Crystal Lake

A Crystal Lake man accused of cutting another man during a fist fight early Monday, though his lawyer said he acted in self defense.

The night before Thanksgiving is known as 'Drinksgiving,' where old friends reunite at local bars. Check out these award-winning bars and pubs in northern Illinois.

The Crystal Lake Park District is accepting children’s letters to Santa through Dec. 6.

McHenry County property transfers for Oct. 21, 2024, in the communities of Algonquin, Cary, Crystal Lake, Harvard, Hebron, Huntley, Island Lake, Johnsburg, Lake in the Hills, Lakemoor, Lakewood, Marengo, McHenry, Richmond, Spring Grove, Wonder Lake and Woodstock.

The Crystal Lake School District 47 school board is set to consider changes its middle school boundaries for the next school year that could mean more busing but would better group together future high school classes.

Since Timmy, a 5-year-old orange cat from Crystal Lake, returned home earlier this month, wounded by a bullet lodged in his spine, he has garnered national attention and raised more than $17,000 dollars to help pay for his care.

Fisher Outreach Group invites the public to help deliver holiday magic to older adults with its annual Adopt-a-Grandparent holiday program.

Shop handmade goods created by over 65 local crafters will be featured Saturday at the 44th annual Christmas in the Country Craft Show in Crystal Lake.

The Neighborhood Tourist region provides a plethora of shops and boutiques for any taste or interest. These unique shops are located in Geneva, Crystal Lake, McHenry, Oswego, Morris and Grayslake.

A McHenry man admitted Wednesday he “intentionally tortured” his 4-month old puppy, a husky named Piper, last year and was sentenced to two years in prison.

McHenry County saw about 1 to 3 inches of snow during the season’s first snow Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024.

A Crystal Lake man pleaded guilty Wednesday in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, attack at the U.S. Capitol.

Visit these award-winning coffee shops on National Espresso Day Saturday, Nov. 23.

Festivals happening in St. Charles, Woodstock, Elburn, Aurora and many more communities around northern Illinois.

Hop on the Polar Express Pub Crawl in McHenry and clean up Sterne’s Woods this weekend in McHenry County.

Engage Dance Theatre and Raue Center for the Arts present “The Nutcracker” Dec. 21 and 22 in Crystal Lake.

Nothing Bundt Cakes opened its doors in Crystal Lake this week and will be hosting a grand opening celebration Saturday with giveaways and a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

A Crystal Lake church agrees to hold off of demolitions plans for a 171-year-old building for the time being while preservationists assess if it can be restored and for how much.

With Thanksgiving nearing, plenty of holiday events are starting all over McHenry County to get everyone in the spirit this winter. This list include celebrations, parades, walks and festivals.

A handful of races look to be competitive on the April 1 municipal ballot, with McHenry and a few school boards having more candidates than open seats

Crystal Lake Lions Club will host a Toys for Tots drive-thru collection event noon to 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29, at Ormsby Motors, 50 N. Main St. in Crystal Lake.

McHenry County businesses U.S. Medical Glove Company, the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce and Exemplar Financial Network all received awards at the McHenry County Economic Development Corporation annual dinner.

The Salvation Army of McHenry County has announced its Red Kettle Kick-Off event will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, at Boulder Ridge Country Club, 250 Boulder Drive, in Lake in the Hills.

The Crystal Lake Police Department made three driver’s license-related arrests and issued eight speeding citations during its Halloween enforcement effort, the agency said in a news release.

The body of a missing Wisconsin man who was last seen in Crystal Lake has been found by police in a crashed car off a highway in Rosemont, officials report.

Crystal Lake residents are pushing to get landmark protection for a building that served as the city’s first school in the late 1800s, but restoration costs could cost nearly seven figures.

A Wisconsin mother is asking the public's help to find her husband after he went missing following a sales stop in Crystal Lake, phone pinged in Rosemont

Here's a listing of the best live music venues in Kane, McHenry and DeKalb counties and the Illinois Valley, as voted on by Shaw Media audiences.

Rockin’ the Spectrum, a nonprofit dedicated to providing support, resources and advocacy for families and individuals with special needs, has opened a new location at 829 S. Virginia Road in Crystal Lake.

Bethany Lutheran Church, 76 W. Crystal Lake Ave. in Crystal Lake, has announced the hiring of Katie Mueller as an associate pastor.

Enjoy an art-filled night at the Frostmoor Faire and get competitive at Huntley’s game night this weekend in McHenry County.

A Crystal Lake cat returned to his Crystal Lake home Saturday, a bullet in his spine, dragging his hind legs and paralyzed from its midsection down.

It’s just been a week since that other election, but for many McHenry County communities, filing begins Tuesday for the next one – the local election, which takes place April 1.

WGN TV's Ana Belaval, along with Jeanie Doogan and Chelsea Hood star in a night of holiday stand-up comedy Dec. 14.

After a second attempt with city council, developers will construct more than 200 apartments on the Immanuel Lutheran Church property near downtown Crystal Lake, despite some pushback.

Veterans began gettinng calls last week, letting them know they are on of 30 vets set to receive help with household renovations this month

A man accused of stabbing another in the parking lot of a Crystal Lake apartment complex and stealing his satchel pleaded guilty Friday to robbery.

Veterans and active duty military members can enjoy discounted or free meals on Monday, Nov. 11.

A former Crystal Lake lawyer, convicted of videotaping a teenage girl undressing, pleaded guilty to violating the sex-offender registry and was given one year of conditional discharge.

Longtime Crystal Lake resident Donna Vestal comes from a long line of veterans, and her daughter also had a long military career: “I think everybody should go.”

Diane Ahrens spent 15 years shipping goodie boxes to troops overseas while running her East Dundee bakery. When she closed the business, she found another way to give back to those who have given of themselves to the country.

Chaplain Ken Hauser, a U.S. Army veteran who served in Viet Nam where half his unit was killed or injured, has prayed with countless number of veterans and civilians grieving and struggling with personal conflicts.

Veteran and Island Lake resident Robin Waltrip paved the way for woman in the army and she’s still making a difference by helping out with Habitat for Humanity.

Scores of McHenry County men fought for the Union side during the Civil War, and in many other conflicts throughout history.

A Huntley-area sewing group honors veterans in its own way – with handmade quilts.

Whether fishing, hiking, kayaking or playing video games, Josh Deron shares what helps him navigate life after the military in hopes of helping other veterans and their families connect and heal. He works with Veterans Path to Hope.

Operation HerStory celebrates women who served and put on its first flight to Washington landmarks in 2021. The group is hoping to organize a second trip.

A felon who police say injured two McHenry County sheriff's deputies during a traffic stop in Crystal Lake pleaded guilty Wednesday to unlawfully possessing a stolen gun and was sentenced to 9.5 years in prison.

Get in the holiday spirit this season with winter parades and festivals this season in McHenry County.

A Crystal Lake contractor faces over $287,000 in OSHA fines for safety violations that created fall risks for its employees, officials report.