Gurnee Local News & Events

21/07/2024

20/07/2024

My family and I created a game check it out if you are interested.

This Role Playing Games item is sold by Wondersandwhatnot. Ships from United States. Listed on Jul 17, 2024

06/07/2024

Anyone know of a low cost landscaper that works the Gurnee area? Asking for personal residence.

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03/06/2024

If you are having a garage sale or know of one in your area. Feel free to post it here.

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12/03/2024

A quick update on the April postcard mailing, we have some great businesses already signed up, but just a handful of spots left. Let me know if you want a spot before they're all gone!! Only $100 for the spot...

07/03/2024

🚨 Traffic Alert 🚨

Attention commuters!

Starting at 9:00 AM, Southbound Route 41 will be closed from Route 21 to Grand Avenue (Route 132) on Thursday morning for bridge repairs.

Expect significant traffic delays in the area. Please use alternate routes and plan your travel accordingly.

It is unknown how long the road will be shut down or when it will reopen.

04/03/2024

Hi everyone! I'm putting together a flyer with great deals for Gurnee residents. Do you have or know of a business you would like to advertise on the flyer?

16/10/2023

https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/canadian-pacific-holiday-train-2023-schedule-when-where-in-the-chicago-area-it-will-stop/3251641/

05/09/2023

It's never too early to start thinking about Halloween. Trick-or-Treating in the Village of Gurnee will officially take place on Sunday, October 29th from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

For tips on keeping you and your family safe this Halloween, please visit https://www.gurnee.il.us/residents/special-events/Trick-or-Treat

09/06/2023

For some upcoming great deals, follow our sister page McHenry Hot Deals. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093454781080

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08/05/2023

Hey everyone, I'm putting together a coupon postcard to mail out to Gurnee residents, so if you are or know any business owners that would like to put their coupon on the postcard please have them contact me. It's a 6x11 going out to 2,500 homes and it's $100 for the spot. DM if interested.

08/05/2023

Submit your Gurnee Days Honoree(s) Nomination TODAY!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QXDHHQT
*deadline to submit: 5/25 by 5:00pm

08/05/2023

Choo-choo coming through! Do you know what Lake County city is home to this train overpass that was a major infrastructure project to alleviate traffic congestion from trains? Tell us your guesses!

04/05/2023

🚓🚒🚑 May 20th at Gurnee Mills 🚑🚒🚓
Sit in a police car or fire truck
Live fire demonstration
Vehicle crash scene extrication demonstration
K9 demonstration
Waukegan Bomb Squad and Robot
Child Car Seat Safety Inspections
BMX safety demonstration
Kids fire pole
Police & Fire uniform try-on...

These are just a few things you will experience at the First Responders Expo on May 20th in the Floor & Decor parking lot of Gurnee Mills! Mark your calendar, share this information with a friend, and join us from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM for this FREE family-friendly event!

04/05/2023

04/05/2023

ONE MORE WEEK - SUNDAY, May 7, at Betty Russell Park (9:00am) - Grab your furry friend and hit the trail with GO GURNEE!
Families will receive pet-friendly goodies (while supplies last) and a chance to visit with our special guests from Reach Rescue Inc as well as our sponsors, Central Bark Gurnee and Sweet Water Homes By KW!

*Please remember that dogs must be kept on a leash at all times.
**In the case of inclement weather, please check Rainout Line for event updates: https://rainoutline.com/gurneeparkdistrict

27/10/2021

17/10/2021

One person sustained a non-gunshot injury after at least a dozen shots were fired in the parking lot of Super Fresh Market in Waukegan.

12/10/2021

24/09/2021

Please spread the word! Lloyd is STILL MISSING as of Sep 22, 2021, last seen in St. Charles, IL 60175 near 6N729 Old hmstd Road, St. Charles IL 60175

Update: We've put flyers in over 500 mailboxes - everyone within a mile of our hme. Lloyd hasn't been spotted since last Wednesday. We've found no sign of him and are hoping he's safe with another family who will see that we are looking for our boy! Please share!

Description: neutered male, microchipped, black & white medium length coat

For more info or to contact Lloyd's owner, click here: https://www.pawboost.com/p/7357240

24/09/2021

We asked, you nominated! Congratulations to the 2021 Best of Gurnee Award Winners!

Congratulations to the 2021 "Bringing Me Home" Award Winner, Gurnee Garden Center! The Gurnee Garden Center is a long-time staple of the eastside of Gurnee and represents everything that is great about the small business community.

Past Recipients of the "Bringing Me Home" Award include:

2016 – The Shipping Point
2017 – Timothy O’Tooles
2018 – Salutos of Gurnee
2019 – Mission BBQ
2020 – Kaiser’s Pizza

21/09/2021

A Lake Bluff man, who is a sexual predator, is being held on a $3 million bond after he allegedly used TikTok to try and lure a 12-year-old boy from North Carolina to his home.

17/09/2021