Batting Cages at Lippold Park Open for Season on Mon, Apr 6

All new equipment for 2026!

IHSA Expands Football Playoffs: McHenry Co. Coaches Weigh In

McHenry County coaches express both excitement and concern as the IHSA adds 128 teams to the state football playoffs starting in 2026.

Norge Ski Jumper Makes 3rd Appearance At Olympics: When Will Kevin Bickner Compete?

Kevin Bickner, of Wauconda, has been skiing since he was 9 years old.

Reg Your Team by Jan 27 for the Crystal Lake Park District Snowbird Softball Tournament

Tournament at Boncosky Complex at Lippold Park on Feb 7

Jeff Curran Invitational 2: The Ascension brings bold athleticism to McHenry Jan. 10

25 match-ups set; main event to feature Michael Mutter, Jeff Serafin

Lippold Family Golf Center Extends Season Through Oct 26

plus extended Friday hours beginning Sep 12

Registration Closing Soon for CLPD Adult Summer Softball Leagues

Registration for adult summer softball leagues will close on June 6.

'All Of Crystal Lake Is Cheering': CL Native Headed To Super Bowl

Trevor Keegan is a guard for the Eagles. He grew up playing football in Crystal Lake.

Super Bowl Appearance 'Surreal' For Crystal Lake Native Trevor Keegan

Keegan grew up in Crystal Lake, where he formed lifelong friendships playing football. Now he's headed to the Super Bowl.

2 Illinois High School Grads To Play In Super Bowl 59

Crystal Lake South and Lyons Township high school graduates will play for the Eagles during Super Bowl LIX Sunday.

Play Softball in the Snow! Snowbird Softball Tournament on Feb 1

Limited team spots still available!

Top Crystal Lake Finishers At 2024 Chicago Marathon

Local runners finished strong in the 2024 marathon, with the race seeing a record number of participants and broken records.

Enrolling Now for Crystal Lake Park District Group Golf Lessons

Classes take place at Lippold Family Golf Center

Crystal Lake Central Baseball Wins 1st State Title In School's History

The 10th-seeded Crystal Lake Tigers took home the Illinois High School Association Class 3A state baseball title Saturday.

Summer Tennis Lessons for Ages 5-Adult

With the Crystal Lake Park District and The Racket Club

Crystal Lake Park District Spring Adult Softball Leagues

League Play Begins April 22 for Monday Night Leagues

Batting Cages at Lippold Park Now Open for Season

four token-operated dual function cages with fastpitch baseball and slow pitch softball

Crystal Lake's Streveler Works Out With Bears As Contingency

Ex-Marian Central star quarterback Chris Streveler was brought in for a workout after backup Tyson Bagent missed practice with illness.

Crystal Lake's Bulaga Retires From NFL With Packers

Bryan Bulaga, who spent 10 years in Green Bay after playing at Marian Central and Iowa, will be honored this weekend at Lambeau Field.

Cary Fire Department and Junior Trojans Talk Teamwork

Fire Station Open House Offers Motivation to Middleweight

'It was Freaking Awesome': Cary's Priester Ready For Big League Debut

Quinn Priester, the former Cary-Grove standout and 2019 first-round pick, will start Monday for the Pittsburgh Pirates against Cleveland.

McHenry's Tonyan Signs With Bears: 'I Know I Made The Right Decision'

Robert Tonyan agreed to a 1-year-deal with Chicago after spending the first five years of his NFL career with the rival Green Bay Packers.

EVP & Crystal Lake Park District Host Snow Volleyball Tournament

Sat, Feb 18 at Crystal Lake Main Beach

Come on Out and Play Softball in the Snow!

Crystal Lake Park District Snowbird Softball Tournament

Register NOW for Fall Adult Softball Leagues at Lippold Park

Men's and Co-Rec Leagues

Register by June 3 for NEW Flag Football League

Offered by the Crystal Lake Park District for Grades 1-6

Free Intro to Tennis Event At The Racket Club on May 15

Ages 9 and up

Pickleball Updates from the Crystal Lake Park District

Drop-In Pickleball, Outdoor Pickleball Courts, Summer Pickleball Lessons

Batting Cages at Lippold Park Now Open for Season

fastpitch baseball and slow pitch softball in every tunnel

Norge Ski Jumpers Soar Into 1st Round In Beijing

But none of the three local ski jumpers made it past that round.

Metro Chicago YMCAs Require Vaccines For Youth, Day Programs

All children over age 5 will need to get their COVID-19 shot before enrolling in Metro Chicago YMCA programs.

3 Norge Ski Jumpers Headed To Olympics

The local ski jumpers will represent the U.S. in Beijing as the 2022 Winter Olympics get underway this week.

Olympian Among Jumpers Expected At Norge This Weekend

The 117th Annual Winter Ski Jump competition will take place on Saturday and Sunday at Norge Ski Club in Fox River Grove.

Indoor Pickleball Updates from The Racket Club

Drop-In Pickleball, Pickleball Clinic, Doubles Pickleball Tourney at The Racket Club -Membership NOT required-

Tickets Available For Norge Ski Jump Competition

The annual competition at Norge will be held on Jan. 29 and 30.

Norge Ski Club's Bickner Earns Second Straight Olympic Berth

Wauconda's Kevin Bickner won the U.S Olympic Team Trials in ski jumping and heads to Beijing hoping to follow his 18th-place finish in 2018.

Cary-Grove Principal Issues Statement Over 'Fire Nagy' Chant

The chant broke out during the Class 6A semifinal football game against Lake Forest High School.

Crystal Lake Park District Offers Winter Volleyball Camp

3 day camps for kids ages 7-14 years

Crystal Lake Central rolls to playoff football win

Tigers win first playoff game since 2012 behind offensive explosion.

Fall Pickleball Clinic at The Racket Club

October 30-all ability levels