Rebuild Illinois Program Invests Millions in Mundelein, Lake County 
Mundelein ranks at the top of the list for the Illinois Department of Transportation’s (IDOT) six-year $540 million investment to improve roads, repair bridges, and ease traffic congestion in Lake County. The road plan earmarks $129 million to widen Route 60/83 and take it over a troublesome railroad crossing in the Mundelein area.  . .. Read More
Metra to Host Lake County Public Meeting in Mundelein on Proposed 2020 Budget-- 
$480M in Capital Upgrades Projected
Last month Metra announced that it will be holding the line on fares in 2020 and thanks to the nearly $45 million Illinois capital bill that passed the state legislature in June, the railroad will spend $2.6 billion for capital improvements over the next five years, with a focus on railcars, ... Read More
MPD Pumpkin Drop Event Cancelled
Due to inclement weather and the lack of availability of MHS's trebuchet pumpkin launcher, the Mundelein Park District has alerted the Village that they have cancelled the Pumpkin Drop scheduled for November 2 from Noon to 3 p.m. The MPD, will still collect pumpkins for composting during that time period in the Spray Park parking lot near the shelter.
MHS to Host Student Variety Show to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities
“A Night at the Safari,” a MHS student talent show will be held on November 7, at 7 p.m. in the MHS Auditorium. Tickets are $3 per person admission at the door. All proceeds will benefit Ronald McDonald House charities. The show will include a wide range of show stopping entertainment to include singing, acting, dancing, and more. ... Read More
LAST CHANCE! Vote for Titan—Mundelein Police Department’s Beloved K-9 Unit Dog
Help us get a grant for Titan….Please vote for the Mundelein's beloved Titan—our K-9 Unit dog. You can vote for Titan every day until the deadline—November 3! There are seven grant winners and spanning from coast to coast, so help us get the word out. For more information visit: www.aftermath.com/K9Grant. ... Read More
MPD to Host Annual Meat Raffle at Hitz Pizza Proceeds Benefit Special Olympics
The Mundelein Police Department invites you to its Fourth Annual Meat Raffle to benefit the Special Olympics of Illinois. Join the Mundelein Police Department on Sunday, November 3, 2019 from
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hitz Pizza, located at 700 Butterfield Rd. Tickets are $30 at the door and $100 to reserve a table of 6... Read More
Historical Commission Shares "Behind the Scenes" Look at Recent Accomplishments
The Mundelein Historical Commission, in partnership with the Mundelein Park District, is in the process of preparing to reopen the Mundelein Heritage Museum, located at 621 Noel Drive, at a date yet to be determined. The next Commission meeting will take place on November 6 at 6:30 p.m. in the Village Hall and everyone is welcome to attend.  Here’s a brief... Read More
Join Us! Coffee with the Mayor and a Trustee
Join Mayor Steve Lentz and Trustee Kerston Russell for a cup of coffee and conversation on November 2 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. Here is a good opportunity to ask questions, share your thoughts and ideas, and learn about behind-the-scenes happenings.
Mundelein Residents-Apply for Census Jobs!
We’re gearing up for the U.S. Census in Spring 2020 and for Mundelein, an accurate and complete census count translates to money for the community. To ensure a successful count, theCensus Bureau will hire a half million Americans. Mundelein residents interested in learning more about the various census jobs are encouraged to apply online! U.S. Census jobs pay $19.50 and up... Read More
THIS SATURDAY-SWALCO to Host Household Chemical Waste Event in Mundelein
SWALCO is pleased to announce a Household Chemical Waste event will be held on November 2 in Mundelein from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Appointments are NOT necessary. The collection event will take place at the Metra Train Station, 205 N. Archer Avenue. The goal for all of SWALCO collection events is to divert/collect as much household... Read More
It’s Time to “Fall Back” This Weekend
Daylight saving time ends on Sunday, November 3 at 2 a.m. — which is the official hour to set all of our clocks back to standard time. But most of us will probably "fall back" before we go to bed Saturday night. Enjoy your extra hour of sleep!