Round Lake Beach

One of this summer’s most impactful blood drives is coming to Round Lake, and it’s personal for a local family.

The drive-through-only coffee chain 7 Brew is quickly expanding its presence in the McHenry County, with several new locations planned.

Lake County PrideFest, now in its fifth year, will take place from noon to 10 p.m. June 14 at the Round Lake Beach Cultural & Civic Center.

A former Richmond woman has been convicted after fraudulently selling off more than $25,000 of an elderly Spring Grove man’s stock.

The Lake County Division of Transportation is making steady progress on the Fairfield Road Planning Study.

Charles Danyus of Round Lake Beach writes a letter to the editor.

A pair of siblings are charges with murder in the 2023 shooting of a 17-year-old boy in Round Lake, police announced. One of the siblings is 17 but charged as an adult.

A Chicago man has been sentenced to nine years in prison in a plea deal after he was charged with possessing multiple drugs at a Crystal Lake motel last year.

A Richmond dad will be sentenced in March after pleading guilty to involuntary manslaughter on the one-year anniversary of the death of his 14-year-old son, who overdosed on fentanyl and xylazine, court records show.

Richmond dad Eric Ullrich pleaded guilty Friday to involuntary manslaughter on the one-year anniversary of the death of his 14-year-old son Trent.

Lake County Sheriff’s crash investigators are looking into a Christmas Eve crash that left one man dead.

Man who robbed teen during would-be drug buy pleaded guilty in McHenry County and was sentenced to 13 years in prison.

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.