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 Fri, 26 Apr 2024 15:46:42 -0500 WASHINGTON – Last week, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood’s (IL-14) Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Act passed the House of https://www.americantowns.com/news/underwoods-legislation-to-help-schools-address-the-youth-mental-health-crisis-passes-the-house-31466420-crystal-lake-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/underwoods-legislation-to-help-schools-address-the-youth-mental-health-crisis-passes-the-house-31466420-crystal-lake-il.html Government and Politics Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 WASHINGTON – This week, Representative Lauren Underwood (IL-14) called for urgent investments in maternal health in response to a new report https://www.americantowns.com/news/underwood-calls-for-immediate-passage-of-the-momnibus-act-in-response-to-new-report-showing-the-covid19-pandemic-worsened-nations-maternal-health-crisis-31479372-crystal-lake-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/underwood-calls-for-immediate-passage-of-the-momnibus-act-in-response-to-new-report-showing-the-covid19-pandemic-worsened-nations-maternal-health-crisis-31479372-crystal-lake-il.html Government and Politics Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Congressman Raja joined CNN host Fredricka Whitfield to discuss the heinous attack on Paul Pelosi and what it means for the broader issue of political https://www.americantowns.com/news/congressman-raja-joins-cnn-to-discuss-the-attack-on-paul-pelosi-31483276-crystal-lake-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/congressman-raja-joins-cnn-to-discuss-the-attack-on-paul-pelosi-31483276-crystal-lake-il.html Government and Politics Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 WASHINGTON – Representatives Lauren Underwood (IL-14), Jackie Speier (CA-14), Lois Frankel (FL-21), Brenda Lawrence (MI-14), Veronica Escobar https://www.americantowns.com/news/underwood-speier-lead-members-of-congress-call-for-senate-passage-of-the-pregnant-workers-fairness-act-31494494-crystal-lake-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/underwood-speier-lead-members-of-congress-call-for-senate-passage-of-the-pregnant-workers-fairness-act-31494494-crystal-lake-il.html Government and Politics Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 WASHINGTON – 72% of Americans rank passing Congresswoman Lauren Underwood’s (IL-14) Black Maternal Health “Momnibus” Act as https://www.americantowns.com/news/passing-the-momnibus-in-endofyear-package-is-americans-number-one-priority-poll-reveals-31504951-crystal-lake-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/passing-the-momnibus-in-endofyear-package-is-americans-number-one-priority-poll-reveals-31504951-crystal-lake-il.html Government and Politics Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 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 Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 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 Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 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 Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 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 Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 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 Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 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 Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 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 Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Measures Would Remove Barriers for Teachers by Lowering Fees, Streamlining Licensing Process SPRINGFIELD – Continuing efforts to recruit new https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-legislative-package-addressing-nationwide-teacher-shortage-31354092-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-legislative-package-addressing-nationwide-teacher-shortage-31354092-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Tallahassee, FL — On April 27th, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until May 12, https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ron-desantis-receives-eleven-bills-from-the-florida-legislature-31354148-tallahassee-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ron-desantis-receives-eleven-bills-from-the-florida-legislature-31354148-tallahassee-fl.html Government and Politics Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Day of remembrance to be held April 28th SPRINGFIELD – Millions of workers across the nation put their lives on the line every day, https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-department-of-labor-recognizes-workers-memorial-day-31355047-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-department-of-labor-recognizes-workers-memorial-day-31355047-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500