A press release from Congressman Don Manzullo: Rep. Manzullo Honors Crystal Lake South High School Graduate with Congressional Gold Award (CRYSTAL LAKE) – Congressman Don Manzullo (R-Egan) recently presented the coveted Congressional Award Gold Medal to a Crystal Lake resident … Continue reading
Category Archives: Crystal Lake Gala
Former McHenry County Board member Bill Dwyer died June 8th. He was the one who founded and guided the Crystal Lake Gala for many years and was the spark plug behind the conversion of the Downtown Crystal Lake movie theater … Continue reading
Today we continue talking about the delegation of young Chinese political leaders who were touring the country under the auspicious of the American Council of Young Political Leaders. They arrived from Chicago at about noon and we drove to Lakeside … 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
Crystal Lake’s Mike Tryon introduced and passed House Resolution 363 to honor Bill Dwyer. It follows: WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to honor Bill Dwyer of Crystal Lake for his many contributions to his … Continue reading
Today’s tee shirt was found two years ago at Lakeside Center. It’s a long one I found almost two years ago at one of the Crystal Lake Gala. 8REASONSI HATE 24 8. HE WHINES EVERY TIME HE LOSES.7. HE TALKS … Continue reading
No word about whether Crystal Lake will be able to put together a fireworks display for Independence Day, but Mayor Aaron Shepley announced at Tuesday’s city council meeting that he is in contact with some community groups to make sure … Continue reading
No word about whether Crystal Lake will be able to put together a fireworks display for Independence Day, but Mayor Aaron Shepley announced at Tuesday’s city council meeting that he is in contact with some community groups to make sure … Continue reading
It was the Fourth of July and this member of Crystal Lake Kiwanis had been up late the night before counting money for the Crystal Lake Gala. The Kiwanians pretty much closed the place down. We were the money counters. … Continue reading
It was the Fourth of July and this member of Crystal Lake Kiwanis had been up late the night before counting money for the Crystal Lake Gala. The Kiwanians pretty much closed the place down. We were the money counters. … Continue reading
The fireworks were at Lippold Park this year, yet the large fireworks’ launching raft still floats on Crystal Lake in front of Main Beach Park. The Crystal Lake Gala has announced its dissolution after 22 years of service to the … Continue reading
The fireworks were at Lippold Park this year, yet the large fireworks’ launching raft still floats on Crystal Lake in front of Main Beach Park. The Crystal Lake Gala has announced its dissolution after 22 years of service to the … Continue reading
In the past, most controversy about the Crystal Lake Gala has revolved around decisions of who should be allowed to do what in its 4th of July Parade. The most well publicized was the rejection of the McHenry County Peace … Continue reading
In the past, most controversy about the Crystal Lake Gala has revolved around decisions of who should be allowed to do what in its 4th of July Parade. The most well publicized was the rejection of the McHenry County Peace … Continue reading
Another parade. This time in McHenry. Republican precinct committeeman John O’Neill is seeking folks to walk next to the GOP floats and candidates on Sunday, July 20. It starts at 1:30 pm and Republicans are offering to bus people from … Continue reading
Another parade. This time in McHenry. Republican precinct committeeman John O’Neill is seeking folks to walk next to the GOP floats and candidates on Sunday, July 20. It starts at 1:30 pm and Republicans are offering to bus people from … Continue reading
People in my neighborhood will be able to get to and from home without a detour during this year’s Gala 4th of July Parade. It starts at one and you can fill your tummy by buying hot dogs and other … Continue reading
People in my neighborhood will be able to get to and from home without a detour during this year’s Gala 4th of July Parade. It starts at one and you can fill your tummy by buying hot dogs and other … Continue reading
Crystal Lake neighbors of the Dole Mansion unloaded their dissatisfaction with the Lakeside and Gala Festivals last week at the Crystal Lake City Council meeting. The Northwest Herald’s Jim Butts wrote a story based on Bob Frerichs 66-person petition and … Continue reading
Crystal Lake neighbors of the Dole Mansion unloaded their dissatisfaction with the Lakeside and Gala Festivals last week at the Crystal Lake City Council meeting. The Northwest Herald’s Jim Butts wrote a story based on Bob Frerichs 66-person petition and … Continue reading