The City of Crystal Lake has a rich history, rewarding quality of life and tremendous community spirit. Crystal Lake has been a major economic engine in Northeastern Illinois for the past decade. City leaders have worked hard to offer superior government services while providing maximum value to our residents and businesses. Combined with our reasonable zoning, permitting, and inspection fees, the City of Crystal Lake works hard to keep the cost of doing business in Crystal Lake to a minimum in order to help businesses remain competitive and profitable.The City of Crystal Lake is strongly supportive of business development and the enhancement of quality of life. The community's leaders encourage an entrepreneurial spirit and promote successful partnerships. For these reasons, and many more, Crystal Lake is a good place to live and a great place to do business.