Waukegan is a city in Lake County, Illinois, United States, and its county seat. Located 36 miles (58 km) north of Chicago, Waukegan is a satellite city within the greater Chicago metropolitan area. Its population was 89,321 at the 2020 census.
Midwest
Waukegan
Lake County, IL
Population
89,435
Walk Score
67 · Somewhat Walkable
Median rent
$1,132
Median home value
$164,400
Founded
1829
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On the National Register
Historic districts
- Great Lakes Naval Training Station · listed 1986
- Near North Historic District · listed 1978
Notable landmarks
- Bowen, Joseph T., Country Club · listed 1978
- Hotel Waukegan · listed 1994
- Karcher Hotel · listed 2002
- Waukegan Building · listed 2002
- Waukegan Public Library · listed 2013
- Waukegan Public Library
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