Waukegan E-News - August 2023

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From the Desk of

Mayor Ann B. Taylor

WOW! Waukegan's summer has been filled with events and activities! I have had such a great time meeting all of you and together enjoying what makes our community so special. August is filled with many more opportunities to get out and enjoy our amazing natural spaces and live performances.

I encourage you to attend the free concerts by the Waukegan Band taking place in the Stiner Pavilion at Waukegan Beach and the free shows at the Waukegan Public Library at Noon on Fridays, or a live performance at the Genesee Theatre. Bring the little ones to National Night Out/Touch a Truck hosted by Waukegan Park District and our Waukegan Police Department on Friday the 4th at Waukegan Beach and plan to stay for the movie Sing 2 at Stiner Pavilion. Take a guided walking tour of the historic buildings in Downtown Waukegan with the Waukegan History Museum on Saturday the 12th. Come back to Downtown Waukegan on Saturday the 19th for our monthly ArtWauk featuring great food, artisan made items and pop-up art experiences to enjoy.

Finally, schools are officially back in session on Monday, August 14th. Please drive with caution near schools and through the neighborhoods. Please remember that school buses make frequent stops and typically travel at slower speeds. Be patient, slow down, and be prepared to stop for them. Children are at the greatest risk when they are getting on or off the school bus. We can all do our part to keep our students, teachers, and parents safe by being mindful of the rules of the road.

Sincerely,
Waukegan Mayor Ann Taylor

Back to School Safety

It is important for drivers to slow down and pay attention when kids are present, especially before and after school. Take extra care to look out for children in school zones, near playgrounds and parks, and in all residential areas. When driving behind a bus, allow a greater following distance than if you were driving behind a car. This will give you more time to stop once the yellow lights start flashing and the stop arm is extended. Please note that it is illegal in all 50 states to pass a school bus that is stopped to load or unload children. School Bus Safety

LIVE Stream City Council Meetings

Comcast will be sunsetting Public Access Channel 17 and will no longer be airing rebroadcasts of Waukegan city council meetings after August 13. Find live and archived videos of committee meetings and city council meetings on our YouTube channel, WaukeganTV.

Excessive Noise Ordinance*

No person, for purposes of entertainment or communication, may generate any sound by any means that is audible at a distance 50 feet or greater from the point of generation.Violations are as follows: 8am - 8pm $150 & 8pm - 8am $300. *Waukegan Municipal Code Sec. 11-34(a) and (b) Excessive Noise Ordinance

Lawn Maintenance Ordinance*

All premises and exterior property shall be maintained free from weeds or plant growth in excess of eight (8) inches. This includes all areas by fencelines and parkways adjacent to the property. Violators have seven (7) days to comply or a citation will be issued and costs of removal shall be paid by the property owner. *Waukegan Municipal Code Article V, Sec. 6-178 302.4 Waukegan Code FAQ

Events, Entertainment, & More

August continues great family-friendly activities at some of our favorite Waukegan destinations and attractions.

The Waukegan Band closes out their 2023 Summer Concert Season with free concerts on Tuesday, August 1 and Tuesday, August 8 at 7:30pm in the Stiner Pavilion at the Waukegan Municipal Beach. Shop for fresh produce and craft-made foods at the Waukegan Harbor's Famer's Market on Wednesdays from 3pm to 7pm that runs through September 27. LIVE shows return to the Genesee Theatre starting on August 3 with Rock Legends, Steve Miller Band, Country Star, Justin Moore, on August 11, America on August 12, a night of nostalgia with the Happy Together Tour 2023 that includes the Turtles, and closing out the month with comedian Tim Allen for two shows on August 19.

The Waukegan Public Library's free Summer Concerts continue on Fridays at Noon.

The annual Waukegan Night Out and Touch a Truck will take place on Friday, August 4 at the Waukegan Municipal Beach, brought to you by the Waukegan Park District and the Waukegan Police Department and concludes with the season's final Movies in the Park pop up with Sing 2 at Stiner Pavilion.

FREE Yoga in the Stiner Pavilion at the Waukegan Municipal Beach continues on Saturday mornings at 8am.

The deadline for the Waukegan Public Library's Ray Bradbury's Summer Writing Contest is Tuesday, August 15. Email your entries to samberinger@waukeganpl.info before August 15th for a chance to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card and your work read aloud on the library's Facebook.

The Waukegan History Museum invites you to the Then and Now Guided Walking Tour on Saturday, August 12, from 10am to 11am. Participants are encouraged to register in advance by clicking here.

Celebrate Waukegan's own Ray Bradbury at the annual Dandelion Wine Arts and Music Festival on Saturday, August 19 at Bowen Park from 11am - 4:51pm.

Mark your calendar for the next Clean Sweep Disposal and Dumpster Drop on Saturday, August 26 from 8am to 12pm that will be hosted by Waukegan Public Works and 5th Ward Alderperson, Edie Newsome. A waste dumpster will be located at Greenwood and Delaware along with free disposal of tires (no rims) and electronics. Items NOT accepted: yard waste, liquids, tree trunks, concrete, brick, stone, rocks, hazardous waste, flammable materials, car parts, paint, stain, lacquers, and railroad ties.

Check out Waukegan's Calendar for a comprehensive listing of activities taking place in the community. Enjoy your Summer as you #ExploreWaukegan.

ArtWauk

This month's ArtWauk in Downtown Waukegan is on Saturday, August 19, and features Kapheim Studio, ArtPark, ArtPie Gallery, Waukegan Harbor's Marina Gallery. Belvidere Cinema Gallery, Dandelion Gallery & Studio, Dinosaur Studio Tattoo, Ballet Folklorico Tayahua, Genesee Theatre, the Art Experience, Nightshade And Dark's Pandemonium Brewing, A Crazy Place, and more!

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