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Crystal Lake
McHenry County, Illinois
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Golden Reflections, Sunlit Bridge And A Young Photographer's Perspective: IL In Photos
Illinois photographers have shared images of late-fall scenes and local life, including a sunset at West Bay in Crystal Lake, berries in Braidwood and a bridge at the Chicago Botanic Garden. The submissions also feature…
Wisconsin man accused of recording 3 people in changing room at Crystal Lake Target
A 26-year-old Wisconsin man was arrested Thursday and charged with three counts of unauthorized video recording after allegedly filming three people in a changing room at a Target in Crystal Lake. The recordings were…
Wisconsin man accused of secretly filming shoppers at Crystal Lake Target
Jacob Schuster, 26, of Union Grove, Wisconsin, faces three felony counts of unauthorized video recording after allegedly filming three people in a changing room at a Crystal Lake Target on Oct. 4. He appeared in McHenry…
Crystal Lake: Residential home sells for $645,000
A home at 1178 Glengary Circle in Crystal Lake, Illinois, sold for $645,000 on Oct. 21. The property sits on a 12,632-square-foot lot. Nearby homes also changed hands in recent months, selling for between $415,000 and…
72 townhouses proposed for Crystal Lake but zoning board skeptical of location
SilverThorne Homes has proposed 72 three-story townhouses on a vacant 7.2-acre site at 650 N. Route 31 in Crystal Lake. The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the conceptual plan last week but took no vote, with…
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Historical covers for Nov. 11: Coast guard believes Edmund Fitzgerald sunk
Shaw Media revisits four Nov. 11 newspaper front pages from its archives as part of its 175th anniversary. The historical covers recall the Coast Guard’s 1975 belief that the Edmund Fitzgerald had sunk, the 1989 breach…
5 things to do in McHenry County: Frostmoon Faire at The Dole, ‘Annie’ in Woodstock, Holiday Market in McHenry
McHenry County has a weekend mix of holiday events, theater and entertainment. The Dole Mansion in Crystal Lake hosts the free Frostmoon Faire on Saturday, with an enchanted forest, art exhibition, singers and family…
Veterans Day: Retired Illinois general, wife reflect on military family sacrifices
Retired Illinois Maj. Gen. Richard Hayes and his wife, Danette, describe how military service and deployments affected their family over more than three decades. Hayes served in the Illinois National Guard, including a…
Residential home sells in Crystal Lake for $437,000
A 2,026-square-foot home at 2899 Nish Road in Crystal Lake sold for $437,000 on Oct. 7, or about $216 per square foot. Built in 1979, the single-story property sits on 1.5 acres and includes a fireplace and an attached…
Making New Friends in a Senior Living Community
Moving into a senior living community like Fox Run Senior Apartments in Crystal Lake offers significant opportunities for older adults to build meaningful friendships. By participating in social activities, fitness…
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Food truck catches fire at The Dole farmers market in Crystal Lake
A fire broke out Sunday morning in the Barrio Smash Burger food truck as it was being prepared for the farmers market at The Dole in Crystal Lake. Owner Pakko Pacheco said the stove ignited after the propane tank was…
Boys soccer: 2026 All-Fox Valley Conference team announced
The 2026 All-Fox Valley Conference boys soccer team has been announced, featuring top players from member schools as voted by coaches. Hampshire and Huntley led the selections with multiple players recognized for their…
See all commercial properties sold in McHenry County, Oct. 1-31
McHenry County recorded nine commercial property transactions in October. The median sale for the month was a 1,260-square-foot property on Route 176 in Crystal Lake, which sold for $415,000. Other significant sales…
‘Paddling with a purpose’: Veteran kayaks 100 miles on Fox River, raising money, awareness
Army veteran Sean Horne completed a 100-mile kayak journey down the Fox River to raise funds and awareness for the Crystal Lake-based nonprofit Veterans Path to Hope. Horne, who manages PTSD through his time on the…
Hundreds from McHenry County died for their country – among them 2 brothers from Crystal Lake in WWII
