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Feb-08-2012 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Thoughtfulness Shop Sale

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Feb-08-2012 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Duke's Beer School

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Tuesday, February 09 2010 00:00

'A Stand-Out' on the Ice

For 11-year-old Skyla Swain, it’s all about spinning, jumping and gliding her way across the ice, and someday, to the Olympics.

 

Published in Sports
Tuesday, April 06 2010 00:00

The Art of Frames

The Framery has been hand-crafting custom artisan frames in Crystal Lake for 40 years using fine woods and store-created moldings.
Published in Our Communities
With nearly 140 years of service in Crystal Lake, a new Immanuel Lutheran School and Church campus will be unveiled this fall to serve the needs of its growing congregation and community.
Published in Our Communities
With a wide-array of things to do, from outdoor recreation to downtown shopping and dining, Crystal Lake has the largest population of McHenry County and some of the most active residents.
Published in Our Communities
Tuesday, April 06 2010 00:00

Still Duke's – Only Better

Nearly two years after becoming manager and head chef of Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen; Zak Dolezal has created a dining hot spot while preserving the nightclub appeal of the original.
Published in Food & Spirits
Monday, June 01 2009 00:00

Outdoor Dining Guide

Whether you’re looking to enjoy a gourmet meal al fresco or are craving some pub grub on the water, McHenry County Living is your No. 1 source for the best places to eat outdoors this summer.
Published in Food & Spirits
Authentic Mexican recipes and personal touches set this independent eatery apart from the big chains.
Published in Food & Spirits
With cheese from a farm in Ireland, authentic British fish and chips and French pastries, this shop gives locals a taste of Europe without leaving home.
Published in Food & Spirits
Tuesday, April 06 2010 00:00

A Flagship in Crystal Lake

Stocked with flags and “pleasant surprises,” for 20 years, The Flag Store has been an attraction in downtown Crystal Lake and a place where the conversations are as colorful as the flags.
Published in Shopping
Tuesday, February 09 2010 00:00

Lucy's Cafe: Where Unique Voices Flourish

Lucy’s Café is an intimate performance space within the Raue Center for the Arts where the community has a say in its programming and artists are free to take risks.
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Lakeside Legacy Arts Park

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Here at Lakeside Legacy Arts Park you can step back to a simpler time to explore the craftsmanship and unexpected brilliance of a Civil War era architectural masterpiece - the historic Dole Mansion. The Dole guarantees to stop you in your tracks with its intricate wood carvings, dazzling parquet floors and stunningly beautiful grand staircase.

Today, the Arts Park is in its infancy. Officially opened on July 4, 2005, it is owned and operated by a the non-profit Lakeside Legacy Foundation, formed for the purpose of preservation, protection, and enhancement of the property. The vision: become a world-class arts education center.

MC Historical Society

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McHenry County Historical Society - With a mission of providing the methods and means of presenting McHenry County history to enrich life. The comprehensive collection includes several preserved buildings, an 1847 log cabin, an 1885 town hall, an 1895 one-room schoolhouse, and a 20th century modern tourist cabin. Visit the museum in Union, Illinois to learn more about area history!

MC Conservation District

McHenry County Conservation District

McHenry County Conservation District - Over 22,000 acres of open space graced with woodlands, prairies, wetlands, and savannas. Trails and other recreational amenities have been added within 27 conservation areas where the public can enjoy hiking, biking, fishing, canoeing, camping, cross-country skiing, and picnicking. Discover your District today!