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The public is invited to attend and share ideas about the future of Bevier Park. It is anticipated the property will be improved in the next few years and the meeting is to discuss how this park will be made better. The meeting is an open house and you may stay for any length of time.

Hooray! Trombone Dave and the Lawn Clippings will be performing at Waukegan's premium cigar lounge, A Cuban Experience, on Wednesday nights! Swing by for some cool jazz and hot smokes.

You Ask For it and They Listen. Join the Waukegan Weekly Smash Brother Ultimate in Downtown Waukegan! Face Mask are recommended. Pool is $100!

Trombone Dave and the Lawn Clippings will be performing at Waukegan's premium cigar lounge, A Cuban Experience, on Wednesday nights! Swing by for some cool jazz and hot smokes.

Recall the energy, passion, and excitement of the Roaring ’20s by flying aboard the Ford Tri-Motor. Known as the first luxury airliner, the Ford Tri-Motor redefined world travel and marked the beginning of commercial flight. Our tour stops are hosted by volunteers who are passionate about sharing the Ford Tri-Motor’s stories. Viewing the aircraft is free, so be sure to bring your camera along. Taking a flight and tour will be that much more exhilarating!

Quonset Pizza will be celebrating our historic 75th anniversary this August 5-8! Come out and enjoy good food, company and music! Entertainment all four days with tonight's being David and Turo! Celebrate the memories and remember all the good times, and look forward to making many more in the years to come!

Play Thursday Trivia live and enjoy a good night out with friends. Sure Happy It's Thursday!

Recall the energy, passion, and excitement of the Roaring ’20s by flying aboard the Ford Tri-Motor. Known as the first luxury airliner, the Ford Tri-Motor redefined world travel and marked the beginning of commercial flight. Our tour stops are hosted by volunteers who are passionate about sharing the Ford Tri-Motor’s stories. Viewing the aircraft is free, so be sure to bring your camera along. Taking a flight and tour will be that much more exhilarating!

Community Action Partnership of Lake County in partnership with Northern Illinois Food Bank will have free curbside food distribution weekly. Stay in your vehicle and a volunteer will put the food in the truck or seat. All are welcome.

Midwest Veterans Closet will have free groceries for all veterans and active military! Today's partner Joey Dimock Memorial Joey, son of Joseph and Ellen Dimock, brother of Louis and Michael, Eagle Scout and Army Ranger gave his life in service to our country in Salerno, Afghanistan on 10 July 2010.

Waukegan to College distributes meal kits to families with children 18 years old and younger every Friday. All families with children are welcome.

YCC's Block Party is back on! This will be a wonderful event to have some fun and learn about their program. Food, music, fun and an explanation of the program!

Quonset Pizza will be celebrating our historic 75th anniversary this August 5-8! Come out and enjoy good food, company and music! Entertainment all four days with tonight's being Mellancougar! Celebrate the memories and remember all the good times, and look forward to making many more in the years to come!

Join two wonderful Waukegan businesses at ZümBier for a fun night of beer and cigars! Pair your favorite Craft Beer with a Premium Cigar and enjoy the evening - or ask for pairing suggestions. New to beer or cigars? No problem, the experts of both will be at your service!

The Waukegan Park District last Movie in the Park is tonight! Bring snacks, blankets, chairs, and picnic gear to enjoy! In case of inclement weather, movies will be postponed.

Join Larsen Marine for a Fishing Derby - and bring a friend! Go out at 7am then boats will be back to the docks by 2pm. Weigh-In by 3pm and a Cookout. Larsen Marine provides Burgers, Chip, Pop & Water and you BYOB other beverages. Feel free to bring a side dish or dessert to pass and to grill your own fish. RSVP at the Sign Up sheet located at In/Out Storage Building or email Marinac@larsenmarine.com

St. Paul's Lutheran Church will have free clothing available on the first Saturday of the month. When the weather is nice, Clothes to You will be in the rear parking lot, and may head indoors in the colder months. If you have questions, contact the office at (847) 662-2535. All are welcome.

Recall the energy, passion, and excitement of the Roaring ’20s by flying aboard the Ford Tri-Motor. Known as the first luxury airliner, the Ford Tri-Motor redefined world travel and marked the beginning of commercial flight. Our tour stops are hosted by volunteers who are passionate about sharing the Ford Tri-Motor’s stories. Viewing the aircraft is free, so be sure to bring your camera along. Taking a flight and tour will be that much more exhilarating!

