Crystal Lake Lifestyle
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Huntley church to host 'Boo to Hunger' food drive and Trunk-or-TreatOct 06, 2022 11:00 pm - Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley will hold two special Halloween-themed family events in the church parking lot on Saturday, Oct. 29. A "Boo to Hunger"...
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Festivals Oct. 7-13: Great Highwood Pumpkin Fest, St. Charles Scarecrow Fest, fall fests and moreOct 05, 2022 6:00 am - Ongoing Didier Farms Pumpkinfest: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Oct. 30 at Didier Farms, 16678 W. Aptakisic Road, Lincolnshire. Hayrides, corn maze, pig races, Ani...
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One woman's fight against breast cancer reached great distancesOct 04, 2022 11:00 pm - A breast cancer diagnosis is never easy, but it's especially difficult when you're unable to find the treatment and care you need. For 38-year-old Erika, the struggle to...
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How to be mentally toughOct 04, 2022 11:00 pm - How's your balance these days? Are you someone who typically is able to balance life's demands fairly well? Do you find yourself struggling more now during a pandemic, o...
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October fests turn to fall colors, Halloween eventsOct 01, 2022 7:00 am - Oct. 1 Lake Bluff Rib Fest: 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, at Lake Bluff Village Green, 40 E. Center Ave., Lake Bluff. A friendly rib competition between teams of...
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Dining out: Shaw's Oyster Festival, National Taco Day and Pie in the SkySep 29, 2022 6:00 am - Ah, shucks! Love oysters? You're in for a treat as Shaw's in Schaumburg is hosting the 34th annual Oyster Festival Monday, Oct. 3, through Wednesday, Oct. 19. Featured d...
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Itasca firefighter gets married days after returning home to Crystal Lake with terminal cancerSep 29, 2022 1:00 am - It was only two months after they met that Frank Nunez was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. Nunez told Cristina Patel it was OK for her leave back in 2019 when it a...
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Festivals Sept. 30-Oct. 6: Oktoberfests, fall fests, Northwest Celtic Fest and many moreSep 27, 2022 11:00 pm - Ongoing Didier Farms Pumpkinfest: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Sunday, Oct. 30, at Didier Farms, 16678 W. Aptakisic Road, Lincolnshire. Hayrides, corn maze, pig r...
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Matching donation campaign ends Sept. 30 to raise funds for Crowley Oaks WoodsSep 25, 2022 11:00 pm - The Land Conservancy of McHenry County has launched a campaign to raise funds for the care and stewardship of Crowley Oaks Woods, an 83.5-acre preserve in Harvard. The ...
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Congregation Kneseth Israel to host High Holy Days starting Sept. 25Sep 22, 2022 11:00 pm - Congregation Kneseth Israel in a continuation of its 130th year, is delighted to celebrate the Jewish High Holy Days, beginning Sunday evening, Sept. 25. Services will b...