Wine Glass or Beer Mugs, 2 for $24 St. Pats Special

Come in Friday and create your own St Patricks wine glass or beer mug. It's the March special for painting in the studio.

Mock Slave Auction Skit / Woman Beaten, Kidnapped / Reckless Homicide Charges for Driver

Catch up on Lake-McHenry County headlines: Wheeling Man Killed in Crash/Trial Date Set for Melodie Gliniewicz/Ravinia Schedule Announced.

Portion of Route 14 in Woodstock to Remain Closed Through Mid-Morning

The roadway has been closed since Thursday evening.

Easter Sunday Worship Services

St. Paul's United Church of Christ's Easter worship services on March 27 at 9 and 10:30 a.m.

Good Friday Worship and Cantata

St. Paul's United Church of Christ Good Friday worship service and cantata on March 25 at 7 p.m.

Maundy Thursday Supper and Worship

St. Paul's United Church of Christ Maundy Thursday Soup Supper and Worship on March 24.

Easter Egg Hunt

Easter Egg Hunt at St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Saturday, March 26 at 10 a.m.

$25,000 Bond Set for Crystal Lake Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting Girl

The man remained in custody Thursday. He is accused of sexually assaulting a girl he knew.

McHenry Man Faces Federal Possession of Child Pornography Charges

Michael Chaparro was indicted before a federal grand jury on Tuesday.

UPDATE: Cary Man Cited in 3-Vehicle Crash That Closed Route 14 Tuesday

Snowy conditions lead to several crashes Tuesday across Lake and McHenry counties

Winter Storm Report: Live Radar, School Closings, Roadway Conditions

Stay informed during the winter storm.

Missing Teen Has Ties to Crystal Lake

Chicago police are seeking information on Meseth who has been missing for a week.

Friends of the Crystal Lake Library Book Collection

Our store at #15 Crystal Lake Plaza (next to H&R Block) will be open Wednesday March 9th from 5 to 8 p.m. to accept donations

Winter Storm Could Wreak Havoc on Tuesday Commute

A winter storm is expected to hit northern Illinois.

Crystal Lake, Cary: Top Republican Presidential Campaign Contributors

See who is contributing to Donald Trump, Marco Rubio, Ted Cruz, John Kasich and Ben Carson in Crystal Lake and Cary.

Friends of the Crystal Lake Library Book Collection

Our store at #15 Crystal Lake Plaza (next to H&R Block) will be open Saturday March 12th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to accept donations

Trial Date Set for Melodie Gliniewicz

The wife of disgraced Fox Lake Lt. Charles Joseph Gliniewicz is set to go to trial on June 27.

Students at Chesterbrook Academy(R) Preschool in Lakewood Donate 280 Pounds of Food to Grafton Food Pantry

Chesterbrook Academy® Preschool in Lakewood hosted its annual “Share the Love” food drive to benefit Grafton Food Pantry.

Construction Worker from Cary Wins $250,000 Lottery Prize

Daniel Raudebaugh won the prize on a scratch-off ticket.

Pins, lights and family fun to celebrate St. Patrick's Day

Enjoy St. Patrick's Day a day later with Liberty Lanes

Paint-a-long Events @ Amber's Art Place @ the ART STUDIO, 9243 S. Rt 31,LITH Ill., April 15, 17 -6:30-8:30

Paint-a-long Events- $28.00 per person BYOB Have fun with your friends in an inspirational studio atmosphere creating your masterpiece!

Missing Lake County Woman Has Ties to Crystal Lake, Huntley: Police

The 28-year-old woman is considered missing and endangered and is believed to be without her necessary medication.

LIST: Weather-Related Daycare, Business, School Closings

Patch.com will update with closings and cancellations throughout the day. Check back here.

"How Sweet It Is" 10th Anniversary Gala for Alexander Leigh Center for Autism 3/12/2016

Cocktails, dinner, and auctions at the Crystal Lake Holiday Inn benefit Alexander Leigh Center for Autism 3/12/2016

Cary Physical Therapy Aide is doing for others ...

We are so proud of Chris Pry, our physical therapy aide. Chris had a double lung transplant for Cystic Fibrosis over a year ago.

Do You Pay it Forward Whenever You Can? Join C.A.T.I.F.

A group of professional women from the NW suburbs founded a non-profit in 2009 that raises funds each year for women and children in crisis.

Colonel Palmer House Spring Programs and Events

Historical and Educational Programs for All Ages

March-May Schedule Announced for Crystal Lake Park District Grand Oaks Active Senior Center

Programs, Events and Drop-In Fun for Seniors plus a Special Fitness Punch Pass Offer

Spring Fitness Classes begin first week of April at Crystal Lake Park District

Punch Pass Option Available

Crystal Lake Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Steps Up as Presenting Sponsor of the Crystal Lake Park District Blast on the Beach

BMO Harris Bank Continues as Treasure Hunt Sponsor

Glacier Ridge Elementary Receives Outdoor Classroom Grant

Students will take part in a beautification project at the school after receiving a grant to help fund an outdoor courtyard garden.

Bernotas 7th Grader Wins Regional Spelling Bee

Serena Huberty took first place in the Region II Bee.

Joe Jenks Will be the Voice of the Church of Folk at Tree of Life UU Congregation

Joe Jencks, an acclaimed folk singer, will lend his voice to the Church of Folk Music at Sunday Services at Tree Of Life UU Congregation.

Class of 2015 Continues Education in 39 States & Germany

Nearly 92 percent of District 155's Class of 2015 is continuing its studies at four-year and two-year colleges and trade schools.

Have Fun this Friday or Saturday, Bring a Friend and each Save $4

Choose this Saturday or Friday Night to have fun Painting. Signup Now, 2 pay only $26 ea!

Paint Friday or Saturday, Bring a Friend & You Each Save $4

Signup for FUN this Friday or Saturday Night, byob, 2 people only pay $26 each

FREE BUSINESS CONTINUITY PLANNING CONFERENCE

Register for this no-charge conference hosted by MCDH

Does Crystal Lake Need a New Library?

The library will host a series of public input sessions in coming months to see what the public thinks.

Crystal Lake, Cary Salons Among Nearly 90 Targeted in Burglary Spree: ICYMI

Get caught up on Crystal Lake and Cary news from the past couple weeks in our "in case you missed it" round-up.

Teens Face Charges for Taking Photos of Students in Cary-Grove Locker Room

Juvenile petitions are being sought for two suspects accused of taking the pictures.