Due to an error regarding the date of the "Coffee with the Mayor" event, this week's Mundelein Connection e-newsletter has been updated to reflect the correct date of the event. The "Coffee with the Mayor" event will take place from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 10, 2018. We apologize for any inconvenience.
MHS Earns “Commendable” Ranking on 2018 State Board of Education Report Card
The Illinois State Board of Education recently released the 2018 school report cards and Mundelein High School earned a “Commendable” ranking. “I am proud to announce that the ‘Commendable’ summative designation for MHS is the result of the hard work that the faculty and staff does every day . . . Read More
Mundelein Residents Invited to Vote Early
Mundelein residents interested in early voting are invited to cast their votes at Fremont Township Highway Building—22376 W. Erhart Road in Mundelein—up until November 3, 2018. Voting hours are Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Election Day nationwide is November 6, 2018. ... Read More
If You’re Thinking It…We Want to Hear It—
Businesses Invited to Open Discussion
The Village of Mundelein in partnership with the Mundelein Business Alliance invites the business community to an open discussion/drop-in event about current and future business needs and implementation strategies. This joint planning event will be held on November 8 from 7:30 a.m. – 9 a.m. at the Doubletree Hotel ... Read More
Mundelein Resident Receives Outstanding Citizen Volunteer Service Award
The Mundelein Park & Recreation District congratulates and thanks Paul Lohr of Mundelein who recently received the Outstanding Citizen Volunteer Award at the Illinois Association of Park District’s (IAPD) Best of the Best Awards Gala. This award recognizes citizens’ volunteer ... Read More
You’re Invited to Join Mayor Steve Lentz and Trustee Ray Semple for Coffee 
Join Mayor Lentz and Trustee Semple for a cup of coffee and conversation on Saturday, November 10 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 happenings. ... Read More
Let’s Show Our Appreciation—School Board Member Appreciation Day November 15
On November 15, 2018, the Mundelein area schools ask residents to join them in appreciating our elected school board members for representing our community on educational decisions. We are asking residents to please consider writing a quick thank you note to express appreciation for their efforts on behalf of your children. .. . Read More
MPRD to Host Annual Eco-Friendly
Pumpkin Drop
Go green after Halloween by composting your past-it’s-prime Jack O’ Lantern at the Mundelein Park District’s FREE PUMPKIN DROP on Sunday, November 4 from 12:30 to 1:30 pm. Held at Keith Mione Community Park , this event is for all ages and includes games, pumpkin launching and when all the fun is over, participants can drop ... Read More
Bring the Kids....THIS WEEKEND!
Touch-A-Truck Open House
Residents are invited to take a behind-the- scenes look at Mundelein’s snow and ice control management at Mundelein Public Works and Engineering Snow and Ice Control Open House and Touch-A-Truck event on November 3 from 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at Mundelein Public Works facility 440 E. Crystal.  This family-friendly event . .. Read More
Join Us! Open Mic Night THIS WEEKEND
at Dover Straits Restaurant
The Mundelein Arts Commission’s second Open Mic Night of the fall series is THIS WEEKEND at Dover Straits Seafood House, 890 E. Route 45, in Mundelein. Open Mic Nights are scheduled on the first Sunday of each month October – December, from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. . .. Read More
Start Holiday Shopping Early at
Mundelein Market Holiday Fair
In preparation for the upcoming holidays, please plan to attend the Mundelein Market Holiday Fair on November 3 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Mechanics Grove School-1200 N. Midlothian Rd. Hosted by the District 75 PTO, this event is an important fundraiser for the school. There’s something for everyone at this well-organized craft and vendor fair.
Friends of Fremont Public Library to Host Used Book Sale
T he Friends of Fremont Public Library, 1170 North Midlothian Road, will host a Used Book Sale on Saturday, November 10 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on Sunday, November 11 from 1 p.m. to
4:30 p.m. Over 7,000 items are available, p lus, there is a HUGE selection of comic books... Read More