Come to this free Community Event and learn about Girls of Character, a program for 4 - 12 year old girls. Girls of Character works with girls ages 4-12 to teach and educate them on the importance of having a foundation which will enable them to make healthy choices in their lives.

The City will host a Community/Police Use of Force Discussion with moderator and a panel and will include a presentation of Illinois Statutes, Waukegan Police Department Policy, and statistical information. Q&A after the presentation. The goal is to engage the community in a conversation regarding the police and use of force as it applies to our community. Objectives include: Create an information sharing and listening opportunity/platform for the community, city government and police; Educate the community on the pillars and cadence of use of force; Review highlights of President Obama’s Task Force on 21st. Century Policing; including roles & responsibilities of law enforcement, local government and the community; Demonstrate transparency of police policy and procedures; Share recent and impending legislation impacting the use of force' and Eliminate or mitigate excessive force complaints and incidents, while building on the partnership between law enforcement and community.

Quonset Pizza will be celebrating our historic 75th anniversary this August 5-8! Come out and enjoy good food, company and music! Entertainment all four days, but today has entertainment in the afternoon with DJ Spontaneous and at night with Talkin Trash! Celebrate the memories and remember all the good times, and look forward to making many more in the years to come!

Discover Ray Bradbury! RBEM is on Genesee Street where young Ray Bradbury watched the circus parades march along. RBEM has one main room exhibiting posters, comics, murals, books, and the original Playboy issues with Fahrenheit 451 serialized. Take a virtual walk-thru of our future interactive exhibits and watch original "I Met Ray" and other videos. Browse our gift shop with RBEM t-shirts, masks, bags, and books. Then, step outside and explore the Ray Bradbury Statue and other Green Town Bradbury sites nearby. ($5 donation suggested.)

The Waukegan School District's renamed middle schools officially take on their new names today, July 1, 2021. John R. Lewis Middle School, formerly Thomas Jefferson, and Edith M. Smith Middle School, formerly Daniel Webster, were renamed by the Board of Education in April, following a several-month process. The ceremonies are open to all members of the community.

Experience and explore two museums at the same place! Enjoy all kinds of STEAM activities and projects at the Kohl Children's Mobile Museum and Explore life in the 1870s in the Waukegan History Museum. Both museums are FREE and Family Fun!

The Turtles, Chuck Negron, The Association, The Buckinghams, The Vogues, The Cowsills, and The Classic IV are all coming together at the Genesee Theatre for a nostalgic, late summer concert! Happy Together Tour 2021 marks the 11th year of this incredible traveling concert featuring the best songs from the '60s and '70s.

Recall the energy, passion, and excitement of the Roaring ’20s by flying aboard the Ford Tri-Motor. Known as the first luxury airliner, the Ford Tri-Motor redefined world travel and marked the beginning of commercial flight. Our tour stops are hosted by volunteers who are passionate about sharing the Ford Tri-Motor’s stories. Viewing the aircraft is free, so be sure to bring your camera along. Taking a flight and tour will be that much more exhilarating!

Quonset Pizza will be celebrating our historic 75th anniversary this August 5-8! Come out and enjoy good food, company and music! This last day of entertainment all is legendary guitar player and Quonset employee! Celebrate the memories and remember all the good times, and look forward to making many more in the years to come!

Kings, queens, lords, ladies, jesters, and all manner of royalty are invited to a Garden Party to celebrate live theatre. Wear your best garden party attire, nibble on finger sandwiches and other refreshments, and enjoy drawings and live entertainment to benefit Three Brothers Theatre. More details to come.

This is a community walk for peace. Bring a picture of someone you lost and walk or drive the route. It will end at King Park with music, food and games.

Welcome to the fourth installment of the Bass Fair event, putting a spotlight on some of the most talented artists in the Midwest. This event will be free entry and ALL donations will grow the next event! The first 360 experience at Bass Station, lineup to be announced. Live painting - flow artists - vendors - food - games - drinks - music! Food by Mi Cocina. Drinks by Erick Luna. Sound by Halfpint Productions. If you would like an opportunity to vend at any future bass fair events, email bassstationchi@gmail.com

The Waukegan Queens will be celebrating the 2020 City of Waukegan Queens on their two year reign and crowning the new 2021 City of Waukegan Queens. Limited seating due to the Waukegan Park District COVID policy.

