Across from Duke’s next to the railroad tracks in Crystal Lake last Saturday night was this Mercedes. Note that is is hogging two parking spaces in and area with two bars and two restaurants with bars. … Continue reading
Category Archives: Downtown Crystal Lake
Downtown Crystal Lake is not a hub of activity on Sundays. About half the stores are closed. Nevertheless, that’s where McHenry County Board Chairman and JB Pritzker endorser Jack Franks decided to steer the Democratic candidate for Governor on Sunday, … Continue reading
Read commenter “Reasonable’s” take on the unfairness of subsidies that Downtown Crystal Lake businesses have and tell me there isn’t some underlying tension building in the local business community: It was under the Part 6 post on the Crysal Lake … Continue reading
A press release from the Crystal Lake Police Department: Crystal Lake Police Arrest Two Suspects for Criminal Defacement of Property Related to Downtown Area Graffiti Crystal Lake Police have arrested two subjects believed to be responsible for several acts of … Continue reading
A press release from the Crystal Lake Police Department: Crime Stoppers Tip Looking for Information on Defacement in the Downtown Area CRIME OF THE WEEK Crime Stoppers and the Crystal Lake Police Department are seeking information that will help solve … Continue reading
A press release from the Crystal Lake Police Department: On January 29th, 2012, police responded to three separate business burglaries in the downtown area. Trax Coffee Shop located at 70 E. Woodstock Street, Dawn’s Bread Shop located at 19 N. … Continue reading
Below is a press release from the Crystal Lake Police: Williams Street Assault On June 6th, 2011 shortly after 4:00 pm, a 38 year old female reported to police that she had been attacked while walking alone in the alley, … Continue reading
A plea for citizen assistance from the Crystal Lake Police: CLPD looking for assistance with an Aggravated Battery incident that took place on 06/06/2011 On June 6th, 2011 shortly after 4:00 pm, a 38 year old female was walking alone … Continue reading
I’m sitting in Crystal Lake City Council Chambers waiting for the passage of the resolution asking McHenry County government to recognize the importance of the city watershed protection ordinance and what should occupy the minds of most in the audience, … Continue reading
In February, I noted that the home northeast corner of South Walkup and Paddock Street was being torn down. I don’t think a tree was left standing on the lot. Now a foundation is being prepared for a new house. … Continue reading
Tear downs on Brink Street occurred while I was in high school during the late 1950’s. My friend Doug Starritt’s home was across from the current drive-through facility of the Home State Bank. It went early. They moved to Dole … Continue reading
Tear downs on Brink Street occurred while I was in high school during the late 1950’s. My friend Doug Starritt’s home was across from the current drive-through facility of the Home State Bank. It went early. They moved to Dole … Continue reading