Last Weekend for Santa’s Cottage—A Cherished Mundelein Tradition 
The Village of Mundelein’s Santa’s Cottage will be open for the final day THIS WEEKEND December 15 from Noon to 3 p.m. Santa’s Cottage is located at the Mundelein Village Hall-300 Plaza Circle. For more information please call Mundelein Community Connection at 847-970-9235. This is a “don’t miss” event for the little ones!
Midwest Veterans Closet Seeking Specific Donations
During this season of giving and thinking of others, the Midwest Veterans Closet—a philanthropic organization committed to assisting veterans—is in need of towels, underwear, socks, and new or gently used work boots. These items can be dropped off anytime at the Mundelein Village Hall or at the Midwest Veterans Closet site, ... Read More
Mundelein Police Team Up for “Shop with a Cop”—52 Local Children Benefit
The MPD and the Mundelein Super Target recently teamed up to help a group of children have a brighter holiday with the annual “Shop with a Cop” program held at the Mundelein Super Target. Each officer involved was assigned 1-2 families to help each child shop for items on their list and keep track of the available funds... Read More
Christmas Socks For Sale-
ALL Proceeds Benefit Toys for Tots
In the spirit of the season, Mundelein’s family-owned TieMart business has created festive and must-have Christmas socks for the community. For $2 per pair or $5 for three pairs, residents can purchase holiday socks. One size fits most. ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE SOCK SALES GO TO BENEFIT CHARITY!!! Special thanks... Read More
Old Number One Preservation Committee Celebrates Tenth Anniversary
Congratulations to the Old Number One Preservation Committee on your Tenth Anniversary!  Mundelein is grateful for all your efforts to preserve an important part of its history. This committee was formed in 2008 with the mission to preserve and maintain Mundelein’s first fire truck—Old Number One. As a labor of love, this 1925 Read More
You're Invited to “Santa’s Rock ‘N’ Lights”
Holiday Light Display
Experience the beauty of the holiday season from the warmth of your car! Santa’s Rock ‘N’ Lights is a drive-thru Christmas light show experience. This is a brand new tradition at Lake County Fairgrounds and one that is sure to please everyone—young and old alike. . . Read More
Mundelein Elementary School District 75 Earns Commendable Rating
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has designated Washington Early Learning Center, Mechanics Grove Elementary School and Carl Sandburg Middle School “commendable” on its 2018 School Report Cards. This is the first year that ISBE has provided designations for schools. "We are very pleased that our teachers have been ... Read More
Holiday Lights Recycling Program
Now Underway
Mundelein Public Works and Engineering 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 January 31, 2019.
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Mundelein Trustees Pass BYO Wine Ordinance for Participating Restaurants
At the December 10, 2018 Village Board meeting, the Trustees unanimously passed Ordinance No. 18-12-77 creating a “bring your own” (BYO) wine authorization specifically for businesses that hold Class A, A1, F, or G liquor licenses. This authorization goes into effect December 20, 2018 Read More
Public Invited to Award-Winning Local Artist’s Glassblowing Studio 
If you’re looking for something different and exciting for the whole family to experience, consider a visit to the glassblowing studio of local Mundelein artist, James Wilbat. Celebrating 27 years at his Mundelein location, Wilbat’s studio will be open for glassblowing demonstrations ... 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 will take place on Friday-Saturday-Sunday December 14-16,... Read More