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Northwest Herald - Shaw LocalLogan Gough closes out Crystal Lake Central’s senior-night win over JacobsThree Crystal Lake Central wrestlers, including seniors Logan Gough and Dylan Ramsey, won by pin as the Tigers capped off senior night with a 47-31 victory over Jacobs in Fox Valley Conference action Tuesday.
2026-01-2104 min
Northwest Herald - Shaw Local‘Truly a prophet’: Martin Luther King Jr.’s impact recalled in prayer, song in Crystal LakeSpeakers at a prayer breakfast in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. in Crystal Lake Monday tied his message to contemporary times.
2026-01-2004 min
Northwest Herald - Shaw Local175-home plan for Crystal Lake sent back to builder to address ‘cookie-cutter’ designsCrystal Lake City Council sent developers back with a request to make their 175 single-family home neighborhood to be “more cohesive” with nearby downtown, council members said.
2026-01-1904 min
Northwest Herald - Shaw LocalExtra Space self-storage in Crystal Lake looks to expand: ‘Jaw-dropped by the demand for storage’Extra Space Storage off Virginia Road in Crystal Lake is looking to expand its existing facility with three more climate-controlled buildings.
2026-01-1702 min
Northwest Herald - Shaw LocalMan who tried to pass fake $100 bill in Crystal Lake gets 3-year prison termA Chicago man was sentenced to three years in prison Wednesday for trying to pass a counterfeit $100 bill at Chick-fil-A in Crystal Lake.
2026-01-1601 min
Northwest Herald - Shaw LocalJohn Janicki, Hampshire showcase takedown skills during FVC win over Crystal Lake SouthHampshire pinned to win five bouts, two via cradle, while taking five of the first six bouts during Thursday's 51-23 victory over Crystal Lake South in Fox Valley Conference dual action.
2026-01-1604 min
Northwest Herald - Shaw LocalNoah Cook, Crystal Lake South get payback against McHenryNoah Cook, Nick Stowasser and Carson Trivellini each scored 19 points and Crystal Lake South's boys basketball team avenged its lone home loss last season with a 59-51 win over McHenry on Wednesday night in a Fox Valley Conference showdown.
2026-01-1504 min
Northwest Herald - Shaw LocalDanny Spychala’s double-double propels Crystal Lake Central past JacobsDanny Spychala posted a double-double with 17 points and 11 rebounds, while Bud Shanahan buried back-to-back threes in the fourth quarter as Crystal Lake Central rallied to beat Jacobs 49-38 in Fox Valley Conference play Wednesday.
2026-01-1504 min
Northwest Herald - Shaw LocalNew lease on life for Raue: Crystal Lake Center for the Arts’ weathers hardships, rebuilds programmingAfter two years of uncertainty, Crystal Lake-based Raue Center for the Arts has secured a new building lease with the city as they move forward with rebuilding programs.
2026-01-1407 min
Northwest Herald - Shaw LocalCrystal Lake’s historic Academy Building is history: Demolition completed after fight to save 1850s structureOne of Crystal Lake’s oldest buildings, constructed in about 1853, was completely torn down Tuesday after a year-long effort to preserve it was unsuccessful.
2026-01-1304 min
Northwest Herald - Shaw LocalOnce sidelined by a seizure, Crystal Lake Central’s Cait Jones capitalizing on second chance at wrestlingCrystal Lake Central's Cait Jones, who was diagnosed with epilepsy after a seizure during her freshman year, is back on the mat and enjoying a strong start to her senior season.
2026-01-1205 min
Northwest Herald - Shaw LocalSchaumburg man stole $15K from elderly Crystal Lake woman while posing as handyman, authorities sayA man knocked on the door of a 89-year-old Crystal Lake woman, claimed to make home repairs and then stole $15,000 from her, authorities allege.
2026-01-1101 min
Northwest Herald - Shaw LocalBathroom fire damages Crystal Lake homeA Crystal Lake single-family home sustained serious damage after a fire broke out in a second-floor bathroom Thursday afternoon, officials report.
2026-01-0901 minNorthwest Herald - Shaw LocalCrystal Lake home damaged in fire that broke out in bathroomA Crystal Lake single-family home sustained serious damage after a fire broke out in a second-floor bathroom Thursday afternoon, officials report.
2026-01-0901 min
Northwest Herald - Shaw LocalLetter: Save Crystal Lake Academy building"The Crystal Lake City Council has the power to protect the Crystal Lake Academy building as a unique and irreplaceable part of Crystal Lake history," Robert Teetsov of Crystal Lake writes in a letter to the editor.
