City of Waukegan City Council
Recent News About City of Waukegan City Council
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Waukegan may formalize honorary street naming process
The Waukegan City Council Committee of the Whole will consider a formal policy for the designation of honorary street names and the posting of honorary street signs by the Public Works Department. The committee will discuss the policy during its meeting on Sept. 16 at 5:30 p.m.
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Waukegan seeks $600,000 grant to renovate Jack Benny Plaza
Waukegan City Engineer Jesus Alquicira will ask the City Council to approve a $600,000 grant application to renovate and transform the Jack Benny Plaza. The council and its Community Development Committee will hear the proposal during meetings on September 3.
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Waukegan to work with Port District, RTA on property development
The Waukegan City Council will consider forming a development panel with the Waukegan Port District and the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) to discuss the development of parcels of property owned by the district located in the city. The council will hear the proposal on Tuesday.
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Waukegan awards bid to remove contaminated soil from former Fansteel site
Waukegan City Council approved a $225,200 bid for brownfield cleanup at the former Fansteel site at 802 S. Market Street. The bid was awarded during the council's August 5 meeting.
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Waukegan to refine its graffiti removal ordinance
The Waukegan City Council will amend its ordinance on August 5, which requires the city to remove graffiti from private property at the property owner's request. The amendment addresses questions and concerns raised by Public Works staff regarding the ordinance approved on January 16.
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Waukegan plans to ban helium balloon sales
The Waukegan City Council plans to ban the sale or distribution of balloons inflated with helium or other lighter-than-air substances to protect the city's environment and Lake Michigan during its August 5 meeting. Alderperson Lynn Florian proposed the ban.
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Waukegan proposes ways to create traffic calming in neighborhoods
The Waukegan City Council will consider a proposed traffic calming ordinance for the city's collector, arterial, and local streets to reduce the speed and amount of traffic in residential neighborhoods. The policy will be discussed at the July 15 council meeting.
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Waukegan amends ordinance governing mobile food vendors
Concerns raised by council members, the Waukegan Police Department, and the city's Code Inspection staff have led to changes in the Mobile Food Vendor ordinance, which now regulates food payments and loud music.
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Waukegan City Council hires retired mayor for development advice
The Waukegan City Council has approved a professional services agreement with Emerging Communities Development LLC for development advisory services. Retired Kenosha Mayor John Antaramian will provide these services.
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Waukegan City Council censures Turner after graphic image posted on Facebook
Waukegan City Council voted to censure Alderperson Keith Turner on a 6-3 vote for posting a graphic image of human remains found in Waukegan on the shore of Lake Michigan to the "Friends of Keith Turner" social media page. The remains are the subject of an ongoing investigation by the Waukegan Police Department and the Lake County Coroner.
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Waukegan keeps Elrod Friedman law firm on retainer
The Waukegan City Council has approved the retention of the law firm Elrod Friedman as its corporation counsel, agreeing to pay a $40,000 monthly retainer to the firm. The resolution includes individual attorney's discounted government hourly rates.
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City of Waukegan City Council met May 18
City of Waukegan City Council met Monday, May 18.
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City of Waukegan City Council met March 16
City of Waukegan City Council met Monday, March 16.
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City of Waukegan City Council met March 2
City of Waukegan City Council met Monday, March 2.
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City of Waukegan City Council met February 18
City of Waukegan City Council met Tuesday, Feb. 18.
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City of Waukegan City Council met February 3
City of Waukegan City Council met Monday, Feb. 3.
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City of Waukegan City Council met February 3
City of Waukegan City Council met Monday, Feb. 3.
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City of Waukegan City Council met January 21
City of Waukegan City Council met Tuesday, Jan. 21.
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City of Waukegan City Council met December 16
City of Waukegan City Council met Monday, Dec. 16.
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City of Waukegan City Council September 18
City of Waukegan City Council met Wednesday, Sept. 18.