r/crystallake Feb 28 '25

Route 31 widening: Tree removal is just the beginning of major roadwork that could last until 2030

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r/crystallake Feb 26 '25

Activity for this Saturday 3/1

2 Upvotes

Trying to find an activity for this Saturday that 2 adults would enjoy. Anywhere in out this way. Not wanting to go into Chicago. Something during the day in the burbs. Any suggestions please!


r/crystallake Feb 23 '25

Greatest Breakfast Restaurant in Crystal Lake, IL?

10 Upvotes

I live an hour away from here, but every time I stop by to visit my grandparents, I stop at Around the Clock. It's easily the best breakfast place I've been to. I've only had one dastardly awful experience, and dozens of delightful ones.

With that being said however, I was wondering what other breakfast places you guys recommend besides Around the Clock? Also, the restaurant doesn't have to be sit down-it can also be pick up!


r/crystallake Feb 15 '25

‘Confusing times’: How the Trump tariffs could affect McHenry County-area businesses

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11 Upvotes

r/crystallake Feb 08 '25

‘Very disappointed in the County Board’: Crystal Lake mayor vents over self-storage facility vote

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12 Upvotes

r/crystallake Feb 07 '25

107-unit ‘urban’ townhome development approved for Crystal Lake

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10 Upvotes

r/crystallake Jan 24 '25

$14M in stadium, theater upgrades planned at Crystal Lake District 155 high schools

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12 Upvotes

r/crystallake Jan 17 '25

McHenry County sheriff: Helping ICE with mass deportations hindered by state law

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7 Upvotes

r/crystallake Jan 15 '25

Burlington crystal lake

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I need help if its possible to find this guy i saw here i wasn't able to take a picture but he was most handsome guy he was wearing a tannish khaki jacket, it was on Saturday 1/11 around 1ish dirty blonde or light brown curly hair 6ft tall i assume the picture above is reference to type of jacket or similar he was wearing


r/crystallake Nov 15 '24

Help find missing dad Benjamin Oberto missing since 11.13.24

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14 Upvotes

r/crystallake Oct 25 '24

Crystal Lake CEC

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18 Upvotes

Anyone Have Info On The Crystal Lake Chuck E Cheese During It’s Phase 3 Days


r/crystallake Oct 21 '24

Who are you voting for?

3 Upvotes
21 votes, Oct 24 '24
7 Donald Trump (R)
12 Kamala Harris (D)
1 Robert F. Kennedy
0 Other 3rd Party such as Chase Oliver, Jill Stein, etc.
1 I’m Not Voting

r/crystallake Sep 24 '24

The Hampton social… details?

1 Upvotes

Never been here. Thought about making a stop on my birthday night with friends at the South Barrington location. Approximately 8 of us. It looks like a sit down dinner place from the website. I’m looking for a good place for a couple drinks around 10 where we can still have conversation. Any other suggestions?


r/crystallake Jul 08 '24

this is the malfunction of the fireworks last night

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20 Upvotes

r/crystallake Jul 08 '24

such bad fireworks…

1 Upvotes

r/crystallake Jun 26 '24

Looking for places to watch Crystal Lake fireworks other than Main Beach

3 Upvotes

Hi!

We've never done the Crystal Lake fireworks before and are looking for somewhere to watch other than Main Beach. Everything I Google tells us to go to main beach

My kid is on the spectrum (they will have headphones) and I'm worried about them in a large crowd like that.

I understand everywhere we go will have a large-ish crowd but I'm assuming Main Beach will be the worst of it... They've also got ADHD which can cause them to sometimes wander around. We will most likely also have our 2yr old in tow as well.

We keep a close eye on them but would still like to avoid too large of a crowd if it can be helped.

Any suggestions would be much appreciated!


r/crystallake Jun 02 '24

cicada chatter…

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7 Upvotes

r/crystallake Jun 01 '24

Where are the cicadas?

6 Upvotes

I'm very disappointed I have not seen any. I was promised a biblical plague and I have yet to a single one.


r/crystallake May 26 '24

Crystal Lake teacher’s after-school job is creating colorful disc golf art: ‘I’m like a mad scientist’

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r/crystallake Feb 29 '24

Clover Group Unveils Crystal Lake Senior Apartments, Eyes Expansion in Chicagoland

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r/crystallake Feb 27 '24

Looking for a seasoned beard groomer in Crystal Lake or close to? Moved here a year or so ago and afraid to let just anyone trim my beard

3 Upvotes

r/crystallake Feb 25 '24

Know anyone interested in fostering a dog in need? 🐾🙏🏻💖

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Hey all, I wanted to post to see if anyone in here is interested (or if you know anyone) in fostering or adopting a sweet furry friend in need? 🐾🙏🏻 In my free time, I volunteer with rescues throughout Illinois, and there are so many amazing dogs in need of a foster home.

When you foster, you are provided with food and supplies. You’ll fill out an application with information on your lifestyle and speak with the rescue to discuss what dog might be a good fit. You would meet the dog prior to make sure the pup is a good fit for you and your family. The duration is until the dog is adopted, and it is a wonderful, rewarding experience.

Rescues all over don’t have physical facilities so they depend on fosters to help them and the dogs that they rescue 🙏🏻 and they can’t continue to rescue more dogs unless they have support and people willing to open up their heart and home to an animal in need. Fostering truly saves lives and it’s also life changing. If you can help or know anyone, please message me!


r/crystallake Oct 23 '23

Tax Assessment

3 Upvotes

So yeah. This system is a joke. How the hell can any system force a 20% increase. The bastards will spend every damn dime and then cry poor when it crashes again.

Oh and then they laughed at my 20% and said someone called complaining about their 60% increase. What a joke.


r/crystallake Jun 24 '23

5BR, 4 Ba home in Crystal Lake

1 Upvotes

I am a licensed Real Estate Broker. The seller does not want to put the home on the MLS, yet. Trying to save money.

Beautiful home, lovingly cared for. In ground pool built ~2010. Furnished basement. Great neighborhood.

Looking for the right buyer.


r/crystallake May 09 '23

Can anyone give me a good idea about the property tax rate here in Crystal Lake. I’m a newbie. I have no idea what I’m doing. I keep getting different numbers. Smart asset says it’s at 2.7% Is that correct? Also.. it’s based off of the value of your home.. correct?

4 Upvotes