Mundelein Wins “Innovation Award” for Mayor’s Cup STEM Challenge
The Village of Mundelein recently took First Place in the Lake County Municipal League’s annual “Innovation Awards.” Mundelein was recognized for the Mayor’s Cup STEM Challenge—an annual contest in Mundelein focusing on the STEM subjects: science, technology, engineering and math. Launched in 2014, this competition ...Read More
Join Us...TONIGHT!! Mundelein’s Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
Please join us for the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony TONIGHT December 6, 2019 beginning at 5 p.m. at Village Hall Plaza. Festivities begin with music, singing, and other holiday entertainment. Santa Claus will help with the official countdown for the lighting of the Village Holiday Tree and there will be an amazing fireworks display! ...Read More
Holiday Lights Recycling Program
Now Underway
Mundelein Public Works and Engineering in partnership with Elgin Recycling is hosting the annual holiday lights recycling program. Anyone interested in recycling their used holiday lights can bring their items to one of the following locations between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday from now through...Read More
11th Annual Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser... TONIGHT Following Tree Lighting Event
The Mundelein Police Academy Alumni Association will host its eleventh Annual Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser TONIGHT from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Mundelein Police Department before and immediately following the annual tree lighting ceremony which takes place at the Village Hall Plaza Circle. ...Read More
Tree Lighting Event…Santa’s Set to Go!
We’re looking forward to a GREAT turnout at our community tree lighting event TONIGHT! The weather is cooperating…so we hope everyone will join us to help us kick-off the holiday season in a grand way! The fireworks show will be spectacular. Parking is available at the Metra station, La Salsa Grocery Store, Rogan Shoes lot, Seymour Avenue, the MPD Kracklauer Park....Read More
Award-Winning Local Artist Opens Glassblowing Studio to Public
If you’re looking for something different and exciting for the entire family to experience, visit the glassblowing studio of local artist James Wilbat. Celebrating 28 years at his Mundelein location, Wilbat’s studio will be open for glassblowing demonstrations for five weekends, beginning the weekend of November 23. ... Read More
La Salsa Grocery Hosting D 75 Fundraiser
La Salsa grocery store in Mundelein is hosting a fundraiser to benefit District 75. This weekend-December 6-8 they are selling Corn in the Cob (Elotes en Palito) for $1.50. The money raised will be used to help cover the lunch balances for D 75 families in need. With the Tree Lighting festivities taking place TONIGHT...stop by and purchase some of these delicious treats and... Read More
Santa’s Cottage Opens Tonight
Santa’s Cottage is one of Mundelein’s most cherished events in the eyes of children and their parents. Hosted by Mundelein Community Connection, a visit to Santa’s Cottage is a memorable experience year in and year out. Santa’s Cottage is located outside of the Mundelein Village Hall-300 Plaza Circle. Please Join Us! ...Read More
Mundelein Offers Three Toys for Tots Collection Sites
In celebration of the 2019 holiday season, the Village of Mundelein, the MPD and the MFD are all partnering with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve to collect toys for the Toys for Tots program. If you would like to help a child have a Merry Christmas, bring your unwrapped donation to any of the three Mundelein locations. Toys for Tots ...Read More
Holiday Glass Blowing Open Houses Offered
to the Public
Peter Patterson Glassworks in Mundelein located at 888 Tower Road #E announces its Holiday Open House for ornaments, window sparklers or icicles. The glass blowing open houses take place on Friday-Saturday-Sunday December 6-8, December 13-15, Read More
You’re Invited—STAND-UP Mundelein to Host Community-Wide “Prevention Day”
STAND-UP Mundelein cordially invites you to Prevention Day—an event that is focused on youth drug prevention activities and protecting teen health in Mundelein. STAND-UP Prevention Day takes place on Thursday, December 12. There are three events on this day: Business Meeting from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Mundelein Police Department,...Read More
