AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Crystal Lake Illinois. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/crystal-lake-il 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/crystal-lake-il https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Thu, 26 Dec 2024 12:01:22 -0600 Crystal Lake, IL – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) issued the following statement after meeting with Haig Haleblian, the mayor of Crystal https://www.americantowns.com/news/foster-statement-on-meeting-with-mayor-of-crystal-lake-31546397-crystal-lake-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/foster-statement-on-meeting-with-mayor-of-crystal-lake-31546397-crystal-lake-il.html Government and Politics Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Lakeside Festival is one of the largest and longest-running summer festivals in McHenry County. Held on the beautiful grounds of the historic Dole https://www.americantowns.com/news/lakeside-festival-2023-31582453-crystal-lake-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/lakeside-festival-2023-31582453-crystal-lake-il.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Fun for the whole family! Rides, Games, Petting Zoo, Food Vendors, Live Music and so much more! Did you know? John Chapman, better known as Johnny https://www.americantowns.com/news/johnny-appleseed-festival-2023-31601085-crystal-lake-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/johnny-appleseed-festival-2023-31601085-crystal-lake-il.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Prost! We are bringing you TWO fun-filled days of Oktoberfest! Join us for music, themed bar & grille menu options, festive décor and fun https://www.americantowns.com/news/qry-oktoberfest-2023-31603525-crystal-lake-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/qry-oktoberfest-2023-31603525-crystal-lake-il.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Join us for our 2nd Annual FREE family friendly event at our office. Fun activities included: Posted in Arts & Crafts, Crystal Lake, downtown https://www.americantowns.com/news/2th-annual-mchenry-county-living-fall-fest-31615423-crystal-lake-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/2th-annual-mchenry-county-living-fall-fest-31615423-crystal-lake-il.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 The Festival of Lights Parade is the traditional start to the season when Santa Claus comes to town! Join us for the parade and stay for the lighting https://www.americantowns.com/news/festival-of-lights-parade-2023-31620836-crystal-lake-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/festival-of-lights-parade-2023-31620836-crystal-lake-il.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 GARDENFEST - READY, SET, GROW Explore the latest gardening trends, techniques, and tools during this daylong series of seminars for gardeners of https://www.americantowns.com/news/gardenfest-2024-31652962-crystal-lake-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/gardenfest-2024-31652962-crystal-lake-il.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Lakeside Festival is one of the largest and longest-running summer festivals in McHenry County. Held on the beautiful grounds of the historic Dole https://www.americantowns.com/news/lakeside-festival-2024-31673578-crystal-lake-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/lakeside-festival-2024-31673578-crystal-lake-il.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 The Johnny Appleseed Festival & Great Ball Race The tradition continues with the 31st annual Johnny Appleseed Festival in Downtown Crystal Lake! https://www.americantowns.com/news/31st-annual-johnny-appleseed-festival-2024-31687304-crystal-lake-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/31st-annual-johnny-appleseed-festival-2024-31687304-crystal-lake-il.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Join us for our 10th annual Oktoberfest, featuring the best Oktoberfest lager this side of Munich! Schedule: Live Music Friday, September 13, 2024 https://www.americantowns.com/news/10th-annual-the-crystal-lake-brewing-oktoberfest-31689358-crystal-lake-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/10th-annual-the-crystal-lake-brewing-oktoberfest-31689358-crystal-lake-il.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa, the nation’s leading luxury massage and facial spa franchise, announced today the upcoming opening https://www.americantowns.com/news/hand-stone-expands-suburban-presence-with-new-crystal-lake-spa-31702789-crystal-lake-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/hand-stone-expands-suburban-presence-with-new-crystal-lake-spa-31702789-crystal-lake-il.html Business and Professional Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Nearly $350,000 in grants allocated to organizations serving Veterans from the Winter Winnings Lottery Springfield, IL - The Illinois Department of https://www.americantowns.com/news/the-illinois-department-of-veterans-affairs-announces-veterans-grant-recipients-31510971-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/the-illinois-department-of-veterans-affairs-announces-veterans-grant-recipients-31510971-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Illinois DCFS partners with federal, state and private agencies to train staff, prevent child human trafficking and support trafficked youth https://www.americantowns.com/news/january-is-human-trafficking-awareness-month-31510972-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/january-is-human-trafficking-awareness-month-31510972-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Springfield – The Illinois Department of Transportation is hosting free virtual workshops in January as part of its continuing Building Blocks https://www.americantowns.com/news/building-blocks-of-success-idot-announces-disadvantaged-business-enterprise-program-workshops-for-january-2023-31510979-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/building-blocks-of-success-idot-announces-disadvantaged-business-enterprise-program-workshops-for-january-2023-31510979-springfield-il.html Clubs and Organizations Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Labor’s (IDOL) On-Site Safety and Health Consultation Program is joining with local, state and https://www.americantowns.com/news/idol-promotes-workplace-safety-series-31510981-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/idol-promotes-workplace-safety-series-31510981-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600