🌱 How can Round Lake employers spot warning signs before trouble starts?
Good morning Round Lake! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How can Round Lake employers spot warning signs before trouble starts?
- What Antioch’s win over Round Lake means before facing Grayslake Central
Also on today's calendar: Vinyl Nights @ Black Lung’s Rte 83 Taproom.
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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Freezing fog in the morning, with a high of 36 and low of 30 degrees.
- Thursday: Windy with rain, then colder, temps: high: 44, low: 13. ⛄️ Brr!
- Friday: Colder; breezy in the morning, with a high of 26 and low of 22 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Who Do You Hire? Recognizing Signs of Gang Violence (glassbytes.com) — Police in Round Lake recently arrested an auto glass technician on a weapons charge, prompting industry-wide questions about spotting possible gang involvement among employees. The piece focuses on general guidance from federal justice officials and prevention experts, outlining behavioral risk factors employers can watch for and stressing cooperation with local law enforcement rather than relying solely on background checks. 
• Basketball Game Preview: Grayslake Central Rams vs. Antioch Sequoits (maxpreps.com) — Round Lake’s girls basketball team is coming off a 54-45 loss to Antioch, which now heads into a matchup with Grayslake Central. The preview highlights Antioch’s momentum, key scorers, and the Rams’ recent blowout win, giving local fans context for how Round Lake’s conference rivals are shaping up this season.
📸 Around Round Lake
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Lake County Cypher 2!
Bukanas Sports Bar, 259 N Cedar Lake Rd, Round Lake
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Saturday December 20
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Vinyl Nights @ Black Lung’s Rte 83 Taproom
Black Lung Round Lake Beach , 2217 N Illinois 83 , Round Lake Beach
7:00 pm
Wednesday December 24
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Pop Up Barre Fusion Class - Wauconda, IL 2025
Wauconda Park District Community Center , 600 N Main St , Wauconda
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GRINCH'S OPEN GYM (walking-7years)
Wauconda Park District Community Center , 600 N Main St , Wauconda
11:00 am -
Chamber Luncheon
First Draft Center , Center Street , Grayslake
11:30 am -
Drop-in Game Center
Fox Lake, IL Calendar , 10 Riverview Avenue , Fox Lake
1:00 pm -
Home School Bowling
Kingston Lanes , 1330 S. Eastwood Dr. , Woodstock
1:00 pm -
Indoor Pickleball
Fox Lake, IL Calendar , 10 Riverview Avenue , Fox Lake
1:00 pm -
Open Gym for Middle School and Up
Lakefront Park Building , 10 Riverview Avenue , Fox Lake
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Open Gym for Ages 7 and Under
Fox Lake, IL Calendar , 10 Riverview Avenue , Fox Lake
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Business After Hours
Wauconda Area Chamber of Commerce , 100 N Main St , Wauconda
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PTO Movie Night
Prairieview School Grayslake, IL 60030
6:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Crunch posted a job opening for Overnight Custodian in Round Lake. Apply here.
- Boyd Group Services Inc posted a job opening for Parts Coordinator in Round Lake. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Round Lake here.
🗞 Nearby News
Grayslake
- Gracey LePage sparks Crystal Lake South defense against Grayslake North (dailyherald.com)
- Essex Realty Group closes sale of 135-unit multifamily portfolio in Illinois communities (rejournals.com)
Wauconda
- Why not cut back? (dailyherald.com)
Libertyville
Ok Round Lake! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t know. I can never finish drinking the hot bath!
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