Jazz Wave Big Band plays a free show (bit tips are strongly encouraged). In the street weather permitting, or eventually indoors plague permitting and weather requiring.

Join the Lollie Drew Low-Vision Group for in-person meetings! The July meeting will cover anxiety during the pandemic and the August meeting will be about independent living. Reserve your spot by calling 847-244-9242 today.

Bonnie Brook invites you to enjoy live music and outstanding food on their outdoor patio every Tuesday evening, with musical entertainment by Ed and Stewart.

Hey party peepers, Green Town On The Rocks serves ya DeLa Tuesday every Tuesday! They open at 3pm and the music starts at 5ish. Special guest ALBY from D.F.I. on the drums. Rain or shine.

Learn, earn and get reconnected. Out of school youth ages 16 through 24, earn up to $1500 for accomplishing essential employable skill training activities that lead to employment opportunities. Contact the Job Center of Lake County for more information.

Hooray! Trombone Dave and the Lawn Clippings will be performing at Waukegan's premium cigar lounge, A Cuban Experience, on Wednesday nights! Swing by for some cool jazz and hot smokes.

Trombone Dave and the Lawn Clippings will be performing at Waukegan's premium cigar lounge, A Cuban Experience, on Wednesday nights! Swing by for some cool jazz and hot smokes.

Play Thursday Trivia live and enjoy a good night out with friends. Sure Happy It's Thursday!

Waukegan Township invites you to the 16th Annual Waukegan Township Golf Outing, benefiting our transitional homes: Staben House for women with children (SH) and the Eddie Washington Center for men (EWC). This year’s event will be hosted at the beautiful Foss Park Golf Course, located in North Chicago. Early bird discounts are available through July 15th for all golfers. Included with your tax-deductible donation, breakfast, awards ceremony/luncheon, access to the driving range, and a golf cart will be provided. Shotgun start is 9am. In the event you are unable to join us for the day, but would like to make a donation, see www.waukegantownship.com.

Community Action Partnership of Lake County in partnership with Northern Illinois Food Bank will have free curbside food distribution weekly. Stay in your vehicle and a volunteer will put the food in the truck or seat. All are welcome.

Waukegan to College distributes meal kits to families with children 18 years old and younger every Friday. All families with children are welcome.

SWALCO is hosting household chemical waste events by appointment only. Items collected include: CFL bulbs, unwanted prescription, over-the-counter medicines and supplements (people and pet), household cleaners, gasoline, garden chemicals, pesticides, oil-based paints (NO LATEX) and varnishes, as well as other household chemicals. Appointments are required. See a detailed list at: www.swalco.org

Paper Tiger offers special shredding hours on select Saturdays! Bring your documents to their facility and watch as your documents are securely shredded, or 'drop and go'. Only $3 per standard banker’s box (approximately 16? long, 12? wide, and 10? deep.) Take part in the OUTDOOR Shred Fest - drive up and they'll remove the box from your car for no-contact shredding.

Join volunteers from Waukegan Main Street, MH Wozniak CPA and North Shore Printers to clean the Amstutz! This is a great opportunity for adults and teens only, as it is on an active highway. Meet at North Shore Printers at the south end of the Amstutz to pick up vests, gloves, and bags, then pick your place on the highway!

Westside Community Center is sewing seeds of success at its 2021 Summer Block Party! "Smart" Packs will be given away on a first come, first served basis - and child must be present to receive the supplies. Bounce house, games, arts, food and more!

WAGS (Waukegan Animals Getting Saved) is teaming up with George's Gyro to save animals in Waukegan and you can help! Bring your family and friends and a big appetite to George’s on August 14th, mention WAGS to the cashier, and a portion of your receipt is donated back. The fundraiser runs all day, so get lunch and dinner. George’s has a full menu to keep your taste buds happy! Dine-in, carryout, delivery.

