Waukegan Main Street

Waukegan Main Street seeking new executive director

Waukegan Main Street is seeking a fulltime professional to head our organization as Executive Director. Applicant needs to be results oriented, high energy, collaborative and creative and experienced in economic development. Waukegan, Illinois is a city of 90,000+ and our ED will serve as liaison between our organization and a 15-member working board as well as city staff, community, state and national organizations and volunteers. Job duties include directing and implementing annual work plans in accordance with the Main Street approach, maintaining and growing an annual budget of $150K, and coordinating 150 volunteers. Bachelor’s degree, excellent communication and organizational skills are required; marketing, volunteer management and fundraising experience preferred. Salary package low to mid $40K. Forward resume to Ms. Jamie O’Meara via email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or by mail to Waukegan Main Street, 214 Washington Street, Waukegan, IL 60085. Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.

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George's Gyro Coming to Downtown Waukegan!

Waukegan Main Street is very excited to welcome George's Gyro to 29 N. Genesee Street!

This second location for the restaurant is a welcome edition to our growing dining district in downtown Waukegan, and WMS looks forward to the renovations to the building and the increased traffic in our neighborhood. Stay tuned for updates and announcements.

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Thank you to all of our Mardi Gras volunteers and sponsors!

Thank you to everyone who came out to Saturday's 8th Annual Mardi Gras Silent Auction & Casino Night to benefit Waukegan Main Street! Visit our Facebook page for photos! Our annual fundraiser was a wonderful success, thanks to the very dedicated volunteers, including:

Waukegan Main Street Board of Directors

Brendan Alviani, Alderman Lisa May, Michael Purtell, Al Baldwin, Megan McKenna de Mejia, Bret Schroeder,Matthew Burleson, Dulce “Candy” Ortiz, Kris Seegren, Rick Larsen, Nick Nicketakis, David Vargas, Sandy Sarsha Petroshius

Mardi Gras Committee

Sandy Petroshius, Chair

Chris Kiel, Diane Petersen, Bret Schroeder, Juli Weber

Silent Auction Committee

Marilynn Eccles, Chair

Lynda Guynn, Erica Lewis, Pat Foley

Sponsorship Committee

Rick Larsen, Chair

Megan McKenna de Mejia, Nick Nicketakis

We'd also like to thank our sponsors and donors, including:

Woodland Foods

Advanced Disposal

Cinnamon Lake / Kings Court

Midwest Generation

Waukegan Tire

Vista Health System

First Bank of Highland Park

College of Lake County

First Bank of Highland Park

CBS Realtors / 17 North

Lakeview Construction

Wayne Motley for Mayor

Ace Hardware #1

Adventure Stage Chicago

American Outfitters

Black Ensemble Theatre

Harry Came

Chicago Botanic Garden

Chicago History Museum

Christ Episcopal Church

Clockwise Theatre

College of Lake County

ComedySportz Theatre

Design Studio C, Ltd.

Mary Dorsey

Marilynn Eccles

Elkhart Lake’s Road America

Emerald City Theatre

Family Piano Company

Fiamico Ristorante

Fong’s Kitchen

Front Room Yoga

Genesee Theatre

Glessner House Museum

Glunz Winery

Grand Appliance

Greater Waukegan

Development Coalition

The Hair Fetish

Nancy Hanks and Peter

Bullock

Erik Hesbol

Irish American Heritage

Center of Chicago

Jack Benny Center for the Arts

Noelle Kischer-Lepper

Kate Knutson

The Lake County News Sun

Lake Shore Sewing Depot

Bee Joyful Quilters

Lake Surf Design

Landmark Theatres

Lifeline Theatre

Little Fort Media

Losch Beverages

Lisa May

Alicia Mentell

Method

Mike’s Pizza

Milwaukee Public Museum

David Motley

Music Box Theatre

Natural Balance Massage

Therapy

The Neal Family

Mary Neely

NorStates Bank

Northlight Theatre

Octagon Salon & Spa

Jamie O’Meara

Jody O’Rourke

Barb Patterson

Pierce Florist

Peg Raasch

Rainbow International of Northern Cook & Lake County

Bret Schroeder

Shedd Aquarium

Bob Sobol

Jay Stephen

Steven's of Gurnee

Timeline Theater Company

Patrick Tufo

Waukegan Harbor

Waukegan High SchoolAthletics

Waukegan Historical Society

Waukegan National Airport

Waukegan Park District

Waukegan PoliceDepartment

Waukegan Port District

Waukegan Public Library

Waukegan SchoolsFoundation

Waukegan Yacht Club

Your This & That Shop

Jim Zegar

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Downtown maps to be installed soon!

We're excited to announce that our kiosk advertising program is finally beginning, and you can reserve your ad space now! Reservations will be accepted on a first come, first served basis beginning on Monday, January 7th at 10am with priority given to downtown businesses. Please send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it call our office at 847-623-6650 and we will stop by your businesses in the order of reservations received to let you choose the size and place of your ad.

This first kiosk will be installed outside the Genesee Theatre, visible to hundreds of people every day and thousands on show nights! A full-panel map will feature all downtown businesses and a second panel will advertise upcoming events.

The other four panels are available to business owners to place custom ads, designed by you or by Little Fort Media.

As ads are placed, WMS will build additional kiosks to be installed at the county building, City Hall, train station, and lakefront.

For more details and a copy of the contract, click HERE

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Property Available in Downtown Waukegan

GREAT OPPORTUNITIES in
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Find out more about available properties, and how the City of Waukegan and the State of Illinois can help with STARTING or RELOCATING your business in downtown Waukegan.

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