Crystal Lake Park District Summer Day Camps Recognized with Award

recognized as one of America's Best Summer Camps by Newsweek Magazine

Grand Opening Celebration-The Racket Club Outdoor Courts

Free, Family Fun on Sat, April 27

Memory Of AJ Freund Lives On 5 Years After Death

It's been five years since authorities say AJ Freund, 5, was beaten to death at the hands of his parents.

Child, 10, Captures Abuse At Unlicensed Daycare On Camera: Court Docs

A sex offender at the Crystal Lake home daycare run by his grandma may have helped care for children, according to court documents.

McHenry County State's Attorney Will Not Seek Re-Election

His term will end on Nov. 30, 2024. Kenneally cited personal reasons for his decision not to run again this fall.

Man Gets Prison Time For Kidnapping, Sexually Abusing Young Child

A Woodstock man has been sentenced to six years in prison for sexually abusing a child, who was under the age of 13.

Woman Who Ran Unlicensed Daycare Accused Of Injuring Child: Cops

The incident happened at the unlicensed facility in the 1400 block of Woodscreek Circle in Crystal Lake.

Drunk Nurse Sentenced | Safest Suburban Cities | Wayfair Store Opening

Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.

Second annual B4 Summer Festival set for June 8

Event again benefits Chain O’ Lakes Chamber scholarship, other nonprofits

McHenry Nurse Who Went To Work Drunk Sentenced

The 48-year-old woman has been ordered to serve 30 months of probation.

It’s tiptoe through the tulips time!

Fourth annual Tulip Festival opens Saturday, April 20, at Richardson Farm

Summer Creative Arts Camps

Draw, paint, and sculpt in art camps for ages 6-17

Three Oaks Marina To Open This Weekend

Fishing boats will be available to rent at the marina, which will be open on weekends in April.

Man Who Called Officers 'Parasites' During 5th DUI Stop Convicted

Paul C. Altmann was found guilty during a jury trial last week in McHenry County.

Bands, Brews & BBQ sponsors generate charitable outcomes

McHenry Area Rotary preparing for 13th annual event, set for Aug. 16-18 at Petersen Park

Summer Camp Volunteers Sought

This year's Association of Horizon's summer camp is looking to accept up to 98 adult campers with physical disabilities.

Elderly Driver Cited After Running Into Deputy's Open Squad Door: Cops

The 80-year-old Park Ridge man has received a Scott's Law violation.

Aggressive Pit Bull Still On Loose After 3 Injured In McHenry

"Deputies have continually looked for the remaining dog through the night and into the morning with no success," police said Friday.

Residents Told To Stay Inside After Dogs Injure Deputy, Several Others

One of the "aggressive" pit bulls was shot by a deputy Thursday night, and the other remained on the loose, police said.

Woodstock Man Gets 20 Years In Prison In Kane Co. Sex Abuse Case

Steven T. Grimmitt sexually abused two victims who were younger than 13 years old between May 2012 and April 2014, authorities said.

Kane Co. Forest Preserve Hosts Dragonfly Migration Event

The event will run from 1 to 2 p.m. on May 17 at the Pingree Grove Forest Preserve at 14N187 Route 20 in Pingree Grove.

New Co-Op Grocery Store To Open In McHenry County

The co-op grocery store will open May 15 in Woodstock.

IL Supreme Court Upholds Sentence For Fox River Grove Man Convicted Of Sexually Assaulting Child

The Illinois Supreme Court has upheld the conviction and 16-year prison sentence.

Coroner IDs Man, 23, Killed In McHenry County Rollover Crash

The coroner has identified a 23-year-old man who was killed in a two-vehicle crash.

Northwest CASA Announces First Ever Film and Wine Festival on April 25

Fund-raiser is essential to help support survivors of sexual violence

2024 Solar Eclipse In Crystal Lake, Cary: What You Need To Know

Excitement is building in Crystal Lake and Cary for the April 8 total solar eclipse.

Dazzling spring spectacle to surge soon

4th annual Tulip Festival opens imminently at Richardson Farm

Crystal Lake Park District Spring Adult Softball Leagues

League Play Begins April 22 for Monday Night Leagues

Crystal Lake Park District Nature Center- Drop In Solar Eclipse Event

FREE, just stop by on Mon, Apr 8

Crystal Lake Park District Proposed Budget FY 2024-2025 on Display

View the budget at the Crystal Lake Park District and Online

1 Dead, 4 Injured In Rural McHenry County Crash: Police

The collision happened near Union Monday afternoon.

Enrolling Now for Final Spring Session of Tot Rock and Kid Rock

classes begin April 9

Batting Cages at Lippold Park Now Open for Season

four token-operated dual function cages with fastpitch baseball and slow pitch softball

McHenry Man Charged With Possessing Child Porn

David P. Wojtkiewicz, Jr., of the 3700 block of West Clover Avenue in McHenry, was taken into custody at his home on Monday.

Driver Cited In Collision That Killed Elderly Woman

Matthew Straley received a citation for failing to reduce speed to avoid a crash and failing to yield at a crosswalk.

Coroner IDs Woman Killed In House Fire

Diana Haddock, 73, was found dead inside the home after a fire broke out early Wednesday near McHenry.

Will I See The Total Solar Eclipse In Crystal Lake, Cary?

Excitement is building in Crystal Lake and Cary for the April 8 total solar eclipse.

Coroner IDs Elderly Woman Hit, Killed By Truck

The collision happened Wednesday morning in McHenry.

Man Convicted Of Sexually Assaulting Young Girl Over 4 Years

A jury found Juan Ceverez guilty in the 2008 sexual assault case. He could now face between 18 and 180 years in prison.

Important Information for Crystal Lake Boaters

Watercraft Lake Usage Decals, Boat Launch Key Car, Watercraft Dry Storage Available for Purchase Beginning April 1