E-Newsletter-July 21, 2023

Tighthead Mundelein Grand Prix-JULY 24-Race Day Events-Food-Schedule

Please join us for a great day of thrilling racing and great family fun. Here is a rundown on the day!

Races begin at 10:20 a.m. and become increasingly larger and more competitive as the day progresses. 

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Mundelein Police Department to Host Popular Cops N’ Bobbers Fishing Derby

PERFECT SATURDAY MORNING OUTING WITH THE KIDDOS!!! The MPD's Annual Cops ‘N’ Bobbers fishing derby takes place THIS WEEKEND July 22 from 8 a.m. to Noon at the Mundelein Seminary – REGISTRATION NNOT REQUIRED!...Read More

Ride the Racecourse During the

Mundelein Park District’s Community Ride

EVERYONE is invited to participate in the MPRD’s Community Ride courtesy of the sponsors at Lake County Forest Preserves. The Community Ride is part of the Tighthead Mundelein Grand Prix cycling event. The ride kicks off at 6:15 p.m....Read More 

Next Board of Trustees Meeting-July 24…VIEW AGENDA NOW!

Mundelein’s next Board Meeting is July 24 at 7 p.m. at the Mundelein Village Hall. To view the agenda, click the “Agendas and Minutes” button on the front page of the Mundelein website. Agendas and meeting materials are available...Read More

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

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

Chalk Fun at the Mundelein Grand Prix–

Visit the Arts Commission Booth!

The Mundelein Grand Prix RACES to Mundelein MONDAY! Stop by the Arts Commission booth near the main stage for tons of chalk fun. The MAC will have plenty of chalk for kids, as well as professional-grade chalk for teens and adults....Read More

MAC Announces 8th Annual Writing Contest

The Mundelein Arts Commission has announced its annual short story writing contest! This year’s theme is “Fractures,” and writers may interpret the theme however they wish. Interested writers are urged to read and follow all the rules, which are posted on the Arts Commission’s Website along with instructions to submit.....Read More

EDC Seeking Two New Members

Mundelein’s Economic Development Commission (EDC) currently has two openings. This commission focuses on finding new and better ways to support Mundelein businesses and the team participates in various business development efforts. Broadly, their goals, activities, and discussions...Read More

Planting for the Future-Mundelein’s Pollinator Garden Well Underway

The Mundelein Beautification Committee is pleased to showcase the progress of the newly planted pollinator garden. This garden, located in Courtland Park-444 E. Courtland, is intended to attract pollinators and it showcases various plant options.  ...Read More

Road Closure Notification  

Lake County informed Mundelein that Winchester Road from Butterfield Road to IL 21 will be closed to through traffic from July 26 through Sept. 8 for a box culvert replacement in Bull Creek as part of the Winchester Road resurfacing project. Detour Route: Butterfield Road to IL 137 to IL 21.

Join Us! Concerts in the Park...Perfect Way to End Your Weekend on a High Note

We hope to welcome a great crowd at our Concert in the Park event on JULY 23 from 5-6:30 PM

featuring the band RICO! Influenced by the sound and spirit of Santana, Rico is the modern day Santana. The band is comfortable...Read More

SAVE THE DATE! Summer Shakespeare Shorts

The Mundelein Arts Commission (MAC) and the Kirk Players present, "Sounds and Sweet Aires," a Summer Shakespeare Shorts production! Attendees will expereince a lively, comical, and romantic patchwork of the bard's greatest works, sweetly seasoned with live madrigal music,...Read More

Tighthead Mundelein Grand Prix Bike Race-

DETOUR NOTICE: On the EXCITING Race Day-July 24, from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., several downtown streets will be closed to vehicular traffic. Traffic along Hawley St., east of Lake St. and west of Morris Ave. should follow the designated detour route to Maple Ave.

Open Invitation to Acoustic Music Players for One-Of-A-Kind Guitar Jam-Aug. 6!

The Mundelein Arts Commission has issued an OPEN INVITATION for all acoustic music players! Bring your acoustic guitar, 5 string banjo, mandolin, fiddle, uke, bass, and voices, and be ready to jam! This will be a true jam - not an open mic -...Read More