Readers know that my primary reason for attending parades is to look out for political implications. But what gave me the biggest kick was the Crystal Lake Strikers playing “Wipe Out” in front of the First United Methodist Church. There … Continue reading
This morning’s ribbon cutting for Rakow Road had a bit better weather than the snowy day when the road was inaugurated. The sides to the tent weren’t lowered today. No participation, but wind strong enough to lift the unweighted tent … Continue reading
A press release from those building a shooting range in Crystal Lake: On Target Breaks Ground in Crystal Lake Range & Tactical Training Center Targeted to Open in March of 2012 CRYSTAL LAKE, IL – Area business leaders, elected officials, … Continue reading
The biggest new construction in Crystal Lake in a couple of years broke ground yesterday. Designed to provide both residential and outpatient services, Camelot has broken ground in Crystal Lake for a 50,000 square foot building on Congress Parkway next … Continue reading
With a mere one week’s notice to the public, the Crystal Lake City Council voted 6-1 to raise the city’s sales tax from 1% to 1.75%–a 75% increase. Only Councilman Jeff Thorsen voted, “No.” Arguing that having a lower sales … Continue reading
With a mere one week’s notice to the public, the Crystal Lake City Council voted 6-1 to raise the city’s sales tax from 1% to 1.75%–a 75% increase. Only Councilman Jeff Thorsen voted, “No.” Arguing that having a lower sales … Continue reading
To say I was surprised that the Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce would roll over and play dead when Mayor Aaron Shepley announced that a 75% sales tax hike would be imposed one week–that’s just S-E-V-E-N days–from last Tuesday is … Continue reading
To say I was surprised that the Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce would roll over and play dead when Mayor Aaron Shepley announced that a 75% sales tax hike would be imposed one week–that’s just S-E-V-E-N days–from last Tuesday is … Continue reading
Before the Crystal Lake Park Board meeting got to the official business on its agenda, newly named Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce President Gary Reece presented the Crystal Lake Park District with its “Pride in Crystal Lake Award.” Reece particularly … Continue reading
Before the Crystal Lake Park Board meeting got to the official business on its agenda, newly named Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce President Gary Reece presented the Crystal Lake Park District with its “Pride in Crystal Lake Award.” Reece particularly … Continue reading
