IL Cocktails-To-Go Law Will Take Effect In 2026

Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed a law that will allow restaurants and bars to continue to sell to-go drinks for curbside pickup and delivery.

Coroner IDs Woman, 65, Fatally Shot In McHenry County: Police

The coroner's office has identified the woman​ as Santina Perri, 65.

Brothers Get 9 Years In Prison For Firing Gun At Home

Miguel Mercardo, 26, and Roberto Mercado, 22, both of Walworth, Wisconsin, pleaded guilty to an aggravated discharge of a firearm charge.

Rollover Crash With Injuries Slowing Morning Commute In Crystal Lake: Police

The crash, which occurred on Route 31 Monday morning, has closed down at least one road.

'Golf Swing Guru' Of McHenry County Recognized: Best Of 2025

Patch and T-Mobile are recognizing the people, places and moments that made this year brighter.

Registration Open for Crystal Lake Park District Art Classes Youth-Adult

Classes run Jan-May 2026

Crystal Lake Park District Announces Winter/Spring Day Trip Schedule

Registration opened Dec 12 and trips fill quickly-register today!

Drivers Should Avoid This Road In Crystal Lake Following Crash: Police

The Crystal Lake Police Department is urging the public to avoid this roadway following the crash Friday morning.

Powerball Jackpot Hits $1B: When To Buy Tickets In IL For Next Drawing

The jackpot, which currently has a cash value of $461.3 million, could soar even higher before Saturday night’s drawing.

Missing Woman, 21, Found Dead | ICE Reports, Concerns | Snowfall Totals | Deer Rescued From Ice

A roundup of news from the past couple days in the Northern Illinois suburbs.

Traffic Detail Gets Underway In Crystal Lake

From December 12 through January 5, law enforcement agencies across Illinois will show zero tolerance for impaired driving, police said.

Nunda Masonic Lodge Awards Mason of the Year Award

Terry Redman is Mason of the Year at Nunda Lodge!

Jeff Curran Invitational 2: The Ascension brings bold athleticism to McHenry Jan. 10

25 match-ups set; main event to feature Michael Mutter, Jeff Serafin

More Snow Photos: Readers Share Their Favorite Winter Pictures

Snow has blanketed northern Illinois, and Patch.com readers have taken some time out from their busy schedules to get out and enjoy it.

Firefighters Rescue Deer After Fall Through Ice: Photos

Two deer fell through the ice in McHenry County last week.

Gas Station Canopy Collapses Following Snowstorm

The Marathon gas station canopy fell on Sunday morning, police said.

Family Offers $30,000 Reward In Daughter's Drowning Death

Anna Schneider, 19, of Sleepy Hollow, was found dead at about 5 a.m. on July 4, 2009, in her family's pool.

Controversial Nativity Damaged | Building Collapse | Where To Sled, Skate, Go For A Winter Night Hike

A roundup of news from the past couple days in the Northern Illinois suburbs.

After Amazon Warehouse Plans Nixed For Crystal Lake, 178 Homes To Take Its Place

Pulte Homes is proposing the addition of single-family homes for a 63-acre parcel at 275 S. Main Street in Crystal Lake.

D1 Training To Open Crystal Lake Gym In December

The gym will open at 6107 Northwest Hwy, Suite D, on December 15. T

Readers Share Winter Wonderland Pictures

You can submit your favorite photos to Patch.com editor Amie by emailing them to amie.schaenzer@patch.com

Crystal Lake Park District Luminaria Walk Cancelled Th, Dec 4 Due to Extreme Temperatures

Plan to visit the remaining 2 Nights of the Event-Fri, Dec 5 and Sat, Dec 6

Building Collapse Prompts Emergency Response In Woodstock: Authorities

The cause of the collapse at Thompson Appliance, 318 Clay St., is under investigation.

Tickets on Sale Now -Crystal Lake Park District Musical Theater Ensemble Winter Production of Lion King Jr

Lion King Jr Dec 19 & Dec 20 at Crystal Lake South High School

Woman Who Once Sparked Nationwide Missing Persons Case Now Sentenced For Shooting Husband

Aneta Marsek, 46, has been sentenced to 22 years in prison for shooting her husband in 2024. She initially said an intruder shot him.

FREE Victorian Ornament Event at Colonel Palmer House

Stop by Colonel Palmer House on Sat, Dec 6, 10 am-2 pm

34 Tickets Issued During Holiday Traffic Detail In Crystal Lake

During the traffic detail, which ran through Dec. 2, officers with the Crystal Lake Police Department made 28 traffic stops.

Crystal Lake Resident Celebrates 50 Years as a Freemason

Frank Richards has been an active participant in Masonic Charities

Readers Share Snow Pics: 7-Foot Snowman, Winter Wonderland

We asked and you provided. Patch.com readers shared their favorite pictures from last weekend's winter storm.

Young Child Injured In School Bus Collision

The crash happened in rural McHenry County on Monday afternoon.

Crystal Lake Park District Barn Dance at Main Beach Pavilion-CANCELLED

NEW Date: Fri, Dec 12

Luminaria Walk at Veteran Acres Dec 3-6

Free, drop in fun

Latest Snowfall Totals Are In: Share Your Pictures With Patch

Some Lake County towns say 12 inches of snow while many in McHenry County topped 10 inches.

The Cornerstones of Crystal Lake Freemasonry

Faith, Hope and Charity are the Tenets of Freemasonry

Post Office, FedEx, UPS 2025 Christmas Shipping Deadlines In IL

Shipping deadlines for international mail range from Dec. 9 to Dec. 16.

Nunda Lodge # 169 Hosts Thanksgiving Adopt-A-Sailor Program

Naval recruits Enjoy Thanksgiving at Nunda Lodge # 169 in Crystal Lake

Coroner IDs Man, 37, Fatally Crushed By Vehicle

The fatal workplace incident happened early Tuesday at a business in Wauconda.

Man Crushed To Death | Snowy Owl Spottings | Power Outages | What's Open On Thanksgiving?

Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.

Hundreds Without Power In McHenry County, Across Chicago Area

As of 10:30 a.m., a total of 7,035 ComEd customers in Illinois are without power, inc luring 2,241 in McHenry County.

Breaking Bread Giving Away 100 Loaves To Families On Thanksgiving Eve

According to the business, they will start giving away the bread at 3:30 p.m., doling out one loaf per family.