Chicago area restaurants serve up tasty treats for pets

The dog days of summer are here, and that means many local restaurants are aiming to please their loyal, patio customer base, with two legs and four. From the city to the suburbs, some restaurants are taking the doggie bag to the next level.

32 to do: Fourth of July fireworks in Chicago 2023

Fourth of July is quickly approaching and the Chicago area is ready to celebrate with fireworks.

Fire erupts at Benjamin Paint store
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A fire erupted at a Benjamin Moore paint store in Crystal Lake Thursday night.

Garage damaged in fire in Crystal Lake

The garage and its contents were heavily damaged by fire, smoke and water.

Car crashes into Wings and Rings
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According to an employee at a neighboring business, it appeared as if some people were taken away by ambulance.

Eight people homeless after apartment fire in Crystal Lake

The apartment where the fire started was a total loss. Three other apartments suffered significant smoke damage, but four were spared thanks to a "fire separation wall" that divides the building in half.

Chicago ice storm: Thousands still without power in north suburbs

With thousands of customers still in the dark following outages amid Wednesday’s ice storm, utility crews are working around the clock to restore power.  

Fire breaks out at townhome in Crystal Lake, causing $30,000 in damage

The occupants were at home and escaped without injury thanks to smoke detectors. They initially reported smoke in the attic, though the fire was located in the basement near the furnace.

McHenry County man, with prior child porn conviction, gets 19 years for enticing teen girl

A 25-year-old McHenry County man has been sentenced to 19 years in prison for asking a 14-year-old Massachusetts girl to send him sexually explicit images and videos of herself.

Crystal Lake man charged with fatal stabbing in Logan Square

A man from Crystal Lake has been charged with fatally stabbing a 26-year-old man in Logan Square earlier this year. 

Crystal Lake launches all new celebration Saturday: Flannel Fest
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Crystal Lake's newest event, Flannel Fest is happening today at Main Beach. There will be Timberworks Lumberjack Shows, live music, axe throwing, food/beer trucks, kids crafts/games, raptor show and a beard contest.