Archive for the ‘Village of Grayslake’ Category

District 116 Local Election Results

Below are the recent ‘unofficial’ election results for the local villages that make up portions of District 116. Many offices went unapposed which added to the extremely low voter turnout. Poor Voter Turnout At Most Election Locations Village of Round Lake (3 four year terms for Village Board) Dawn M. Simoncelli = 536 Vicki Wicinski [...]

Diane Elfering, Union Boss, Opens Mouth, Inserts Foot

Today’s Daily Herald featured an article regarding recent ’bonuses’ paid to many of the District 46 teachers and building administrators. Under the Freedom of Information Act, reporter Bob Susnjara, obtained details on the $1,100 bonus checks that went to 345 teachers as well as $5,500 bonus checks that went to 10 administrators. This was part of the [...]

District 46 Tax Levy Public Meeting Dec 8th

Americans For Prosperity is recommending a NO vote on School District 46 proposal to pass a tax levy amounting to 8.3% that would increase the average homeowners taxes by $172 annually. These estimated tax increases are usually based on property values at the low end of existing home values so most homeowners in Grayslake would [...]

Reverend Lisle Kauffman Retiring After 41 Years

  Anyone who has lived in the Round Lake area for awhile is sure to recognize the name, Reverend Lisle Kauffman. Like the “Energizer Bunny” he just keeps going and going, serving local residents in times of need along with community service in various fields. His last sermon will be Thanksgiving eve and a small goodbye [...]

Early Voting Ends Thursday October 28

  With the new guidlines for Early Voting why wait until Nov. 2nd to vote? With only a week to go, most voters have made up their minds and can avoid the lines on Election Day by voting early. Here is what the Official Lake County site says about Early Voting: “Early voters are required [...]

Round Lake Area Trick Or Treat Hours

Listed below are the Trick or Treat hours for the villages in District 116 which includes all Round Lake Villages and Hainesville. Village of Round Lake = Sunday, October 31st from 1-5 PM Village of Round Lake Beach = Sunday, October 31st from 1-5 PM Village of Round Lake Heights = Sunday, October 31st from 1-5 PM [...]

A Trip Down Memory Lane

So, how long have YOU been a resident of the Round Lake Area? Do you remember when we used to enjoy a movie at the old theatre that was located where Blockbuster now sits? And an ice cream cone from Baskin-Robbins 31 Flavors after the movie? I’ve always wondered why the old theatre closed and [...]

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