Crystal Lake

The future of a late-1800s building that served as Crystal Lake’s first school will be determined next month in a Landmark status vote by City Council.

Starting on Saturday, April 5 and going until Sunday, April 13, the public is invited to visit at least eight of the 10 participating museums and libraries in McHenry and Lake counties, scavenger hunt style, to receive a prize at the eighth location.

Crystal Lake's Quint Zambon, a strength coach at Forge Fitness, recently won a world championship in the Arnold Master's Strongman competition in Columbus, Ohio.

Check out new comics or try your hand at making people laugh at a local open mic night.

Mark Alex doesn't deny he attacked his wife in her Crystal Lake apartment, but his lawyer said he wasn't trying to kill her and isn't guilty of attempted murder.

Only one incumbent ran for school board in both Crystal Lake-based school districts 47 and 155. How did they do and who else prevailed at the ballot box.

The all-star cast of female comedians will perform at Raue Center for the Arts Friday, May 9.

Back for its second summer, the Raue Center School For The Arts' Summer Camp Program and Production for youth ages 7 to 13 will turn Disney’s “Frozen Jr.” into an immersive experience.

Voters in the McHenry County are selecting hundreds of local municipal leaders in the election that ended Tuesday. Here are a few things to watch for as results come in.

Voters this week in McHenry County determined who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries. See the results here.

A 43-year-old woman has been identified as the person who was found dead from a fire that broke out in a single family home last week in Crystal Lake, officials report.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness McHenry County will honor Vision of Hope Award winners at its Sunset Gala fundraising event May 9.

The Crystal Lake Park District has started to plan for the preservation of a 140-year-old historic barn after talks of demolition were on the table. But its future remains uncertain.

Several public libraries in the McHenry County area are joining others from across Illinois to help residents improve their financial literacy.

This spring, McHenry County voters get to decide who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries.

Metra is moving ahead on a new site for train storage along the rail line serving McHenry County, moving storage from Crystal Lake and Barrington for train cars when they're not in use.

Enrollment at McHenry County College grew by 670 students this spring semester compared to last year, a trend coinciding with community colleges across the state, according to Illinois Community College Board records.

A Spring Grove man admitted Tuesday he stole multiple firearms from a Harvard home including automatic rifles, shotguns and handguns.

A Crystal Lake lawyer defrauded investors out of about $140,000 in a cryptocurrency scam and his license has been suspended, according to official documents.

Learn about gardening at MCC and get into spring break mode at D.C. Cobbs in McHenry.

The show will capture the essence of rock ‘n’ roll through the eyes of deejay Lester the Nightfly, who lived the wild lifestyle that defined the 70s.

Escape rooms are perfect for date nights, family outings, team building adventures and more. Check out this list of locations across northern Illinois.

A Crystal Lake man accused of setting campaign signs on fire the morning polls opened in the 2022 primary election pleaded guilty Tuesday to striking a corrections officer in McHenry County jail.

Restaurants, bakeries and, of course, grocery stores in the McHenry County area are seeing the impact of higher egg prices.

The soaring cost of eggs has prompted many McHenry County businesses to raise their prices or limit purchases, though some are starting to see relief.

District 155 candidate Walter A. Moist IV has been convicted of felony marijuana possession as well as misdemeanor disorderly conduct and battery, McHenry County court records show. What does he say about it?

Performer Doug Varty will pay tribute to Rod Stewart Friday, May 2.

A car rolled over onto its roof after crashing into a tree in Crystal Lake, officials said.

McHenry County property transfers for the weeks of Dec. 19, 2024 to Jan. 3, 2025.

McHenry County property transfers for the week of Dec. 12-20, 2024

Monday, March 24 is National Cocktail Day. Check out these top-rated bars and restaurants for the best martini in Kane, McHenry and DeKalb counties and the Illinois Valley area.

One person was found dead inside a home Sunday in Crystal Lake, fire officials said.

Saints Peter and Paul eight grader Tyler Kochanski is this year's McHenry County Regional Spelling Bee winner and will compete at the 100th annual Scripps National Spelling Bee in May in Maryland.

Area spellers challenge themselves as they compete in the McHenry County Regional Office of Education’s 2025 Spelling Bee on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at Bernotas Middle School in Crystal Lake. The 21 contestants are vying for a spot in the 100th Scripps National Spelling Bee.

The Golden Ratio, a McHenry County-based robotics team for high schooler students, are Houston-bound after qualifying to complete in an international robotics competition in April for a second consecutive time.

Here are a few fun things to do this weekend in the McHenry County area.

A large fire with smoke pluming up into the sky near the intersection of Routes 176 and 14 in Crystal Lake is for firefighter training, according to officials.

A historic preservation architect said a building that served as Crystal Lake’s first school in the late 1800s is safe to keep standing, but the church where the building resides still questions financial feasibility.

Potentially severe weather Wednesday evening has prompted the postponement of a McHenry County College open house.

Here are some concerts happening in DeKalb, DuPage, La Salle, Lee, Kane, McHenry and Will counties happening in March. From classical music to high-energy rock shows, there's something for everyone.

In less than an hour Wednesday a jury convicted a man of arson for setting fire inside his father’s Lakewood home despite Connor Kirkpatrick saying he was only trying to take his life.

Connor Kirkpatrick, accused of setting fire to his father’s Lakewood home, said he was in so much “unbearable” pain that from injuries he suffered when he crashed his car into a Crystal Lake home.

The Community Foundation for McHenry County has started a fund dedicated to helping women and girls in county as of Thursday.

High winds and dry, warm conditions have elevated the risks of brush fires, prompting the National Weather Service in Chicago to issue a red flag warning for the region through midnight Friday night.

Communities across northern Illinois are gearing up for Irish celebrations over St. Patrick's Day weekend.

Walter Moist on a top priority for the district: Legacy infrastructure that is not focused on the technologies available to enhance learning.

Four of the seven candidates running for Crystal Lake-based School District 155 Board of Education answered questions on their views including how they would handle possible federal funding cuts at a forum Thursday.

The renovation of Crystal Lake’s downtown Depot Park is underway, creating new a new “community gathering area” with a performance space and seating.

Here are the February 2025 primary election results for McHenry County's township races, including Algonquin, Grafton and Nunda townships.

This spectacular tribute show celebrates the iconic sounds of Styx and their timeless progressive rock masterpieces that have captivated audiences for decades.