City of Waukegan
Recent News About City of Waukegan
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Waukegan Fire Department to host open house for its 175th anniversary
The Waukegan Fire Department will host an open house and celebrate its 175th anniversary on Saturday, October 12. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Waukegan Station #5, located at 3221 N. Green Bay Rd.
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Waukegan announces 2024 leaf collection schedule
Leaf collection in Waukegan will commence in the last week of October. LRS aims to follow the schedule closely, though weather conditions and leaf fall rates may necessitate daily adjustments. Residents are advised not to rake leaves into the street or place them in plastic bags, as leaf burning is prohibited.
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Waukegan announces official trick-or-treat hours for 2024
Waukegan's official Trick or Treat will take place on Sunday, October 27, from 2 pm to 5 pm. The Waukegan Police Department has issued several safety tips for residents and visitors to follow during the festivities.
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Tazewell County houses 7 new registered sex offenders as of August 2024
There were seven new registered sex offenders living in Tazewell County in August, compared to the month before, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.
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City seeks proposals for crosswalk mural submissions
The City is seeking proposals for crosswalk murals. Interested artists can view the Call for Artists packet for more information on locations, stipends, selection criteria, and other details. The submission period is open from June 14 to July 8, 2024, until 8 a.m.
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Registered sex offenders: 30 new new living in Peoria County as of May 2024
There were 30 new registered sex offenders living in Peoria County in May, compared to the month before, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.
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April 2024: 8 new registered sex offenders living in Tazewell County
Tazewell County had eight new sex offenders registered as living there in April 2024, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.
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The Registry shows 6 new sex offenders living in Tazewell County as of March 2024
There were six new registered sex offenders living in Tazewell County in March 2024, according to the Police Sex Offender Registry.
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Registered sex offenders: 7 new new living in Fulton County as of March 2024
There were seven new registered sex offenders living in Fulton County in March, compared to the month before, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.
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Friends & Family CPR Course
The Waukegan Fire Department offers the American Heart Association Friends & Family CPR course for people ages 15+.
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UDO Public Meetings
The City's Planning & Zoning department is heading up a Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) project, with input from other City departments and outside stakeholders. The UDO will simplify and update ruled related to development, business and land use.
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The Registry shows 11 new sex offenders living in Macon County as of February 2024
Macon County had 11 new sex offenders registered as living there in February 2024, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.
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Tazewell County houses 13 new registered sex offenders as of February 2024
The Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry shows there were 13 new registered sex offenders living in Tazewell County in February 2024.
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Peoria County called home by 29 new registered sex offenders as of February 2024
Peoria County had 29 new sex offenders registered as living there in February 2024, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.
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2024 City Vehicle Stickers
Waukegan City Vehicle Stickers are on sale in-person at City Hall and online.
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Tazewell County called home by 8 new registered sex offenders as of January 2024
There were eight new registered sex offenders living in Tazewell County in January 2024, according to the Police Sex Offender Registry.
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Help Grow Waukegan! Free Trees & Bushes
Openlands announces new government funding to gift eligible Waukegan residents native landscaping trees and bushes for their yards. Receive up to three large plants and $100 gift card for each if:
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Contractor Registration Expires 12/31/2023
Contractor registration expires on Sunday, December 31st. Log into the City's portal to submit updated certificate of insurance and a copy of your current license under the "My Records" tab. The submission will be reviewed within 10 business days and an email sent to you with instructions to pay when approved.
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Leaf Collection 2023 Schedule - Updated
Waukegan Public Works and LRS are continuing Leaf Collection through Friday, December 22nd, weather permitting. The schedule follows, with a reminder that this is a guideline and both Public Works and LRS will adhere to it as closely as possible.
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Friends & Family CPR Course
The Waukegan Fire Department offers the American Heart Association Friends & Family CPR course for people ages 15+. This course does not include a CPR course completion card or CPR certification card.