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.<br /><br />Join us this Sunday as we look at values that shape who we are and how we live.

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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...

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Artist peddles T-shirts to buy bookstore that isn’t for sale; kits do the darnedest things; cops look for volunteers to get good and drunk.

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Retailer Closing All Stores | Pizzeria...

A suburb strikes down any chances of data centers in town, and a national retailer quietly closes all of its stores: IL business news.

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The Asian jumping worm has been reported in several states, including Illinois and Indiana. It's known for "thrashing" when found. 

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Cause of death released for 'Home Alone' home owner  | Schools on lockdown after park shooting  | Person stealing goose eggs sought by cops.

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

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

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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Crystal Lake Home Considered For Landmark...

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

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

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