Seven people were treated for injuries as a result of a crash at county Highways P and O in Twin Lakes Sunday evening. From the Twin Lakes Fire Department and Rescue Squad: At approximately 5:40 PM, Twin Lakes Fire/Rescue was dispatched for the report of a rollover motor vehicle accident. While crews were enroute to […]
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Twin Lakes officials considering how to use projected downtown TIF surplus
Improved financial performance of Twin Lakes’ downtown tax increment financing district has village officials doing some thinking about how to use the proceeds. A TIF district is a financial tool to build public infrastructure with the aim of driving economic development. A TIF district freezes the tax base at its creation. Subsequent increased tax revenue […]
Agenda: Twin Lakes Village Board committee of the whole meeting Feb. 2, 2026
The Twin Lakes Village Board is scheduled to hold a committee of the whole meeting Monday, starting at 6:30 p.m. at Village Hall. Agenda items include: Discussion regarding a conditional use permit for Diedrich Family Farm LLC. Discussion regarding a conditional use permit for Twin Lakes Power Sports LLC. Discussion regarding an outdoor lighting ordinance. […]
Agenda: Twin Lakes Village Board meeting Dec. 15, 2025
The Twin Lakes Village Board is scheduled to meet Monday, starting at 6:30 p.m. at Village Hall. Agedna items include: Consideration of a motion to approve a Collective Bargaining Agreement with Teamsters 200 (Public Works and Sewer). Discussion and possible action regarding Resolution R2025-12-1 to Appoint Election Inspectors for the 2026-2027 Term. Discussion and possible […]
2025 Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Assoc. tree lighting coverage (PHOTOS & VIDEO)
The downtown Christmas tree in Twin lakes is all lit and decorated now thanks to the Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Association. The chamber hosted the official tree lighting Saturday evening. This year, the chamber’s Trees on Parade, which took place Friday and Saturday, included two new contests, decorating large stars and ornaments. Before […]
Twin Lakes Fire and Rescue 2025 Santa visit coverage (PHOTOS)
Santa made his annual visit to the Twin Lakes Fire and Rescue Station Saturday morning. Children were able to meet with Santa and share their Christmas wishes. Afterwards they were given a candy cane and could select a plush toy. Refreshments of hot dogs, hot chocolate and cookies also were served. Here are some more […]
Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Assoc. 2025 Trees on Parade coverage (PHOTOS)
The Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Association is hosting its annual Trees on Parade event Friday and Saturday at the St. John Evangelist Catholic Church Community Center. The event features decorated trees, vendors, visits with Santa, silent auctions, food for sale and new decorated star and ornament competitions. Admission is $2 for adults and […]
2025 Twin Lakes Fire and Rescue Santa visit is Dec. 6
Twin Lakes Fire and Rescue will be hosting Santa at the fire station Saturday, Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Santa will be available for photos at the station. Hot dogs, cookies and drinks will be available. Make sure you bring your own camera or phone to take a snapshot of the kids […]
Agenda: Twin Lakes Village Board committee of the whole meeting Dec. 1, 2025
The Twin Lakes Village Board is scheduled to hold a committee of the whole meeting Monday, starting at 6:30 p.m. at Village Hall. Agenda items include: Swearing in of new Twin Lakes Police Department patrol Officer Zachary Zeyen. Discussion regarding “Class B”/Class “B” Liquor & Fermented Malt Beverage License applications filed by: Sarab Investments LLC, […]
Units responding for fire in Twin Lakes
At about 7:11 p.m., Twin Lakes Fire and Rescue, Town of Randall Fire Department, Wheatland Vol. Fire Department and Richmond (Ill.,) Fire Department units and Twin Lakes Police officers are responding to a fire in the 1200 block of Main Street in Twin Lakes. Per dispatch: This is being reported as a possible chimney fire. […]
UPDATE: House fire in Twin Lakes complicated by gas leak
A fire destroyed a house in Twin Lakes Saturday night and fighting the fire was complicated by a gas leak that developed during the fire. The cause of the fire is under investigation. From Twin Lakes Fire/Rescue: On Saturday evening at approximately 9:24 PM, Twin Lakes Fire/Rescue, along with automatic response aid from the Town […]
Units responding for fire in Twin Lakes
At about 4:54 p.m., Twin Lakes Fire and Rescue, Town of Randall Fire Department and Wheatland Vol. Fire Department units and Twin Lakes Police are responding to a report of possible fire in the 200 block of Burden Avenue in Twin Lakes. Per dispatch: This is being reported as a possible furnace fire. UPDATE 4:59 […]
Twin Lakes Police arrest man on child enticement charges
From the Twin Lakes Police Department (Note: westofthei.com does not use names of defendants until they are formally charged in court — DH): On Monday, Nov. 3, the Twin Lakes Police Department arrested a 25-year-old Rockford, Illinois, man in connection with an Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) investigation. The man had been communicating through an […]
Agenda: Twin Lakes Village Board committee of the whole & special board meeting Nov. 3, 2025
The Twin Lakes Village Board is scheduled to hold a committee of the whole and special board meeting Monday, starting at 6:30 p.m. at Village Hall. The committee of the whole meeting is first. Committee of the whole meetings are for discussion only. No formal action is taken at committee of the whole meetings. Agenda […]
2025 trick or treat hours, weather, safety tips
Here are the official trick or treat hours for the Western Kenosha County locations that designate them: 4 to 7 p.m., Oct. 31 — Bristol, Paddock Lake, Twin Lakes. 4 to 8 p.m. — Salem Lakes Trick or treat weather looks dry says the National Weather Service with no rain expected (until possibly after midnight). […]
