District 155 and District 26 school boards voted this week to switch to online learning for the first weeks of the school year.
The McHenry County Fair was cancelled but a mini-fair will be held this Friday and Saturday.
"Crystal Lake is excited to welcome a variety of new niche fast-casual restaurants and a specialty retailer opening soon."
Brandon Joseph Boring, 15, of Woodstock, was reported missing on Aug. 1 but has since been found safe.
Please maintain social distancing guidelines if you are dropping off brush.
The McHenry County Department of Health reports the robin is the first bird to test positive for the virus in McHenry County this year.
"We want to share important updates on reopening."
"Pool usage this summer will be very different."
Reconnect with friends from Grand Oaks Senior Center
Activities at the Kraus Senior Center are scheduled with safety guidelines in place.
All other bird samples have been negative.
Faith Leaders of McHenry County and Compassion for Campers to distribute camping gear to the homeless Tuesday August 4 from 3:30 to 5 pm.
John Zemka, the owner of the Crystal Lake restaurant, decided he wanted to give back to those who are struggling financially.
The home is currently uninhabitable following the fire, which broke out Thursday afternoon.
His wife was sentenced to 35 years in prison nearly two weeks ago, seven months after pleading guilty to murdering their son.
Christopher Rivera was taken into custody following an investigation by the Crystal Lake Police Department.
Outdoor Painting Classes
A McHenry man pleaded guilty to possessing images of child porn on his phone.
Rep. Weber is partnering with the Village of Fox Lake and Vitalant to host a blood drive and food collection event on Tuesday, August 4.
The Crystal Lake Police Department was called to the scene where they found the missing pig. The pig was later returned to its owner.
Plans are underway for an August 2020 opening
The local police department is asking for the public's help in reporting any similar suspicious activities in town.
The Crystal Lake Park District is extending its camp for four more one week sessions.
The Land Conservancy invites the community to explore McHenry County by bicycle in a series of daytime scavenger hunt bike rides in August.
The collision happened Saturday morning. A 56-year-old Algonquin died in the crash.
McHenry County Youth Sports Association awards scholarships to local student athletes for 18th consecutive year.
Registration open for Spring 2021
The burglary happened in October 2014. William Bobiek has been sentenced to 10 years in prison.
Students will be able to return to in-person instruction on Sept. 14.
An Abolish ICE Protest in McHenry County will be held between 2 and 4 pm on Saturday, July 25 on Woodstock Square.
Record rainfall has led to standing water on trails and along the shoreline at Three Oaks Recreation Area in Crystal Lake.
The first of four recycling events will be held July 25 at the Milky Way Park.
"We know that whatever the punishment, it will not ease the loss and pain we feel."
The downtown Crystal Lake entertainment venue recently reopened.
Faith Leaders of McHenry County to distribute camping gear to the homeless Tuesday July 2 21, 3:30 to 5 pm at McHenry First United Methodist
The 37-year-old woman was sentenced in connection with the death of her son, AJ Freund, during a hearing in McHenry County Friday.
Work on a water main installation is estimated to be complete by Wednesday, July 22.
The site at 410 S. Main Street opens at 8 a.m.
The 24-year-old McHenry man is accused of running his vehicle into a bicyclist last month, police said.
Prosecutors say the texts attempted to cover the couple's tracks after killing 5-year-old AJ, speaking as if he were still alive.