The Saturday, Feb. 9 event has been cancelled due to poor ice conditions, park district officials said.
Children with life-threatening illnesses and their families will board a Metra train on Dec. 15 that is destined for the "North Pole."
Mack Manor in Fox RIver Grove appeared on the reality TV show, "The Great Christmas Light Fight."
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.
From Morton Arboretum's Illumination display to Brookfield Zoo's Holiday Magic, the Chicago area will be getting much more merry and bright.
The parade will step off at 7 p.m. on Nov. 23.
Santa's Holiday Express, Nutcracker Tea at Colonel Palmer House, Christmas Bedtime Stories and more.
Cross-country skiers can also check out the trails after the sun goes down.
The annual fundraiser this Saturday will include a costume parade, a live band, an open bar and kids games.
If you have put the hours in decorating and setting up an intricate Halloween display, let us know. We will share with readers.
The galas will include live music, food, drink and sideshow wonders during Raue Center’s Halloween Costume Gala on Oct. 27.
Get out and and pick out that pumpkin this fall season and enjoy the many fall attractions Chicago-area pumpkin patches have to offer.
The Fall Family Festival will be held on Oct. 13 at Rush Creek Conservation Area in Harvard.
The Crystal Lake Park District is looking for local businesses or organizations interested in participating in the fun, Halloween event.
Some apple orchards and family-friendly fall attractions will open over the Labor Day weekend. Others will be opening soon.
Summer is winding down. Here is a look at some awesome fall festivals happening in the next month worth that you don't want to miss.
Can't catch fireworks or a parade on July 4th? Not to worry. There will be plenty of festivities happening July 3-July 8 in the area.
The Crystal Lake festival gets underway on Wednesday and will continue through the weekend.
It's going to be hot, hot, HOT. Here are some of the best beaches in the Chicago area for swimming, splashing, scenery and more.
From bocce, bowling and a buffet to free beer, we've got you and your dad covered this Father's Day.
It's almost Father's Day. One Crystal Lake woman had a special message for her dad. Would you like to share yours? Let us know!
Here's your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other festive events in and near Crystal Lake and Cary.
From Libertyville to Chicago, we've got a roundup of festivals, parades and ceremonies being held across the Chicago area.
You can get your tickets now for the May 12 show.
Area residents were out in droves celebrating everything Irish this past St. Patrick's Day weekend.
Easter fun with your dog at the Rotary Building at Veteran Acres Park
Many services and offices will be closed Monday for Martin Luther King Day.
From municipal offices to local schools, a look at holiday closings, plus what's open on Christmas.
The couple has been setting up the huge display for 22 years.
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Your support will help us donate our books to children in the hospital this holiday season.
It's not too early to think about New Year's Eve. Check out our guide to fireworks, parties and other events.
The day is in celebration of kids who are battling serious illnesses and their families.
If you need to do some last minute shopping, or want to get some early Black Friday deals, here's where you can go.
Town services are closed along with libraries, but if you're still hungry, a few restaurants will be open.
Find out what's open and closed for Veterans Day this year, and see what events you can go to.
They will provide refreshments at the event, which is free and open to the public.
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Taylor L. Blaul of Crystal Lake faces one to three years in jail for dressing up as Santa at a Huntley animal shelter last year.
Registered sex offenders are prohibited from passing out candy on Halloween.