Illinois Tollway Officials Opt to End Illinois Route 53 Extension Project
Citing a lack of support from Lake County officials and financial constraints, Illinois Tollway officials recently announced that they are ending their current multimillion-dollar efforts toward a Route 53 extension north of Lake Cook Road. “The Illinois Tollway has asked the Federal Highway Administration to rescind the ... Read More
Heartfelt Thanks from the Mundelein Community Days Commission
The 2019 Mundelein Community Days celebration was another great success thanks to everyone who planned and participated in the event. Thankfully, the weather was beautiful this year and everyone seemed to enjoy the festival. The Mundelein Community Days Commission wishes to acknowledge and sincerely thank everyone who helped to make the festival... Read More
Just a Reminder-
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 ... 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
Bill’s Pizza to Host Jazz Night…You’re Invited!
Bill’s Pizza in Mundelein cordially invites all music enthusiasts to “Jazz Night” featuring the Jazz Ensemble “Front Six.” Jazz Night will take place on Saturday, July 27 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. You’re invited to relax on the patio overlooking beautiful Diamond Lake and enjoy smooth jazz by a group of talented musicians. Of course, you are also welcome to indulge in Bill’s award-winning pizza, .. . Read More
Concerts in the Park Welcomes
Rhythm Rockets Band 
The Village of Mundelein and the Mundelein Park and Recreation District’s Concerts in the Park series this week welcomes Rhythm Rockets Band on July 21 from 5-6:30 p.m. at Kracklauer Park. Since 1996, Chicago's Rhythm Rockets have been delivering 100 shows a year of their brand of vintage Rhythm & Blues, with songs influenced by the sax-driven bands of the late 1940s and early 1950's. Read More
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
THIS SUNDAY! 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
Community Invited to Celebrate College of Lake County’s 50th Anniversary
The Lake County community is invited to the College of Lake County’s (CLC) "Community 50 Fest" on July 25, from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Grayslake Campus Tech Lawn. Summer fun awaits on the lawn in front of the T building! Help CLC celebrate its first 50 years with live music, inflatable structures for kids of all ages, games, and food trucks. Read More
Fremont Center Road to Close for
Culvert Replacement
The Lake County Division of Transportation (LCDOT) will be closing Fremont Center Road, from Gilmer Road to Illinois Route 60 to through traffic, starting Tuesday, July 30 at 5 a.m. and will be closed for 21 days. The closure is necessary for a culvert replacement at Squaw Creek. Detour Route: Gilmer Rd to Illinois Route 176 to... Read More