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City of Waukegan

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Located on the shores of Lake Michigan, Waukegan offers year-round special events and an emphasis on the arts. Stroll through downtown Waukegan featuring numerous art galleries, colorful murals and unique restaurants. Enjoy the monthly ArtWauk events showcasing downtown galleries. The historic Genesee Theatre, restored to its original splendor, hosts touring Broadway shows, along with headliner comedians and musical acts. Waukegan also features award-winning golf courses, parks and recreation including a public beach on Lake Michigan as well as an active charter fishing fleet sailing out of Waukegan Harbor.

American Place Casino
Waukegan
American Place Casinoin Waukegan is Chicagoland’s premier gaming and entertainment destination...
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Anastasia's Restaurant and Sports Lounge
Waukegan
Established in 1992. Family-owned & operated proudly serving Lake County families breakfast, lun...
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Asia-Azteca in American Place Casino
Waukegan
Asia-Azteca in American Place Casino offers the perfect blend of Asian and Latin cuisine, dramatical...
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Black Chamber of Commerce of Lake County, Inc.
Waukegan
The Black Chamber of Commerce of Lake County (BCCLC), is a broad-based federation of business, indus...
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Bonnie Brook Golf Course
Waukegan
Referred to fondly by local residents as “The Brook,” Bonnie Brook Golf Course in Waukeg...
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Bonnie Brook Golf Course Banquet Facility
Waukegan
Enjoy a picturesque view from the banquet facilities that overlook the beautiful 18-hole golf course...
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Bowen Park
Waukegan
Bowen Park has been transformed into a public park with the widest possible range of recreation faci...
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Catrachos Restaurant Waukegan
Waukegan
From scratch Honduran cuisine in The City of Progress....
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College of Lake County - Lakeshore Campus
Waukegan
CLC’s Lakeshore Campus is a vibrant urban campus in Waukegan. This expanding, downtown locatio...
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Courtyard By Marriott - Waukegan/Gurnee
Waukegan
“Delight in the comforts of home awaiting at Courtyard Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee, where our idea...
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Genesee Theatre
Waukegan
Experience the grandeur of world class artists and Broadway theatricals in the beautifully restored ...
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Haines House Museum at Bowen Park
Waukegan
The Haines House Museum in Bowen Park represents life in the 1870s and also features the story of be...
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Hampton Inn & Suites Waukegan
Waukegan
Experience warm and friendly service at Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago/Waukegan. Centrally located...
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Harbor Poker Room
Waukegan
Step into the action at our cozy, 6-table poker room, offering daily games of Texas Hold’em an...
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Holiday Inn Express and Suites Waukegan
Waukegan
ABOUT HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES WAUKEGAN Welcome to the newly-renovated Holiday Inn Expres...
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Jack Benny Center for the Arts
Waukegan
The Jack Benny Center for the Arts provides year round classes in art, music, dance and theatre for ...
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L' Americain in American Place Casino
Waukegan
L’Américain is a celebration of the diverse and substantial traditions of American cook...
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Lyons Woods Forest Preserve
Waukegan
Move from pine grove to prairie to oak woodland as you relax at this gem of a spot that is part of t...
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Mama Jerk N Tings
Waukegan
Located in Downtown Waukegan, Mama Jerk N Tings serves a variety of authentic and delicious Jamaican...
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Nightshade and Dark's Pandemonium Brewing Company
Waukegan
Nightshade and Dark's Pandemonium Brewing celebrates Waukegan's own Ray Bradbury with an ext...
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North Shore Steaks and Seafood in American Place Casino
Waukegan
Indulge in this unique and relaxed elegance that perfectly complements a menu of mouth watering stea...
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Pizza and Prime in American Place Casino
Waukegan
Experience Pizza & Prime at American Place Casino where you'll enjoy handcrafted p...
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Price 4 Limo Waukegan
Waukegan
Price 4 Limo is the highest rated, most trusted Waukegan limo service & Waukegan charter bus com...
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Quonset Pizza
Waukegan
Quonset Pizza, a vintage Waukegan pizzeria serves thin-crust pies, toasted subs and Chicago-sty...
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SplashZone at Corrine J. Rose Park
Waukegan
The SplashZone is a state-of-the-art water park includes a multi-generational water playground with ...
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee
Waukegan
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Waukegan/Gurnee hotel combines contemporary style and spacious Suites....
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The Lighthouse at American Place Casino
Waukegan
The Lighthouse is a large room that can hold up to 250 people. Great for work functions and/or weddi...
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Towneplace Suites Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee
Waukegan
Welcome home to the TownePlace Suites by Marriott® Waukegan/Gurnee! Each Suite features a ful...
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Waukegan Field House Sports, Fitness and Aquatics Center
Waukegan
The Field House Sports and Fitness Center boasts over 80,000 square feet of the most modern, state-o...
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Waukegan Historical Society
Waukegan
The Waukegan Historical Society, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, was established in 1968 to preserve and promot...
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Waukegan History Museum at the Carnegie
Waukegan
The Waukegan History Museum at the Carnegie is located in the heart of downtown Waukegan overlooking...
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Waukegan Municipal Beach
Waukegan
This beach features 1 mile of sand along with some of the only remaining natural dunes in the area. ...
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Waukegan Park District
Waukegan
With its history of more than 100 years (since 1916), the Waukegan Park District (WPD) manages 52 pr...
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Waukegan SportsPark
Waukegan
Waukegan’s Greg Petry SportsPark (also known as the SportsPark) is an award-winning, state-of-...
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ArtWauk
Waukegan
ArtWauk is a monthly art show in Waukegan, Illinois, held every third Saturday of the month. Stroll ...
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Callahan-Franklin Dog Exercise Area
Waukegan
The Callahan-Franklin Dog Exercise Area located in the Larsen Nature Preserve at 1720 Western Avenue...
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City of Waukegan
Waukegan
Downtown Waukegan's historic Genesee Theatre recently underwent a $23-million renovation that ha...
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City of Waukegan Chamber of Commerce
Waukegan
The Chamber provides leadership and services for its member companies. Through the collective effort...
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Green Town on the Rocks
Waukegan
This beautiful Port District property is an entertainment venue with great music, food and beverage ...
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Lake County Government
Waukegan
Visit the website for a primary tool for connecting you with county government services and other pr...
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Waukegan Harbor and Marina
Waukegan
Waukegan Harbor & Marina is a full-service public marina offering the best in convenience, custo...
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Waukegan Main Street
Waukegan
Dedicated to the preservation of the historic downtown. Representing a variety of downtown restauran...
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Waukegan National Airport
Waukegan
The Waukegan National Airport is a general aviation facility categorized by the FAA as a "Relie...
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Other Businesses

