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  1. Waukegan (/ w ɔː ˈ k iː ɡ ən /) is the most populous city in and the county seat of Lake County, Illinois, United States. It is an industrial suburb about 36 miles (58 km) north of Chicago.

  2. Explore Waukegan. Waukegan is the county seat of Lake County. The building on the left, Lake County Criminal Court Tower, is an expansion of the courthouse with construction completed in 2017. (Credit: Alex Pas)

  3. Aug 2, 2021 · Just beyond the affluent suburbs that make up Chicago’s North Shore, Waukegan is a lakefront city that has come through a lot of regeneration since the year 2000. At the heart of this is the renovation of the wonderful Genesee Theatre, a downtown mainstay since 1927 and a key performing arts venue for the region after reopening in 2004.

  4. Jan 27, 2024 · From the stunning vistas of Illinois Beach State Park to the historic Genesee Theatre and the renowned Waukegan Harbor Lighthouse, visitors are treated to a diverse array of attractions that capture the essence of this vibrant city.

  5. Oct 20, 2022 · Part of the Chicago metropolitan area, Waukegan stands on the site of the 1778-recorded Rivière du Vieux Fort ('Old Fort River’) and it has a lot of places to explore - right from theatres, parks, and forests to pizza joints and museums. Below is a list of the best things to do in Waukegan, Illinois, so scroll down to find out more.

  6. Jun 2, 2017 · Waukegan. Things to Do in Waukegan, IL - Waukegan Attractions. Tours near Waukegan. Book these experiences to see what the area has to offer. 2024. Chicago Architecture River Cruise. 5,719. Architecture Tours. from. $54. per adult. 2024. Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise aboard Chicago's First Lady. 2,378. Architecture Tours. from. $54.

  7. Waukegan (/ wɔːˈkiːɡən /) is the most populous city in and the county seat of Lake County, Illinois, United States. It is an industrial suburb about 36 miles (58 km) north of Chicago. As of the 2020 census, its population was 89,321, making it the seventh-most populous city within the Chicago metropolitan area and the 10th-most populous ...

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  9. Go next. Waukegan is in the Far North Suburbs of the Chicagoland region of Illinois. It sits on Lake Michigan, has a large harbor, and is the county seat of Lake County, Illinois. Get in. [edit] 42°22′21″N 87°51′41″W. Map of Waukegan. By car. [edit] Waukegan is located in close proximity to Interstate 94 and US Highway 41.

  10. Waukegan, city, seat (1841) of Lake county, northeastern Illinois, U.S. It lies on a high bluff above Lake Michigan, about 40 miles (65 km) north of Chicago. One of the oldest communities in the state, it was originally a Potawatomi Indian settlement.

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