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Waukegan officials continue discussions about a location for a new police station

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One part of Waukegan’s police station, adjacent to City Hall, was built in 1935, and the other portion was erected beside it 60 years ago. They were connected to each other. Neither resembles what a 21st-century law enforcement facility should look like. Discussions about building a new police station have continued for several months as potential locations were considered. Mayor Sam Cunningham said the city does not have enough vacant land to p…Waukegan · Waukegan Read Article

Drew Walker Rises To Free Country 98.3/102.3 Program Director & Morning Host; Leah Anderson Joins For Afternoons

Connoisseur Media Country “Free Country 98.3/102.3” WCCQ Crest Hill/WXLC Waukegan IL is revamping its lineup. Drew Walker has been promoted from APD/afternoon host to Program Director and morning host. Walker joined the stations when it debuted the “Free Country” brand in May 2024 following a 20 year run at Audacy Country “US 99” WUSN Chicago. Walker fills the programming role that had been held by consultant Tim Richards and replaces Premiere N…Waukegan · Waukegan Read Article

Waukegan holds Christmas tree lighting despite heavy snow: ‘We wanted to give the community this experience’

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Waukegan officials awoke Saturday to falling snow and a forecast of eight to 12 inches, according to the National Weather Service, forcing them to decide how to conduct the city’s annual Christmas tree lighting in the midst of snow forecast to fall at a rate of an inch per hour. Jingle on Genesee, as the city named this year’s celebration, was a combination of lighting the tree, the annual Kris Kringle Market at the Waukegan Public Library, a Ho…National Weather Service · Waukegan Read Article

Park District, police collecting pet-related donations: ‘We have a lot of animal lovers in Waukegan’

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As the price of pet food accelerates along with the cost of everyday grocery items, a holiday partnership between the Waukegan Park District and the Waukegan Police Department’s Animal Control Unit aims to help ease the burden for local families. Each year, the Park District collects an abundance of pet food and supplies, which are donated to the animal control unit to care for dogs and cats and to provide pet owners with food or blankets they m…Waukegan · Waukegan Read Article

UCC Environmental Acquires Trimay Wear Plate Ltd., to Deliver Greater Value in High-Wear Industrial Applications

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WAUKEGAN, Ill., Nov. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- UCC Environmental (UCC), a leader in sustainable engineered solutions for air pollution control, water and wastewater treatment, solids handling, and wear resistant performance parts, announced today its acquisition of Trimay Wear Plate Ltd.…Waukegan · Waukegan See the Story

Federal Immigration Raids Leave Waukegan Families in Distress and Uncertainty

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Two Waukegan families remain impacted by the federal immigration raid detainments.Waukegan · Waukegan See the Story

CleanCapital Strengthens U.S. Clean Energy Leadership With Brownfield Solar Projects In Illinois And Maryland

CleanCapital, a leading independent power producer specializing in distributed energy, has announced the upcoming completion of two major brownfield solar development projects — Yeoman Solar in Waukegan, Illinois, and Little […] The post CleanCapital Strengthens U.S. Clean Energy Leadership With Brownfield Solar Projects In Illinois And Maryland appeared first on SolarQuarter.Waukegan · Waukegan See the Story

Waukegan bars federal agents from city properties: ‘This is a good step forward’ – Lake Country News-Sun*

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Besides signs, physical barriers like locked gates and fences will be used to keep agents away, according to the resolution. Waukegan’s resolution is similar to an executive order issued by North Chicago Mayor Leon Rockingham Jr. Oct. 20.Waukegan · Waukegan Read Article

Experts Warn of Tick Infestation, Suggest Solutions for Prevention

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As autumn brings color-changing trees and falling leaves, a dangerous little critter could crash your leaf-peeping adventures. Ticks are a common parasite that are so small, we often miss them. Heather Nies, the Kennels Manager at Erie Humane Society, explained measures we can take to keep our pets safe from ticks. Nies said, "Ticks this year are really, really bad, so we highly encourage everybody to check their dogs, and their cats if they're …Trees · Waukegan See the Story

Waukegan, Zion recycling awareness program making strides: ‘This is what we were hoping to see’

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Three weeks into a pilot recycling education program in select neighborhoods of Waukegan’s First and Second Wards, as well as a pair of Zion subdivisions, people are apparently getting the message with a 30-point improvement in Waukegan and a 25-point increase in Zion. Frank Pettis, the owner of GreenLit Solutions, is running the Recycle Education and Outreach (REO) program for the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County (SWALCO) focused on Waukegan, …Waukegan · Waukegan Read Article

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Waukegan officials continue discussions about a location for a new police station

Drew Walker Rises To Free Country 98.3/102.3 Program Director & Morning Host; Leah Anderson Joins For Afternoons

Waukegan holds Christmas tree lighting despite heavy snow: ‘We wanted to give the community this experience’

Park District, police collecting pet-related donations: ‘We have a lot of animal lovers in Waukegan’

UCC Environmental Acquires Trimay Wear Plate Ltd., to Deliver Greater Value in High-Wear Industrial Applications

Federal Immigration Raids Leave Waukegan Families in Distress and Uncertainty

CleanCapital Strengthens U.S. Clean Energy Leadership With Brownfield Solar Projects In Illinois And Maryland

Waukegan bars federal agents from city properties: ‘This is a good step forward’ – Lake Country News-Sun*

Experts Warn of Tick Infestation, Suggest Solutions for Prevention

Waukegan, Zion recycling awareness program making strides: ‘This is what we were hoping to see’

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Waukegan officials continue discussions about a location for a new police station

Drew Walker Rises To Free Country 98.3/102.3 Program Director & Morning Host; Leah Anderson Joins For Afternoons

Waukegan holds Christmas tree lighting despite heavy snow: ‘We wanted to give the community this experience’

Park District, police collecting pet-related donations: ‘We have a lot of animal lovers in Waukegan’

UCC Environmental Acquires Trimay Wear Plate Ltd., to Deliver Greater Value in High-Wear Industrial Applications

Federal Immigration Raids Leave Waukegan Families in Distress and Uncertainty

CleanCapital Strengthens U.S. Clean Energy Leadership With Brownfield Solar Projects In Illinois And Maryland

Waukegan bars federal agents from city properties: ‘This is a good step forward’ – Lake Country News-Sun*

Experts Warn of Tick Infestation, Suggest Solutions for Prevention

Waukegan, Zion recycling awareness program making strides: ‘This is what we were hoping to see’

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