The Twin Lakes Skate Park committee is looking for dedicated people who will commit their time to continue to work on the goal of renovating the village skate park. A meeting for interested individuals is scheduled for Feb. 28 at 7:30 p.m. at Twin Lakes Village Hall, 108 E. Main St. If you have any questions call [...]
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Report: Holy Hill Road closed
At about 7:55 a.m., I received a report from the field that an apparent crash has closed Holy Hill Road in Twin Lakes in the area near Allied Plastics. UPDATE 8:31 a.m. — Email tip says it may have involved a tipped over semi truck.
Sneak peek at Twin Lakes Community Library
We stopped by the Community Library building in Twin Lakes today to get a little pre-reopening sneak peek. The library announced yesterday that the branch, closed since September for a sizable expansion and remodeling, will be reopening March 5. There will be a public open house on March 11. In the new space, almost double the size of the old but in the same [...]
Twin Lakes Community Library branch to re-open March 5
The Twin Lakes Community Library building is scheduled to reopen on Monday, March 5, director LeAnn Briese announced today. The library, 110 S. Lake Ave., will host an open house on Sunday, March 11. Detials of that event will be shared ata later daye. The extensive remodeling and expansion of the library will expand space in the facility from 3,895 [...]
Aquanuts get village approval for barefoot figure 8 tournament
Aquanuts Water Shows has received approval from the Twin Lakes Village Board for its plans to host a barefoot water skiing figure 8 tournament this spring. The tournament, dubbed “Nut Fest,” is scheduled to take place May 5 and 6 at Lance Park, where the Aquanuts annual summer ski shows are also held. The group was asking the village for permission [...]
Units responding for fire alarm in Twin Lakes
At 5:08 p.m., Twin Lakes Fire and Rescue and Randall Fire Department are responding to a report of an activated fire alarm in the 9100 block of 402nd Avenue, Powers Lake. UPDATE 5:18 p.m. — First unit on scene reports no signs of fire showing from outside of residence. UPDATE about 5:25 p.m. — Randall fire units [...]
Twin Lakes Food Pantry thanks its supporters
The Twin Lakes Area Food Pantry has issued the following statement to its supporters in the community: The Twin Lakes Area Food Pantry would like to thank the community for its on-going support, especially through these difficult ecomonic times. Everyone’s been so wonderful to us, year after year, all the way along the line; from [...]
Units responding for report of crash at Twin Lakes business
At 1:51 p.m., Twin Lakes Fire Department is responding to a report of a crash in the parking lot of a business in the 100 block of South Lake Avenue, Twin Lakes. Dispatch reports there are injuries. View Larger Map
Twin Lakes Village Board discusses surge protection for police station
Sometimes you have to spend a little money to save a whole lot more. That seemed to be the philosophy Monday night behind the Twin Lakes Village Board’s discussion of purchasing building wide surge suppression for the police station. The police station has experienced damage to equipment caused by lightning strikes in the past. The resulting power surges have damaged equipment that cost [...]
Photos of Twin Lakes bank robber released
The Twin Lakes Police Department has released two photos of the person who robbed a bank in the village Monday afternoon. The man, who did not display or imply that he had a weapon, got a way with an undetermined amount of money. The suspect was described as: An adult male, white, 6-foot tall, weighing about 170 [...]
Twin Lakes Police release description of bank robber
Twin Lakes Police have released a description of a man who robbed a village bank this afternoon. The robber walked into the M&I Bank branch on North Lake Avenue at about 3:49 p.m., a police department news release said. He handed a note to a teller demanding money. The teller complied by giving the man [...]
Twin Lakes Police respond to report of bank robbery
At a little before 4 p.m., Twin Lakes Police responded to a robbery alarm at a bank on North Lake Avenue. Subsequent scanner transmissions indicated a teller was robbed and the robber was able to leave the bank. No weapon was displayed by the robber who used a note to demand money. Note: We have inquires in [...]
Units responding for report of vehicle fire
At 8:46 p.m., Twin Lakes Fire Department is responding to the 100 block of Sunset Court for a report of a vehicle on fire. UPDATE 8:51 p.m. — Police officer at the scene reports fire is out. View Larger Map
Units responding for possible gas leak
At 5:38 p.m., Twin Lakes Fire Department is responding to a report of a possible a gas leak in the 600 block of Barry Road.
Earthquake in Illinois felt here
View Larger Map The above map shows (green arrow) the epicenter of the Jan. 30, 2012 earthquake. There was a minor earthquake in Illinois last night that some people in Wester Kenosha County reported feeling. The quake registered 2.4 magnitude and happened just before 10 p.m. The quake was centered at McHenry, Illinois. Those reporting to the U.S. Geological [...]
Units responding for crash on Highway P
At 7:49 a.m., Twin Lakes Fire and Rescue and Twin Lakes Police are responding to a report of a single vehicle crash in the 12400 block of Highway P. Dispatch reports that a vehicle hit a pole. A first responder on the scene reported to dispatch that no one was trapped in the vehicle. An ambulance was sent to [...]