Discover Ray Bradbury! RBEM is on Genesee Street where young Ray Bradbury watched the circus parades march along. RBEM has one main room exhibiting posters, comics, murals, books, and the original Playboy issues with Fahrenheit 451 serialized. Take a virtual walk-thru of our future interactive exhibits and watch original "I Met Ray" and other videos. Browse our gift shop with RBEM t-shirts, masks, bags, and books. Then, step outside and explore the Ray Bradbury Statue and other Green Town Bradbury sites nearby. ($5 donation suggested.)

Osiris Records and North Avenue Tap present Blizzfest 2021. Outdoors rain or shine, shelter provided, free admission, 21+ only. Performances by Kevin M Buck Band, Dyers Eve,(Metallica tribute), Hand of Doom,(Black Sabbath tribute), and Blizzard of Ozz at 6pm.

Rain or shine it's a three band live music fest at North Avenue Tap. The live music starts at 2pm with Dyers Eve (Metallica) then Hand of Doom (Black Sabbath) at 4pm and Chicago's own Blizzard of Ozz at 6pm. If it's too loud you're too old.

Make dinner a selfless act by joining the Waukegan HS JROTC Drill Team for a tasty fundraiser. Come in to the Chipotle at 940 S. Waukegan Road on Saturday, August 14th between 5pm - 9pm. Bring in this flyer, show it on your smartphone or tell the cashier you’re supporting the cause to make sure that 33% of the proceeds are donated to our award-winning and nationally ranked Waukegan HS JROTC Drill Team.

The Waukegan City Council meets the first and third Monday of every month, except when holidays are observed on those days. The public is encouraged to attend the meeting and welcome to address City Council by signing up at the back of the Council Chambers. The public is also invited to all committee meetings scheduled prior to the Council meeting.

Bonnie Brook invites you to enjoy live music and outstanding food on their outdoor patio every Tuesday evening, with musical entertainment by David Allen Mehner.

Hey party peepers, Green Town On The Rocks serves ya DeLa Tuesday every Tuesday! They open at 3pm and the music starts at 5ish. Special guest ALBY from D.F.I. on the drums. Rain or shine.

The Waukegan Park District is hosting a Blood Drive at the Field House. Blood supplies are extremely low, all eligible residents are encouraged to participate!

Hooray! Trombone Dave and the Lawn Clippings will be performing at Waukegan's premium cigar lounge, A Cuban Experience, on Wednesday nights! Swing by for some cool jazz and hot smokes.

Trombone Dave and the Lawn Clippings will be performing at Waukegan's premium cigar lounge, A Cuban Experience, on Wednesday nights! Swing by for some cool jazz and hot smokes.

Play Thursday Trivia live and enjoy a good night out with friends. Sure Happy It's Thursday!

Community Action Partnership of Lake County in partnership with Northern Illinois Food Bank will have free curbside food distribution weekly. Stay in your vehicle and a volunteer will put the food in the truck or seat. All are welcome.

Mark your calendar for Picnic in the Park with your friends at Rose Park at the new park pavilion, near Park Place. Register, as space is limited, and ask for a box lunch - or bring your own. Live music. Good food. Great atmosphere. 847-244-9242.

Waukegan to College distributes meal kits to families with children 18 years old and younger every Friday. All families with children are welcome.

Friends of Waukegan Public Library will be holding a BIG sale of books, DVDs, CDs and Audiobooks! Support our award-winning library!

The Knights of Columbus #731 are serving up all the sweet corn you can eat to raise money for kids. Hamburgers, hot dogs and beverages available, too!

Put your dancing shoes on and enjoy The Blues Family Robinson lakeside! Great music, great drinks, great ambiance!

Join The Sign of the Dove and ShredSqurd Fitness for a Community Wellness Fair! Activities for youth through seniors, including everything from dance classes to fitness classes to vaccinations!

Friends of Waukegan Public Library will be holding a BIG sale of books, DVDs, CDs and Audiobooks! Support our award-winning library!

The Child in You," Youth Exhibition Event is a fun interactive experience for kids and families that includes an agenda of festivities. Exhibition will encompass artwork from youth artists, and Dandelion Artist Allegiance members embracing childhood, development, and child art.

