Mark your calendars. Area towns are getting creative this Christmas amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Some have said they've seen the ghost Eliza "Lou" Ringling, the widow of circus owner Al Ringling, at the Crystal Lake landmark.
'Tis the season to be spooky, even amid coronavirus. Here’s a look at fall fun and Halloween events in and around Crystal Lake, Cary.
There are currently 49 sex offenders who are registered as living in Crystal Lake and Cary, according to the Illinois Sex Offender Registry.
Celebrate fall by volunteering at a food bank, then peer at fall leaves, visit a pumpkin patch, carve a jack-o’-lantern and bake up a storm.
Officials in both villages urge residents to stay safe if out this Halloween amid concerns over the spread of COVID-19.
Most towns in the far north and northwest suburbs are allowing trick-or-treating but encouraging safety first amid COVID-19 concerns.
Head out and pick out that pumpkin and enjoy the many fall attractions near Crystal Lake and Cary.
The village has several guidelines in place as trick-or-treating moves forward on Halloween amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The McHenry County Conservation District has added nine holes onto the now-18-hold disc golf course at Fel-Pro RRR Conservation Area in Cary
Celebrations, coronavirus warnings, stats and how it all began: Your guide to Labor Day in Crystal Lake, Cary.
More dogs disappear July 4-5 than on any other days of the year. Fireworks that have been popping since the pandemic began make it worse.
We've included a roundup of McHenry County displays that have been cancelled, including ones in Crystal Lake, Cary and Huntley.
The May 25 festivities have been cancelled.
The breakfast will be held at the Cary Park District’s Community Center on Saturday, March 28.
Woodstock Willie thinks we have six more weeks of winter, while Punxsutawney Phil predicted an early spring.
Groundhog Days will get underway in Woodstock on Thursday and continue through Sunday.
Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville, is asking local residents to bring in Valentine's cards, which will be delivered to local veterans.
Some services in Crystal Lake and across McHenry County will be closed for the federal holiday commemorating Martin Luther King Jr.
In total, 11 gold coins were dropped into Salvation Army red kettles over the holiday season.
Residents along the Fox River got a nice surprise this Christmas, with Santa kayaking down the river in unseasonably warm weather.
Tree of Life Unitarian Universalist Congregation holds its annual Cookie Walk & Holiday Sale on Saturday, December 14 from 9a.m. to 1 p.m.
Make some memories by cutting down your own Christmas tree. Use our guide to find a tree farm within driving distance of Chicago's suburbs.
Here’s everything you need to know about holiday shopping on Thanksgiving Day, which stores are open and closed.
The new Crystal Lake Park District event will be held on Sunday, Dec. 8. Registration is now open.
There will be plenty of holiday events happening in Crystal Lake, Algonquin, Lake in the Hills and other McHenry County towns this season.
The restaurant chain will be coming to Crystal Lake in 2020.
Village officials say recommended trick-or-treating hours will stay the same even if it is a snowy Halloween.
These homeowners in Crystal Lake, Algonquin, Lake in the HIlls and Huntley have amazing decorations worth checking out.
From trick or treating to hayrides to Halloween story times, the northwest suburbs has plenty of family-friendly events planned this week.
A tool meant to gauge the best time to see fall colors across IL shows foliage will peak over the Oct. 26 weekend.
There are currently 44 sex offenders who are registered as living in Crystal Lake and Cary, according to the Illinois Sex Offender Registry.
Halloween is fast-approaching and area towns are planning events for little ones to enjoy the holiday.
In 2018, 17,272 toys were distributed to 4,750 less-fortunate children in McHenry County over the holiday season.
Here are the best spots to find the best pumpkins, produce, and festive fall attractions across the area during fall 2019.
The replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial will be at Randall Oaks Park in West Dundee July 4 to 7.
The replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial is headed to West Dundee this week, which will be its only stop in the Chicago area this year.
Some farmers markets have already opened for the summer season and others will open soon.
The parade and a cemetery service will be held on Memorial Day.
The onset of Daylight Saving Time means an extra hour of sunlight at the end of the day. How to adjust, and how to enjoy in McHenry Co.