Crystal Lake Lifestyle
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Rikters aim for straightforward Midwestern authenticityJul 28, 2009 11:00 pm - It should come as no surprise to find the Rikters named themselves after a Midwestern figure as straightforward and no-nonsense as their music. "I think we just original...
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Best bets: Comic-Con, rock art at Arlington Park, cheap KornJul 27, 2009 11:00 pm - Comic confabulation Don your comic book hero duds and go into full-obsessive-fan-mode when Wizard World Chicago Comic-Con 2009 & Video Game Expo sets up shop at the Dona...
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Algonquin Founders' Day (July 23 - 26)Jul 22, 2009 11:00 pm - ...
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Algonquin's Founders' Days growing in popularity, attendanceJul 22, 2009 11:00 pm - One of the largest events of the year is coming to Algonquin in the form of the Algonquin Founders' Days. The festival returns to Towne Park with a couple of new events,...
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Barbecue takes center stage at Rockin' Rotary RibfestJul 08, 2009 11:00 pm - Ribs, barbecue sauce and moist towelettes will be in large supply at this weekend's Ribfest in Lake in the Hills. The Lake in the Hills Rotary Club is holding its larges...
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Lake in the Hills Rib Fest (July 9 - 12)Jul 08, 2009 11:00 pm - ...
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Local beaches offer more than just swimmingJul 07, 2009 11:00 pm - From spraygrounds to drop slides to fishing piers, suburban beaches offer a variety of activities for those looking to spend quality time outdoors this summer. Maybe sub...
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County fairs a mix of farm animals, fun and foodJul 06, 2009 11:00 pm - Summer is festival season, and there are few outdoor bashes bigger than county fairs. Whether you want to teach your family more about agriculture, listen to some live ...
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The Smoking Popes to play in Crystal LakeJul 02, 2009 11:00 pm - Popes back home The Smoking Popes return to their Northwest-suburban roots - the Caterer brothers are from Lake in the Hills - as the closing act for this year's Lakesid...
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Food and fun, all in your own backyardJul 02, 2009 11:00 pm - Sure, Taste of Chicago and Milwaukee Summerfest are fun, but what have they got that we haven't got (besides sweaty crowds, pricey parking and expensive tickets)? This ...