lake

A parade and ceremony will be held on Memorial Day.

Traveling in Illinois for Easter Weekend?

Here are 12 special Easter eggs for you to find.

FREE "It's not over yet" Easter Egg Hunt & Spring Party

Free Family Event FUN for all ages - over 1000 eggs - special PRIZE eggs

The Great Easter Egg Adventure

April 1, 2015 6:00pm...NOT your typical Egg Hunt... Fun, Games, Candy, Adventure and Drama... All under one roof (indoors) ...FREE!

The Top 16 Most Unusual Festivals in Illinois

Turkey testicles, anyone?

Celebrate the Season with a Dog Egg Hunt

Bring your furry friend to Hoffman Park in search of hidden treats. The Cary Park District will be hosting a dog egg hunt on Wednesday, Apri

Cold Days Ahead as Crystal Lake Heads Into New Year

Be sure to bundle up -- it's going to be a chilly couple days.

Less Snow Now Expected for Much of Chicago Area on Christmas Eve

Less than a half-inch of snow accumulation is now expected for the area.

Crystal Lake Gets Little Free Library at Main Beach

Visitors are encouraged to take a book and return a book to the little free library location.

Gingerbread Houses on Display for a Good Cause Downtown Crystal Lake

Vote for your favorite gingerbread house through Dec. 24 by donating to the Salvation Army Red Kettle at the business.

Guiding Lights: Where to Find The Best Christmas Lights in the 'Burbs [UPDATED]

We asked, you answered. Check out your nominations for shows of Clark Griswold-esque decorating passion.

Where to Find the Best Holiday Lights in the Crystal Lake, Cary Area

Have you spotted some amazing shows of Clark Griswold-esque decorating passion? Tell us where!

Shopping Made Easy: Crystal Lake-Cary Patch 2014 Holiday Gift Guide

Find gifts for everyone on your shopping list.