Some Chicago-area schools won't require masks on Monday and some will be closed, after judge's order
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Chicago Public Schools (CPS) will still require masks, but lots of suburban districts including Crystal Lake, Elgin, Harvard, Lombard, McHenry and others said that masks will be optional after a judge issued a temporary restraining order against this COVID-19 rule.

Crystal Lake father gets tattoo to match 4-year-old daughter's surgical scar

The idea of a tattoo evolved from a mantra that Matt and Lauren came to adopt during the course of Everly's journey: strength comes in knowing you're not alone.

Crystal Lake father gets tattoo to match daughter's scar
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Matt Backe of Crystal Lake got a tattoo on his chest, which looks just like the scar on the chest of his 4-year-old daughter.

'MasterChef Live' coming to Joliet and Crystal Lake this month
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Mikey from "MasterChef Junior" teases the upcoming "MasterChef Live" shows coming to the Chicago suburbs late this November.

Chicago and suburban home prices are expected to go up almost 9 percent over the next year

LOOKING FOR A HOUSE? Zillow says the typical value of homes in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area has gone up 14% over the past year to $282,568, and will rise 8.9% in the next year.

12 police officers to be recognized for Freund case
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The officers who helped solve the murder of Andrew ?AJ? Freund are being honored for their work on the case.

Crystal Lake battered by powerful storm

Residents in Crystal Lake say a brief but powerful storm broke trees, damaged property and knocked out power in their neighborhood.

Chicago-area home prices continue to climb, with 24% spike in Gary and 19% spike in Zion

The average price for a home in Gary is $53,922, up 24.5% in just one year. In Zion, the average home costs $158,306, up 19.5%. In Chicago, home prices are up 10.1% to an average of $296,603.

Biden's first presidential visit to Illinois
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During his first presidential visit to Illinois, Biden is expected to promote his so-called "Build Back Better" agenda at McHenry County College in Crystal Lake, Illinois.

Biden stops in Crystal Lake to tout bipartisan infrastructure deal

President Joe Biden pitched his proposed investments in families and education at a Crystal Lake, Illinois community college on Wednesday, telling residents of the swing district that what’s good for families is also good for the economy.

Cops are 'doing their part in protecting the people of Chicago,' Police Supt. David Brown says
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Mayor Lori Lightfoot has an urgent message for President Joe Biden, who is visiting the Chicago area on Wednesday, and Ald. Raymond Lopez clashes with Chicago Police Supt. David Brown after the most violent Fourth of July weekend in four years.

Missing Crystal Lake man, 27, last seen March 22

Jon Chung was last seen leaving home March 22 in the 1600 block of Deerhaven Drive, Crystal Lake police said in a statement.