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WAUKEGAN

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.

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Phone: (847) 599-2500

100 N Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

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Visit their website here.

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Municipality

Meetings & Public Comments

  • Meetings are the first and third Monday at 7pm e at City Hall 100 N Martin Luther King Jr. Ave, Waukegan.

Why should you make a comment? 

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.

Mayor Ann B. Taylor

Mayor - Ann B. Taylor

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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Phone:(847) 599 - 2510

Email: mayor.taylor@waukeganil.gov

Current Term: 2021-2025

Treasurer Dr. John R. Schwab

City Treasurer - Dr. John R. Shwab

Treasurer is a person that administers or manages financial assets and liabilities. The treasurer has a 4-year-term

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Phone: (847) 599 - 2569

Email: john.schwab@waukeganil.gov

Current Term: 2021-2025

City Clerk Janet E. Kilkelly

City Clerk - Janet E. Kilkelly

The City Clerk is the official bookkeeper that keeps track of records and accounts and other administrative duties. 

 

Phone: (847) 599-2513

Email: cityclerk@waukeganil.gov

Current Term: 2021-2025

City Council

The City of Waukegan is divided into legislative districts or wards. Each district is represented by a alderman who is elected by his or her electoral district to serve a four-year term. In addition to representing the interests of their ward residents, together the nine aldermen comprise the City of Waukegan’s City Council make decisions for their local government. To find out who your Alderman is click here.

Dr. Sylvia Sims Bolton -1

Number: 847-390-2692

Email:

sylvia.bolton@waukeganil.gov

Current Term: 2019-2023

Ward 1 - Alderman
Dr.Sylvia Sims Bolton

Patrick Seger - 2

Ward 2 - Alderman
Patrick Seger

Number: 847-390-2690

Email: 

patrick.seger@waukeganil.gov

Current Term

Gregory D. Moisio - 3

Ward 3 - Alderman
Gregory D. Moisio

Number: 847-390-2689

Email: 

cgreg.moisio@waukeganil.gov

Current Term2019-2023

Dr. Roudell Kirkwood - 4

Ward 4 - Alderman
Dr. Roudell Kirkwood

Number: 847-390-2693

Email: 

roudell.kirkwood@waukeganil.gov

Current Term: 2019 - 2023

Edith L. Newsome - 5

Ward 5 - Alderman
Edith L. Newsome

Number: 847-390-2691

Email: 

edith.newsome@waukeganil.gov

Current Term: 2019-2023

Keith E. Turner - 6

Ward 6 - Alderman
Keith E. Turner

Number: 847-390-2694

Email: keith.turner@waukeganil.gov

Current Term: 2019-2023

Felix L. Rivera -7

Ward 7 - Alderman
Felix L. Rivera

Number: 847-390-2695

Email: felix.rivera@waukeganil.gov

Current Term: 2019-2023

Dr. Lynn M. Florian - 8

Ward 8 - Alderman
Dr. Lynn M. Florian

Number: 847-390-2696

Email: lynn.florian@waukeganil.gov

Current Term: 2019-2023

9th Ward Alderman Thomas J. Hayes - 9

Ward 9 - Alderman
Thomas J. Hayes

Number: 847-390-2697 

Email:

thomas.hayes@waukeganil.gov

Current Term: 2021 - 2023

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.

Local Agencies
Lake County Board
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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. 

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Waukegan's county districts are 3, 7, 8, 9, 13, and 14.

  • View the district map here. 

  • Find your board member here

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If you have further questions:

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. 

  1. 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. 

  2. 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. 

  3. 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. 

  4. 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. 

Ann Maine - 21

Ann Maine

3rd District County Board Member

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Number: 847-857-1732

Email: AMaine@lakecountyil.gov

Current Term: 2022-2026

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Carissa Casbon

7th District County Board Member

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Number: 224-501-5323

Email: CCasbon@lakecountyil.gov

Current Term: 2022-2026

Dian Hewitt - 2

Diane Hewitt

8th District County Board Member

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Number: 224-627-0883

Email: DHewitt@lakecountyil.gov

Current Term: 2022-2024

Mary Ross-Cunningham  - 9

Mary Ross-Cunningham

9th District County Board Member

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Number: (847) 721-1563

Email: MCunningham@lakecountyil.gov

Current Term: 2022-2024

Sandy Hart - 13

Sandy Hart

13th District County Board Member

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Number: (847) 377-2300

Email: smhart@lakecountyil.gov

Current Term: 2022-2024

Angelo Kyle - 14

Angelo D. Kyle

14th District County Board Member

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Number: (847) 406-3532

Email: AKyle@lakecountyil.gov

Current Term: 2022-2026

School District

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.

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Community High
School District 128

50 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 101 Vernon Hills, IL 60061

Number: (847) 247-5400

Email: chsd128@d128.org

Website: www.d128.org

To learn more click here.

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Waukegan Community
Unit School District 60

1201 North Sheridan Road, Waukegan, IL 60085

Number: (224) 303-1000

Email: click here.

Website: www.wps60.org/

To learn more click here.

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Gurnee
School District 56

3706 Florida Ave., Gurnee, IL 60031​

Number: (847) 336-0800

Website:www.d56.org

To learn more click here.

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Woodland School
School District 50

1105 Hunt Club Road Gurnee, IL 60031​

Number: (847) 596-5600

Email: click here.

Website: www.dist50.net/

To learn more click here.

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Warren Township
High School District 121

34090 N Almond Road 500 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee IL 60031​

Number: (847) 662-1400

Email: awagemann@wths.net

Website: www.d121.org/

To learn more click here.

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3901 W 21st Zion, IL 60099​

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Number: (847) 731-9300

Website: www.zb126.org/

To learn more click here.

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Zion Elementary
School District 6

2800 29th Street, Zion, IL 60099

Number: (847) 872-5455

Website: www.zion6.org

To learn more click here.

Zion-Benton Township 
High School District 126

Libraries
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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.

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Waukegan doesn't have any library districts but these are libraries that Waukegan residents can go to.

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Waukegan Public 
Library 

128 N. County St., Waukegan, IL 60085

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Number: (847) 623-2041

Email: click here.

Website: www.waukeganpl.org

Park District
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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.

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Waukegan
Park District

1324 Golf Road, Waukegan, IL 60087​

Number: (847) 360-4700

Website: www.waukeganparks.org/

To learn more click here.

Townships
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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.

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Shields Township

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Waukegan Township

906 W. Muir Ave., Lake Bluff, IL 60044

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Number: (847) 234-0802
Website: www.shieldstownship.com/

To learn more click here.

149 S. Genesse Street, Waukegan, IL 60085​

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Number: (847) 244-4900
Website: www.waukegantownship.com

To learn more click here.

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