Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Tips for Staying Safe in Extreme Cold Weather
Hats, scarfs and lots of layers of clothing necessary to battle the cold.

Stephanie Price is a former Patch local editor.
If you need to reach someone at Patch, please email illinois@patch.com.
Hats, scarfs and lots of layers of clothing necessary to battle the cold.

Flu illnesses in Illinois have increased significantly in the past two weeks, and the state is now seeing widespread flu activity, according to the CDC.
Winds will create blizzard-like conditions in rural, open areas in McHenry County.
Former McHenry County Sheriff's sergeant Gregory Pyle, 38, of Crystal Lake, entered a guilty plea to charges of sexually assaulting a child in court on Friday.
Extreme prolonged, cold weather conditions increase risk of water lines freezing, the City of Crystal Lake warns residents.
Former McHenry County Sheriff's sergeant Gregory Pyle, 38, of Crystal Lake, entered a guilty plea to charges of sexually assaulting a child in court on Friday.
Former McHenry County Sheriff's sergeant Gregory Pyle, 38, of Crystal Lake, entered a guilty plea to charges of sexually assaulting a child in court on Friday.
Fire officials are asking residents to clear snow away from the nearly 3,000 hydrants located in Crystal Lake.
Jeff Jacobs brings "One Man, One Piano" show to the Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake on Saturday.
Jeff Jacobs brings "One Man, One Piano" show to the Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake on Saturday.
Jeff Jacobs brings "One Man, One Piano" show to the Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake on Saturday.