Round Lake Beach

Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana recently honored Troop 45420 of Lake County with the Girl Scout Silver Award, the highest recognition for achievement that a Girl Scout Cadette in grades 6-8 can earn.

“Haunt Season” was created by Lake Bluff native and Gurnee resident Jake Jarvi for Epic Pictures Group and is mainly filled at the local haunted house attraction “Realm of Terror” in Round Lake Beach.

The Lake County Division of Transportation will replace a culvert on Hainesville Road and improve the detention ponds located on Renwood Golf Course in Round Lake Beach starting on Oct. 15, according to a news release.

Top-rated in Illinois and nationwide, Realm of Terror will make its theatrical debut as the backdrop for upcoming horror film “Haunt Season,” created by local filmmaker Jake Jarvi for Epic Pictures Group– just in time for the return of its 22nd season providing premium scares.

Sponsored by Ray Auto Group from Aug. 23 to 25, Elote Fest, an exciting three-day event, will take over Civic Center Way, promising a fantastic blend of food, music and family fun.

As I read about the colossal failure of the Secret Service to guard the life of candidate Donald Trump, my heart sinks

A Fox Lake woman was arrested Aug. 19 after police say she fled at speeds of over 100 mph from sheriff’s deputies.

The Lake County Job Fair will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 13 at the Round Lake Area Park District Sports Center, 2004 Municipal Way.

A Round Lake Beach man is now facing murder charges in connection with the shooting death of Valeria Rodriguez, authorities said.

A Round Lake Beach man has been charged in connection with the shooting death of Valeria Rodriguez, authorities said.

Police are investigating the death of a 15-year-old Round Lake Beach girl who was shot while she was in her house.

The need for food is on the rise and the need for blood is always on the rise during the summer months.

A Round Lake Beach woman has defied the odds, living and thriving after treatments for lung cancer that had spread to her brain and spine.

A McHenry man pleaded guilty Tuesday to possessing 100 to 400 grams of methamphetamine and was sentenced to nine years in prison.

A Round Lake Beach man who was involved in a serious crash May 23 in Gurnee has died of his injuries, police said.

The Job Center of Lake County announces the job fair events being held during June.

Kristof’s Entertainment Center in Round Lake Beach long has been known as a destination for bowling, mini-golf, go karts and more.But the origin of the family-owned business celebrating 50 years is more modest.

State Sen. Mary Edly-Allen recently announced that two local manufacturers in the 31st District were recipients of the Made in Illinois Grant Program on May 22.

The fourth annual Lake County PrideFest celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride Month will take place June 8 at the Round Lake Beach Cultural & Civic Center from 2 to 10 p.m.

To celebrate area teachers during Illinois’ Teacher Appreciation Week May 6-10, state Sen. Craig Wilcox, R-McHenry, is launching his first annual “My Inspirational Teacher” essay contest.

Luis E. Ramirez-Arguelles has been housed at a mental health facility since 2014, following a trial over a fatal crash officials said he caused.

The Joint Chiropractic has opened in Round Lake Beach.

The mother of a Richmond Township 14-year-old who died this week has been charged in the case; authorities said she hid and tried to flee while her son was in distress.

I’ve been reading about America’s imminent Civil War. Almost 160 years ago, our nation’s unifying moment came after our Civil War ended

A Round Lake Beach man is pleading guilty, but mentally ill, in the murders of his three young children last year.

When I read about anti-Semitism, I become concerned about the current growth of anti-Semitism on college campuses and in the Black community.

People indicted by a McHenry County grand jury and the charges they are facing.

The award-winning Realm of Terror has returned for the 2023 season.

A Round Lake Beach man has been charged with aggravated domestic battery and striking a police dog, stemming from incident early Saturday.

The Lake County Major Crime Task Force and Round Lake Police Department are investigating the shooting death of a 17-year-old Fox Lake boy.

I have been reading about the upcoming 2024 presidential election and the promotion of Rank Choice Voting as a new and fairer voting system.

The man sought to be let out of jail under the new SAFE-T Act, which ended cash bail in Illinois.

The Lake County Coroner’s Office has identified the 28-year-old motorcyclist who died Oct. 1 in a collision in Round Lake Beach.

With cash bail no longer allowed, many inmates jailed under the old system are now seeking release while they await trial.

A man accused of shooting a pistol several times in a crowded area in downtown McHenry was ordered to be held in jail while he awaits trial.

A Family Fishing Event took place Sept. 9 in Round Lake Beach.

A McHenry motorcyclist is hospitalized in critical condition after a crash with another vehicle Friday night near Libertyville, the Lake County sheriff’s office reported.

A McHenry County grand jury indicted these people on the following charges the week of Aug. 13, 2023.

The 2023 Lake County Job Fair will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 15.

I have been reading about the deteriorating lakes in Lake County. Algae problems in our lakes are posing a risk to the health of citizens, the environment and local economies

Two men accused of possessing a firearm while stealing $500 from a juvenile were arrested Sunday by McHenry County Sheriff’s deputies, according to criminal complaints filed in the McHenry County courthouse.

After reading about the Biden family’s many scandals, I feel quite certain that Mr. Biden will be maneuvered out of office late this year or early next year by the DNC.

Looking for room to grow his brewpub, Joshua Grubbs wanted to be in the heart of a small town or near water. He found both in Fox Lake.

A 40-year-old Round Lake Beach man has died as a result of injuries he suffered in a June 4 ATV crash, authorities said.

Hosted in Round Lake Beach for the first time, the Lake County PrideFest's food, entertainment, crafts, resource fair and more drew thousands.

The third annual Lake County PrideFest celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride Month will take place June 10 at the Round Lake Beach Cultural & Civic Center.

I have been reading about the tragic subway death of Jordan Neely.

Grayslake photographer Ernest J. Schweit will be showing work in a one-man show hosted at the Black Lung Brewing Company in Round Lake Beach.

The Round Lake Area Pageant is accepting applications for the 2023 pageant.

I keep reading about citizens being labeled as conspiracy theorists when they reject programs such as ERIC.