Crystal Lake

First Congregational Church of Crystal Lake has launched a $3.5 million capital campaign to repair and preserve its historic structures. The congregation formed in 1842.

Prairie-Grove based organization the Climber Protection Group aims to raise awareness of the lack of safety regulations for tower climbers that cell phone carriers heavily rely on to provide continuous coverage.

A portion of the much-anticipated $3 million walking path that will loop around Crystal Lake’s Three Oaks Recreation Area is ready for visitors.

Crystal Lake's Main Beach reopened Saturday after closing Friday for high bacteria. The beach also closed for several days in a row earlier this summer.

Alan Hanke was convicted in federal court of defrauding investors in an $8 million Ponzi scheme. Thursday he pleaded guilty in McHenry County to fraudulent use of a debit card belonging to McHenry American Legion.

As the Crystal Lake Park District continues conversations about potentially buying a shuttered fitness center, the Crystal Lake mayor says he has a donor ready to give $1 million to the cause.

Irene Napier, who was a leading figure in McHenry County's anti-abortion movement, has died just short of her 100th birthday.

Crystal Lake’s Main Beach closed again Friday because of high bacteria levels.

Moon, a McHenry band that had a large local following in the 1980s and opened for the likes of Survivor and Steppenwolf, will reunite for a cancer benefit show at The Vixen July 26.

This unforgettable performance brings together 11 of Chicago’s most accomplished musicians to pay tribute to the groundbreaking artists and enduring songs that defined a generation.

The Crystal Lake Park District Board found itself in another hostile meeting that lasted nearly five hours with yelling, personal jabs and booing from the public with over 100 people in attendance.

Crystal Lake Central's senior football players have embraced their roles as new coach Matt MacCrindle takes over program.

Firefighters were called to a manufacturing area in Crystal Lake but upgraded to a hazardous materials call due to the type of products manufactured there.

]The village of Lakewood is joining other communities around the country in class-action litigation concerning chemicals contaminating water supplies.

Casey Hintz realized a life-long dream when the Seattle Mariners selected him in the 16th round of last week's MLB draft. Hintz, who grew up in Crystal Lake and Lakewood, signed his first professional contract over the weekend. "It finally came true."

The first of its kind in the area, Crystal Lake will be hosting a free event dedicated to celebrating people with disabilities Saturday.

More than 1,000 people lined up along Route 14 in Crystal Lake Thursday evening in another protest against recent actions of the administration of President Donald Trump.

Crystal Lake was one of several communities across northern Illinois that hosted a “Good Trouble Lives On” rally as part of what was described as a national day of peaceful protest marking the fifth anniversary of civil‑rights icon and U.S. Rep. John Lewis’ death. Hundreds turned out in McHenry County.

Amid threats to federal funding for libraries, McHenry County libraries were awarded nearly $383,000 in annual state grants provided by the Illinois Secretary of State’s office to fund books, staffing and capital upgrades.

Singer Bill Pantle will perform Sinatra's biggest hits with his natural baritone, classic crooner style and undeniable stage presence.

It's time to mark calendars for upcoming seasons of entertainment coming to theaters near you.

The McHenry County Sheriff's Office has released body-worn camera footage from an April 10 officer-involved shooting in Crystal Lake, and the officers involved have been cleared.

After three years at Burlington Central, Ted Juske officially took over as the Crystal Lake Central athletic director July 1.

The fate of Crystal Lake’s first school building appears to be as unclear as ever, after City Council postponed a vote to landmark the structure as questions mount about whether it can be saved.

Once cut by his high school baseball coach Glen Pecoraro, Austin Padjen now replaces him at Prairie Ridge. The Prairie Ridge graduate spent the past five seasons as Crystal Lake Central's pitching coach. "It’s very full circle, and it's very humbling."

Huntley's Izzy Whitehouse and Crystal Lake South's Logan Georgy fell in love with beach volleyball when they joined Team One Volleyball in Aurora. The juniors recently announced their verbal commitments to play beach at NCAA Division-I schools.

The first restaurants and businesses to occupy the retail section of the Water’s Edge development in Crystal Lake have been revealed.

A townhome development in Crystal Lake was issued a stop work order for “serious and widespread” problems that included a sewage backup.

Crystal Lake's Windy City Hit Dogs enjoyed plenty of winning – and fun – during their 13U run at the McHenry County Youth Sports Association’s Summer International Championships tournament.

Drivers along Randall Road in Lake in the Hills will not be able to turn west onto Miller Road starting July 14 because of ongoing construction in the area.

Woodstock is having a public hearing July 15 on whether the city should increase its sales tax.

Hilary Agnello, a Crystal Lake South dean and former Prairie Ridge volleyball coach, now faces for serous charges of aggravated DUI in a crash in May that caused a serious injury, court records show.

McHenry County Youth Sports Association’s Summer International Championships fans will have an improved experience this summer after the renovations of the Mickey Sund Baseball Complex at Crystal Lake’s Lippold Park. Games began Friday morning.

Photos: MCYSA Summer International Championship baseball tournament starts in Crystal Lake Play starts in the opening round of he McHenry County Youth Sports Association’s Summer International Championship baseball tournament on Friday, July 11, 2025, at the Mickey Sund Baseball Complex in Crystal Lake's Lippold Park.

An Elgin man had fled from a traffic stop and led police on a high-speed chase, which was called off before he crashed into three cars, causing serious injuries to one person, authorities allege.

Ribfest in Lake in the Hills was evacuated Thursday evening, according to an alert from the Lake in the Hills Police Department.

An assortment of new food options are popping up in Crystal Lake this summer, including a bakery that has already opened and authentic Mexican restaurants.

National Dive Bar Day is Monday, July 7. If you're looking for a local pub to check out, these neighborhood dive bars in northern Illinois are worth visiting.

The McHenry County Youth Sports Association’s Summer International Championships returns Friday to Crystal Lake and surrounding communities. The one-of-a-kind youth baseball tournament is entering its 32nd year.

An Elgin man is charged with reckless driving and fleeing the scene after crashing into three cars in Crystal Lake Tuesday.

A driver was cited for colliding with a motorcyclist in Crystal Lake Monday afternoon, resulting in serious injuries, officials said.

The person believed responsible for the hit-and-run that killed a Crystal Lake-area teen was found dead in a Woodstock home.

A Crystal Lake couple initially accused of possessing about $25,000 worth of marijuana pleaded guilty to lesser charges.

Crystal Lake Police Department’s “beloved” K-9 Zeus died after suffering a medical emergency due to cancer over the holiday weekend, officials reported.

For the first time since 2022 and third time since 2021, U.S. World Baseball San Diego's 15U team will travel to Crystal Lake for the McHenry County Youth Sports Association's 32nd international tournament. Games begin Friday.

Crystal Lake’s annual Independence Day Parade marched down Dole Avenue Sunday, July 7, 2025, in Crystal Lake.

Nicholas Laureys, the 15-year-old who was killed in a hit-and-run last week near Crystal Lake, was remembered as an outgoing and polite. His family has started a gofundme fundraiser.

A man was hospitalized after he was hit in the face by a fireworks mortar Saturday night near Crystal Lake.

The Crystal Lake Strikers Drumline has been chosen as one of the featured acts in the Salute to Independence Day parade in Philadelphia next year for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

The McHenry County Youth Sports Association’s Summer International Championships is set to return next weekend for the 32nd year of the highly-popular tournament. Here's what to know about this year's upcoming MCYSA baseball tournament.