Agenda: Twin Lakes Village Board meeting Oct. 20, 2025
The Twin Lakes Village Board is scheduled to meet Monday starting at 6:30 p.m. at Village Hall. Agenda items include: 2026 Budget Workshop #3. The full agenda is available here. ShareTweet0 Shares
Free family events sponsored by Lakewood School set for Oct. 15 and 24
The Twin Lakes community is coming together this fall in an effort to ensure that all families—regardless of financial circumstance—can enjoy the season’s festivities. Thanks to the support of Lakewood School, local families will have access to a series of free community events designed to bring people together through creativity, literacy, and fun. The celebration […]
Agenda: Twin Lakes Village Board committee of the whole and special joint meeting with plan commission Oct. 5, 2025
The Twin Lakes Village Board is scheduled to hold a committee of the whole meeting and special joint meeting with the village Plan Commission on Monday at Village Hall. The committee of the whole meeting is first, starting at 6:30 p.m. Agenda items include: Discussion regarding removing Building Department inspections from Short-Term Rentals and adding […]
Twin Lakes terminates agreement with Aquanuts for Lance Park improvements project; Neal lawsuit to continue
The Twin Lakes Village Board Monday acknowledged the Aquanuts withdrawal from an improvement project in Lance Park and terminated the memo of understanding that governed the project. The Aquanuts gave notice of their withdrawal in August, citing a lawsuit filed by resident Bryan Neal challenging the legality of the MOU and the project. Both actions […]
Agenda: Twin Lakes Village Board meeting Sept. 15, 2025
The Twin Lakes Village Board is scheduled to meet Monday, starting at 6:30 p.m. at Village Hall. Agenda iems include: Discussion and possible action regarding Resolution R2025-9-2 Approve and Authorize the Village’s Participation in the Purdue Direct Opioid Settlement. Discussion and possible action regarding a Pay Request from Stark Pavement Corp for the 2025 Road […]
Hogs for Heroes presents 61st motorcycle to Kenosha man in Twin Lakes
A group that gives motorcycles to veterans to help them heal presented a motorcycle to a Kenosha man at a car show and street party in Twin Lakes Saturday afternoon. Hogs for Heroes turned over the keys to a blue 2020 Harley-Davidson Tri Glide to Joshua Walker after a presentation on at the Main Street […]
Agenda: Twin Lakes Village Board committee of the whole meeting Aug. 4, 2025
The Twin Lakes Village Board is scheduled to hold a committee of the whole meeting Monday starting at 6:30 p.m. at Village Hall. Agenda itms include: Discussion of a “Class B”/Class “B” Liquor & Fermented Malt Beverage License application filed by Aces Sports Bar & Grill Inc, DBA Aces Sports Bar & Grill, 200 Е. […]
Units responding for gas line strike in Twin Lakes
At about 12:56 p.m., Twin Lakes Fire Department units are responding to a gas line strike in the 3200 block of Lake Shore Way in Twin Lakes. Per dispatch: Gas line was struck by a contractor. UPDATE 1:06 p.m. — Unit on scene reports small leak. Utility company responding to scene. UPDATE 1:29 p.m. — […]
Agenda: Twin Lakes Village Board meeting July 21, 2025
The Twin Lakes Village Board is scheduled to meet Monday starting at 6:30 p.m. at Village Hall. Agenda items include: Discussion and possible action regarding an Event Permit for the Chamber on November 29, 2025 from 9:00am to 6:00pm for Main Street Mistletoe Market. Honoring K9 Jaxx: Recognition of Service and Medical Retirement The full […]
Twin Lakes PD K9 Jaxx medically retired
The Twin Lakes Police Department’s K9 Jaxx will be medically retired after action by the Village Board Monday. Jaxx joined the force in 2021. Jaxx will be sold to his handler Officer Jeffrey Comp for $1, as the contract governing the program calls for in the case of a medical retirement. Jaxx suffered a spinal […]
Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Association 2025 Libertyfest fireworks (PHOTOS & VIDEO)
The Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Association concluded its annual Libertyfest celebration with a fireworks display over Lake Mary Saturday. With bad weather bearing down on the area that threatened to wash out the display, the show started earlier than usual. As the show finished about 8:45 pm, the crowd exited the park, with […]
2025 Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Assoc. Libertyfest Parade coverage (PHOTOS)
The annual Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Association Libertyfest Parade took place Saturday morning. The parade started at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and traveled south along North Lake Avenue to Main Street and then to Lance Drive, ending at Lance Park. Local police and fire departments, businesses, organizations and others were represented […]
Local ATV/UTV group holds inaugural run through Twin Lakes
Twin Lakes opened to ATV/UTV use on village roads this month and a local ATV/UTV group marked that event with a ride through the village last week. Members of the State Line Cruisers and Twin Lakes Village Board held an inaugural ride through Twin Lakes on Wednesday, June 18. Riders started at Village Hall with a […]
Car strikes building in Twin Lakes
From the Twin Lakes Fire and Rescue: This morning (Monday) at 07:49 A.M. Twin Lakes Fire and Rescue were dispatched to 111 S. Lake Ave, the Twin Lakes Laundry, for a car vs. building. Upon arrival we found a four-door sedan that had driven over a parking block and drove into the building. The occupant […]
Agenda: Twin Lakes Village Board & Lake District Board of Commissioners meetings June 16, 2025
The Twin Lakes Village Board and Lake District Board of Commissioners (same members) are scheduled to meet Monday, starting at 6:30 p.m. at Village Hall. The Village Board meeting is first. Agenda items include: Approval of various liquor licenses Discussion and possible action regarding a Short Term Rental License for 801 Hickory Road -Patricia Fitzgeral […]
