Round Lake, Illinois

About Round Lake

Round Lake is a close-knit town in northeastern Illinois, home to 18,654 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Round Lake holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 5.56 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,355 residents per square mile.

📰 Round Lake News Today

• Round Lake Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
• Alleged gunman charged with murder after Round Lake Park man fatally shot in Round Lake Beach lakemchenryscanner.com · Jul 20
• Kevin Rodriguez-Ruiz ID'd as man killed in Round Lake Beach shooting on Sunnyside Ct.; Juan U. Lopez-Aguayo charged with murder abc7chicago.com · Jul 20
• 24 E Honeysuckle Dr, Round Lake Beach, IL 60073 Realtor.com · Aug 4
• Woman charged in baby's death in Round Lake Beach, Illinois, back in 2001 CBS News · Jul 14

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Round Lake Unique

• Positioned in northeastern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 18,654.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Round Lake

• Eggspress Cafe
• Twisted Burger — burger
• Birrieria Jalisco 2 — mexican
• Hong Kong — chinese
• Orale Cafe — mexican (café)
• Rail House Slots & Wings — grill
• Rancho Nuevo — mexican
• Sharkys Sports Bar & Grill — pizza

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Round Lake

• Fairfield Park reviews ★
• Harts Hill Park reviews ★
• Harts Woods Park reviews ★
• Kestrel Ridge Forest Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Meadowview Park reviews ★
• Nippersink Forest Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Round Lake

• Early Childhood Facility
• Magee Middle School
• Park East School
• Park West School
• Round Lake ALOP
• Round Lake Senior High School
• Round Lake Transition Center
• Village Elementary School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Round Lake

🏘️ Nearby Communities