City of Waukegan
Recent News About City of Waukegan
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Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities located within Lake County in October compared to previous month
There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in cities within Lake County in October compared to the previous month.
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Waukegan solar program offers energy bill savings for local households
The Yeoman Creek Community Solar Farm, located on a landfill in Waukegan, Illinois, is now accepting applications for its Solar for All Pilot Program.
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Gas prices from around the area
The table below lists gas stations and their prices for regular gas in the area.
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Waukegan passes resolution barring city property use for federal immigration enforcement
The Waukegan City Council, along with Mayor Sam Cunningham, has approved Resolution 25-R-281.
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Waukegan schedules special council meeting on federal immigration enforcement
Waukegan Mayor Sam Cunningham has called a special meeting of the Waukegan City Council to address recent federal immigration enforcement actions in the city.
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Waukegan responsible for 25th-highest sales tax revenue per muncipality in Illinois during August
Waukegan residents paid just over $2.7 million in sales taxes, the 25th highest total paid per municipality in August.
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Waukegan enforces one percent food and beverage sales tax on prepared foods and drinks
The City of Waukegan imposes a Food and Beverage Tax, identified as ordinance 11-O-28, on the purchase of prepared foods, drinks, and alcoholic liquor sold within city limits.
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Prairie State Sales Taxes: Lake County residents paid 4th-largest sum in August
Lake County residents paid just over $8.7 million in sales taxes, the fourth highest total paid per county in August.
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Waukegan offers information and hotline support for immigrant residents
The City of Waukegan has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting all residents, including immigrants, by providing resources and information designed to help them understand their rights and access necessary support.
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Lake County residents pay $745,774 in County Sales Tax in August
In August, Lake County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.
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Approximately $4.3 million in County Share of RTA Sales Tax collected in August for Lake County
In August, Lake County saw an increase in County Share of RTA Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.
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Approximately $3.6 million in Countywide Sales Tax collected in August for Lake County
In August, Lake County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.
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Waukegan announces guidelines for 2025 leaf collection program
Residents of Waukegan are being reminded of the procedures for the 2025 leaf collection program.
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Q2 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Lake County?
There were 71 offenders living in Lake County who were released on parole during the second quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Lake County Gazette.
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Week ending Oct. 4: 5 inmates sentenced in Lake County to be released
There were five inmates who were sentenced in Lake County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Oct. 4.
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How many inmates sentenced in Lake County will be released during week ending Sept. 27?
There were four inmates who were sentenced in Lake County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 27.
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Prairie State Sales Taxes: Waukegan residents paid 30th-largest sum per muncipality in July
Waukegan residents paid approximately $2.6 million in sales taxes, the 30th highest total paid per municipality in July.
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Lake County responsible for 4th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during July
Lake County residents paid just under $8.9 million in sales taxes, the fourth highest total paid per county in July.
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Illinois Department of Corrections to release 1 inmate sentenced in Lake County during week ending Sept. 20
There was one inmate who was sentenced in Lake County and is set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 20.
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H-1B approvals for employers classified under Real Estate and Rental and Leasing industry across Lake County Gazette publication area in 2024
In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Real Estate and Rental and Leasing employers across Lake County Gazette publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.