This column is the second installment of a three-part report looking back on some of the high-profile issues addressed by the Illinois General Assembly during the spring legislative session, plus notes on the Identity Theft Seminar in Marengo.

The Village of Lakewood will consider written contract proposals for the following lots.

Put on your dancing shoes, choose a partner (singles and couples are welcome, ages 18 and up) and swing and sway your evening away with dance instructors, Jim and Barbara Finn.

Visit http://www.caryillinois.com/Blog.aspx?CID=1 for updates and alerts regarding the improvements at the Cary Metra Station.

Head on down to the beach for a day of fun in the sun! Celebrate the start of summer with the Crystal Lake Park District.

Illinois state law requires children entering kindergarten, 6th grade and 9th grade to have a complete physical examination on file with the school health office before the first day of school or the child will not be allowed to start school

The McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) Environmental Health office is relocating.

Congratulations go out to Jody Niles, Crystal Lake Park District Nature Center Scout Program and Workshop Instructor!

With nice weather upon us, families have started enjoying outdoor events.

Huntley 158 is pleased to introduce the new Campus Resource Officers who will be serving our schools on the Reed Road and Square Barn Road Campuses beginning in fall 2019.

Fifteen staff members retired from the district this year.

Rep. Steve Reick Invites Public To Upcoming Community Events Hosted By His Office

The CORE Center is located at 300 Commerce Drive in Crystal Lake.

Did you know Crystal Lake has a large Swedish population?

Join us each Saturday at the Town Square from 8 am and 1 pm for the finest in locally grown produce and homemade items.

McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) has been awarded funding to evaluate income-qualified women for cardiovascular and other chronic disease risk factors.

Eight Harvard CUSD 50 students have earned the State Seal of Biliteracy.

Reick Reacts to Passage of Cannabis Legalization Bill

Crystal Lake Park District issued the following announcement on May 30.The Crystal Lake Park District has Yoga classes beginning soon.

Lundahl seventh graders Jack Dacy (right center) and David Hronick (left center) took first place at the 32nd annual Tri-County Scholastic Bowl meet in Marengo on May 1.