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🌱 Patch AM: When Crystal Lake schools made front-page news over youth safety

And check out Firearms & Ammo Auction on the Crystal Lake Patch calendar

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Cheers Crystal Lake! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • When Crystal Lake schools made front-page news over youth safety
  • How Crystal Lake South was shut down under Hampshire's new Friday night lights

Also on today's calendar: Firearms & Ammo Auction and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 66 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Sunday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 69, low: 43.
  • Monday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 64 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Historical covers for Oct. 2: Riding High (shawlocal.com) — Crystal Lake gets a nod in a look back at notable Oct. 2 newspaper front pages, recalling a 1994 Northwest Herald cover about youth safety and gang concerns at McHenry and Crystal Lake high schools. The retrospective also highlights older crime, politics, and community stories from Dixon, Streator, and Morris, showing how local issues have evolved over decades.
   

• Hampshire lights up Crystal Lake South (shawlocal.com) — Crystal Lake South's football team fell 27-7 to Hampshire in Friday's Fox Valley Conference matchup, with Hampshire's revamped program showing off a new light-show celebration and strong defense. The Gators were held scoreless for more than three quarters before a late touchdown, while penalties and injuries added to their challenges on the road.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • The Land Conservancy Hosts Art of the Land Art Show and Fundraiser Oct. 23 & 24 —Glenda Maki Read on Patch
  • Still Time to Register for Butterfly-Themed Sound Bath Meditation-Fri, Oct 9 —Crystal Lake Park District Read on Patch
  • The Village of Huntley's trick-or-treating hours are from 4-8 pm on October 31st.
    It is suggested that you turn on your exterior light to let trick-or-treaters know that you are participating. (Nextdoor )
  • Tomorrow (Friday, October 2nd) is World College Radio Day.
    #TheStarSpotlight will air on www.HarperRadio.com starting at 9AM. WEIRD is the theme. (Nextdoor Crystal Lake)
  • Outback Steakhouse posted a job opening for Server in Crystal Lake. Apply here.
  • Buffalo Wild Wings posted a job opening for Kitchen Team Member/Cook in Crystal Lake. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Crystal Lake here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lake in the Hills

  • 2026 Election Questionnaire: Robert Reining, McHenry County Board, District 3 (shawlocal.com)

Cary

  • Tyler Murray scores 3 goals, leads Huntley boys soccer over Prairie Ridge: Thursday's Northwest Herald roundup (shawlocal.com)

Algonquin

  • Burlington Central boys golf wins back-to-back regional titles: Wednesday's Northwest Herald roundup (shawlocal.com)

Ok Crystal Lake! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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