Recreational marijuana is just one of many changes in Illinois Law’s that will take effect in 2020. Listed are a few of the over 200 new laws. Traffic Fines The fines for illegally passing school buses will double, from $150 to $300 for an initial violation and from $500 to $1,000 for a subsequent violation. Vehicles need to slow down, change lanes and proceed with caution when approaching disabled vehicles or emergency vehicles on the side of the highway. Starting Jan. 1, … [Read more...]

Beginning January 1, 2020 recreational use of marijuana for adults 21 and over will become legal in the State of Illinois.  Private and personal consumption of cannabis cannot be restricted by local governments, however, the act does prohibit the use of cannabis in public places, schools and child care facilities, among other locations.  Municipalities may adopt and enforce local ordinances to regulate possession and public consumption of cannabis as long as the regulations … [Read more...]

The Round Lake Park Police Department has partnered with Working Bikes a Chicago area based non for profit organization, to insure unclaimed/abandoned bicycles that we recover are distributed to those in need.  Countless bicycles are discarded or sit unused in garages in the United States every year. But in a developing country a bicycle can truly change the life of an individual, their family and their community. Bicycling is, of course, a form of transportation. But bicycles are also … [Read more...]

Across the country, it’s back to school time, which means it’s time to talk to your elementary, middle, and high schoolers about back to school safety tips, including how to stay safe before, during and after school.  Tragic headlines give today’s parents a lot to worry about when it comes to school safety, but it’s important to remember the everyday safety concerns that often get overlooked. From 2008-2017, 264 students were killed making their way to and from school. It’s not … [Read more...]

Happy Independence Day, neighbors! July 4th is a time of celebration- backyard grilling, neighborhood gatherings, fireworks displays. Unfortunately, July is also peak month for grill fires, and every year, an estimated 11,000 people are treated for injuries related to fireworks. Also, more pets go missing on the Fourth of July than any other day of the year. As you prepare to celebrate, the Round Lake Park police Department would like to remind you to take the following precautions to keep … [Read more...]