Crystal Lake Lifestyle
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Vintage is in vogue at McHenry County Heritage FairJul 07, 2015 11:00 pm - Neon jumpsuits and acid wash jeans will be totally awesome again when the McHenry County Historical Society and Museum hosts its 30th annual Heritage Fair on Sunday, Jul...
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Budget-friendly fun: Does it get any better than free outdoor concerts?Jul 07, 2015 6:00 am - Free Windmill City Festival Don't miss concerts by 7th Heaven and ARRA, plus take part in the Firehose Challenge (ages 5 and older), a pet parade, a bags tourn...
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Josh Caterer debuts blues-infused Jackson Mud in LombardJul 07, 2015 6:00 am - Josh Caterer has the blues - and that's turning out to be a good thing. The Smoking Popes frontman recently announced a new band called Jackson Mud, a tribute to Muddy ...
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Master gardeners open 9 gardens to publicJul 05, 2015 7:00 am - A garden on the Fox River and another tucked in the woods are just the beginning of the diverse spaces ticketholders will see when the McHenry County Master Gardeners op...
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Chick-fil-a hosts blood driveJul 03, 2015 1:00 am - Chicago-area Chick-fil-A restaurants will team with Heartland Blood Centers to host blood drives between July 6 and 10. All participating donors will receive a complimen...
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Lakeside Festival opens ThursdayJun 29, 2015 11:00 pm - The Lakeside Legacy Arts Park is hosting the Lakeside Festival this weekend Thursday-Sunday! This event is the largest fundraiser for the organization that is hosted in...
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Discover the 1840s at Garfield Farm Museum campsJun 28, 2015 11:00 pm - Children, age 8 to 15, will have a chance to discover what life was like in the 1840s at Garfield Farm during two three-day camps this summer. The first session runs fr...
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Sedgebrook resident's book looks at life as a spyJun 28, 2015 11:00 pm - "Always carry a can opener," advises former United States spy and Sedgebrook resident Phil Wertz, "you never know when it will come in handy." Phil's job in the Counter ...
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Get creative at Idea Garden open housesJun 25, 2015 11:00 pm - Despite a wet beginning to the Idea Garden season, the Kane County Master Gardeners have set six upcoming open house dates for 2015. "The 2015 Idea Garden features uniq...
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Cary Cook of the Week finds fresh gives best flavorJun 23, 2015 6:00 am - Come to John Klodnicki's house in Cary for spaghetti dinner and you'll likely see meatballs the size of baseballs and taste a liberal amount of garlic. “We do eat a lot ...