Help Us…Help Others—Mundelein PW & E to Participate in Food Drive
For the second year in a row, Mundelein Public Works and Engineering has teamed up with the American Public Works Association, Lake County Fair Association, Northern Illinois Food Bank, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office and other agencies to host a food drive. To this end, PW&E will be collecting non-perishable food items through July 22. Read More
MPD Warns Residents about Upcoming MAP Phone Solicitation Campaign
In the coming weeks, the Mundelein Police Department has learned that the Metropolitan Alliance of Police (MAP) will be conducting their annual MAP Phone Solicitation Drive. To this end, the MPD reminds residents that the police department will NOT call to solicit donations for ANY reason. While MAP is a legitimate organization that represents Mundelein ... Read More
Gilmer Road to Close for Track Repairs
The Canadian National Railroad will be closing the Elgin, Joliet, and Eastern Railway railroad crossing on Gilmer Road south of Midlothian Road. The closure will begin at 6 a.m. on Monday, July 22 and is scheduled to reopen Friday, July 26 in the late afternoon. The closure is necessary to improve ride quality at the existing railroad crossing. This project will include replacing the ... Read More
Mundelein Announces Two Openings on 
Community Days Commission
Mundelein residents who are interested in getting more involved with their community are encouraged to consider submitting an application for the Mundelein Community Days Commission. Currently, there are two openings on the commission. There are a total of seven members who are appointed by the Mayor with the consent of the... Read More
Concerts in the Park Welcomes Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band 
The Village of Mundelein and the Mundelein Park and Recreation District’s Concerts in the Park series this week welcomes Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band (BGSB)—one of the premiere symphonic bands in Chicagoland. The concert takes place on July 14 from 5-6:30 p.m. at Kracklauer Park. All concerts are FREE!
Formed in 2001, the BGSB plays .. . Read More
You’re Invited…Coffee with the Mayor...
THIS SATURDAY!
Join Mayor Steve Lentz and Trustee Dawn Abernathy for a cup of coffee and conversation THIS SATURDAY, July 13 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Taste of Paris Restaurant, 161 North Seymour Avenue. Stop by…enjoy a cup of coffee and get an update on Village news. Here is a good opportunity to ask questions and share your thoughts.
Certified Emergency Response Team to Host Disaster Preparedness Information Sessions
Fremont Certified Emergency Response Team (CERT) is hosting FREE 90-minute sessions to teach interested participants about disasters that are likely to happen within Lake County and the devastating impact they can create. The potential effect that disasters can have on transportation, electrical service, telephone communication, .. . Read More
MPD to Host Bowling, Laser Tag Fundraiser to Benefit Special Olympics
The Mundelein Police Department is hosting a bowling and laser tag fundraiser to benefit Special Olympics…and you’re invited to participate! The event will take place on Sunday, July 21 from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Lakeside Recreational Center-900 S. Lake Street. The MPD has collected many great raffle prizes, gift certificates, ... Read More
Mundelein Arts Commission Announces Fourth Short Story Contest
For the fourth time, the Mundelein Arts Commission (MAC) is pleased to host their short story contest. For the 2019 contest, there will be one category for adults 18 and up and another category for students in or entering grades 9-12 this fall. Anyone living or working in Lake County is eligible to enter. Deadline for the story Read More
Student Artists Sought for Soon to be Published Short Story Anthology
The Mundelein Arts Commission is seeking artists to contribute artwork to be included in the short story anthology, “The Mountains We Climb.” Artwork should illustrate the theme and be created in black-and-white. Selected artwork will be included as dividers between the short stories in the anthology. Artists should send ... Read More
Server Upgrade Planned…Mundelein Websites to be Temporarily Out of Service
The Village of Mundelein is upgrading its server this weekend. To this end, the Mundelein websites (Main Village, police and fire departments) will be out of service for approximately 4 to 6 hours on Saturday, July 13 beginning at 3:30 p.m. until about 9:30 p.m. The sites are scheduled to be operational following this planned upgrade. Thank You.
Important Fraud Protection Reminders
Police Departments throughout Lake County continue to receive complaints about fraud. The method by which the fraud is committed varies. Just a reminder: NEVER turn over your personal identifiers, money and/or bank information to anyone. Government agencies and/or utility companies will never ask you to provide details of your personal information via email or phone.