2616 Washington Street Waukegan, IL 60085 847.244.1300
 
4030 Northpoint Boulevard Waukegan, IL 60085 847.473.5333
 
631 Lakehurst Waukegan, IL 60085 847.473.2600
 
3961 Fountain Square Place Waukegan, IL 60085 847.473.3194
 
206 N. Genesee Street Waukegan, IL 60085 847.249.4330
 
3500 Sunset Avenue Waukegan, IL 60087 847.662.7777
 
109 S. Genesee St. Waukegan, IL 60085 847.625.0381
 
2015 Grand Ave. Waukegan, IL 60085
 
2122 Grand Ave. Waukegan, IL 60085 847.672.6502
 
2200 N. Sheridan Road Waukegan, IL 60087 847.244.6300
 
110 S. Genesee St. Waukegan, IL 60085 847.244.1001
 
2021 N. Green Bay Road Waukegan, IL 60087 224.656.5096
 
13236 W. Town Line Rd. Waukegan, IL 60087 847.662.5733
 
2325 Brookside Ave. Waukegan, IL 60085
 
625 E Sea Horse Dr, Waukegan, IL 60085 847.336.5456
 
622 Grand Avenue Waukegan, IL 60085 224.656.5809
 
3031 Belvidere Road Waukegan, IL 60085 847.623.1400
 
1440 South White Oak Drive Waukegan, IL 60085 847.689.9240
 
1151 Waukegan Road Waukegan, IL 60085 847.578.5250
 
2650 Belvidere Rd Waukegan, IL 60085 847.336.5700
 
115 N. Genesee Street Waukegan, IL 60085 847.406.0089
 
219 Greenwood Waukegan, IL 60087 847.623.2337
 
39 Jack Benny Drive Waukegan, IL 60087
 
2785 Yorkhouse Road Waukegan, IL 60085 847.782.3300
 
1815 N. Sheridan Rd. Waukegan, IL 60085
 
1412 Washington St. Waukegan, IL 60085 847.672.7669
 
Jan. 16
Puddle of Mudd at Genesee Theatre
1/16/26
Post-grunge band Puddle of Mudd has been performing on stages worldwide sin...
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Oct. 11 - Jan. 17
Kohl's Children's Museum Pop-Up at Belvidere Mall
10/11/25 - 1/17/26
The Pop-Up includes high-quality interactive STEAM (Science, Technology, En...
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Jan. 17
ArtWauk in Waukegan
1/17/26
ArtWauk is the monthly celebration of all arts in downtown Waukegan and the...
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Jan. 17
Stone Temple Pilots at Genesee Theatre
1/17/26
Stone Temple Pilots burst onto the rock scene in 1992 with their debut albu...
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Jan. 22
Anthony Rodia: Laugh Till It Hurts Tour at Genesee Theatre
1/22/26
Anthony Rodia brings his Laugh Till It Hurts Tour to the stage Thursday, Ja...
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Jan. 23
Revisiting Creedence at Genesee Theatre
1/23/26
Revisiting Creedence honors Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Creedence Clearwat...
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Jan. 24
Aziz Ansari Hypothetical Tour at Genesee Theatre
1/24/26
Aziz Ansari, an award-winning actor, writer, director and comedian, wi...
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Jan. 24
Paul Rodriguez Live at American Place Casino
1/24/26
Paul Rodriguez is a pioneering Mexican-American comedian and actor who rose...
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Jan. 30
Colin and Brad: Asking for Trouble at Genesee Theatre
1/30/26
Armed with only their lightning-fast wit, Whose Line Is It Anyway? stars Co...
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Jan. 31
#IMOMSOHARD: The Flashback Tour at Genesee Theatre
1/31/26
#IMOMSOHARD: The Flashback Tour features comedians Kristin Hensley and Jen ...
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Feb. 7
An Intimate Evening With JJ Grey and Mofro at Genesee Theatre
2/7/26
