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Round Lake Beach police launch Shop With a Cop
Sgt. Mike Barr was in full uniform Monday as he entered the Super Wal-Mart on Route 83 -- a uniform that, on this night anyway, included a red Santa Claus hat.
Vernon Hills actress is alive with 'Sound of Music'
Caring for seven children sounds like a daunting task, but it's a pleasure for Maria in "The Sound of Music." It's also fun for 16-year-old Ilana Braverman of Vernon Hills, who stars in Improv Playhouse's production of the musical.
Pawn shops put high note on St. Nicholas Day
The No. 1 item in pawn shops is hinted at in the name of Hometown Jewelry & Loan Co.
Arrests made during Black Friday
Not everyone was in the holiday spirit on Black Friday. The Gurnee Police Department reports that eight individuals were arrested in three separate incidents that occurred between 1 and 2:50 a.m. on Nov.
Early-morning mayhem at Gurnee Mills
Eight people were charged with crimes ranging from battery to criminal damage to property in various incidents early Friday at Gurnee Mills, police said.
State exiting financial control of Dist. 116
Towns served: Portions of Round Lake, Round Lake Beach, Round Lake Heights, Round Lake Park and Hainesville Sources: 2009 Illinois school report card, Daily Herald reporting Once on the brink of extinction, Round Lake Area Unit District 116 is expected to regain the ability to handle its own financial affairs for the first time since 2002.
Readers behind bars reach out for family ties
Moms and dads incarcerated in the Lake County Jail are reaching out to their children during the holidays through the Read to Me program.
Holiday tree lighting Friday in Round Lake Beach
The village will be hosting its annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6 p.m. Friday.
Attempt to change guilty plea rejected
A man accused of molesting a younger male family member in Round Lake Beach in 1995 and 1996 unsuccessfully tried to withdraw his guilty plea at a hearing Monday.
Lake County: County board trims budget with wage freezes, other measures
Lake County officials have approved a trimmed-down $498.5 million fiscal 2010 budget, which includes a wage freeze for county employees and other cost-saving measures.
Outrage over attack that killed Lake County dog
Gizmo, Tanya Anderson's 1-year-old Shih Tzu, died earlier this month after an unprovoked attack from a neighbor's dog in Antioch.
Woman charged with sex abuse of boy
A 47-year-old woman is accused of having sex with a 16-year-old boy. Laura A. Bailey of 596 E. London Court, Round Lake Beach, faces two counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, a Class 2 offense.
Pair charged with DUI after seat switch
Police allege a couple tried to switch places inside their vehicle after seeing the red lights of a squad car, so both were charged with driving under the influence.
Round Lake Park cop dog key in crack bust
Crack cocaine with a $9,000 street value was found in a Round Lake Beach apartment during an investigation in which a neighboring town's police dog played a key role, authorities said Wednesday.
Another board member opts out of raise
Lake County Board member Terry Wilke of Round Lake Beach said Wednesday he also plans to take a pass on a Dec.
Dist. 46 board: Disney is money well spent
Grayslake Elementary District 46 is sending six teachers and four administrators to Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence Inc.'s convention from Dec.
Highland Park flu shot clinic goes off smoothly
Highland Park resident Julie Marcus was glad she didn't have to wait in line to get her H1N1 flu shot at the Highland Park Recreation Center Friday afternoon.
Not just trees being trimmed for Christmas
The economic Grinch won't be completely taking the twinkle out of decorations as municipals get ready to decorate for the holiday season, but some villages have trimmed the decoration budget like a fresh Christmas tree.
Round Lake Beach cleanup teams praised
Village officials lauded police officers and citizens Monday for their efforts in achieving a second-place showing in the annual Governor's Hometown Awards.
Lake Villa starts yuletide Shop with Cop program
The Lake Villa Police Department is starting its own Shop with a Cop program. Officers will take kids shopping at the new Round Lake Beach Wal-Mart on Dec.
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