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 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 15:50:21 -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 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 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 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 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 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 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 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 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 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 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 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 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-2024-31673578-crystal-lake-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/lakeside-festival-2024-31673578-crystal-lake-il.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 24 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0500 The Johnny Appleseed Festival & Great Ball Race The tradition continues with the 31st annual Johnny Appleseed Festival in Downtown Crystal Lake! https://www.americantowns.com/news/31st-annual-johnny-appleseed-festival-2024-31687304-crystal-lake-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/31st-annual-johnny-appleseed-festival-2024-31687304-crystal-lake-il.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 24 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0500 Join us for our 10th annual Oktoberfest, featuring the best Oktoberfest lager this side of Munich! Schedule: Live Music Friday, September 13, 2024 https://www.americantowns.com/news/10th-annual-the-crystal-lake-brewing-oktoberfest-31689358-crystal-lake-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/10th-annual-the-crystal-lake-brewing-oktoberfest-31689358-crystal-lake-il.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 24 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0500 Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa, the nation’s leading luxury massage and facial spa franchise, announced today the upcoming opening https://www.americantowns.com/news/hand-stone-expands-suburban-presence-with-new-crystal-lake-spa-31702789-crystal-lake-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/hand-stone-expands-suburban-presence-with-new-crystal-lake-spa-31702789-crystal-lake-il.html Business and Professional Thu, 24 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0500 [CHICAGO, IL] – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today visited John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) to https://www.americantowns.com/news/duckworth-touts-federal-funding-for-stroger-hospitals-neonatal-intensive-care-unit-31567033-belleville-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/duckworth-touts-federal-funding-for-stroger-hospitals-neonatal-intensive-care-unit-31567033-belleville-il.html Government and Politics Thu, 24 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0500 CHICAGO – U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today held a news conference with members of https://www.americantowns.com/news/durbin-urges-doj-usps-to-work-together-to-protect-letter-carriers-and-better-investigate-and-prosecute-armed-robberies-31567034-moline-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/durbin-urges-doj-usps-to-work-together-to-protect-letter-carriers-and-better-investigate-and-prosecute-armed-robberies-31567034-moline-il.html Government and Politics Thu, 24 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0500 CHICAGO - The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) today announced the grand opening of the Home Repair and Accessibility Program (HRAP) https://www.americantowns.com/news/pritzker-administration-provides-153-million-in-home-improvement-grants-31567553-kankakee-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/pritzker-administration-provides-153-million-in-home-improvement-grants-31567553-kankakee-il.html Government and Politics Thu, 24 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0500 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Representative Gerry Connolly (D-VA-11) introduced bipartisan https://www.americantowns.com/news/duckworth-connolly-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-expand-access-to-ivf-other-assisted-reproductive-technology-31567635-matteson-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/duckworth-connolly-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-expand-access-to-ivf-other-assisted-reproductive-technology-31567635-matteson-il.html Government and Politics Thu, 24 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0500 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Representative Robin https://www.americantowns.com/news/duckworth-durbin-kelly-introduce-two-bills-to-increase-youth-employment-opportunities-31567636-danville-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/duckworth-durbin-kelly-introduce-two-bills-to-increase-youth-employment-opportunities-31567636-danville-il.html Government and Politics Thu, 24 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0500