E-Newsletter-November 17, 2023

Mundelein Arts Commission Unveils

New Skate Park Mural

Mundelein recently hosted a community ribbon cutting to unveil and celebrate the newly completed mural at the Lions Park Skate Park located at 601 Noel Dr. This colorful new addition to the community was created by local artist

Amanda E. Gross ...Read More

Leaf Collection Update and Reminders

Mundelein's leaf collection program is well underway. Groot continues to collect leaves throughout the Village. Residents can assist in this process by adhering to the following tips:

•Place leaf piles on the parkway, not in the street.

•Do not mix tree branches, stones,...Read More

Taste of Paris-Warm Service, Sublime Flavors and Affordable-The Trifecta!

To support the restaurants that call Mundelein “HOME,” the Village is highlighting one restaurant each week, to remind residents to THINK LOCAL and DINE LOCAL! Taste of Paris is referred to as a “hidden treasure,”…and it is indeed!...Read More

MAC Invites Community to an Old-Time Radio Production of “A Christmas Carol”

The Mundelein Arts Commission (MAC) invites the community to its holiday production--an old-time radio version of the popular Charles Dickens story, "A Christmas Carol." Directed by Joyce Becker Lee and Jon Matousek, with...Read More

November Coffee with the Mayor 

COMMUNITY RECAP

On November 4, 19 residents attended the November “Coffee with the Mayor and a Trustee” event at Crossroad’s Restaurant. This month, Trustee Jenny Berman Ross joined Mayor Lentz. Here is an overview of the topics discussed...Read More

Welcome to Mundelein! Hay Botana

Snack Shop Eatery Now Open

Mayor Steve Lentz and the Board of Trustees are pleased to welcome a new eatery Hay Botana located at 461 N. Lake St. Hay Botana (translated “Here Are The Snacks!”) serves a huge menu of delicious, handcrafted snack foods....Read More

Holiday Happenings in Mundelein…

Thank You Public Works!

Thank you, Mundelein Public Works and Engineering team for working behind the scenes to get Mundelein ready for its annual Holiday Tree Lighting event on Dec. 1 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.-300 Plaza Circle. The next day-Dec. 2 from Noon to 4 p.m., Mundelein Community...Read More

Senior Apartment Project Progressing Well

The Mundelein Senior Apartments project under construction at Hawley St. and Prospect Ave., took a significant leap forward in short order. The building is taking shape as many of the pre-constructed modules are in place! Mundelein looks forward to welcoming senior residents-fall/2024. 

KEEPING OF CHICKENS-Permit Instructions APPLICATIONS STILL AVAILABLE!

Mundelein is still accepting applications for the Keeping of Chickens which allows a limited number of residents to keep chickens on private property. A TOTAL of 20 licenses are available on a first come-first served...Read More

Mundelein’s Holiday Tree Lighting-Perfect Way to Welcome the Holiday Season

Mayor Steve Lentz and the Board of Trustees in partnership with the Mundelein Park and Recreation District, invite EVERYONE to Mundelein’s Tree Lighting Ceremony on Dec. 1, from 5-7 p.m. at Village Hall Plaza-300 Plaza Circle....Read More

MCC Invites Community to Second Annual Winterfest Event

Mundelein Community Connection’s Second Annual Winterfest event returns Dec. 2 from Noon to 4 p.m. in the Village Hall Plaza with an energized line-up of family activities. Highlights include the Frozen Princesses—Elsa and Anna, along...Read More

Train Display Community Open House 

This Sat. Nov. 18, Mundelein’s Train Club will host its monthly open house at the Tool Library-428 Chicago Ave. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This month the train layout features trains for thanksgiving! The train set up is sure to impress EVERYONE who stops in! Perfect for the young AND the young at heart!

Happy Thanksgiving…Mundelein!

In recognition of Thanksgiving, Mundelein Village offices will be closed Nov. 23-24 and reopen on Nov. 27. Mayor Steve Lentz and the Board of Trustees wish the Mundelein community a very Happy Thanksgiving holiday. May your Thanksgiving be bountiful with many reasons to be grateful.  

Inspiration from Trustee Tim Wilson

At a recent Strategic Planning session, Trustee

Tim Wilson opened the meeting with some words of wisdom that may inspire others!

“Be better than you are. Set a goal that seems 

unattainable, and when you reach that goal, set 

another one even higher.”-Herb Brooks

Old Time Radio Show-Nov.18-Next in Series!

The Mundelein Historical Commission invites the community to its next Old Time Radio Show at the Heritage Musuem-601 Noel Dr. THIS SAT. Nov. 18 at 3:30 p.m. These half-hour shows are proving to be very popular! There will be a "discussion" afterwards for anyone interested, and the...Read More

Holiday Lights Recycling Program Underway

Mundelein Public Works and Engineering and Elgin Recycling are teaming up to host the annual holiday lights recycling program. Anyone interested in recycling their holiday lights can bring the lights to one of the following locations...Read More