E-Newsletter-April 26, 2024

Mundelein’s Beautification Committee Offers Ways to Celebrate Earth Day…Everyday!

Earth Day 2024 was just celebrated on April 22. Earth Day is a reminder of the importance of environmental conservation and sustainability. This year the official Earth Day encourages us to take action to protect the planet for...Read More

Park Street Seasonal Closure Now Underway Through October 

Beginning today April 26 and continuing through the end of October, Park Street will be closed from Route 45 to one block east to the alley to allow for outdoor dining, the Farmers Market, entertainment, the Park on Park Car Show, and other community gatherings and festivities. This...Read More

MHS Boys’ Varsity Tennis Coach Offering FREE Tennis Lesson

To introduce boys to the great game of tennis, MHS Mustang Boys’ Tennis is offering a FREE tennis lesson to any boy in grades third through tenth. Hosted by Mundelein High School Boys’ Varsity Tennis Coach, Greg Cohen, this lesson, and...Read More

Pop-Up Museum Planned

The Mundelein Historical Commission and Tighthead Brewery are teaming up to host a Pop-Up Museum on May 7 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the brewery to bring fun historical facts and items about Mundelein to a broader audience. The Historical...Read More

SWALCO and the Mundelein Tool Library Team Up to Host Compost Giveaway Event

In recognition of International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW), SWALCO and the Mundelein Tool Library have teamed up to host a FREE Made In Illinois COMPOST GIVEAWAY event...Read More

JUST A REMINDER! Sign Up NOW for Mundelein’s Weekly E-Newsletter!

The E-Newsletter is now an OPT-IN publication. If you still want to receive the Mundelein Connection once a week, please SIGN UP NOW with your email address. It’s simple to sign up!...Read More

Hitz Pizza to Host Unique Sip and Shop Event

Just in time for Mother’s Day, Mundelein’s Hitz Pizza, just informed the Village that they are the host site for a “Mother’s Day Sip and Shop” event on May 1 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Residents are encouraged to stop by and visit the vendor booths and possibly select a few gifts for Mom!

MFD Hosting Spring Blood Drive

The Mundelein Fire Department is hosting a Spring Blood Drive on April 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Fire Station One-1000 N. Midlothian. Walk-ins are welcome or SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT. Thank you for donating the gift of life. 

The need is great.

Drug Take Back Day SATURDAY, April 27!

The Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is April 27 from 10 a.m.—2 p.m. Take Back Day is a free event for communities nationwide to properly dispose of old and unneeded medications safely and anonymously. FIND A COLLECTION SITE!

Old Time Radio Show at Heritage Museum

The next Old Time Radio Show at the Heritage Museum is on April 27 at 3 p.m. Commission member, Anne Walker selects the 30-minute shows from her extensive collection. This month’s show is an episode from the popular comedy “The Phil Harris and Alice Faye Show.” Radio shows are presented monthly on the last Saturday. 

You’re Invited! Public Works and Engineering Community Open House...SAVE THE DATE!

Gather the family and plan to join the Mundelein Public Works and Engineering staff for a community open house on May 11 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the facility located at 801 Allanson...Read More

Community Invited to Meat Raffle Fundraiser for Mundelein Park District

Mundelein Parks Foundation is hosting a meat raffle fundraiser on April 28, to raise funds for the Inclusive Space Project and recreational scholarships. The raffle will be held at Crossroads Restaurant and Bar from 1–5 pm....Read More

Mundelein Pageant Applications

Now Available-Cash Prizes Awarded

The 2024 Mundelein Pageant applications are available on the Mundelein website or at the Village Hall. Pageant officials will award cash prizes of $500 (or $1,000 college scholarship) for...Read More

Auditions for Summer Shakespeare Shorts Coming Soon–A Midsummer Night’s Dream

The Mundelein Arts Commission’s (MAC) annual Summer Shakespeare Shorts will be back this August! A Midsummer Night’s Dream will be performed August 9-11. Auditions for actors

ages 13-18 will be held May 29-30 from

6:30-8:30 PM...Read More

Arts & Ales Fundraiser at Tonality

Brewing Company

Tonality Brewing Company and the Mundelein Arts Commission are thrilled to partner on a fundraiser to support the Kracklauer Fund for Public Art! All evening on May 17, there will be 30-45 minute “Mini-Sets” performed by local...Read More