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Waukegan Watch - Manny Sanchez
May 31, 2024
Downtown Waukegan Poised for Transformative $315M Redevelopment
The City of Waukegan is gearing up for a massive transformation of its downtown area, at least if a local developer gets their way. The...


Waukegan Watch - Manny Sanchez
Apr 28, 2024
Spring Cleaning Tips for Waukeganites
Spring has sprung in Waukegan, and with the change in season comes the perfect opportunity to refresh your living space. As the...

Waukegan Watch - Manny Sanchez
Apr 28, 2024
Waukegan Budget Passes Unanimously; Record $245 Million Budget is Balanced
At the City of Waukegan’s last city council meeting on April 15, the city’s nine alderpersons voted unanimously in favor of the budget...

Waukegan Watch - Manny Sanchez
Apr 4, 2024
Indicted Waukegan City Clerk Janet Kilkelly Booked at the Lake County Jail
Indicted Waukegan City Clerk Janet Kilkelly pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to more than a dozen felony charges accusing her of unlawfully...

Waukegan Watch - Manny Sanchez
Mar 14, 2024
Breaking: Janet Kilkelly, Waukegan City Clerk Indicted
Waukegan City Clerk Janet Kilkelly has been indicted on felony official misconduct charges. Details to come as this story develops...

Waukegan Watch - Manny Sanchez
Mar 12, 2024
Alderperson Keith Turner Lied to Residents—Skirts His Aldermanic Duties
On February 20, the regular Waukegan City Council meeting was canceled as there wasn’t a quorum because Waukegan Alderperson Keith E....

Waukegan Watch - Manny Sanchez
Feb 22, 2024
Lake County Coroner Jennifer Banek Scheduled to Accept Award from Scam Artist
This evening, Lake County Coroner Jennifer Banek is scheduled to receive a “HERO” award from controversial Latino activist Margaret...

Waukegan Watch - Manny Sanchez
Jan 21, 2024
Waukegan Arrests January 1-14
All individuals accused of a crime are considered innocent until proven guilty. January 1 Alexander Callejas (32) of Waukegan Trespass to...

Jay Meredith- Editor
Jan 5, 2024
Waukegan Arrests: Dec. 18-31
All Suspects are innocent until proven guilty. December 18 Travell Jackson, 28, Waukegan 3000 Block of North Point Local Warrant Arrest...

Waukegan Watch - Manny Sanchez
Jan 4, 2024
Waukegan Clerk Janet Kilkelly Shaken Over Police Seizure of City-Issued Mobile Phone
The City of Waukegan is unfortunately all too often known as the home of corruption, and with a recent story regarding City Clerk Janet...

Waukegan Watch - Manny Sanchez
Jan 4, 2024
Waukegan Polar Plunge Supports Special Recreational Services for Northern Lake County
Despite the bitter Lake Michigan winds and midwinter cold, a determined crowd gathered for the annual Waukegan Polar Plunge, supporting...

Waukegan Watch - Manny Sanchez
Dec 13, 2023
Candidates file for the March 2024 Primary Election
On March 19, 2024, just a few months from now, Illinois will hold its primary election. Let’s dig into the candidates for office in the...


Jay Meredith
Dec 8, 2023
Alderperson Guzman Trashed by Residents; Asks for Amnesty for his own City Citations
This past Monday’s City Council meeting was full of complaints from residents against Alderperson Jose A. Guzman. As usual, the City of...

Waukegan Watch - Manny Sanchez
Nov 20, 2023
Breaking: Alderman Guzman Blocks Eleanor Murkey’s Re-Appointment to the Waukegan Housing Board
In a shocking procedural motion, Alderman Jose Guzman blocked the reappointment of long-time Waukegan community leader Eleanor Murkey to...

Jay Meredith- Editor
Nov 14, 2023
Waukegan is Getting in the Holiday Spirit
As Waukegan heads into the official start of the holiday season, let’s look at all the festivities this year and ways your family can...


Waukegan Watch - Manny Sanchez
Nov 14, 2023
Waukegan City Hall Update: Residents Call out Alderpersons; Mayor Taylor’s Veto Stands
The Waukegan City Council met on November 6, and as usual, it was full of highlights, or some might even call them “low lights.” In this...


Waukegan Watch - Manny Sanchez
Nov 3, 2023
Alderperson Keith Turner’s Plan to Revoke Tree Preservation Ordinance Gets Axed
At the October 19 Committee of the Whole Meeting, the members of the City Council considered various changes to the codes and ordinances...

Waukegan Watch - Manny Sanchez
Oct 26, 2023
City of Waukegan Introduces 0% Tax Levy Increase for 2024
At the October 16 Waukegan City Council Meeting, Waukegan Mayor Ann Taylor announced the City of Waukegan would not increase the property...

Waukegan Watch - Manny Sanchez
Oct 17, 2023
Alderman Victor Felix Addresses Political Rumors
At the October 16th Waukegan City Council meeting, Alderman Victor Felix addressed long-standing community rumors about his political...


John Smith III
Oct 13, 2023
Waukegan Takes Forward Steps; Tower Dismantled
Ninety-seven years ago, Johnson Motors’ Outboard Marine constructed a water tower along the shores of Lake Michigan; now, with the...
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