A press release from the McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office: CARRIE GIL CONVICTED OF ATTEMPT FIRST DEGREE MURDER, AGGRAVATED ARSON AND RESIDENTIAL ARSON Louis A. Bianchi, McHenry County State’s Attorney, announces that Carrie Gil, 46, formerly of Crystal Lake, was … Continue reading
Here’s a shot of Crystal Lake Firemen lined up in front of City Hall at the 9-11 ceremony conducted there: … Continue reading
The Crystal Lake Fire Departments reports responding to a garage fire on Drive-in Lane in the Crystal Lake Manor Friday night. A two-car detached garage had flames visible on its side. A resident was inside the garage and was evacuated … Continue reading
I wrote about the large number of police and fire department vehicles speeding past our home on Lake Avenue in Lakewood on Wednesday morning before 8. The Crystal Lake Police Department put out a press release revealed that an 8-year … Continue reading
I haven’t shared many of the email satires that pop into my box from friends, but this one made me laugh and might raise a chuckle from you. If you didn’t chuckle, at least made a sarcastic remark below about … Continue reading
At its Tuesday night meeting in the village-owned Red Tail Golf Course trailer complex, the Lakewood Village Board voted to hire the Woodstock Fire Protection District to replace American Emergency Service Corporation. The Gary Jensen firm, which provides privatized fire … Continue reading
Four years ago negotiations broke down between the City of Crystal Lake and the Village of Lakewood concerning fire protection. Crystal Lake officials insisted that Lakewood residents pay an amount calculated by using the tax rate Crystal Lake residents pay. … Continue reading
Thought you might be interested in this Friday press release from the McHenry County Sheriff’s Department about Metra Executive Director Phil Pagano’s death. I just found it. Sheriff’s Office Investigates Pedestrian – Train Fatality in Unincorporated Crystal Lake May 7, … Continue reading
The end of January Northwest Herald Editor Dan McCaleb got Lakewood Village President Erin Smith to say that “in the future” Lakewood might be willing to discuss returning its fire protection to the Crystal Lake Fire Department. (The link provided … Continue reading
NASA Education has been a topic of a number of articles on McHenry County Blog. Started by John Blanchard, the organization’s goal is get veterans in need back on their feet and into the mainstream of American life. Twice a … Continue reading
NASA Education has been a topic of a number of articles on McHenry County Blog. Started by John Blanchard, the organization’s goal is get veterans in need back on their feet and into the mainstream of American life. Twice a … Continue reading
Erin Smith and John O’Hara are running for the Lakewood village presidency being vacated by Julie Richardson. For the three village trustee vacancies, only three have filed petitions: Dorothy Pfeuffer (incumbent) John Burton (incumbent) Eugene Furey The fire engine is … Continue reading
Erin Smith and John O’Hara are running for the Lakewood village presidency being vacated by Julie Richardson. For the three village trustee vacancies, only three have filed petitions: Dorothy Pfeuffer (incumbent) John Burton (incumbent) Eugene Furey The fire engine is … Continue reading
January 12th I got the following email from a Village Road homeowner in Crystal Lake via the link at the bottom of this web page. His neighbors were the victims of a 17-year old girl’s ramming her vehicle into their … Continue reading
January 12th I got the following email from a Village Road homeowner in Crystal Lake via the link at the bottom of this web page. His neighbors were the victims of a 17-year old girl’s ramming her vehicle into their … Continue reading
As my wife and I were heading past the south side of the Main Beach on the way to Colonial Café for dinner, we say three emergency vehicles speeding west into Lakewood. First came a vehicle with a small aluminum … Continue reading
As my wife and I were heading past the south side of the Main Beach on the way to Colonial Café for dinner, we say three emergency vehicles speeding west into Lakewood. First came a vehicle with a small aluminum … Continue reading
So, this is why a Crystal Lake Fire Engine is parked out front of the fire station next to City Hall every morning just before 8. It’s waiting to be washed and sprayed. … Continue reading
So, this is why a Crystal Lake Fire Engine is parked out front of the fire station next to City Hall every morning just before 8. It’s waiting to be washed and sprayed. … Continue reading
The Northwest Herald is reporting a really strange fire call on Crystal Lake’s West End. A 55-year old man was found chained by the neck in a burning home at 398 Dolo Rosa Vista, Jim Butts’s story says. Most will … Continue reading
