Who We Are
Downtown Crystal Lake / Main Street is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization founded by local community volunteers in 1996. Downtown Crystal Lake’s support comes from businesses, organizations and individuals from throughout the Crystal Lake community and we are accredited through Main Street America.
Our Mission
Our mission is to revitalize and promote a vibrant and inclusive community in Main Street Downtown Crystal Lake by fostering a welcoming and engaging environment as the heart of our city, for residents, businesses, and visitors.
We strive to preserve the unique character and charm of our historic downtown district while promoting economic growth, environmental sustainability, diversity, and a high quality of life for all who live, work, and play in our community.
Initiatives
Main Street is a comprehensive community revitalization program that promotes historic preservation and economic development of a community’s traditional business district. Downtown Crystal Lake is an accredited member of the Main Street America network. The four-point Main Street approach involves the following committments:
As a Main Street America Accredited program, Downtown Crystal Lake is a recognized leading program among the national network of more than 1,200 neighborhoods and communities who share both a commitment to creating high-quality places and to building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development.
Illinois Main Street supports a network of communities across the state that are working to bring prosperity to their older and historic downtowns and commercial districts. Illinois Main Street is part of Main Street America, and committed to to bringing economic vitality back downtown, while celebrating their historic character, and bringing communities together.