Units responding for report of kitchen fire
At 3:52 p.m., Twin Lakes Fire Department, Randall Fire Department, Town of Wheatland Fire Department and Richmond Fire Department as well as Twin Lakes Police are responding to a report of a possible fire in a kitchen of a residence in the 200 block of Christie Court, Twin Lakes. UPDATE 3:58 p.m. — Police officer reports that [...]
Twin Lakes Randall Recreation to host skiing and snowboarding
Twin Lakes Randall Recreation will host skiing and snowboarding at Wilmot Mountain on Thursdays Jan. 19 and 26 and Feb. 2, from 4 to 9:30 p.m. Participants will meet in the main lodge at Wilmot Mountain; look for the sign. Costs are: Lift & Lesson : $23.00 + $5.00 (insurance) =$28. Lift, Lesson & Ski Rental [...]
Twin Lakes postpones decision on LED streetlights
The Twin Lakes Village Board is still considering how much light and how much savings would make a switch to LED fixtures downtown and in one park worth a change. Changing out the lights could save $4,000 in power costs a year. At that rate, the savings could pay for the estimated $15,000 in replacement costs [...]
Lakewood and Randall students get a chance to Shop With a Hero
Members of the Twin Lakes Police Department and Twin Lakes Fire and Rescue took 30 children — 15 from Lakewood School and 15 from Randall School – to Walmart in Lake Geneva for a $150 Christmas spending spree as part of the annual “Shop with a Hero” program on Saturday, Dec. 17. The children who participated [...]
Twin Lakes Village Board gives nod to residential commercial building downtown — again
A local developer is again going to try to receive tax credits to build a mixed use senior housing/commercial building in downtown Twin Lakes. The effort by Bear Development received the blessing of the Twin Lakes Village Board Monday night. The development is essentially the same concept as was presented earlier this year, when Bear Development first applied to receive the state tax credits, [...]
Units responding to report of car fire
At about 3:48 p.m., Twin Lakes Fire Department and village police are responding to a report of a car fire near Zerfas and Pheasant, Twin Lakes. Person reporting incident said someone came to her door looking a phone and said their car blew up when started. UPDATE 3:53 p.m. — Personnel on scene reports no [...]
Twin Lakes considering street light change to save power costs
The Twin Lakes Village Board is considering a change in street lighting downtown and at one village park that could save $4,000 in power costs a year. At that rate, the savings could pay for the estimated $15,000 in replacement costs on the lights in under 4 years, according to numbers presented to the board by village administrator David Cox at [...]
Twin Lakes library rehab nearing completion, says village president
The renovation of the Twin Lakes branch of the Community Library is proceeding well, Twin Lakes village President Howard Skinner reported to the Village Board Monday night. Skinner said he visited the site Monday and found much of the work completed or nearly so. The library may be able to begin moving material and furnishings back into the library [...]
Twin Lakes Holiday Light Parade and Trees on Parade & Holiday Shopping coverage
The Twin Lakes Area Chamber and Business Association held its annual Trees on Parade and Shopping Friday night and Saturday. Saturday also featured the annual Holiday Light Parade down Main Street. That concluded with the lighting of the Christmas tree just outside of the chamber office. Santa oversaw the lighting, was in the parade and visited with youngsters. Click on the link [...]
Santa at Twin Lakes Fire Department coverage
Santa visited the Twin Lakes Fire Department today to visit with youngsters and find out their Christmas wishes. Each child attending was able to have their photo taken with Santa and pick out a stuffed animal. If they had a letter to drop off for Santa, there was a box for that too. Afterwards, the children and their parents were welcome [...]
Trees on Parade & Holiday Shopping this weekend in Twin Lakes
Trees on Parade & Holiday Shopping will take place on Friday, Dec. 2 from 4 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 3, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Rumpoles Banquet Hall, Twin Lakes. The Holiday Light Parade will begin at 5:30 on Saturday, Dec. 3 down Main Street in Twin Lakes and end at [...]
Visit Santa at Twin Lakes Fire Department Saturday
Santa will be at the Twin Lakes Fire House on Main Street on Saturday, Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event includes refreshments and a photo and a chance to chat with Santa.
Flight for Life called to Twin Lakes
At 8:38 a.m., Twin Lakes Fire Department members are setting up a landing zone for the Flight for Life medical transport helicopter. Twin Lakes Rescue earlier responded to a call for a hand injury at an industrial business in 36600 block of 89th St., Twin Lakes. After the initial call, more manpower was dispatched to the scene.
Twin Lakes to stick with Veolia for garbage collection
Twin Lakes garbage collection services will remain with Veolia, it’s current contractor, after action taken by the Village Board at a special meeting Monday. The board voted unanimousily to accept a proposed five-year contract with Veolia. Trustees Aaron Karow and Jeremy Knoll were absent (Knoll, a Twin Lakes firefighter, was on a mutual aid call [...]
