City of Waukegan
Recent News About City of Waukegan
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Waukegan passes resolution banning use of city property for federal immigration enforcement
The Waukegan City Council and Mayor Sam Cunningham have approved Resolution 25-R-281, which sets a new policy prohibiting the use of city property for federal civil immigration enforcement activities.
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Waukegan schedules special council meeting on federal immigration enforcement
Waukegan Mayor Sam Cunningham has called a special meeting of the Waukegan City Council in response to recent federal immigration enforcement actions in the city.
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Waukegan enforces one percent tax on prepared food and beverage sales
The City of Waukegan imposes a one percent tax on the purchase of prepared foods, drinks, and alcoholic liquor sold within city limits.
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Waukegan provides resources and support hotline for immigrant residents
The City of Waukegan has announced a commitment to supporting all members of its community, including immigrants.
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Waukegan announces 2025 leaf collection procedures and schedule
Residents of Waukegan are being reminded about the procedures for the 2025 leaf collection program.
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Local groups asked for input on new Community Resource Hub plans
Local organizations in the area are being asked to help plan a new Community Resource Hub.
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Waukegan begins after-hours weed control spraying across city properties
Weed control spraying will take place throughout Waukegan after hours tonight.
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Waukegan plans citywide adult mosquito spraying after West Nile virus detection
Clarke, the mosquito control contractor for the City of Waukegan, will carry out a city-wide adult mosquito control application beginning on the evening of Monday, August 4, 2025.
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Cooling centers in Waukegan offer relief during extreme heat
The Waukegan Public Library, located at 128 N. County Street, is open to community members seeking a cool environment.
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Waukegan to notify residents before pesticide applications
As of January 1, 2025, Public Act 103-0976 mandates the City of Waukegan to provide written notice at least 24 hours before applying pesticides to public rights-of-way.
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Waukegan transitions to new water billing platform with improved features
Over the coming weeks, Waukegan's water billing service will shift to a new platform.
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Survey urged for lead line identification in Waukegan
The Illinois Lead Service Line Replacement and Notification Act, which became effective in January 2022, mandates that communities create and execute plans to locate and remove lead water service lines.
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Peoria County houses 11 new registered sex offenders as of December 2024
There were 11 new registered sex offenders living in Peoria County in December 2024, compared to the month before, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.
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Registered sex offenders: 1 new living in Peoria County as of Jan. 5
There is one new registered sex offender living in Peoria County in the week ending Jan. 5 compared to the week before, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.
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Saline County called home by 1 new registered sex offender in week ending Dec. 29
Saline County has one new sex offender registered as living there in the week ending Dec. 29, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.
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Peoria County has 3 new registered sex offenders in week ending Dec. 29
The Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry shows there are three new registered sex offenders living in Peoria County as of the week ending Dec. 29.
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Week ending Dec. 22: 2 new registered sex offenders living in Winnebago County
Winnebago County has two new sex offenders registered as living there in the week ending Dec. 22, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.
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Registered sex offenders: 6 new living in Peoria County as of Dec. 15
There are six new registered sex offenders living in Peoria County in the week ending Dec. 15 compared to the week before, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.
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1 new registered sex offender living in Peoria County in week ending Dec. 8
The Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry shows there is one new registered sex offender living in Peoria County as of the week ending Dec. 8.
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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.