Crystal Lake City Council Approves Commercial Development Along Route 14 Northwest of McHenry County College

Almost as usual, when the Crystal Lake City Council takes significant action, it does it late at night. That was the case Tuesday night. The council voted 5-1 to annex Ken Rawson’s Barton Stream subdivision and 85 commercial acres on … Continue reading

Crystal Lake City Council Approves Commercial Development Along Route 14 Northwest of McHenry County College

Almost as usual, when the Crystal Lake City Council takes significant action, it does it late at night. That was the case Tuesday night. The council voted 5-1 to annex Ken Rawson’s Barton Stream subdivision and 85 commercial acres on … Continue reading

Baseball Stadium Strikes Out in Crystal Lake

The analogy is not perfect. I’ve never been a sports writer, so please cut me some slack. And, the meeting didn’t get over until about 1 AM. Consideration of McHenry County College’s baseball stadium started at 6:20. Councilmen Ralph Dawson, … Continue reading

Baseball Stadium Strikes Out in Crystal Lake

The analogy is not perfect. I’ve never been a sports writer, so please cut me some slack. And, the meeting didn’t get over until about 1 AM. Consideration of McHenry County College’s baseball stadium started at 6:20. Councilmen Ralph Dawson, … Continue reading

Crystal Lake City Council Delays Watershed Ordinance Consideration

After over four hours of consideration ending at 12:20 AM, the Crystal Lake City Council voted 6-0 to delay consideration of a new watershed manual and ordinance for a month. The postponement came after technical critiques by Nancy Williamson and … Continue reading

Crystal Lake City Council Delays Watershed Ordinance Consideration

After over four hours of consideration ending at 12:20 AM, the Crystal Lake City Council voted 6-0 to delay consideration of a new watershed manual and ordinance for a month. The postponement came after technical critiques by Nancy Williamson and … Continue reading

Park District Calls for No Boat Wakes on Crystal Lake

Reporting, “We get twice the water coming into Crystal Lake as is leaving,” Park District Director Kirk Reimer asked to Crystal Lake and Lakewood to impose a “no wake” rule until the lake level fell. A pretty free-wielding discussion ensued … Continue reading

Park District Calls for No Boat Wakes on Crystal Lake

Reporting, “We get twice the water coming into Crystal Lake as is leaving,” Park District Director Kirk Reimer asked to Crystal Lake and Lakewood to impose a “no wake” rule until the lake level fell. A pretty free-wielding discussion ensued … Continue reading

Crystal Lake 4th of July Parade – Dignitaries

Lake’s 4th of July Parade is like the Milk Day Parade in one respect. The first contingent of vehicles consists of cars with elected officials. At Milk Day the public officials are taken the entire length of the parade and … Continue reading

Crystal Lake 4th of July Parade – Dignitaries

Lake’s 4th of July Parade is like the Milk Day Parade in one respect. The first contingent of vehicles consists of cars with elected officials. At Milk Day the public officials are taken the entire length of the parade and … Continue reading