2026-01-0801 min
Northwest Herald - Shaw LocalTrump store moving to Crystal Lake after eviction proceedings in HuntleyTrump and Truth Store owner Lisa Fleischmann hopes to reopen her store in a few weeks in Crystal Lake.
2026-01-0701 min
Northwest Herald - Shaw LocalCrystal Lake officer lost rifle later allegedly found with convicted felon: See result of internal probeA Crystal Lake officer was the subject of an internal investigation after he misplaced a personal weapon, which was picked up by a convicted felon, authorities said. Here is the result of the investigation of the officer.
2026-01-0704 min
Northwest Herald - Shaw LocalBud Shanahan sparks Crystal Lake Central in win over WoodstockBud Shanahan drained two 3-pointers during a 16-2 run in the second quarter, and Crystal Lake Central went on to beat visiting Woodstock 66-50 Monday night in a nonconference boys basketball game between 10-3 teams.
2026-01-0704 min
Northwest Herald - Shaw LocalCrystal Lake South’s LePage sisters embrace final season together: McHenry County girls basketball notesCrystal Lake South sisters Laken and Gracey LePage aren't taking their final season together for granted, Burlington Central's hot start, a key KRC battle between Marengo and Johnsburg looms, and more in this week's Northwest Herald girls basketball notes.
2026-01-0507 min
Northwest Herald - Shaw LocalMan drove drunk while possessing cocaine, stolen gun, Crystal Lake police sayCrystal Lake police have arrested a man who they say was drunk while driving a damaged Cadillac and possessing a stolen pistol, a scale and box coated with cocaine.
2026-01-0203 min
Northwest Herald - Shaw LocalCrystal Lake baby first one of the year at Advocate Sherman HospitalA baby born into a Crystal Lake family on Thursday was the first baby born in 2026 at Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin
2026-01-0101 min
Northwest Herald - Shaw LocalDemolition begins at historic Crystal Lake Academy BuildingDemolition has begun on Crystal Lake's Academy Building, one of the oldest structures in town. Preservationists' efforts to save it were unsuccessful, but they were able to document the building before its demise.
2026-01-0103 min
Simple and Smart SEO: A podcast for Etsy sellers who want to expand to Shopify!The Power of Service Pages: Local SEO Gold with Darren Shaw (Best of 2025 Highlight)In this “Best of 2025” highlight from the Simple and Smart SEO Show, we revisit one of our top-performing episodes featuring local SEO expert Darren Shaw. Darren breaks down the critical mistake many local businesses make with their websites—and how to fix it using individual service pages. If you're relying on a single "Services" page or even worse—a one-page website—this episode is a must-listen. Learn how your website becomes the database that powers your Google Business Profile, and how to fully optimize it for maximum local search visibility.
2025-12-2604 min
Living in Tulsa OklahomaCrystal Ifekoya Shines A Light On Empowerment & Tulsa Oklahoma Hidden Gems | Sabrina Podcast EpisodeAre you thinking about moving to Tulsa Oklahoma? Let’s tune in to my latest episode featuring Crystal Ifekoya as we highlight empowerment and Tulsa Oklahoma hidden gems today!In this riveting podcast episode, we sit down with the remarkable Crystal Ifekoya, a beacon of inspiration hailing from Tulsa Oklahoma. Crystal opens up about her life's story, illustrating the hurdles she's surmounted and the milestones she’s celebrated along her path to success. This episode is not just Crystal's narrative but a testament to the strength and resilience embedded in the spirit of Tulsa Oklahoma.Join us a...
