E-Newsletter-July 13, 2023

Community Recap-Coffee with the Mayor-July 8 Conversation

On July 8, 16 residents attended the monthly Coffee with the Mayor and a Trustee event at Crossroad’s Restaurant & Bar. Mayor Steve Lentz and Trustee Daniel Juarez represented the Village.

Here is an overview of the topics discussed and related dialogue on the subjects....Read More 

In A Crisis…Public Works and Engineering Staff Act as First Responders

Over the past several years, the public has witnessed a growing number of large-scale disasters including hurricanes, wildfires, floods, all of which seem to be growing in scale. When most people think of the term “first responder” thoughts immediately turn to police and fire departments,...Read More

Regional Consolidation Partners & Lake County Break Ground on ROC Facility

After years of planning and research, Regional 9-1-1 Consolidation Partners (of which the Village of Mundelein has been in partnership) and the Lake County Board recently celebrated the groundbreaking of the new Regional Operations and Communications (ROC) Facility....Read More 

Mundelein Shines in Daily Herald Publication

The Daily Herald recently published the Lake County Resident’s Guide in which Mundelein is prominently featured. This publication was inserted into the newspaper with an approximate distribution of about 54,000 in both print and digital editions. Some happy Mundelein news...READ NOW! Mundy Pride!

Visit the Farmers Market Saturdays 8-Noon! 30 Vendors! GREAT Kids' Activities!

Be sure to stop by the Mundelein Farmers Market on Saturday from 8 a.m. to Noon-Downtown-Park and Seymour Street. The vendors and experience are both wonderful! Hope to see you there!

VIEW COMPLETE LIST OF 2023 VENDORS

Tighthead Grand Prix-Racers Arrive July 24!

JOIN US for the Tighthead Mundelein Grand Prix on July 24…the largest short circuit cycling race series in the U.S. right here in Downtown Mundelein! This FULL DAY of racing is one stop along the 10-day professional and amateur race series throughout Chicagoland known as the...Read More

MAC Announces 8th Annual Writing Contest

The Mundelein Arts Commission has announced its annual short story writing contest! This year’s theme is “Fractures,” and writers may interpret the theme however they wish. Interested writers are urged to read and follow all the rules, which are posted on the Arts Commission’s Website along with instructions to submit.....Read More

Beautification Committee Seeks

Two New Members

Do you have an interest in finding new ways to enhance Mundelein’s appearance? Mundelein's Beautification Committee advises the Board on ways to improve the Village's appearance and scenic environment. Membership was recently expanded from 5 to 7 members...Read More

Community Open House...Join Us!

Train enthusiasts of the North Central O Gauge Model Railroad Train Club cordially invite the community to their first open house since relocating from the Fremont Library. Their new home (shared with the Mundelein Tool Library) is located at 426 N. Chicago Ave. Club members will b ...Read More

Join Us! Bingo and Trivia FUN

This once monthly Bingo and Trivia Community Night at Mundelein’s Tighthead Brewery is truly the “MOST FUN” ticket in town. Prizes, food, great beer, and great company. JOIN IN THE FUN! Next Date: July 17 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Hosted by Mundelein Community Connection and the GLMV Chamber of Commerce. ...Read More

Mundelein Summer Theatre to Present “THE LION IN WINTER”

Mundelein Summer Theatre invites the community to its summer production of “The Lion in Winter.” The play, which runs July 20, 21 and 22 at 7:30 p.m., tells the story of the Plantagenet family, who are locked in a free-for-all of competing...Read More

Join Us! Concerts in the Park...Perfect Way to End Your Weekend on a High Note

We hope to welcome a great crowd at our Concert in the Park event on JULY 16 from 5-6:30 PM

featuring Guitarra Azul. These world class musicians play music that is invigorating to the spirit and soothing to the soul. The group plays an exciting blend of Classical Guitar, Flamenco...Read More

SAVE THE DATE! Summer Shakespeare Shorts

The Mundelein Arts Commission (MAC) and the Kirk Players present, "Sounds and Sweet Aires," a Summer Shakespeare Shorts production! Attendees will expereince a lively, comical, and romantic patchwork of the bard's greatest works, sweetly seasoned with live madrigal music,...Read More

Tighthead Mundelein Grand Prix Bike Race-

DETOUR NOTICE: On the EXCITING Race Day-July 24, from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., several downtown streets will be closed to vehicular traffic. Traffic along Hawley St., east of Lake St. and west of Morris Ave. should follow the designated detour route to Maple Ave.

Huge Rummage Sale...THIS WEEKEND!

Please be sure to support Santa Maria's Annual Rummage Sale. This is a great community event as many great items are available at fantastic prices. All proceeds benefit the Santa Maria Del Popolo Parish. Gently used clothing, housewares, furniture, tools...many wonderful items at GREAT PRICES!!

Open Invitation to Acoustic Music Players for One-Of-A-Kind Guitar Jam-Aug. 6!

The Mundelein Arts Commission has issued an OPEN INVITATION for all acoustic music players! Bring your acoustic guitar, 5 string banjo, mandolin, fiddle, uke, bass, and voices, and be ready to jam! This will be a true jam - not an open mic -...Read More