Drunk Teen Causes 2 Separate Crashes Tuesday, Injures Postal Worker: Police

The crashes happened within minutes of each other at different locations in Cary after the teen allegedly drove drunk.

Violent Crime Increases in 2015 in Crystal Lake: Report

The FBI Unified Crime report found violent crime went up slightly from 2014 to 2015 but property crimes were down.

Creative Living Series: Photographer Rick Guidotti Talks Oct 20

Former fashion photographer Rick Guidotti shares award-winning documentary On Beauty: Positive Exposure

Walk to School Day 2016: Crystal Lake School Participates

A Crystal Lake school joins more than 4,000 other schools around the world in taking a walk on Wednesday.

Authorities Seize Ecstasy, Arrest 1 at Loud Party in Rural McHenry County

A Harvard man has been arrested for unlawful possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance.

Arizona Man Charged With DUI for Striking 2 Pedestrians With Truck

The accident happened Sunday evening in McHenry.

Sex Offender in a Prohibited Zone / 3rd DUI / Speeding 30 MPH Over Limit: Blotter

Arrests made in Crystal Lake in September.

Crystal Lake PD Debuts New Online Self-Reporting System

The online system has been set up to offer a way for people to report crime instead of filing a report in person with a police officer.

Ice Arena Closes / Restored Gliniewicz Car Nets $19,000 / No New Trial in Daycare Death Case / Sage to Create 250 Jobs

Get caught up on top news stories from Lake and McHenry counties.

Lundahl Eighth Graders Donate “Buddy Bench” to North Elementary Students

Buddy Bench builds character, teaches leadership and encourages friendship and social interaction at recess.

Chicago Native Who Wrote Oscar Mayer Wiener Jingle Dies at 87

"Mad Men's" Don Draper might have taught the world to sing in perfect harmony, but Richard Trentlage made people wish to be a hot dog.

Harvest Hustle 5K to Close Roads in Algonquin on Saturday

Motorists are advised of various road closures beginning at 6 a.m. on October 1.

Standoff Shuts Down Fox Lake Neighborhood

The incident occurred at about 9 p.m. Thursday and remains under investigation.

Longtime Crystal Lake Resident Wins Big in Illinois Lottery

Michael Wirsing won $300,000 in the Illinois Lottery. He and his wife, Pat, plan to invest the windfall for their retirement.

Regency Beauty Institute Closes Crystal Lake, Elgin Locations

The cosmetology school has closed all 79 of its locations across the U.S., including its locations in Crystal Lake and Elgin.

Sheriff’s Office Experiencing Issues With Non-Emergency Lines

The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to call 815-338-2341 with any non-emergency matters.

Paint Nite & Add Real Lights to a Haunted House, this Saturday, Oct 1, 6pm in Cary

With Smiling Shamrock art studio at The Flour Shoppe bakery in Cary

Restored Gliniewicz Patrol Car Nets $19,000 to Help Local Police Family

A recent auction raised funds for the family of a Huntley police sergeant who lost his battle with cancer.

FREE ADMISSION Ladies Night Out at Park Place Limited Vendor Space still available

Vendors annouced

Sage Products to Create 350 Jobs in Cary by 2021

The company will expand by 27 acres.

FREE Family Fun at Black Diamond Kite Fest -Rain or Shine-

First 250 kids will receive a free kite

Drop-In Tot Open Gym Returns for Fall 2016 Program Season at the Crystal Lake Park District

Residents and non-residents welcome

NWHP Creates Partnership to Offer Homebuyer Assistance for Low to Moderate Income Earners

The program is offered in Barrington, Palatine, Schaumburg, Ela, Hanover and Cuba Townships.

Foreclosures in Crystal Lake

A look at foreclosures currently on the market in Crystal Lake

Tree of Life Minister Bids Good bye to Congregation

The Rev. Sean Parker Dennison has announced his resignation as minister of the Tree of Life Unitarian Universalist Congregation in McHenry

Creative Living Series opens with Rick Guidotti on Oct 20

Photographer Celebrates the Positive Beauty of those Living With Differences

8 Crystal Lake Businesses Fail Alcohol Compliance Checks

The businesses, which include a Walgreens, sushi restaurant and World Market, sold alcohol to a minor during recent checks, police said.

Crystal Lake Gas Station Owners Sentenced for Underreporting Gasoline Sales to State

The two are accused of defrauding the state out of $450,000 in sales tax.

Man Exposes Himself to Girls at YMCA / Video from Massive Tollway Crash / DMV to Close / Fun Weekend Events

Get caught up on top news stories from the past week for Lake and McHenry counties.

Cary Physical Therapy Continues Fighting Crusade For Individuals with Bone Loss​

Cary Physical Therapy offers Free Assessments for those with diagnosis of Osteoporosis or osteopenia.

Johnny Appleseed Festival Returns to Downtown Crystal Lake

The one-day fall festival will be held on Saturday, Sept. 24.

Girl Scout Troop 603 Takes Action to Feed the Hungry through Crystal Lake Community Garden

The gardening season is wrapping up for Troop 603! The girls worked together to address the need for fresh vegetables at a local Crystal Lak

Adult Line Dance Party

-learn the basics with an introductory lesson-

Fox River Grove's Norge Ski Club Will Host Autumn Ski Jump This Weekend

The Autumn Ski Jump will be held from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

Crystal Lake Police Blotter: DUI and Child Endangerment, Speeding Over 35 MPH

A look at arrests made in Crystal Lake over the past month.

Harvard City Clerk Arrested for Possessing Child Porn

Andrew J. Wells was arrested Monday at his place of employement following a three-month investigation by the McHenry County Sheriff's Office

Talented Preschoolers Perform in Fall Musical

Theater Camp offers a creative learning experience for preschoolers

Woodstock Fine Arts Association presents Fall Children's Program - Oct 18

Folk Music Duo Switchback To Entertain Grade School and Home School Students (Grades 3-5)

Foreclosures: Crystal Lake

A look at foreclosures currently on the market in Crystal Lake.

Crystal Lake Man Accused of Exposing Himself to Young Girls at YMCA

The 52-year-old Crystal Lake man is free on bond following the June incident.