E-Newsletter-June 30, 2023

Community Days-COMPLETE SCHEDULE!

The 2023 Mundelein Community Days festival takes place July 1-4 at a NEW LOCATION-Village Hall Plaza-300 Plaza Circle. The parade is on July 2 with a NEW ROUTE-MHS-East on Hawley-Ending at Seymour. The spectacular fireworks display takes place on July 4 at 9:30 p.m. in the same location as previous years. We hope to see EVERYONE...Read More 

You’re Invited…Coffee with the Mayor

and Trustee Daniel Juarez...July 8

Due to the Community Days Festival, the FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH Coffee with the Mayor will take place on July 8 instead of July 1. So, please join Mayor Steve Lentz and Trustee Daniel Juarez on July 8 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at ..Read More

Mundelein Community Days Parade Line-Up

The Annual Mundelein Community Days parade takes place on July 2 at 2 p.m. Mundelein’s parade is one of the largest in Lake County! Here is the 2023 Mundelein Community Days parade line-up. The parade begins at Mundelein High School and proceeds EAST on Hawley St. ending at

Seymour Ave....Read More 

Mundelein’s Emergency Notification System-Blackboard Connect…Sign-Up NOW!

Mundelein utilizes Blackboard Connect, a round-the-clock, state-of-art emergency and general notification system to keep residents better informed. Sign-up Today! Also, you can visit the

Mundelein Website under the...Read More 

Visit the Farmers Market Saturdays 8-Noon! 30 Vendors! GREAT Kids' Activities!

Be sure to stop by the Mundelein Farmers Market on Saturday from 8 a.m. to Noon-Downtown-Park and Seymour Street. The vendors and experience are both wonderful! Hope to see you there!

VIEW COMPLETE LIST OF 2023 VENDORS

Tighthead Grand Prix-Racers Arrive July 24!

JOIN US for the Tighthead Mundelein Grand Prix on July 24…the largest short circuit cycling race series in the U.S. right here in Downtown Mundelein! This FULL DAY of racing is one stop along the 10-day professional and amateur race series throughout Chicagoland known as the...Read More

Call for Chalk Artists and Crosswalk Artists

The Mundelein Grand Prix races back on July 24! The Mundelein Arts Commission is seeking artists to participate in chalk art activities throughout the day, but space is limited, so be SURE TO APPLY by JULY 3. We need chalk art demonstrations all day near the main stage; and spray...Read More

Beautification Committee Seeks

Two New Members

Do you have an interest in finding new ways to enhance Mundelein’s appearance? Mundelein's Beautification Committee advises the Board on ways to improve the Village's appearance and scenic environment. Membership was recently expanded from 5 to 7 members...Read More

Call For Artists-Skate Park Mural

Calling all local artists for an exciting mural opportunity! The MAC is partnering with the Mundelein Park and Recreation District and the Mundelein Historical Commission for a new exterior mural project. Proposals are due by 5 p.m. on

July 14, 2023. The mural will be painted on the rear face of the skateboard ramp...Read More

A Word About Security at the

Mundelein Community Days Festival

Mayor Steve Lentz, the Board of Trustees, and the Mundelein Community Days Commission look forward to welcoming EVERYONE to the Mundelein Community Days Festival. Considering the Highland Park tragedy in 2022, and recent events across the globe, the Mundelein Police...Read More

Community Invited to Pipe Organ Concert at the Mundelein Seminary

The University of St. Mary of the Lake Seminary invites the community to a concert featuring a renowned organist who will perform music on the pristine and mighty Howell-Wurlitzer theater pipe organ. The concert takes place...Read More

Mundelein Community Days Festival Parking

The festival grounds look FANTASTIC thanks to the efforts of the Public Works & Engineering team and the Community Days’ Commission. Several residents have inquired about parking. Parking is plentiful and here are the options: Metra Lot, Village Hall West lot, Rogan’s Shoes Lot...Read More

Mundelein Munch Celebrates

40th Anniversary!

This year, Mundelein Community Days is commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Mundelein Munch originally conceived and launched by former Village Clerk Colleen Kasting.

The first Mundelein Munch featured ....Read More

Upcoming 2023 Community Days

Road Closures

Due to the festival, the following roads will be closed:

• Chicago Ave. between Hawley St. and Plaza Circle-closed beginning 6/26 through 7/5.
• Plaza Circle-closed beginning at 6 p.m. 6/30- 7/5. The water payment box...Read More

Join Us for the MFD’s Annual

Pancake Breakfast!

The Mundelein Fire Department’s Annual Pancake Breakfast is the perfect way to start your day. The kids LOVE this event! July 2 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Prices: Adults: $7 Seniors: $4 Children: $4 Under 5: FREE.