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Man charged with sexually assaulting woman, battering and restraining her in Round Lake Park

A 55-year-old man was arrested after prosecutors say he sexually assaulted a woman in his home in Round Lake Park and restrained her and battered her. Richard A. Axtell, 55, of Round Lake Park, was charged with criminal sexual assault by force, domestic battery with four or more prior convictions and unlawful restraint. Lake County […]

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Police canine tracks down suspect who stole from store, fled from responding officers in Lake County

A police canine is being credited with tracking down a suspect who stole from a store in Lake County and then fled from responding officers. The Round Lake Park Police Department said Tuesday that Canine Gunny is “happy to work” despite the cold weather. Gunny was requested by the Round Lake Beach Police Department to […]

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5 staff members help save life of child who choked on food at Round Lake Park elementary school

Five “heroic” staff members sprang into action and helped save the life of a child who started choking on food during lunch at an elementary school in Round Lake Park. The Greater Round Lake Fire Protection District presented a lifesaver award and challenge coin on Monday to five “heroic staff members” of WJ Murphy Elementary […]

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Student arrested after attacking staff member, trying to enter bus yard in Round Lake remains in secure custody

Police say a student remains held in secure custody after he became upset about being expelled and attacked a staff member at Round Lake High School, prompting a search this week. Round Lake Area Schools District 116 Superintendent Donn Mendoza said the incident occurred after a board of education meeting Tuesday evening. A student hit […]

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Student arrested after battering staff member at Round Lake High School, prompting closure at area schools

Police say they have arrested a student after he became upset about being expelled and battered a staff member at Round Lake High School, prompting the closure of area schools. Round Lake Area Schools District 116 Superintendent Donn Mendoza said the incident occurred after a board of education meeting Tuesday evening. A student hit a […]