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.
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.
Meetings & Public Comments
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Meetings are the first and third Monday at 7pm e at City Hall 100 N Martin Luther King Jr. Ave, Waukegan.
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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 City Clerk at cityclerk@waukeganil.org
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
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
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
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.
Ward 1 - Alderman
Dr.Sylvia Sims Bolton
Ward 2 - Alderman
Patrick Seger
Ward 3 - Alderman
Gregory D. Moisio
Ward 4 - Alderman
Dr. Roudell Kirkwood
Ward 5 - Alderman
Edith L. Newsome
Ward 6 - Alderman
Keith E. Turner
Ward 7 - Alderman
Felix L. Rivera
Ward 8 - Alderman
Dr. Lynn M. Florian
Ward 9 - Alderman
Thomas J. Hayes
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.
Waukegan's county districts are 3, 7, 8, 9, 13, and 14.
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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
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Email: countyboard@lakecountyil.gov
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.
Ann Maine
3rd District County Board Member
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Number: 847-857-1732
Email: AMaine@lakecountyil.gov
Current Term: 2022-2026
Carissa Casbon
7th District County Board Member
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Number: 224-501-5323
Email: CCasbon@lakecountyil.gov
Current Term: 2022-2026
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
9th District County Board Member
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Number: (847) 721-1563
Email: MCunningham@lakecountyil.gov
Current Term: 2022-2024
Sandy Hart
13th District County Board Member
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Number: (847) 377-2300
Email: smhart@lakecountyil.gov
Current Term: 2022-2024
Angelo D. Kyle
14th District County Board Member
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Number: (847) 406-3532
Email: AKyle@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 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.
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.
Gurnee
School District 56
3706 Florida Ave., Gurnee, IL 60031​
Number: (847) 336-0800
Website:www.d56.org
To learn more click here.
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.
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.
3901 W 21st Zion, IL 60099​
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Number: (847) 731-9300
Website: www.zb126.org/
To learn more click here.
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 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.
Waukegan doesn't have any library districts but these are libraries that Waukegan residents can go to.
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
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.
Waukegan
Park District
1324 Golf Road, Waukegan, IL 60087​
Number: (847) 360-4700
Website: www.waukeganparks.org/
To learn more click here.
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.
Shields Township
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.