What is a Municipality?
Cities, towns and villages are all forms of municipalities and obtain power from the state. Depending on the location, regional traditions, population, type of governmental structure, and the number of services that are offered to its residents is what determines the difference between a city, village, or town.
300 Plaza Circle | Mundelein, IL 60060
Phone: (847) 949 - 3200 | Public Works: (847) 949 - 3270
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Visit their website here.
Meetings & Public Comments
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Village board meetings are held on the second and fourth Monday of the month at 6pm at the Mundelein Village Hall, 300 Plaza Circle.
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You can find the agendas here.
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To make a public comment at the next village board meeting email the Village Clerk at KWalsh@mundelein.org.
Mayor - Steven Lentz
The Mayor acts as the head of the city and their roles is to exercise policy-making function. The mayor has 4 years term.
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Number: (847) 949-3209
Email: slentz@mundelein.org
Current Term: 2021 - 2025
Village Clerk - Karen Walsh
The Village Clerk is the official bookkeeper that keeps track of records and accounts and other administrative duties.
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Number: (847)949-3213
Email: KWalsh@mundelein.org
Current Term: 2021-2025
Trustees
Trustees make up the elected body and make decisions for their local government. The trustees have a 4-year term. head of the city and their roles is to exercise policy-making function. The mayor has 4 years term.
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Trustee - Erich Shwenk
Trustee - Jenny Ross
Trustee - Kara Lambert
Trustee - Kerston Russell
Trustee - Sol Cabachuela
Trustee - Tim Wilson
LOCAL AGENCIES
Local Agencies operate at the local or regional level, or any other political subdivision in the State that operates at the local or regional level. This includes: Lake County Government, School District, Libraries, Park Districts and Townships.
The county is the largest government agency at a local level and serves cities, towns and villages. County boards approve ordinances, budgets and all financial matters. The Lake County Board consists of 19 members, each assigned to one of 19 geographic districts.
Mundelein county districts are the 2nd, 3rd, 6th, 10th, and 15th.​
If you have further questions:
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Address: 18 N County St, Waukegan, IL 60085
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Number: 847-377-2300
Meetings & Public Comments
County board meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at 9am. The public may view a livestream of the meeting on the 10th floor of 18 N County St, Waukegan, IL 60085 (face coverings required). Online attendance is available on Zoom. View the agendas here to find the meeting content, location and registration link.
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Public comments may be submitted through one of four ways.
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Call - Submit your public comment by calling the County Board Office at (847) 377-2300. Calls must be made by 3pm the day before the meeting.
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Email - Submit your public comment by emailing PublicComment@lakecountyil.gov. The subject line must be “Lake County Board Meeting.” Include your name, who you’re representing (self or organization) and the topic of your comment. Emails must be sent by 3pm the day before the meeting.
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In Person - A livestream of the meeting is played for the public on the 10th floor of 18 N County St, Waukegan, IL 60085. Public in attendance may provide public comment.
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Virtually - Attend the board meeting virtually and read your public comment aloud by registering to attend at lakecounty.legistar.com.
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Public comments are an opportunity for community members to express their concerns to elected officials in public statements. The public is entitled to this opportunity, with reasonable limitations from the board or council, under the Illinois Open Meetings Act. Public comments may be utilized to provide feedback or perspective to agencies to strengthen the decision-making process. Agendas for public meetings are released prior to the meeting and may be viewed by the public to prepare for public comments.
Adam Schlik
2nd District County Board Member
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Number: 847-377-2300
Email:ASchlick@lakecountyil.gov
Current Term: 2022-2024
John Wasik
6th District County Board Member
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Number: 224-406-6357
Email: JWasik@lakecountyil.gov
Current Term: 2022-2026
Ann Maine
3rd District County Board Member
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Number: 847-857-1732
Email:AMaine@lakecountyil.gov
Current Term: 2022-2026
Jessica Vealitzek
10th District County Board Member
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Number: 224 - 406-3250
Email: JVealitzek@lakecountyil.gov
Current Term: 2022 - 2026
Jennifer Clark
15th District County Board Member
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Number: 224 - 406-3007
Email: JClark@lakecountyil.gov
Current Term: 2022- 2026
A school district is a local, geographical area of administration of elementary and secondary schools. School district rules are made by the school board. School boards decide what fees can be eliminated and vote on contracts, new job candidates, financial contracts.
Community Consolidated
School District 46
565 Frederick Road, Grayslake, IL 60030
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Number: (847) 223-3540
Email: d46webmaster@d46.org
Website: www.d46.org
To learn more click here.
Grayslake Community High School 127
400 N Lake Street | Grayslake, IL 60030
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Number: (847) 986 - 3400
Website: www.d127.org
To learn more click here.
Round Lake Area
School District 116
884 W. Nippersink Road | Round Lake, IL 60073
Number: (847) 270-9000
Email: ASK@RLAS-116.ORG
Website:www.rlas-116.org/
To learn more click here.
Libraries are local agencies that provide various services to the community. Libraries connect people to people, to resources, and to information. They offer homework help, programs for all ages, study rooms, and more.
Grayslake Area Public
Library District
Round Lake Area Public
Library District
100 Library Lane Grayslake, IL 60030
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Number: (847) 223-5313
Email: Click Here.
Website: www.grayslake.info
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906 Hart Rd. Round Lake, IL 60073
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Number: (847) 546-7060
Email: Click Here.
Website: www.rlalibrary.org
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The Park District is an independent unit of local government that provides public parks and recreational facilities to its city. Examples include summer camps, exercise programs, and early childhood programs.
Grayslake Community
Park District
Round Lake Area
Park District
814 Hart Road
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Number: (847) 546-8558
Email: Click Here.
Website: www.rlapd.org/
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240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake, IL 60030
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Number: (847) 223 - 7529
Email: click here.
Website: www.glpd.com
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A township is a division of a county with some corporate powers. They aid individuals who are in poverty, assess property for taxation purposes, and provide maintenance to roads and bridges, outside of the federal, state, and other local jurisdictions. Cities, towns and villages, also known as municipalities, may be part of more than one township.
Avon Township
433 E. Washington St. Round Lake Park IL 60073
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Number: (847) 546-1446
Website: www.avonil.us
To learn more click here.