Crystal Lake
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Dining out: Heart-shaped pizzas, Galentine’s Day and Lake County Flavor FestFeb 03, 2026 12:21 pm - Valentine’s Day is coming soon, and heart-shaped pizzas are already available at some restaurants. And don’t miss out on Galentine’s Day specials and the monthlong Lake County Flavor Fest.
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Field narrows in 9th Congressional District Democratic primaryFeb 03, 2026 8:59 am - A one-time Democratic candidate for Illinois’ largely suburban 9th Congressional District seat has withdrawn from the race, and another has suspended his campaign. Park R...
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Girls basketball: Burlington Central rolls past shorthanded Crystal Lake SouthFeb 02, 2026 10:47 pm - Girls basketball: Burlington Central beat Crystal Lake South 48-33 on Monday.
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Democratic hopefuls in 9th Congressional District divided on GazaFeb 02, 2026 8:21 pm - Many — but not all — of the Democratic candidates for Illinois’ 9th Congressional District seat on Monday criticized Israel’s actions in Gaza, with some going so far as to accuse the nation of committing genocide. Others defended Israel’s treatment of Palestinian civilians.
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Best Bets: ESO in concert, Long Grove Cocoa Crawl and Chicago Botanic’s orchid showFeb 02, 2026 1:40 pm - This weekend, listen to the sounds of Barber and Brahms courtesy of the Elgin Symphony Orchestra. Plus, warm up with hot chocolate during the Long Grove Cocoa Crawl and view beautiful flowers during the Chicago Botanic Garden’s “The Orchid Show: Feelin’ Groovy” in Glencoe.
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Look: Take a minute to enjoy The Week in Pictures photo galleryFeb 02, 2026 1:13 pm -
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Plan for 5-story building on Fox River Grove’s Block B ‘unlikely’ without new TIF, consultant saysFeb 02, 2026 11:39 am - Fox River Grove is looking to create another downtown tax increment financing district — this time specifically to incentivize redevelopment of a vacant block that was demolished last year.
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Boys basketball: Trivellini, Crystal Lake South storm back for FVC win over HuntleyJan 30, 2026 11:23 pm - In the second quarter, Crystal Lake South fought back. In the third quarter, the Gators took over. Behind standout guard Carson Trivellini, who scored a game-high 24 poin...
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Local authors debut That Rock Show Podcast from the Illinois Rock and Roll MuseumJan 30, 2026 10:03 pm - Jim Summaria of Algonquin and Mark Plotnick of Libertyville host a 90-minute weekly rock 'n' roll show at the Illinois Rock and Roll Museum in Joliet, featuring music, backstories, trivia, and conversations with music industry guests.
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Girls basketball: Hobday’s overtime 3 sends Huntley past Crystal Lake South in battle for 1st place in FVCJan 30, 2026 9:51 pm - A confident, free-shooting Alyssa Borzych is somebody Huntley‘s Lana Hobday is always happy to find. “I think she has her confidence back with her shooting, and she’s my ...