04/01/2026
Ha the local Italian club is nextdoor to us. They would never drain the lake for this. But it’s pretty funny. They killed the last owner of my house. And the same family almost killed me the same way ha.
***Update*** We just checked our calendar and realized it's April Fool's Day! Thanks for playing along, we had a blast with it. Hope you enjoyed it as well. ***
🚨 BREAKING: Officials Propose Draining Round Lake to Investigate Century-Old Organized Crime Activity
LAKE COUNTY, IL — Local officials in Lake County confirmed this morning that a preliminary proposal is under review to temporarily drain Round Lake as part of a large-scale investigation into unsolved criminal activity dating back to the Prohibition era.
The proposal follows what officials describe as a recent “anomaly scan” of the lakebed, which reportedly identified several objects of interest beneath the surface. While no official confirmation has been made, early speculation suggests the findings could be linked to organized crime operations that were active throughout the region during the 1920s and 1930s.
During that time, the Round Lake area and nearby Chain O’Lakes were widely known as recreational retreats for individuals traveling from Chicago. Historians have long documented that members of various criminal organizations maintained seasonal homes in the area, taking advantage of the lakes, remote access points, and overlapping jurisdictions.
“This region was uniquely positioned,” one consultant familiar with the discussions said. “You had quick access to Chicago, water routes, and a rural landscape that made it easy to move without drawing attention.”
According to early details, the proposal would involve a controlled reduction of water levels over several weeks, allowing forensic teams to conduct a systematic examination of the lakebed. Officials emphasized that no final decision has been made and that environmental impact studies would be required before any action could move forward.
Residents in Round Lake and surrounding communities reacted quickly to the news.
“I’ve heard stories my whole life about what’s out there,” said one longtime resident. “But I never thought anyone would actually try to go looking.”
Environmental advocates have also raised concerns, noting that Round Lake supports local wildlife, recreation, and property values tied to the water.
Despite the uncertainty, some historians believe the potential discovery of physical evidence could reshape understanding of organized crime activity in Lake County during the Prohibition era.
“If even a portion of these reports are accurate, this could be one of the most significant local historical investigations in decades,” another expert said.
Officials say more information is expected to be released in the near future as the situation develops.
