City of Waukegan
Recent News About City of Waukegan
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Balloon Release Prohibited in Waukegan from April 2024
Starting April 1, 2024, the city of Waukegan will implement a new regulation that prohibits the intentional release of helium and other lighter-than-air balloons. The decision aims to address the issue of increasing litter within the city and in Lake Michigan, which is caused by the release of balloons into the atmosphere. The primary objective is to safeguard the air, land, and waters of the city from environmental contamination and degradation.The ban on balloon releases comes as a proactive measure to protect the environment. By preventing the release of balloons, the...
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Annual Christmas Tree Collection Provided by LRS
LRS, a waste management company, has announced that they will be providing an annual special collection of Christmas trees at no charge. This service will be available until Thursday, January 25th. In order to participate in this Christmas tree collection, it is important to ensure that the trees are free of tinsel, lights, and ornaments. Once the trees are prepared, they should be placed curbside for pickup. If there are any questions or concerns regarding this special collection, individuals can contact LRS at 844-633-3577. This initiative by LRS aims to promote...
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Recycle Your Christmas Tree for a Greener Future
In an effort to promote sustainability and reduce waste, the Lake County Forest Preserves is encouraging residents to recycle their Christmas trees. Instead of sending them to the landfill, the trees will be repurposed into wood chips for trails and landscaping in the forest preserves.Residents are urged to bring their real, undecorated trees to one of the eight marked drop-off sites before February 1st. These drop-off sites are open daily from 6:30am to sunset. However, it is important to note that yard waste or commercial drop-offs will not be accepted.The Greenbelt...
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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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Openlands Announces Free Trees and Bushes for Waukegan Residents
Openlands, in collaboration with various partners including the US Forest Service Department of Agriculture and Waukegan Public Works, has announced a new initiative aimed at assisting eligible Waukegan residents in enhancing their yards with native landscaping trees and bushes. The program, called Help Grow Waukegan, will provide up to three large plants and a $100 gift card for each eligible resident.To be eligible for this program, residents must have a job in landscaping, yard work, and/or tree trimming, and they or their landlords must agree to care for the plants....
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Contractor Registration Expires 12/31/2023
Contractors registered with the City of [City Name] are reminded that their registration will expire on Sunday, December 31st. To ensure a seamless continuation of their operations, contractors are urged to log into the City's portal and submit their updated certificate of insurance and a copy of their current license under the "My Records" tab.The City has implemented significant improvements to the permit process this year, providing contractors with enhanced convenience and efficiency. Contractors can now apply and upload all necessary documents online, 24/7. Moreover,...
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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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Leaf Collection Schedule Extended in Waukegan
Waukegan Public Works and LRS have announced an extension of the Leaf Collection schedule until Friday, December 22nd, weather permitting. The schedule provided is a guideline, and both Public Works and LRS will make every effort to adhere to it as closely as possible.The collection schedule for the upcoming days is as follows:On Monday, December 11, LRS will finish collecting leaves in the 6th Ward (Ridgeland to Julian, Jackson to North Ave.) and begin in the 7th Ward. Meanwhile, Public Works will complete the N. Bonnie Brook Area and move on to the 8th Ward, including...
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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.
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Waukegan Fire Department Offers Friends & Family CPR Course
The Waukegan Fire Department is offering the American Heart Association Friends & Family CPR course for individuals aged 15 and above. This course focuses on teaching basic lifesaving skills, including adult, child, and infant Hands-Only CPR, AED use, and how to handle mild and severe airway blockages in adults, children, and infants. According to Lt. Adam Slade, the course will be conducted in a group environment using the practice-while-watching technique, which allows students to learn and practice CPR skills simultaneously. Lt. Slade emphasizes that this hands-on...
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Join the Stakeholder Participation Panel
The City of Waukegan is looking for interested residents to join the Stakeholder Participation Panel (SPP). As a panel member you will have the opportunity to participate in the planning process for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), represent your neighborhood, and contribute to important decisions regarding housing and community development.
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Northern Illinois Airshow
See the skies come alive! The Northern Illinois Airshow is back with an exciting lineup of world-class performers on Saturday, September 9th, at the Waukegan National Airport!
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25 Lake County residents in their fifties test positive for COVID-19 on May 18
25 Lake County residents in their fifties tested positive for COVID-19 on May 18.
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12 Lake County residents 80 or older test positive for COVID-19 on May 18
12 Lake County residents 80 years of age and older tested positive for COVID-19 on May 18.
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30 Lake County residents in their forties test positive for COVID-19 on May 18
30 Lake County residents in their forties tested positive for COVID-19 on May 18.
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19 Lake County residents in their sixties test positive for COVID-19 on May 18
19 Lake County residents in their sixties tested positive for COVID-19 on May 18.
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10 Lake County residents in their seventies test positive for COVID-19 on May 18
10 Lake County residents in their seventies tested positive for COVID-19 on May 18.
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19 Lake County residents under 20 test positive for COVID-19 on May 18
19 Lake County residents under 20 years of age tested positive for COVID-19 on May 18.
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29 Lake County residents in their twenties test positive for COVID-19 on May 18
29 Lake County residents in their twenties tested positive for COVID-19 on May 18.