The members of Waukegan Firefighters L473 are participating in a cook off in the upcoming in the Harbor park Jazz, Rhythm and Blues Festival on Saturday, August 21st. The IL vs WI Border Battle will be preparing a main dish and sides to be judged by you! The cooking event has been organized by the Mahone fund; see more info at http://mahonefund.org/

Discover Ray Bradbury before and during ArtWauk! RBEM is on Genesee Street where young Ray Bradbury watched the circus parades march along and where you can be part of the participants enjoying the monthly explosion and exploration of the Arts in downtown Waukegan! RBEM has one main room exhibiting posters, comics, murals, books, and the original Playboy issues with Fahrenheit 451 serialized. Take a virtual walk-thru of our future interactive exhibits and watch original "I Met Ray" and other videos. ($5 donation suggested.)

The Waukegan Park District is hosting a Back in School Family Day at the SplashZone! Join them for yummy snacks, water play, and prizes! Admission to the SplashZone will be $4 per resident family and $6 per nonresident family. Proof of residency will be required. Questions? Contact Cameron at ccrombie@waukeganparks.org or (847) 782-3621.

ArtWauk is the monthly celebration of all arts in downtown Waukegan. Each month is a unique experience as the art exhibits, musicians and featured performances vary from one month to the next. Come downtown, grab dinner and enjoy the tactical application of the arts.

The Waukegan Public Library is mixing it up for the Courtyard Concerts this year and hosting them in conjunction with ArtWauk and they'll be two hours long! Kaleidoscope Eyes is a Beatles cover band who will be playing during August ArtWauk. (photo credit: Bleck Architects)

The City Club of Waukegan in connection with the Waukegan Park District and the Waukegan Historical Society hosts an evening of memories both old and new around our Carnegie Library building. A short program will present renovation progress. Hor D'oeuvres, silent auction and more! Be part of our history and our future! Sponsorship opportunities available. Contact Mary at 640-878-7850 or mwozniakcpa@gmail.com

Little River Band returns to The Genesee armed with an arsenal of memorable songs, superb musicianship and fantastic harmonies. The award-winning group produced a string of gold and platinum albums that generated 13 Top 40 hits, six of which climbed into the Billboard Top 10. For 10 years, its smooth melodies and unforgettable lyrics saturated the FM airwaves. In 1978 alone, the band from Down Under was nominated for 14 Australian Rock Music Awards, winning the prize eight times. In 2004, the group was inducted into the Australian Recording Industry Association Hall of Fame. Special guest John Ford Coley made his mark as half of the legendary soft rock duo England Dan and John Ford Coley. The singer/songwriter opens the evening with unforgettable songs from the duo's heyday plus new selections from his solo career.

Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court, Erin Cartwright Weinstein, in coordination with Lake County State's Attorney, Eric Rinehart, announces Lake County Amnesty Week will be Monday, August 23, through Friday, August 27. During the week-long period, all collection fees and accrued interest will be waived on any past due fines owed on criminal and traffic matters in Lake County. As our community continues to recover from challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, they hope that providing this service may ease a little of the burden that some individuals who owe outstanding balances on criminal and traffic matters in Lake County may be facing. The Circuit Clerk's Office will be offer online, phone and mail options for payment. They will still be accepting in-person payments at any of our branch locations with payment processing hours from 8:30am to 4:30pm.

Ice cream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream. Calling all 3rd - 8th graders to join the Waukegan Public Library's Children's Department in learning how to make your own ice cream in a bag. Program will be outside, weather permitting. Registration is require.

Bonnie Brook invites you to enjoy live music and outstanding food on their outdoor patio every Tuesday evening., with musical entertainment by Colby and Ed.

Hey party peepers, Green Town On The Rocks serves ya DeLa Tuesday every Tuesday! They open at 3pm and the music starts at 5ish. Special guest ALBY from D.F.I. on the drums. Rain or shine.

Hooray! Trombone Dave and the Lawn Clippings will be performing at Waukegan's premium cigar lounge, A Cuban Experience, on Wednesday nights! Swing by for some cool jazz and hot smokes.

Trombone Dave and the Lawn Clippings will be performing at Waukegan's premium cigar lounge, A Cuban Experience, on Wednesday nights! Swing by for some cool jazz and hot smokes.

