Village of Waukegan, Illinois

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* Population: 87,901 (U.S. Census Bureau, 2000)
* Median Income: $42,335 (U.S. Census Bureau, 2000)
* Tax Rate Per $100 Assessed Value: 7.273% to 9.02% (2000 County Clerk Tax Extension)

Waukegan was incorporated in 1859. Major employers include Lake County Government, and Cherry Electrical Products.

Recreation -- Waukegan offers many recreational and community activities, including the Waukegan Symphony Orchestra and Waukegan Municipal Band. Community facilities include 42 park sites encompassing 600 acres, 5 golf courses, 3 bowling alleys, two recreation centers with public swimming pools, a senior citizen center, Lake County Sports Ice & Fitness Center, and a YMCA.

Schools -- Waukegan Unit School District #60 operates one pre-school, 14 public elementary schools, five middle schools and a high school with total school enrollment of 16,100. There are six parochial elementary schools in the City. Shimer College, a liberal arts college, is located in Waukegan. The College of Lake County's Lakeshore Campus offers associate degrees and adult education classes.

Housing -- The 2000 median house value was $118,200 and the median rent cost was $647. (U.S. Census Bureau, 2000)

Medical Facilities -- Hospital care for Waukegan residents is provided by St. Therese Medical Center and Victory Memorial Hospital.

Government Services -- The Waukegan Police Department has 169 sworn officers on staff. The Waukegan Fire Department has five stations and 110 full-time firefighters.

Transportation -- Pace bus lines link Waukegan with inland communities. Metra's Chicago & North Western/North Line commuter rail provides transportation to Chicago and other shoreline communities. Service for private aircraft is available at the Waukegan Regional Airport.

* Distance to the Chicago Loop: 45 miles
* Distance to O'Hare Airport: 37 miles
* Distance to Mitchell Field: 43 miles

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