🌱 Could you actually afford “affordable” housing in Waukegan?
Waukegan, Illinois Patch AM: a 3 min readHi there, Waukegan! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Could you actually afford “affordable” housing in Waukegan?
Also on today's calendar: Kick-off weekend for Ragdale Ring Summer Performance Series and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: How do birds learn how to fly ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Humid; a morning thunderstorm, with a high of 86 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Some sun; breezy, humid, temps: high: 89, low: 73.
- Thursday: A severe p.m. t-storm; humid, with a high of 84 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Housing costs outpacing incomes for many, affordable housing advocate says during Waukegan forum (chicagotribune.com) — If you’re struggling with rent in Waukegan, an advocate from Connections for the Homeless says you’re not alone and explains why local wages can’t keep up with housing costs. A recent forum at the Patricia Jones Center highlighted how many hours minimum-wage workers must log to afford local apartments, the role of Waukegan and Lake County housing authorities, and how residents can organize for more affordable units. 
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★ Featured events ★
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Kick-off weekend for Ragdale Ring Summer Performance Series →
1230 N Green Bay Rd, Lake Forest
6:00 pm -
Ragdale Family Day at Ragdale Ring Summer Performance Series →
1230 N Green Bay Rd, Lake Forest
1:30 pm
Saturday June 20
Sunday June 21
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Other local events
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Join Us for Breakfast-Libertyville Sunrise Rotary →
GLMV Chamber of Commerce 1123 S. Milwaukee Avenue, 2nd Floor BankFinancial, Libertyville, IL 60048 -
Engaging Speakers - Libertyville
GLMV Chamber of Commerce LOCATION TO BE DETERMINED
9:00 am -
RFU Community Care Connection Mobile Clinic
City of Waukegan Holy Family Food Pantry - 912 8th St Waukegan IL 60085
10:00 am -
Workshop - Strong Steps: Turning Passion into Profession (In-person)
GLMV Chamber of Commerce 1 North Genesee Street, Waukegan, IL 60085
1:00 pm -
Park on Park
GLMV Chamber of Commerce Park St. & Seymour Ave. Mundelein, IL
4:00 pm -
Lake County Emerging Leaders Spring Power Hour
GLMV Chamber of Commerce Mickey Finn's (Patio) 345 N Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville
5:00 pm -
Hat Trick Watch Experience at Dave & Buster's Vernon Hills →
GLMV Chamber of Commerce Dave & Buster's Vernon Hills 424 Hawthorn Ctr. Vernon Hills, IL 60061 -
"The Art of Professional Garment Fitting & Body Proportions" →
9000 W College Pkwy, Palos Hills
9:00 am -
Libertyville VILLAGE BAND SUMMER 2026 ROSE GARDEN CONCERTS →
Cook Park, 413 N Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville
7:30 pm -
Libertyville VILLAGE BAND SUMMER 2026 ROSE GARDEN CONCERTS →
Cook Park, 413 N Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville
7:30 pm
Wednesday June 10
Thursday June 11
Saturday June 13
Thursday June 25
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- SBM Management posted a job opening for Custodian in Waukegan. Apply here.
- Walmart posted a job opening for Front End Service Team Supervisor in Waukegan. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waukegan here.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They don't , they just wing it ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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