E-Newsletter-October 16, 2020
Trustees Approve Grant Program for Restaurants, Bars Amid Ongoing Pandemic
At the October 12, 2020 Board Meeting, the Trustees unanimously approved a grant program designed to assist restaurants and bars navigate the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. Mundelein’s winter outdoor dining grant program provides financial ... Read More
Mundelein STAND-UP Invites Residents to Celebrate Red Ribbon Week
Red Ribbon Week is a national drug awareness campaign that started in 1988 as the result of the tragic death of Drug Enforcement Agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena in 1985. The Red Ribbon is a symbol for Americans to show that ribbon by ribbon, neighbor by neighbor, ..Read More
MPD to Host Boo Bash Drive-Thru Event 
Kudos to the Mundelein Park District for finding a way to host the ever-popular annual Boo Bash in a safe and responsible way amid the COVID-19 pandemic. This FREE Boo Bash Grab and Go Drive-Thru event is set for Oct. 24 from 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Barefoot Bay...Read More
FREE Mobile COVID-19 Testing Offered in Lake County
The Lake County Health Department announces FREE Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) testing for Lake County residents in nearby Wauconda, Fox Lake, Libertyville, and Vernon Hills over the next week. A mobile testing unit...Read More
Congratulations Karina’s Bakery…Celebrating Two Years Strong in Your New Location!
Karina’s Bakery wants to thank the community for their continual support and loyalty certainly amid the pandemic but also prior to the shutdown. To express their thanks, Karina’s Bakery is hosting a celebration THIS FRIDAY October 16. ...Read More
LAST DAY to Visit Mundelein's Farmers Market for the Season
Today is the final day for the Farmers Market. It will be open from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Mayor Lentz and the Trustees give Market Manager Gary Gunther a huge "Thank You" for all his efforts to bring the Farmers Market to our community.
This Week's Vendors:...Read More
Helpful Vote 2020 Information
Here is an overview of all voting options to make sure your voice is heard in the 2020 Election. Early Voting Opens: Early voting sites across Lake County will open Oct. 19 and will be available seven days a week—Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday...Read More
New and Improved Food Pantry Map
Now Available
If you or someone you know is in need of food resources, please visit the Lake County Food Pantry Locator at lakecountyil.gov/foodpantries or download a printable list in English or Spanish.
NOMINATE NOW! Residential Halloween Decoration Contest Underway
In the spirit of the season, the Village of Mundelein and Mundelein Community Connection, are hosting Mundelein’s 2020 Halloween Decoration Contest. All residents and invited to participate in this fun community-building event by decorating their front yards in spectacular...Read More
Arts Commission to Create “Doors of Mundelein” Poster Collage
To celebrate creativity and the arts in all forms, the Mundelein Arts Commission (MAC) is pleased to announce its next community arts initiative, “Doors of Mundelein.” “We want to feature your festive front doors and stoops and plan to create a poster collage to showcase...Read More
Thrive of Lake County to Host Virtual Open House and Ribbon Cutting
Thrive of Lake County is hosting a virtual Open House and Ribbon Cutting on October 22 from
4 p.m. to 5 p.m. to give Mundelein residents a look inside this state-of-the art facility. Thrive has beds for long-term residents, memory care beds, and beds for short-term,...Read More
Prime Beef Invites YOU to Customer Appreciation Pumpkin Fest...THIS WEEKEND!
Prime Beef of Mundelein—a Google, Yelp, Facebook 5-Star rated business and your one stop shop for the finest meats, specialty groceries, wines and beer—invites the community to its Customer Appreciation Pumpkin Fest on Oct. 17 and 18... Read More
“Sorry No Trick or Treaters” Signs Available to Homeowners
Mundelein has received a few inquiries regarding signage to alert Trick or Treaters as to which homes are participating in the Halloween festivities. Please stop by Village Hall to pick-up your sign or visit our website to download! ...Read More