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Members of the public will have a chance to comment on water and sewer rate hikes proposed by Aqua Illinois Inc.
State Representatives Anna Moeller and Suzanne Ness will hold a join town hall discussion froMonday, July 29 at the Dundee Library in East Dundee.
Rockin’ the Spectrum, which provides respite for people with special needs and their families, will hold its fifth-year birthday party Sunday in Crystal Lake.
The theme for this year's delicious family-friendly event on Aug. 9 is "Milky Way Meltdown."
The City of Crystal Lake is partnering with The Community Foundation for McHenry County to fundraise for capital and public area projects.
A Crystal Lake man accused of committing his sixth DUI offense was up for pretrial release last week.
Canoe club Outrigger Chicago brings their 40-foot long Hawaiian-style canoes out onto Crystal Lake for the first time.
McHenry County property transfers for June 27-July 3, 2024.
As President Joe Biden announces his resignation from the presidential election, local politicians react to the news with republicans standing united with Trump and democrats supporting new nominee Vice President Kamala Harris.
People enjoy The Dole Farmers Market in Crystal Lake on Sunday, July 21, 2024.
The cardboard boat regatta brought spectators -- and lots of imagination -- to Crystal Lake.
People race their cardboard crafts as they take part in the Crystal Lake Cardboard Regatta on Saturday, June 20, 2024.
Just over 100 new townhomes will be coming to Crystal Lake as the City Council unanimously approved two developments along Bard Road and Route 31.
COVID-19 is on the uptick in the United States and McHenry County.
Plenty of summer activities this weekend in McHenry County including a butterfly release in Huntley and a flower festival in Harvard.
WorkUP Ninja is moving to Huntley. The obstacle course facility, based on the TV show “American Ninja Warrior,” was previously located in Crystal Lake.
Abalabix Books in Crystal Lake is participating in Find Waldo Local 2024, which highlights independent booksellers.
Joy is palpable as new community theater seasons approach in Woodstock, Crystal Lake, Elgin, St. Charles and beyond.
Dozens of neighboring residents say the increased traffic at The Dole Farmers Market is a safety hazard, pointing to a driver who hit a girl with her car while under the influence.
With construction of the Foglia Center for Advanced Technology and Innovation at McHenry County College expected to finish before the fall semester, enrollment for the classes is underway.
The Dole Mansion was granted an updated permit for its special events like the farmers markets that takes places Sundays seasonally. Traffic and safety concerns were raised by some neighbors.
A Crystal Lake foster father was found guilty of abusing his 4-year-old foster child by bruising his ears by pulling and yanking them.
Area of Crystal Lake near the Dole Mansion and Lundahl Middle School were among areas hit by downed trees from Monday's storms.
Crystal Lake elected officials will take up a measure related to events at the Dole Mansion that in some cases have irked neighbors.
A line of dangerous storms prompted a tornado warning in parts of the McHenry County area Monday evening and again caused power outages and damage.
Sunday night’s thunderstorms tore down trees and power lines in McHenry County, officials report. More damage could be on the way Monday evening as more storms are expected to hit the area again.
With a 35 to 32 vote JA Frate truck drivers and dock workers narrowly accepted a contract Saturday that has been in negotiations since April.
Crystal Lake Public Library launched its own seed library earlier this month and is open to everybody, even people without a Crystal Lake Public Library card.
A Crystal Lake construction company is hosting a clothing drive to benefit Glory Bound Rescue Ranch in Marengo, a nonprofit no-kill animal sanctuary.
The Crystal Lake Mariano’s is listed to be sold to C&S Wholesale Grocers if a merger between Kroger and Alberston’s is finalized pending a court case with the Federal Trade Commission.
Spend a day in the park in Marengo and go on a flashlight scavenger hunt in Crystal Lake this weekend in McHenry County.
Great ways to beat the heat in northern Illinois summer at Pottawatomie Park, Santa's Village, Raging Waves and more!
The Citizens Utility Board and four state legislators held a press conference in Bolingbrook on Wednesday to discuss their efforts to oppose continually rising costs for customers of Illinois American Water and Aqua Illinois.
Developers are looking to replace the former Mr. A’s restaurant with a new “health-conscious” grab and go restaurant in Crystal Lake, but planning and zoning commission gave the plan a thumbs down.
A Crystal Lake man was convicted Monday of disseminating private sexual images without the consent of the person pictured.
Crystal Lake's planning commission unanimously approved an amendment allowing the Dole Mansion to host community and art events, including the seasonal farmers market that has drawn negative reception from some neighbors.
Crystal Lake School District 47 and Community High School District 155 approved a $1.6 million grant from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency to purchase four electric buses and chargers.
Lake in the Hills Rockin' Ribfest, McHenry's Fiesta Days, Algonquin's Founders' Days Festival and more are all coming up in the weeks ahead.
The Crystal Lake fireworks show hit a glitch that caused a shell to detonate on the platform, city officials said.
There will be more contested out races in November election than in the March primary, but some Republicans running in countywide races face no opposition.
Crystal Lake's restaurant 1776 was awarded the 2024 “Best of Award of Excellence” by Wine Spectator Magazine.
Rain doesn't stop Crystal Lake parade
Despite rain, people enjoy the Crystal Lake’s annual Independence Day Parade on Sunday, July 7, 2024 in Crystal Lake. This year’s parade feature close to 100 units.
storms affect parade
From whimsical cupcake creations to hand-crafted chocolates and ice cream, there are many treat shops waiting to satisfy any taste.
All you need to know about the Crystal Lake Lakeside Festival parade Sunday.
The Crystal Lake Women of Today club have sponsored the Decorated Kids Bike Parade for at least 40 years, organizers said
People enjoy the Lakeside Festival in Friday, July 5, 2024, in Crystal Lake.
Williams Street Rep, the in-house professional theatre company at Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake, will present “An Act of God” Aug. 2-25.
A former Algonquin man, 19, had been charged in a spate of burglaries from cars in Crystal Lake and Cary and an attempted residential burglary.