City of Crystal Lake

Standard & Poor’s (S&P) has raised the long-term credit rating on the City of Crystal Lake to AAA, the highest that can be earned by an organization. For additional information visit: bit.ly/3LeRJUt

Summer will be here soon enough! Make sure to get ahead of the rush and reserve a pavilion at the Three Oaks Recreation Area! These pavilions book up fast! So mark your calendar for rentals opening next Monday the 3rd of January.

The westbound Crystal Lake Avenue detour scheduled to be complete on Friday, August 28th at 6:00 p.m. will be extended until 6:00 p.m. on Monday, August 31st. Nicor has not completed gas main relocation work under the Union Pacific Railroad and will need additional time.

Crystal Lake Ave. and Main St. Update: Westbound Crystal Lake Avenue will be closed to through traffic from Main Street to East Street starting Monday, August 24th at 6:00 a.m. to Friday, August 29th at 6:00 p.m. for gas main relocation work under the Union Pacific Railroad.

Crystal Lake Ave. and Main St. Update: Westbound Crystal Lake Avenue will be closed to through traffic from Main Street to East Street starting Monday, August 24th at 6:00 a.m. to Friday, August 29th at 6:00 p.m. for gas main relocation work under the Union Pacific Railroad.

Crystal Lake Ave. and Main St. Update: Westbound Crystal Lake Avenue will be closed to through traffic from Main Street to East Street starting Monday, August 24th at 6:00 a.m. to Friday, August 29th at 6:00 p.m. for gas main relocation work under the Union Pacific Railroad.

Through traffic on Main Street between Crystal Lake Avenue and Illinois Route 176 will be detoured for two days starting Tuesday, July 21st at 6:00 a.m. Work should be complete by Wednesday, July 22nd at approximately 6:00 p.m. Please avoid this area if possible.

Through traffic on Main Street between Crystal Lake Avenue and Illinois Route 176 will be detoured for two days starting Tuesday, July 21st at 6:00 a.m. Work should be complete by Wednesday, July 22nd at approximately 6:00 p.m. Please avoid this area if possible.

Through traffic on Main Street between Crystal Lake Avenue and Illinois Route 176 will be detoured for two days starting Tuesday, July 21st at 6:00 a.m. Work should be complete by Wednesday, July 22nd at approximately 6:00 p.m. Please avoid this area if possible.

There is still time to be counted! Completing the information online at my2020census.gov only takes a few minutes, and benefits the Crystal Lake community. You can also complete the Census via mail or by calling 844-330-2020. #2020Census

The City’s Annual Brush Pick-Up Program will begin May 4, 2020. Please see the map showing when your area of the City will be serviced. When it is your week for pick-up, please have brush at the curb by 6:00 AM that Monday.

The City's Brush Drop-Off Site, located at 410 S. Main Street, will be open Saturday, April 18, 2020 from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Proof of residency, such as a driver's license or vehicle sticker is required to drop-off brush at the site.

Grocery shopping tips from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH).#Allinillinois #stayhomemchenrycounty

Grocery shopping tips from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH).#AllinIllinois #stayhomemchenrycounty

Small businesses can now apply for the Paycheck Protection Program. The program is designed to keep small business workers employed and provide small businesses with capital through the nation’s banks and other lending institutions. Visit ow.ly/8UEi50z4ObH.

Residents are encouraged to watch the informational video below about COVID-19 in Crystal Lake and McHenry County from Mayor Shepley. ow.ly/gvu450z4XbW

Stand up and be counted! Completing the information online at my2020census.gov only takes a few minutes, and benefits the Crystal Lake community. You can also complete the Census via mail or by calling 844-330-2020.

In an effort to help limit the spread of COVID-19/Coronavirus, the City Hall public lobby is closed to walk-in traffic through Thursday, April 30, 2020. All offices are still operating and those who need assistance can call 815-459-2020 or contact us via crystallake.org.

McHenry County 211 is a free service streamlining access to health and human services for McHenry County residents. Specialists will refer you to agencies for assistance in many areas including help with rent and utilities, food banks, health resources, childcare, and more!

For the first time, you can respond to the census online. Responding by mail will still be an option. Get more information: 2020census.gov. #2020Census