Mundelein-Lake County’s Opioid Assistance Program Earns International Recognition
The “A Way Out” program, an initiative conceived by Mundelein Police Chief Eric Guenther and created by the Lake County Opioid Initiative (LCOI), recently was awarded a “Program Excellence Award” by the International City/County Management Association (ICMA). Village Administrator .. . Read More
Tighthead Brewing Company Awarded Gold Medal at Largest Commercial Beer Competition in World 
Mundelein’s Tighthead Brewing Company recently received a gold medal at the 2018 Great American Beer Festival (GABF) competition. Presented by the Brewers Association, the GABF is the largest commercial beer competition in the world and recognizes the most outstanding... Read More
SWALCO to Host Final Household Chemical Waste Event in Mundelein
SWALCO is pleased to announce its FIFTH and FINAL Household Chemical Waste event for the season on Saturday, October 6 in Mundelein. Appointments are NOT necessary. The collection event will take place at the Metra Train Station, 205 N. Archer Ave. from
8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Accepted items ... Read More
Mundelein Hires Consultant to Update Village’s Comprehensive Plan 
Mundelein recently hired consultants Kimley-Horn, a planning and design engineering firm headquartered in North Carolina, to update Mundelein’s Comprehensive Plan, a strategy document focused on future commercial and residential development. Mundelein’s current comprehensive plan was drafted and finalized in 2011. ... Read More
Kirk Players to Open Season with Comedy Mystery, “Red Herring”
Mundelein’s Kirk Players is thrilled to open their 53rd season with the powerfully funny, excessively romantic, mysteriously explosive Red Herring by Michael Hollinger. The show opens October 12 at the Mundelein Theatre at 7:30 p.m. with matinees at 2 p.m. on October 13 and October 14 and another evening performance... Read More
Mundelein’s Leaf Collection Program
Begins Soon
Mundelein’s solid waste contractor, Groot Industries, is currently conducting curbside leaf collection. The program runs from mid-October (October 21) through early December (December 7). This schedule is dependent upon the weather and how quickly leaves fall from the trees, so timing may vary. Here are some things that.. . Read More
Friends of Fremont Public Library to Host Used Book Sale and Halloween Train Display
The Friends of Fremont Public Library will host a Used Book Sale and a special Halloween train display on October 13 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on October 14 from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Over 7,000 items are available, sorted into categories. Many books are in almost new condition with a good selection of:... Read More
Diamond Lake School District Invites Residents in Need to Community Closet
Diamond Lake School District, which includes Fairhaven School, Diamond Lake School, and West Oak Middle School, invites residents to “Someone's Treasure Community Closet,” an event held once a month at which clothing, cleaning supplies, hygiene products, and miscellaneous items are provided to the community at no charge.. . Read More
Long-Term Parking Spots Available
at Metra Station 
Six parking spots at Mundelein’s Metra train station are now reserved for long-term parking. The long-term parking spots are located on the north side of the lot, spaces 29 through 35. People using the long-term spots are required to pay the $1.75 daily parking fee, in advance. This daily rate is a significant savings over other long-term... Read More
Important Dates and Reminders! 2019 Consolidated Election for Village Offices
Nomination Petition Packets for local offices for the 2019 Consolidated Election are now available at the Mundelein Village Hall and electronic versions can be downloaded at the Village website. Offices up for reelection in 2019 include three Trustee positions and one Village Clerk position... Read More
Mundelein Park District to Host FREE Doggy Trick-or-Treat Event
Mundelein Park District is gearing up for a howling-good time at its’ first ever Doggy Trick-or-Treat event on October 13, from Noon to 2 p.m. at Community Park-1401 N. Midlothian Road. Families and all friendly, leashed dogs are welcome at this FREE event. Dress your dog in style for a costume contest complete with prizes ... Read More