Royal Lakes is a village in Macoupin County, Illinois, with a population of approximately 318.
Population318
Median Home$54,400
Area0.47 sq mi
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Shed Destroyed by Fire in Royal Lakes Neighborhood South of Odin
Shed Destroyed by Fire in Royal Lakes Neighborhood South of Odin southernillinoisnow.com
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NewsMAR 16, 2018
Psychics tell family where they'll find missing Royal Lakes woman
Psychics tell family where they'll find missing Royal Lakes woman Belleville News-Democrat
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NewsMAY 16, 2016
Remains found in Macoupin Co. in February identified as missing Royal Lakes man
Remains found in Macoupin Co. in February identified as missing Royal Lakes man The State Journal-Register
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