A new website created by Army veteran Mark Hutson honors the nearly 300 service members from McHenry County who have died in conflicts since World War I. The project highlights individual stories, including Medal of…
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Sale closed in Crystal Lake: $425,000 for a residential home
A residential property located at 1154 Waterford Cut in Crystal Lake has been sold for $425,000. The 1,477-square-foot home, built in 1995, features a fireplace and central air conditioning. The property sits on a…
Illinois wrongful death lawsuit raises concerns over car exhaust safety
A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against a Grayslake auto repair shop following the carbon monoxide poisoning deaths of two people in Crystal Lake. The family of 20-year-old Yeisimar A. Morales Sanchez alleges…
Crystal Lake South beats Sycamore for first sectional championship since 2014
Crystal Lake South defeated Sycamore in three sets on Thursday night to secure its first sectional volleyball championship since 2014. Led by Logan Georgy’s 15 kills, the second-seeded Gators improved to 26-11 and will…
Photos: Crystal Lake South vs. Sycamore. Class 3A Crystal Lake South Sectional championship
Crystal Lake South faced Sycamore in the IHSA Class 3A sectional championship volleyball match on Thursday. The event, held at Crystal Lake South High School, featured intense competition as both teams vied for the…
Chicago’s reddest collar county just voted for Gov. JB Pritzker
In a historic shift, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker became the first Democratic gubernatorial candidate to win McHenry County since 1852. The county, traditionally the most conservative of Chicago's collar counties, saw…
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Crystal Lake South, with more seniors than ever under Brian Allen, shooting for 3rd state title in 8 years
Crystal Lake South boys soccer team has advanced to the IHSA state tournament after defeating Vernon Hills in the Class 2A Supersectional. Led by coach Brian Allen, the team features a record 15 seniors and is aiming…
Election 2026: Illinois Senate District 35 too close to call
The race for Illinois Senate District 35 remains too close to call, with Democrat Sarah B. Mertens holding a narrow lead of fewer than 1,000 votes over incumbent Republican Dave Syverson. With 85% of the vote counted…
Lawsuit Filed After 2 Die From Carbon Monoxide Poisoning In Crystal Lake
A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against Amerimex Mufflers, Brakes & Auto Repair in Grayslake following the accidental carbon monoxide poisoning deaths of two co-workers in Crystal Lake. The lawsuit alleges the…
5 things to do in McHenry County: Stand Up Throw Down - Millennials vs. Gen X, Madonna & Taylor Swift tributes
McHenry County residents can enjoy a variety of events this weekend, including tribute concerts for Madonna and Taylor Swift at the Raue Center for the Arts on November 7. Other activities include a 'Millennials vs. Gen…
Crystal Lake South tops Kaneland, Sycamore beats Lakes to reach Class 3A sectional final
Crystal Lake South and Sycamore both advanced to the Class 3A sectional final after winning their respective semifinal matches on Tuesday. Crystal Lake South swept Kaneland 25-17, 25-22, while Sycamore defeated Lakes…
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Election 2026: Suzanne Ness appears headed to another term in Illinois House District 66
Democratic incumbent Suzanne Ness appears headed to another term representing Illinois House District 66. With 100% of McHenry County precincts reporting, Ness leads Republican challenger Laurie Parman with 63% of the…
Fire believed to have started in basement burns through floor of Crystal Lake home, causing $150,000 in damage
A fire that likely originated in the basement of a home on Alexandra Boulevard in Crystal Lake caused approximately $150,000 in damage Tuesday morning. Firefighters responded to the scene around 8:16 a.m. after reports…
College student from Crystal Lake launches lip balm company, latest in series of ventures
Nick Militello, a University of Illinois mechanical engineering student from Crystal Lake, has launched a patent-pending lip balm company called VORO. The product features a slim, flat design intended to fit easily into…
Crystal Lake house severely damaged in fire that broke out when no one was home
A fire caused approximately $150,000 in damage to a home on Alexandra Boulevard in Crystal Lake on Tuesday morning. Fire crews from multiple departments responded to the scene at 8:16 a.m. and extinguished the blaze…