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Alleged intoxicated driver loses control at curve, crashes into pole and catches car on fire in downtown Round Lake

A man was arrested after he allegedly lost control of his car and smashed into a pole while intoxicated, causing his car to catch on fire in downtown Round Lake early Saturday morning. Jesus Vasquez, 23, of Round Lake, was charged with driving under the influence, driving with a suspended license and multiple petty offenses. […]

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Two Milwaukee residents charged with identity theft for obtaining duplicate bank card without user authorization

Two Milwaukee residents have been arrested and charged with identity theft for trying to obtain a replacement debit card from a Round Lake victim without the cardholder’s authorization, police officials said. Round Lake Police Chief David Prus said police were called after an unknown individual had ordered a replacement debit card that was tied to […]

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Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run in Lake County kicks off early Sunday

The  Law Enforcement Torch Run for the Special Olympics of Illinois took place early Sunday with many Lake County law enforcement agencies joining in. Many law enforcement torch run entrants released photos on Facebook Sunday, included Mundelein, Round Lake, Grayslake Lake County Sheriff’s Office, The torch started at 8 a.m., officials said. The Law Enforcement […]

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2 students recognized for helping fellow student who was ‘brutally beaten,’ hospitalized in Round Lake

Two girls were recently awarded during a village board meeting for intervening and helping a fellow student who suffered serious injuries after being attacked in Round Lake. Shekinah and Sandra, who are 12 and 13 years old, were presented the Distinguished Community Service Commendation during the June 6 board meeting for the Village of Round […]