Youth Conservation Corps is currently in the 37th year of YCC's Annual Golf Outing, and would love to have you join us this year to hit the links for a great cause! 100% of the proceeds from our Golf Outing go directly to fund our YCC Summer Conservation Program, in partnership with the Lake County Forest Preserve. Registration and sponsorships information can be found at youthconservationcorps.org/golfouting

Play Thursday Trivia live and enjoy a good night out with friends. Sure Happy It's Thursday!

Today, Friday, August 27th, is the last day for Lake County Amnesty Week! Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court, Erin Cartwright Weinstein, in coordination with Lake County State's Attorney, Eric Rinehart, announces Lake County Amnesty Week will be Monday, August 23, through Friday, August 27. During the week-long period, all collection fees and accrued interest will be waived on any past due fines owed on criminal and traffic matters in Lake County. As our community continues to recover from challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, they hope that providing this service may ease a little of the burden that some individuals who owe outstanding balances on criminal and traffic matters in Lake County may be facing. The Circuit Clerk's Office will be offer online, phone and mail options for payment. They will still be accepting in-person payments at any of our branch locations with payment processing hours from 8:30am to 4:30pm.

Community Action Partnership of Lake County in partnership with Northern Illinois Food Bank will have free curbside food distribution weekly. Stay in your vehicle and a volunteer will put the food in the truck or seat. All are welcome.

Waukegan to College distributes meal kits to families with children 18 years old and younger every Friday. All families with children are welcome.

SWALCO is hosting household chemical waste events by appointment only. Items collected include: CFL bulbs, unwanted prescription, over-the-counter medicines and supplements (people and pet), household cleaners, gasoline, garden chemicals, pesticides, oil-based paints (NO LATEX) and varnishes, as well as other household chemicals. Appointments are required. See a detailed list at: www.swalco.org

Paper Tiger offers special shredding hours on select Saturdays! Bring your documents to their facility and watch as your documents are securely shredded, or 'drop and go'. Only $3 per standard banker’s box (approximately 16? long, 12? wide, and 10? deep.) Take part in the OUTDOOR Shred Fest - drive up and they'll remove the box from your car for no-contact shredding.

Showcase your Black owned business and enjoy networking at this Business Block Party on Madison Street in front of BLM Lake County Chapter headquarters. (The event will move inside if rain is forecasted.) Free giveaways, food trucks and more. All are welcome. For more information about participating, contact Black Lives Matter Lake County Chapter at (224) 656-5595 or

Discover Ray Bradbury! RBEM is on Genesee Street where young Ray Bradbury watched the circus parades march along. RBEM has one main room exhibiting posters, comics, murals, books, and the original Playboy issues with Fahrenheit 451 serialized. Take a virtual walk-thru of our future interactive exhibits and watch original "I Met Ray" and other videos. Browse our gift shop with RBEM t-shirts, masks, bags, and books. Then, step outside and explore the Ray Bradbury Statue and other Green Town Bradbury sites nearby. ($5 donation suggested.)

Put a little live music in your weekend with The Blues Family Robinson at ZümBier! CDC guidelines are followed, but that doesn't mean you can't have a great time!

Get your friends! Book your lanes! Have drinks! Eat Food! While listening to the best soundtrack! Doors open at 10pm and the kitchen is open late. Sounds by GDaddy and DJ Duff. And bowling!

In this fun art workshop you will unite with others in making and designing your own "Face of Humanity" to be displayed in the Face of Humanity Community Exhibition for all to see.

Take a walk with the Waukegan Park District to learn about native birds and how to identify the different birds in our area.

Join the Lake County Municipal League for a day of professional networking and golf, followed by an outdoor pig roast. Schedule includes: 11am - Grilled Lunch, 11:45am - Helicopter Ball Drop, 12pm - Shotgun Start, 5pm - Outdoor Pig Roast, Raffle, and Awards.

Join Voba's for their two day introduction to cake decorating class! Thirty minutes of building an understanding then off to the decorating piece. The class is in Spanish with English assistance. Class size is limited. To register, call 847-672-8403.

Bonnie Brook invites you to enjoy live music and outstanding food on their outdoor patio every Tuesday evening, with musical entertainment by The Blues Family Robinson.

Hey party peepers, Green Town On The Rocks serves ya DeLa Tuesday every Tuesday! They open at 3pm and the music starts at 5ish. Special guest ALBY from D.F.I. on the drums. Rain or shine.