WaukeganIllinois
Waukegan is a city in Lake County, Illinois, United States, and its county seat. Located 36 miles (58 km) north of Chicago, Waukegan is a satellite city within the greater Chicago metropolitan area.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Waukegan
Waukegan, IL is a thriving city located in northeastern Illinois with an estimated population of 88,570. It ranks as the 10th largest city in Illinois.
Officially, Waukegan is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 24.26 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,651 residents per square mile.
What Makes Waukegan Unique
- A top-25 city in Illinois by population (#10 of 1,294 incorporated places).
- The only place in America named Waukegan — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northeastern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 88,570.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Waukegan
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- The African American Museum at the England Manor · Museum
- Waukegan History Museum · Museum
- Waukegan History Museum at the Carnegie · Museum
- Dandelion Art Gallery · Art gallery
- The People's Choice Family Fun Center · Arcade
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Waukegan
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Waukegan
- Andrew Cooke Magnet Elem School
- Carman-Buckner Elem School
- Clearview Elem School
- Edith M Smith Middle School
- Glen Flora Elem School
- Glenwood Elementary School
- Greenwood Elem School
- H R McCall Elem School
- Hyde Park Elem School
- Jack Benny Middle School
- John S Clark Elem School
- LEARN John Kathy Schreiber Chrtr
- Miguel Juarez Middle School
- Robert E Abbott Middle School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Vista Medical Center East ★★ (2/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
- Lake Behavioral Hospital · Psychiatric
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.