City of Crystal Lake, IL

06/17/2026

City Public Works Crews will be making a special storm damage brush pickup Monday, June 22nd. Crews will be picking up brush from storm damage only.

All brush must be at the curb by Monday, June 22nd at 6:00 a.m. Once the Public Works crews have picked up a street, they will not be returning. Any brush that needs to be removed from a property after Monday morning can be disposed of by one of three methods listed on the second slide.

The next available dates for the Brush Drop-off Site are:
Saturday, June 20th, July 11th & July 18th.

For more information about the City Brush Drop-off Site, please visit our website at https://www.crystallake.org/our-community/green-initiatives/brush-drop-off

05/31/2026

The June newsletter is now available to read at https://bit.ly/434FXGD

en Espanol:https://bit.ly/4wTaEfP

05/28/2026

The City's annual Brush Pickup Program moves to Zone 4 next Monday, June 1. The pickup is divided into four zones (see map). Please have brush placed at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on the Monday of your pickup week. Brush must be six inches or less in diameter and six feet or less in length to be accepted. Pickup dates are subject to change due to weather events.

City crews will make a single collection pass on each street, so please ensure your brush is at the curb on time to avoid missing out. For your convenience, any brush not placed at the curb on time may also be taken to the City's Brush Drop-Off Site, located at 410 S. Main Street. The site is open the first and third Saturday of each month from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., April through November.

05/25/2026

City offices are closed today in observance of Memorial Day.

05/24/2026

Refuse collection will be delayed by one day on Monday, May 25th due to the Memorial Day holiday. Save this holiday list for future refuse collection delays!

05/22/2026

The City of Crystal Lake Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony will be held on Monday, May 25, 2026. The parade begins at 11:00 a.m. at Central High School and runs east on Franklin Avenue, north on Williams Street, and west on Woodstock Street to Union Cemetery, where a Memorial Service will be held.

The Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony is a solemn event intended to honor veterans and those who have given their lives for their country.

05/21/2026

The City's annual Brush Pickup Program moves to Zone 3 next Tuesday, May 26. The pickup is divided into four zones (see map). Please have brush placed at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on the Monday of your pickup week. Brush must be six inches or less in diameter and six feet or less in length to be accepted. Pickup dates are subject to change due to weather events.

City crews will make a single collection pass on each street, so please ensure your brush is at the curb on time to avoid missing out. For your convenience, any brush not placed at the curb on time may also be taken to the City's Brush Drop-Off Site, located at 410 S. Main Street. The site is open the first and third Saturday of each month from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., April through November.

05/19/2026

Have you ever wanted to explore some of the historic homes throughout Crystal Lake? 🏠⌚

Experience the 26th Annual Heritage Trolley Tour on Sunday, June 14 brought to you by the City of Crystal Lake Historic Preservation Commission and Crystal Lake Historical Society.

The 45-minute narrated tour will present various Crystal Lake Civil War veteran homes, starting at the Colonel Palmer House with reenactors and displays. Tickets for the tour are $25 and on sale now online at the link below or in person at Heisler’s Bootery by cash or check. Get yours before they sell out!

Visit https://crystal-lake-trolley-tour.ticketbud.com/202

05/17/2026

National Public Works Week is recognized May 17-23, 2026. This year's theme is “Rooted in Service, Powered by Community.” The roots of service run deep in public works. It’s what has propelled public works innovations that have helped our communities evolve into places where people can lead lives of purpose and possibility. Together, these efforts form the foundation of thriving communities, reminding us that every project, seen or unseen, powers the connection between service and the people it supports.

05/15/2026