2025-10-2740 min
Friday Night DrivePrairie Ridge finishes 9-0 regular season with win against Crystal Lake SouthPrairie Ridge completed a perfect regular season with a 54-26 Fox Valley Conference win over Crystal Lake South on Friday night, wrapping up the 10-team conference title.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
2025-10-2503 min
Friday Night DriveMcHenry takes advantage of short field position in win over Crystal Lake CentralEthan Dietmeyer ran for 111 yards and a touchdown as McHenry ended the season with a 20-14 Fox Valley Conference win against Crystal Lake Central on Friday night.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
2025-10-2503 min
Friday Night DriveLogan Abrams scores 5 consecutive TDs, Cary-Grove rolls to win against Crystal Lake SouthCary-Grove senior fullback Logan Abrams scored touchdowns on the Trojans' first five possessions Friday night in a 56-13 Fox Valley Conference victory against Crystal Lake South.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
2025-10-1103 min
Friday Night DrivePrairie Ridge’s Logan Thennes, Vincent Byk score 1st rushing TDs in win over Crystal Lake CentralPrairie Ridge's Logan Thennes and Vincent Byk each scored their first career rushing touchdowns as the Wolves defeated crosstown rival Crystal Lake Central 35-14 on Friday.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
2025-10-1104 min
Friday Night DriveJacobs relies on run game to rally for win against Crystal Lake CentralJacobs running back Caden DuMelle accounted for 203 total yards and two TDs, while Justin Gonzalez ran in the game-winning score as the Golden Eagles rallied for a 27-21 win over Crystal Lake Central on Friday night.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
2025-10-0403 min
Friday Night DriveChris Whetstone jumps in at QB, leads Hampshire past Crystal Lake SouthHampshire's Chris Whetstone moved to QB after a slow start on offense and the move paid off as he helped spark the Whip-Purs to a 24-21 Fox Valley Conference victory over Crystal Lake South Friday night.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
2025-10-0403 min
Friday Night DriveDundee-Crown posts 2nd straight shutout in FVC win over Crystal Lake SouthLed by a strong, physical defensive line and a bevy of swift, hard-hitting linebackers, Dundee-Crown posted its second straight shutout with a 28-0 win over Crystal Lake South in Fox Valley Conference play Friday night.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
2025-09-2703 min
The Beyond Business PodcastCRYSTAL SHAW | Episode 56 || Pot, Pans, Mics and CamsEntrepreneur, Chef, radio personality and inspiration Ms Crystal Shaw comes into the lab to get to know Beyond Business a bit. An awesome sit down with an amazing Woman! #podcast #entrepreneurship #entrepreneurlife #entrepreneur #viral #cooking #holygrail #motivation #selfmade #eachoneteachone #womanempowerment #womanownedbusiness #giftedguesthttps://www.opus.pro/?via=ac0b50 Shoutout to show sponsors @LightningStrikes-WeProtect217 @aerialelitesolutionsllc2363 @opusclip
2025-07-011h 36
Simple and Smart SEO: A podcast for Etsy sellers who want to expand to Shopify!The GOAT Guide to Google Business Rankings (Part 2) with Darren ShawIn Part 2 of our conversation about Local SEO, Darren Shaw of Whitespark returns to The Simple and Smart SEO Show to break down advanced Google Business Profile (GBP) strategies that actually move the needle. From the controversial truth about citation consistency to actionable tactics for leveraging Google reviews and optimizing your GBP for maximum visibility, Darren shares insider tips you won’t find in a typical SEO blog post. Whether you're a service provider, e-commerce seller, or local business, this episode is packed with high-impact, no-fluff advice to help you dominate local search results—ethically and ef...
2025-05-1421 min
Simple and Smart SEO: A podcast for Etsy sellers who want to expand to Shopify!Unlocking Local SEO: Expert Strategies with Darren Shaw of Whitespark (Part 1)In this value-packed episode of the Simple and Smart SEO Show, host 💁♀️ Crystal Waddell sits down with local SEO legend Darren Shaw of 🏢 Whitespark. Discover why your website is the #1 data source for your Google Business Profile, how to optimize for the local 3-pack 📍, and what SEO myths to stop believing 🚫. Whether you’re a home-based biz, a service provider, or an online shop, these actionable insights will help your brand show up and stand out in local search! 🔍💡 Key Takeaways:🌐 Your Website = Yo...
2025-05-0722 minNorthwest Herald - Shaw LocalCongressman Bill Foster town hall in Crystal Lake: Impeachment, tariffs and moreDemocratic Congressman Bill Foster held a town hall on Wednesday, April 16 in Crystal Lake. He was asked about impeaching President Donald Trump, the impact of Trump's tariffs and more.
2025-04-171h 11
Crystal Clear RecapsSister Wives S19: E4 How The Mighty Have FallenCrystal's Crystal Clear Recaps: Sister Wives S19 E4 - How the Mighty Have FallenIn this detailed review of Sister Wives Season 19, Episode 4 titled 'How the Mighty Have Fallen,' Crystal covers the significant moments and complex dynamics within the Brown family. The review traverses through various scenes, starting with Tony and Mykelti's twins, exploring toddler Avalon's adjustment to new siblings, and contrasting Thanksgiving celebrations split between different households. It highlights Christine's first date with David and Janelle's contentment with being alone, juxtaposed with Kody's escalating anger and Robyn's struggles over his detachment from their family...
