Downtown Crystal Lake has been designated as an Accredited Main Street America™ program for meeting rigorous performance standards. Each year, Main Street America and its partners announce the list of […]
Downtown Crystal Lake is an Accredited member of Illinois Main Street and Main Street America. Why Main Street? This tiny organization generates enormous economic energy. The vision 25 years ago […]
Downtown Crystal Lake Main Street is not just a place; it’s an experience. The historic business district’s century-old buildings are filled with contemporary boutiques, restaurants, entertainment, and services. You’ll fall […]
Good news! The State of Illinois has a new grant program called, Back to Business (B2B). This is a GRANT, not a LOAN! The portal for applications is now active […]
Lots of fun and a few surprises await you this season in Downtown Crystal Lake! Merchants are opening their doors and welcoming you to shop, dine and relax. Take a […]
Downtown Crystal Lake Sparkles with Gem Award Winners The Downtown Crystal Lake/Main Street annual meeting and awards night was held Monday, February 3, 2020 at Old Towne Hall. Members and […]
Downtown Crystal Lake Sparkles with Gem Award Winners The Downtown Crystal Lake/Main Street annual meeting and awards night was held Monday, February 4, 2019 at Old Towne Hall. Members and […]
Small Business Saturday was a smashing success! Help us keep the momentum going! Support the businesses that support your community!
Many of your favorite downtown merchants are OPEN on Sundays. Come on and visit Downtown — 7 days a week! Businesses Open Sundays Click on the link to see who’s open.
It’s countdown time! No worries — come to Downtown Crystal Lake and find everything you need for a wonderful holiday season. Downtown Crystal Lake is home to over 180 individually […]
Congratulations to Downtown Crystal Lake’s 2017 Best of the Fox Winners! Akasha Yoga Yoga – One of the Best Area 51 Tattoo Tattoo Shop – The Best Benedicts La Strata […]
Hop on down to Downtown Crystal Lake for Easter on Sunday, April 16th. Everything you need to fill your Easter Basket can be found downtown — toys, candy, chocolates, gifts, […]
The Downtown Crystal Lake/Main Street annual meeting and awards night was held Monday, February 6, 2017 at Old Towne Hall. Members and guests celebrated with a delicious dinner, music, and […]
Many of our Downtown Crystal Lake merchants are offering extended hours this holiday season. Check back often, as this list will be updated regularly. Agnes Oh!, 79 N. Williams St. […]
On Thursday, November 3rd, Downtown Crystal Lake will host participants of Main Street America’s Community Transformation Workshop. Visitors from 14 states (and the District of Columbia) will attend a workshop […]