JJ Grey and Mofro bring a high-energy performance of funky swamp rock ...
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Feb. 7
Loni Love Live at the Lighthouse at American Place Casino
2/7/26
Emmy Award–winning comedian Loni Love will make her debut at The Ligh...
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Feb. 7
Junior Curators at the Waukegan Historical Museum at the Carnegie
2/7/26
Imagine stepping into a museum and there is nothing to see, what would you ...
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Feb. 20
Dueling Pianos: Pianomonium at Genesee Theatre
2/20/26
Dueling Pianos: Pianomonium Featuring Felix and Fingers ...
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Feb. 21
ArtWauk in Waukegan
2/21/26
ArtWauk is the monthly celebration of all arts in downtown Waukegan and the...
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Feb. 21
The Peking Acrobats at Genesee Theatre
2/21/26
For more than 30 years, The Peking Acrobats® have amazed audiences worl...
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Feb. 22
The Ultimate Doors: Tribute to the Doors at Genesee Theatre
2/22/26
Imagine it's 1968 and you're at a Doors concert. The music is power...
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Feb. 27
Neil Forever: Love at the Greek Tour at Genesee Theatre
2/27/26
Neil Forever celebrates the 50th anniversary of Neil Diamond’s famed ...
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Feb. 4 - Feb. 28
The Tarver Family: Black Pioneers of Waukegan at the Waukegan Historical Museum at the Carnegie
Feb. 28
41st Salute to Gospel Music in Waukegan
2/28/26
Experience the 41st Salute to Gospel Music featuring guest artist Charles J...
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Mar. 6
One Night In Memphis at Genesee Theatre
3/6/26
"An Amazing Show!"  – San Francisco Examiner"...
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Mar. 7
John Oates and The Good Road Band at Genesee Theatre
3/7/26
Singer-songwriter John Oates continues to enjoy a celebrated career perform...
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Mar. 8
The Phil Collins Story at Genesee Theatre
3/8/26
The Phil Collins Story celebrates the music of the legendary rock artist, s...
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Mar. 13
Three Dog Night at Genesee Theatre
3/13/26
From 1969 to 1975, Three Dog Night dominated the music industry with more T...
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Mar. 14
History Detectives at the Waukegan Historical Museum at the Carnegie
3/14/26
Step into the shoes of a young investigator solving puzzles, following clue...
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Mar. 21
ArtWauk in Waukegan
3/21/26
ArtWauk is the monthly celebration of all arts in downtown Waukegan and the...
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Mar. 21
Bee Gees Gold: The Tribute at Genesee Theatre
3/21/26
Bee Gees Gold: The Tribute is the ultimate salute to the band that struck g...
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Mar. 30
Bob Dylan at Genesee Theatre
3/30/26
Bob Dylan, one of the most influential songwriters of the rock ’n&rsq...
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Apr. 9
Glenn Miller Orchestra at Genesee Theatre
4/9/26
Enjoy an evening of unforgettable big band music as the world-renowned ...
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