2024-12-0336 minCrystal Clear RecapsSister Wives S19: E3 Am I My Brother's Keeper?Crystal Clear Recaps: Sister Wives S19 E3 - Major Life Events & Family DramaIn this episode of Crystal Clear Recaps, host Crystal delves into Sister Wives Season 19 Episode 3, focusing on two significant events: Logan and Michelle's private wedding and Mykelti giving birth to twins. Crystal analyzes family dynamics, particularly Kody's strained relationships with his children and wives, and Robin's role within the family. She discusses Kody's perspective on the 'civil war' within the family, his reluctance to attend Logan's wedding, and how these tensions impact the entire family. The episode also touches on Mykelti's close bond...
2024-12-0244 minCrystal Clear RecapsSister Wives S19: E2 Let There Be LightCrystal Clear Reviews: Sister Wives S19 E2 Let There Be LightIn this episode of Crystal Clear Reviews, host Crystal analyzes the tensions and financial misunderstandings within the Brown family in Sister Wives Season 19, Episode 2. The discussion begins with Janelle and Maddie's trip to Montana and delves into Janelle's frustrations with Kody regarding their land and financial issues. Crystal explores the narrative of deteriorating relationships, focusing on Kody's problematic communication and financial dealings. The episode also covers family dynamics, including Janelle's decisions, Robin's delusions about family cohesion, and Christine's straightforward separation from Kody. The discussion highlights...
2024-11-2741 minCrystal Clear RecapsSister Wives S19 E1 A House Divided Cannot StandCrystals Clear Recaps: Sister Wives S19 E1 A House Divided Cannot StandIn this episode of Crystal Clear Recaps, host Crystal examines the intricate family dynamics and emotional struggles depicted in Sister Wives Season 19. The discussion opens with a tribute to Garrison, Janelle and Kody's son, and then transitions into the fractured relationships between Kody and his wives, particularly Christine's separation and ongoing issues with Janelle and Meri. The host delves into financial woes regarding Coyote Pass and Robin's complex emotional state. There are deep dives into Mykelti's feelings of exclusion, Janelle and Christine's supportive bond...
2024-10-2057 minCrystal Clear RecapsSeeking Sister Wife S3: E12 One NationCrystal Clear Recaps: Seeking Sister Wife S3 - Family Dynamics and Final RevelationsIn this comprehensive recap episode of Crystal Clear Recaps, host Crystal explores the intricate dynamics and pivotal moments from Seeking Sister Wife Season 3. Crystal shares her initial intrigue and subsequent waning interest in the show, with detailed discussions on the fundamentalist Mormon families, the Snowdens' cultural missteps, and the Merrifields' emotional reunion with Roberta in Mexico. She highlights Danielle's struggles with Garrick's plans, including familial tensions and intimate revelations. The episode concludes with reflections on the season finale's bonfire announcements, Garrick's K-1 visa...
2024-10-1733 minCrystal Clear RecapsSeeking Sister Wife S3: E11 Can't Fight This FeelingCrystal Clear Recaps: Seeking Sister Wife S3E11 - Polygamy Dynamics and ConflictsIn this episode of Crystal Clear Recaps, Crystal discusses the penultimate episode of Seeking Sister Wife Season 3. She covers the updates on the Winder family, where Colton decides against a courtship with Kimberly due to lack of connection. Meanwhile, the Joneses face the reality of Alexandra's decision not to join their family, leaving Tasha emotional about her unfulfilled vision of polygamy. Lastly, the Merrifields, Garrick, and Danielle, prepare for an important family trip to Mexico intending to meet Roberta, with underlying tensions about...
2024-10-1625 minCrystal Clear RecapsSeeking Sister Wife S3: E10 Deeper and DeeperCrystal Clear Recaps: Seeking Sister Wives S3E10 - Deeper and DeeperIn this episode of Crystal Clear Recaps, host Crystal reviews Seeking Sister Wives Season 3 Episode 10. Crystal discusses the dynamics and updates among the show's three couples: the Joneses, the Winders, and the Merrifields. She critiques the boring content of the episode, particularly focusing on Sidian and Tasha's discussions post-date, and shares her concerns over Alexandra's potential role as a mother. Crystal analyzes the Winders' farming lifestyle and their integration of potential sister wife Kimberly. She also delves into the Merrifields' plans for a trip...
2024-10-1539 min