Grace Kinstler

A presidential visit, a double homicide in Algonquin and an ‘American Idol’ semi-finalist all made headlines in McHenry County this past year.

Crystal Lake Central High School graduate doesn’t continue to talent show’s final round with top 2 competitors Sunday evening

‘She’s very inspiring,’ says a Crystal Lake Central High School junior who saw Kinstler perform Tuesday afternoon at the school

The celebration will begin Tuesday afternoon with a parade in downtown Crystal Lake, followed by a concert at Redtail Gold Club.

Homecoming celebration for Kinstler to take place this week.

Grace Kinstler, who just finished her sophomore year at Crystal Lake Central High School, was one of more than 1,300 singers nationwide to compete in a vocal competition hosted by Classical Singer Magazine.