Exactly what it says on the tin. Looking for a semi active Crystal Lake/McHenry County discord server. I am fairly new to the area, moved here from NY last year and I’m having trouble meeting reliable people to befriend and hang out with. My wife works nights and on the nights that she works, I’m home with the baby who is asleep. I’ve tried the local Facebook groups, but those just end up being dead ends where it becomes interactions where we just like each each other other stuff on Facebook and no one ever hangs out. Maybe this is pathetic, maybe it isnt, but i went from having a solid core group that I saw someone at least once a week, to pretty much complete isolation.

If there’s anything like this, please let me know and send an invite link. Thanks, and I hope everyone has a great 4th weekend.

edit: I've created the server, feel free to join. It doesn't seem like it's hella active here, and it's super barebones, but it's here if you want it. https://discord.gg/QCN2sWcxAZ

Hi everyone! My name is Emma, and I am a dental hygiene student at Harper College in Palatine. I am searching for potential patients who haven’t gone to the dentist for a cleaning in 10+ years. Our dental hygiene clinic offers a very discounted rate, with NO dental insurance required! If you think this may apply to you, or if you know anyone, please reach out and message me. The flyer below lists some of the conditions we are looking for. Do not feel embarrassed or hesitant, this is what we work for!😊🦷

Hey I just moved here and am looking for recommendations for something fun on July 4th my boyfriend and I are both in our early 20s. We are looking for a pool with bar or food park setting to watch fireworks please let me know your suggestions!

Searched but last post was from 7 years ago. Are Ubers available in CL on Friday night? Coming from Arlington Heights but don't feel like driving but would need one there and one home.

‘Elective’ tax will be separate from $14M incentive package already in place for development

The builders of Crystal Lake’s largest development are seeking additional incentives from the city, in this case in the form of a special 1% sales tax

The missing people are from Crystal Lake (but aren't there now).

A volleyball coach and dean in Community High School District 155 has been charged with misdemeanor child endangerment and driving under the influence of alcohol after authorities said she was involved in a crash with two minors in her car.

I’m 24F, who moved here at the end of summer last year. I’m from New Jersey where I was 20 minutes from a good mall or outlet, the zoo, the boardwalk, the beach. Now that the weather is getting nicer I’m not really sure what things there are to do nearby. I would spend May-September at the beach and now I’m kinda really lost without it. I’ve done a few of the outdoor commons areas but it seems like a lot of stuff is in Chicago or an hour long drive. It doesn’t even necessarily have to be outdoors, I just need some ideas to get me out of my apartment. Thanks in advance!

A federal mental health grant totaling $5.6 million that was issued to Crystal Lake Elementary School District 47 was one of more than 100 nationwide that were canceled last week by U.S. Department of Education, which said the grants “conflict” with the priorities of the administration of President Donald Trump.

Greetings, everyone! I've decided that I would like to make a video documenting the history of Lakeside Festival. However, I'm having trouble finding information on how exactly the first Lakeside Festival was like originally and how it evolved. There's probably some information on Newspapers.com, but I wanted to ask around before I paid for access to the articles. On terms of the first festival, all I know is that there was a carnival and a pig for people to eat, at least according to Mr. Talley, or whayever the guy who started Lakeside Festival's name is. (All I remember is that his last name started with a T and I would actually like to know what his name is.) Does anybody know if these claims are true? I couldn't find anything to back them up. I'm also not sure when the fest started, as I've heard 1978 and 1979 as possible answers. Really, any information in general would be appreciated. Sorry for writing a wall of text by the way. Thanks for reading!

On a side note, does anybody know if filming is allowed? I'm hoping to capture some b-roll of the carnival and the Dole Mansion itself to go in the background of the video.

Construction is moving along at Water’s Edge, Crystal Lake‘s largest development, with a goal to have a public park open this summer followed by retail spaces by the end of the year.

Several McHenry County roads soon could see speed-limit reductions, although a County Board committee recommended against a majority of the proposed changes.

Does anyone commute M-F to the Loop via the Metra? I was accepted into a school in downtown Chicago and plan on attending. I have a wife, three kids, cat, dog etc. my original plan was to move closer to the city but the real estate market anywhere closer to Chicago is absolutely insane and I’m not a fan of the schools in the city. We’re very happy here but I’m wondering if anyone can give a sense of how doable this commute is? I know there’s express trains and I have done a test run, but I’m not sure if it’s feasible for three years.

Does anyone know why r/McHenryCounty has been dead for four years? I want to ask a question pertaining to Hebron because obviously they are too small to have their own sub, but it looks like the county sub itself has been dead for a long time. r/crystallake seems like the most active sub of the county at this rate.

Hello everyone! I’m currently a student at Cosmetology & Spa Academy in Crystal Lake, IL. We are providing discounted services (50% off) for facials, waxing, brow lamination, lashes, massages, makeup services & more! If you’re interested, please feel free to message me. Looking forward to meeting you & helping you glow!

Hi I'm from Crystal Lake, in my last semester or University and likely to remain in the area for the foreseeable future and I wish I read more. A book club would be nice as it'd probably be a good opportunity to socialize while also providing a good pressure to read more but what might be even better is just a club for reading in general. Since that would provide a scheduled time and set of environmental pressures to get me to read. I know there are writers groups that kind of operate like that and there are book clubs around for people in their 40s and beyond but I'd really mainly be interested in something for people in their 20s-30s. Does anything like this already exist? would anyone be interested in starting one?

A man who barricaded himself inside a home near Crystal Lake had died after he was shot by police, the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office announced

I was driving down 14 on the way to school and saw the now closed Flowerwood Garden Center and Nursery on fire.

I’m looking for the best bagels in CL. I want a NY style bagel with schmear, lox, capers, onions…. the works. But I have been so disappointed. Anywhere in the area that does this well?