Round Lake Beach News

A 22-year veteran of the force has been named the new police chief in Round Lake Beach.

A public hearing on the proposed redevelopment of a shopping center at Rollins Road opposite Hainesville Road is scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday before the Round Lake Beach planning and zoning commission.

Speeders and others who want to contest misdemeanor charges lodged by Lakemoor authorities will have to take their fight to a different jurisdiction.

This usually is the time of year when the doors fly open and kids escape from the three-month trap of indoor life.

Retired science teacher Chuck McCann has been doing art shows for 30 years, has five books published, and was once a professional bowler.

The number of children who have health insurance coverage was rising before the new federal health care law took effect this year, and the suburbs saw some of the highest gains, a report released Thursday said.

"I don't think anyone is naA ve enough to think that this problem is just going to go away," said State Rep. Sam Yingling , at an announcement of the 2014 Kids Count report by Voices for Illinois Children.

The defense attorney for a man accused in the shooting death of a Zion teen outside of a Round Lake Beach minimart said he will try to block prosecutors from identifying his client as a gang member.

A 20-year-old man accused of shooting another man in Round Lake Beach is considering a plea deal in the case, his attorney said in Lake County court Monday.

More than 200 Grant Community High School students in the lunchroom watched as the school's community officer had his head shaved and styled Friday.

Retired science teacher Chuck McCann has been doing art shows for 30 years, has five books published, and was once a professional bowler.

When Gary Bitler first became a police officer in Round Lake Beach on Jan. 8, 1979, high-tech was a pen and paper and a police radio.

In the tradition of great car-racing families throughout the ages, two sets of brothers took home the trophies Saturday at the Cub Scout Super Pack 199 Pinewood Derby.

The Cultural & Civic Center of Round Lake Beach hosts President's Day with “President Theodore Roosevelt” as depicted by Bob Dawson at noon on Monday, Feb. 17. Visitors can bring a picnic lunch and learn about the life of one of the more colorful presidents in this free program for all ages.