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 Mon, 17 Feb 2025 02:32:14 -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 Mon, 17 Feb 2025 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 Mon, 17 Feb 2025 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 Mon, 17 Feb 2025 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 Mon, 17 Feb 2025 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 Mon, 17 Feb 2025 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 Mon, 17 Feb 2025 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 Mon, 17 Feb 2025 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 Mon, 17 Feb 2025 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 Mon, 17 Feb 2025 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 Mon, 17 Feb 2025 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 Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Building on fiscal progress, Governor proposes investments in education, efforts to fight poverty SPRINGFIELD – Building on four years of https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-proposes-transformative-generational-investments-in-fy24-budget-31537564-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-proposes-transformative-generational-investments-in-fy24-budget-31537564-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Investments Will Help Close Equity Gaps and Increase Affordability SPRINGFIELD – Higher education leaders across the state cheer Governor JB https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzkers-fiscal-year-2024-budget-makes-historic-investments-in-higher-education-31537571-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzkers-fiscal-year-2024-budget-makes-historic-investments-in-higher-education-31537571-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Nora Moore Lloyd's photographic journal of bird rescue and relationship is now on view Lewistown — The Illinois State Museum features Nora https://www.americantowns.com/news/interrupted-journey-exhibition-opens-at-dickson-mounds-museum-31537574-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/interrupted-journey-exhibition-opens-at-dickson-mounds-museum-31537574-springfield-il.html Arts and Entertainment Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Six Illinois Communities to Receive Funding Through Illinois EPA Unsewered Communities Construction Grants SPRINGFIELD — Governor JB Pritzker https://www.americantowns.com/news/pritzker-administration-announces-over-21-million-in-grants-for-new-wastewater-infrastructure-31538410-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/pritzker-administration-announces-over-21-million-in-grants-for-new-wastewater-infrastructure-31538410-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600