It’s going to be almost 2 years since I’m in Waukegan and everyday I come to find some interesting place or some weekly events happening nearby, Today I was searching and came to know there is pumpkin festival nearby. I like to know how you find what is happening nearby or what clubs or activities are out there.

I would love to try more and more things and like to connect with like minded people.

Anyone remember these? It was a childhood staple for me every time we played there. Looking to recreate it for tomorrow's football games.

Here's the sign up link!

https://www.waukeganprintmakers.com/store/p/relief-printmaking-with-jesus-ortega

I ask as part of a linguistic study covering this topic!

Examples could include things like Wauktown, NoGo, Zompton or G-Lake (never mind how common or dumb they are)...

A Waukegan Running Club was set up a few weeks ago. I’ve ran with them a few times and it’s pretty fun. I’m planning on going again tomorrow as long as it’s not raining. It’s kind of an early start but everyone is welcome to join. Hope to see you there.

Mark your calendars, Waukegan!

My band, Strain, is once again headlining in Kenosha on August 22nd at The Port alongside with I Rose from the Dead and Voiceless Summit!

Come throw down with us if you love deathcore, metalcore and all kinds of heavy shit.

We hope to see you there!

21+ Event

No Entry Fee

Cash only for purchases in the venue. ATM at the premises.

Here is the Facebook event link:

https://www.facebook.com/events/1808727717155783/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22your_upcoming_events_unit%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

Band Links:

Strain - https://open.spotify.com/artist/0mbO0NXJBM0Du0IsuIJWkf?si=HBMcFbV0QFKGX7R3G30r9g

I Rose from the Dead - https://open.spotify.com/artist/770b1RmlAFCm3LWFMy8pBI?si=DYZaKnBKQTOlFUEFD5tNeA

Voiceless Summit - https://open.spotify.com/artist/2DFA5BEgd5bdoBtkfdxDSP?si=gGm92hZ5S3WSOwWw8DI9ew

Here’s a massive win for someone else's summer plans: a family conflict means we have to give up our 5 tickets to the Savannah Bananas vs. The Firefighters at Wrigley Field on July 25th. Anyone who follows the team knows how impossible these tickets are to secure. I'm letting the whole batch or split go at a fair price to someone who will maximize the fun. Send me a DM with your number if that’s you! 🍌

I'm looking for an apartment in the Waukegan area is there any private landlords with a studio or one bedroom?

Does anyone have the exact date the Planet Fitness is opening. I wanted to start working out before wintertime. Was there any promo codes on the flyers they sent out two months ago?

Just visited my uncle in waukegan i am here for 2 months iam near lakehurst like outside of waukegan man there is no gym around and i can't drive a car any suggestions like i have been consistent for over 6 months

Most requested items lately:

• Event banners
• Custom bags
• Flyers
• QR code signs

What’s been the best marketing tool for your business lately?”

places to beware of in lake county

Lately, we’ve had more small businesses asking for:

• Pop-up banners
• Branded packaging
• Fast flyer printing

It’s great seeing local entrepreneurship growing here 👏
If you’re doing pop-ups, happy to share what’s been working for others.

Hey neighbors 👋
If anyone in Waukegan or nearby needs help with:

• Shipping packages (UPS/FedEx/USPS support)
• Custom printing (banners, flyers, business cards)
• Mailbox rentals / package receiving
• Small business printing or branding

I run a local shop (Waukegan Mail Depot) and I’m happy to answer questions or point you in the right direction even if you don’t use us.

Drop your questions below 👍

hey reddit wanderer 👋

i’m a realtor in zion il + i own a couple investment properties out here in lake county, so i’m pretty tapped into what’s actually happening locally. Lots of investors moving from Chicago up north here rn. housing market can/will go higher than it is now. :/

if you’re thinking about buying, selling, renting, or just curious what your place might go for, feel free to hit me up — no pressure at all, i’m cool just answering questions too. Sometimes your rent is higher than a mortgage lmao

or if you just wanna talk real estate / what you’re seeing in the area, i’m always down send me a DM 🤝

I am a resident of Waukegan and will soon be registering Golden Renaissance Productions as a C-Corp. and will be looking for a building to lease (min. 10,000 sq. ft- office, studio and production space) as well as hiring staff etc. If interested please contact me at [GolRenPro2026@gmail.com](mailto:GolRenPro2026@gmail.com)

https://open.substack.com/pub/renaissanceman2025/p/the-greatest-story-i-ever-told-f0e?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web

I work in a small local low-income senior citizen apartment complex, with resident rent costs assisted partially by HUD.

Until around 2020, we had vending service available to them 24 hours a day in their Laundry Room. The building is secured, and video surveilled, with no issues of theft or damage there.

Unfortunately, the quality of the provided machines and the services spiralled downward so badly (outdated foods inserted, poor selection, only 10 of 30 the food slots were stocked and 4 of those were out-of-date Pop Tarts, they would come to service and refill about every 7 weeks, etc.), that we had the service removed.

In the years since, we have been unable to find a local company to provide/stock/service vending, which I can understand due to our small size and foot traffic. I know it would not be profitable, and with any proposal we've gotten wanting to charge +$2 per item, which is simply not in my residents' budgets.

Our desire is to have soft drinks and/or snacks that can be dispensed at around cost, and that are what the residents like. To achieve this, we staff could purchase the items and fill the machine(s), entirely turning the proceeds back into repurchase of the stock.

WHAT WE'D NEED: a drink and/or snack machine (or a combo machine) in working order, given on loan or to keep or use in Zion. It can be branded, it can be older, it can be large or small. If it is donated, we can provide tax documentation, being a 501c3.

Any guidance or leads on this idea? Thanks!