A 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.

Andy Bittman, who became Huntley District 158 school board president after his 2023 election - only to see a competing majority beat his slate in 2025 - quietly resigned over winter break.

Two people were rescued falling through the ice on a private lake Tuesday afternoon in Cary while attempting to ice fish, officials said. A third person fell through the ice while attempting to help.

After 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.

One 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.