Please remember not to park vehicles in a way that blocks sidewalks. Sidewalks are an important part of our community & provide safe access for pedestrians, including children, individuals using wheelchairs or mobility devices, people pushing strollers, & residents out for a walk
A huge thank you to the Culver’s in Grayslake for generously donating all of the ice cream for this event.
Join us for an afternoon of live music and community fun! June 27 - 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Robert W. Rolek Community Center - 814 Hart Rd
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Did you know that Round Lake is served by multiple townships depending on where you live? Community garden opportunities may be available through different township programs. Residents may have access to community gardens through:
• Avon Township
• Fremont Township
• Fox Lake
Throwback Thursday in Round Lake!
This photo, featured in the Village's 50-Year Golden Jubilee book, captures Cedar Lake Road on a busy spring day in 1914. More than a century later, it's fascinating to see how our community has grown & changed.
The Village is hosting a Blood Drive on Monday, June 15!
Join us from 8 AM – 12 PM at the Community Room inside the Police & Public Works Building, located at 751 W. Townline Rd., Round Lake, IL 60073.
Walk-ins are welcome, or register ahead of time here:
https://t.co/rD26HAstoI
Small changes can lead to big savings this season! From fixing silent leaks to rethinking outdoor watering, a few simple habits can help lower your water bill while conserving an important community resource.
Check out these easy water-saving tips and see how every drop counts!
Saturday is shaping up to be another beautiful day filled with community events, opportunities to get involved, & fun around Round Lake! Here are a few happenings to check out this weekend. Want your event featured in future “Happenings in Round Lake” posts?
Did you know the Village of Round Lake has two cost share programs designed to help residents enhance their property while improving our community.
50/50 Parkway Tree Replacement Program
50/50 Sidewalk Replacement Program
Apply & Learn More https://t.co/Uz3aK9vS7t
Rolling into America 250 in style!
Keep an eye out for the Village’s fleet vehicles sporting our new America 250 decals as we join communities across the country in celebrating 250 years of America’s history, pride, and progress.
The Village of Round Lake would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Kristan Funeral Home for generously donating a beautiful wreath created by Lilies & Lattes Shop to honor those remembered at the Village’s War Memorial.
Community Partners for Affordable Housing is helping eligible Lake County homeowners make important home repairs through their Home Repair & Accessibility Program. Qualified residents may receive up to $50,000 in grants or loans for improvements.
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It’s Whatcha Wearing Wednesday, today we’re spotlighting some of the gear that helps keep our Public Works team safe while they work hard serving the community every day. From high-visibility apparel to essential safety equipment, this gear plays an important role in helping crew
In celebration of National Public Works Week, this Earth Day group photo from last month’s event is a great example of what “Rooted in Service, Powered by Community” really looks like. We’re proud of the work they do every day to keep Round Lake clean, safe, and running smoothly
Last week, Village staff attended the 15th Annual Legacy Project Conference – Advancing Women in Local Government.
We are proud to share that our Director of Community Development, Katie Parkhurst, was officially elected President of The Legacy Project Board!
💙 THANK YOU, ROUND LAKE! 💙
A huge thank you to everyone who came out and supported Cop on a Rooftop last Friday! From donations and coffee runs to honks, waves, kind words and your support means so much.
Building Safety Month – Week 3: Prepared to Protect
May 18–24
This week highlights the importance of disaster preparedness and how strong, resilient building codes help protect lives and property.
The Village recently installed new America250 banners as we begin recognizing and celebrating the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026.
These banners are a great addition to our downtown.
Be sure to check them out next time you’re downtown!
Metra Parking Update – Effective July 1, 2026
A new updated payment kiosk is now located on the north side of the warming shelter and accepts both cash and card.
You can also pay using the PASSPORT mobile app https://t.co/zq7FmUHck2 The Village of Round Lake is Zone 16007.
Building Safety Month – Week 2: Voices of the Built Environment. May 11–17 This week, we recognize the dedicated building safety professionals who work behind the scenes to keep our communities safe every day.