Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Visions of ladies dressed in Victorian-era clothes, unexplained laughing and talking, lightbulbs exploding, and surprising photographs. Proof of paranormal activity, or just folklore?
Ghosts. Spirits. Paranormal activity. Either you believe in them, or you don't. But since it's the day before Halloween, it seemed appropriate to delve into a bit of ghostly folklore as it pertains to one of Crystal Lake's oldest landmarks - the Dole Mansion. Most people have probably driven by the old house by the lake, built in the 1860s by Charles Sidney Dole. The mansion and its addition at 401 Country Club Road are now part of the Lakeside Legacy Arts Park. Thousands of people visit the Dole grounds every summer during the Lakeside Festival, or the 4th of July celebrations. But, according to some tales, there are just as many spectacular and bewildering things happening inside the Dole, as well. Spirit Sightings? "Once when I was …
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
A map of registered sex offenders living in Huntley.
Patch wants to help Huntley parents keep their kids safe this Halloween. As your little ones and not-so-little-ones prepare to go door to door for trick-or-treating this Halloween, Patch offers a map of our town's registered sex offenders. Genearlly, sex offender laws center on offenders registering in person each year at the local police department. They must do so for a required 10-year registration period, unless they are separately required to register for life. Offenders are prohibited from living within 500 feet of a school, daycare center, youth center or other facility that caters to children younger than 18 years old. A search of the Illinois Sex Offender Registry shows 11 registered sexual predators residing in Huntley. The …
Do you love scary movies? Which ones do you think are the best picks for a Halloween fright fest?
Here it is. Halloween season. My favorite time of year. I love it more than Christmas, Thanksgiving and any other notable holiday. Maybe that's weird, but whatever. Those holidays are great, too, don't get me wrong. There's just something about Halloween that I love. It's 50 percent because of my love of candy, and the ability to justify mass consumption of it at this time of year, and the ready availability of horror movies, haunted houses and such. I love that have-to-sleep-with-the-lights-on kind of scared I get because of a good horror movie. Note: I wrote good horror movie. In the spirit of this, the best and spookiest of all seasons, here is my countdown of the 10 scariest movies of all time: 10. Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) – …
I've visited many cemeteries in Illinois, Wisconsin and even Florida. What about you?
I have a confession to make. I love going to cemeteries. Is that weird? I know some of you are probably thinking that cemeteries are too creepy. I know I've definitely been to some creepy cemeteries. But they're also interesting historically and architecturally. Take, for example, Graceland Cemetery in Chicago. Take a driving or walking tour around the cemetery and you'll see some big names. Marshall Field. George Pullman. Louis Sullivan. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. The monuments are just as big. One of the most famous is a statue of a cloaked figure at the burial site of Dexter Graves. It's pretty amazing! But, of course, I do often visit these cemeteries for their legends and (alleged) hauntings. One of the coolest I've been to is Rosehill…
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Decorating for fall, Halloween and Thanksgiving is a growing trend. Here are some decorating ideas found on door steps in Crystal Lake and Algonquin.
Decorative planters on door steps and front lawns provide an opportunity for avid gardeners to extend the growing season. Some people, who just like sprucing up their stoops for the holiday season, opt for artificial decor. Either way, the blossoms of red, orange, green and brown add a colorful flair for fall.
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Get ready, Halloween is almost here!
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Thursday, October 25, 2012
The village of Huntley's trick or treating hours are from 4 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 31. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has these tips for families to have a safe Halloween: Always test make-up in a small area first. Remove it before bedtime to prevent possible skin and eye irritation.
McHenry County College hosts concert series.
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Thursday, October 25, 2012
Come if you dare to a joint Halloween concert with the McHenry County College Concert Band and the Crystal Lake Community Band. The bands will perform at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 28 in the Cary-Grove High School Gym, 2208 Three Oaks Road in Cary. The concert will feature more than 100 musicians who will perform seasonally dramatic music. Program highlights include “The Phantom of the Opera,” “March of the Trolls,” “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice,” “Beetlejuice,” and “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” Trick or treating for audience members in costume will take place after the concert. For more information, contact the MCC Music Department at (815) 479-7670.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Visit your local Chipotle’s in costume from 4 p.m. to close on Halloween and get a burrito, bowl, salad or order of tacos for $2. Proceeds go to the Chipotle Cultivate Foundation.
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Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Chipotle Mexican Grill’s popular Halloween fundraiser, Boorito, is returning this year to your local Chipolte restaurant. On Halloween, Wednesday, Oct. 31, Chipolte will treat customers dressed in costume to a burrito, bowl, salad or order of tacos for $2 between 4 p.m. and closing. Proceeds, up to $1 million, benefit the Chipotle Cultivate Foundation. “We have always believed that good food should be affordable and accessible to everyone, and our annual Boorito fundraiser is a great opportunity for customers to enjoy a $2 burrito while supporting a great cause,” said Steve Ells, founder, chairman and co-CEO of Chipotle. “By using this program as a fund-raiser, we have already raised $2 million to support farmers and organizations that …
Saturday, October 20, 2012
American adults spent $512.1 million on costumes in 2011, according to Crain's.
Adults in America spent $512.1 million on their Halloween costumes in 2011, according to Crain's Chicago Business. That's $100 million more than was spent on child costumes last year. Huntley households spent $63,568. Crystal Lake spent $116,064 while Algonquin spent $98,339 and Lake in the Hills spent $70,747. By contrast, Woodstock households spent $64,737, Marengo spent $26,389 while Union spent $3,991, according to data Crain's gathered. Here's how other towns in the region compare: ZIP City/town Amount 60010 Barrington $231,836 60102 Algonquin $98,339 60110 Carpentersville $49,345 60118 The Dundees $59,004 60119 Elburn $29,662 60120 Elgin $105,511 60123 Elgin $79,766 60124 Elgin $64,676 Elgin total $249,953 60134 Geneva $120,242 …
Friday, October 19, 2012
The Union museum is once again hosting its haunted railroad event.
The Illinois Railway Museum's Terror on the Railroad is sure to give you a good scare, if you dare enter the haunt that includes the Train of Chills. Terror on the Railroad is held from 7 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through October 27 at the museum, 7000 Olson Road, Union. It is not reccomended for children under the age of 13 or anyone with a medical condition. The cost is $13 per person.
Stephanie Price
4:19 pm on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
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