Round Lake
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Wanna see something really scary? Suburban haunted attractions deliver thrills, chills this HalloweenOct 02, 2025 1:25 pm - “We’re the one and only outdoor scream park,” says Grayslake resident Jason Wright about his haunted venue American Nightmare Scream Park opening this weekend in Spring Grove. “It’s something nobody has done in the Chicago area.”
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Schools, advocates work to reassure parents, students amid growing fears over ICE raidsSep 20, 2025 2:00 pm - Students’ fears of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arresting parents and loved ones have suburban and state education officials concerned about the potential for disruption and a rise in truancy.
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Honor Hispanic heritage with music, food and family funSep 17, 2025 2:33 pm - Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with neighbors, family and friends at Festival de Cultura, Comida y Vida. The free, family-friendly festival takes place from 2-6 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 28, at Nippersink Forest Preserve in Round Lake.
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Cary man charged with intentionally setting house near Round Lake ablazeSep 16, 2025 8:13 am - A Cary man is facing arson charges after Lake County authorities said he intentionally set a home near Round Lake on fire Monday afternoon, destroying one house and causing damage to three other neighboring homes.
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Round Lake Area Park District Day of the Dead 5K on Nov. 1Sep 08, 2025 5:36 pm - Get your running shoes ready for the Day of the Dead 5K on Saturday, Nov. 1, at Sports Center Park, 2004 Municipal Way, Round Lake.
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Round Lake ends long drought with blowout victorySep 06, 2025 7:16 pm - A roundup of this weekend’s high school football games in Cook and Lake counties.
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Union support ‘defining moment’ to resolving Round Lake District 116 budget issueAug 30, 2025 2:25 pm - A “critical partnership” finalized this past week between Round Lake Area Unit District 116 and and the union representing teachers and others will help resolve an $11 million budget error and preserve student programming.
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Lake County Forest Preserves adds new Winthrop Harbor Site, expands Kestrel Ridge PreserveAug 27, 2025 12:59 pm - On Wednesday, Aug. 13, the Lake County Forest Preserves’ Board of Commissioners approved the creation of a new preserve in far northeastern Lake County and the expansion of Kestrel Ridge Forest Preserve near Round Lake.
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Round Lake Police Officers recognized for lifesaving actionsAug 25, 2025 2:38 pm - Officer Kraig Kapusinski and Officer Mayra Raygoza were recognized at a recent Round Lake Village Board meeting with lifesaving awards for their actions which resulted in saving the life of an individual in medical crisis.
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How much additional revenue did your school district receive through state’s evidence-based funding formula?Aug 23, 2025 11:00 am - School districts statewide will receive a combined $8.9 billion from the state’s evidence-based funding program, an increase of nearly $300 million from last year’s allocation.