Waukegan Public Works

Waukegan Public Works Official page for the City of Waukegan's Public Works Department
1700 N. McAree Rd. - Waukegan, IL 60085 - 847.360.0944
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Did you know you can submit Public Works service requests online?The Waukegan Public Works online work request portal ma...
08/18/2026

Did you know you can submit Public Works service requests online?

The Waukegan Public Works online work request portal makes it easy to report issues such as potholes, streetlight outages, traffic signal outages, illegal dumping, sidewalk concerns, and other Public Works related matters.

After creating an account, you can submit multiple requests and track their progress in real time.

Visit www.waukeganil.gov/102/Public-Works to submit your request(s)!

You can also report concerns by calling Public Works at 847-360-0944 or visiting 1700 N. McAree Rd. Monday through Friday from 7AM to 3PM.

Our Waukegan Public Works team would like to thank Subway, located at 2662 Washington St. in Waukegan, for providing mea...
08/07/2026

Our Waukegan Public Works team would like to thank Subway, located at 2662 Washington St. in Waukegan, for providing meals for our Public Works staff last week as they worked diligently to clear debris from the recent storm.

Gestures like this remind our team that our residents and local business community appreciate the hard work that goes into keeping Waukegan safe and clean. We are grateful for the support.

We also appreciate everyone’s patience as our crews continue working to collect the remaining storm debris.

If your storm debris has not yet been picked up, please place branches and other debris at the curb, then submit a work request at waukeganil.comcate.com or call 847-360-0944.

Pardon Our Dust! We're busy Rebuilding Waukegan!Our FY27 Road Program is officially underway. You may have already notic...
08/05/2026

Pardon Our Dust! We're busy Rebuilding Waukegan!

Our FY27 Road Program is officially underway. You may have already noticed crews replacing curbs and sidewalks as they prepare streets for resurfacing.

This is just the beginning. In addition to our annual Road Program, some roads undergoing lead service line replacement will also be resurfaced as work is completed.

Please slow down, watch for workers, and use extra caution when traveling through construction areas as we continue Rebuilding Waukegan.

The Lcdot - Lake County, IL Division of Transportation is currently installing a traffic signal at the intersection of N...
08/03/2026

The Lcdot - Lake County, IL Division of Transportation is currently installing a traffic signal at the intersection of Northern Avenue and Sunset Avenue.

Motorists should expect minor delays while construction is underway. Once complete, this improvement is expected to enhance safety and improve traffic flow for residents in Waukegan’s 5th and 8th Wards.

Thank you for your patience as this project progresses.

To help the community continue to recover from the recent power outages that caused significant disruptions, the City of...
07/31/2026

To help the community continue to recover from the recent power outages that caused significant disruptions, the City of Waukegan is placing emergency dumpsters for residents to dispose of spoiled food or outage-related trash from Monday, August 3, 2026 to Friday, August 7, 2026 from 8am to 2pm at the following locations:
- Delaware Road and Greenwood Avenue
- Parking Lot F at Sheridan Road and Water Street.

Yard waste, tree trunks, concrete, brick, stone, rocks, hazardous waste, flammable materials, car parts, small engines, paint, stain, oil, and railroad ties will not be accepted.

Waukegan Public Works will continue collecting storm-related brush placed at the curb in the coming days and weeks. Crews will be moving neighborhood by neighborhood.

Storm cleanup has continued nonstop this week, and our Waukegan Public Works crews have been working tirelessly to clear...
07/30/2026

Storm cleanup has continued nonstop this week, and our Waukegan Public Works crews have been working tirelessly to clear debris throughout the city. Take a look at the growing debris pile at our Public Works facility. It represents the incredible amount of work our dedicated team has accomplished over the past several days.

ComEd has restored power to more than 36,000 customers in Waukegan and continues working to restore service for approximately 700 remaining customers. As restoration continues, some residents may experience brief temporary outages while crews safely repair power lines and clear debris.

• If you see a downed power line, always assume it is live. Stay away and report it to ComEd at 1-800-334-7661.

• Continue reporting storm debris for pickup. Place branches and debris at the curb, then submit a work request at https://waukeganil.comcate.com/en or call 847-360-0944. Reporting debris helps our crews prioritize cleanup.

• View the ComEd Outage Map: https://secure.comed.com/FaceBook/Pages/outagemap.aspx

For emergencies, call 911. For non-emergency concerns, call 847-599-2608.

Thank you, Waukegan, for your continued patience and support.

Waukegan Public Works crews continue to pick up storm debris, and ComEd crews continue working to restore power througho...
07/29/2026

Waukegan Public Works crews continue to pick up storm debris, and ComEd crews continue working to restore power throughout the city. While many residents had their power restored overnight, we know others are still without service. Thank you for your continued patience as restoration efforts continue.

As ComEd repairs and replaces power lines damaged by fallen trees, you may experience brief temporary power outages while crews safely complete their work.

Please continue to report storm debris for pickup. If you have branches or other storm debris, place it at the curb and submit a work request online at https://waukeganil.comcate.com/en or call 847-360-0944. Reporting debris helps our crews identify impacted areas and prioritize cleanup.

• Need assistance or community resources? Call 211.
• See a downed power line? Always assume it is live. Stay away and report it to ComEd immediately at 1-800-334-7661.
• Need a place to cool down, charge your devices, or access free Wi-Fi? Visit the Waukegan Public Library. Waukegan residents are eligible for a FREE library card and access to many free resources and services.
• View ComEd Outage Map: https://secure.comed.com/FaceBook/Pages/outagemap.aspx

For emergencies, call 911. For non-emergency concerns, call 847-599-2608.

Our Waukegan Public Works crews are working around the clock to clean up storm debris and clear streets throughout the c...
07/28/2026

Our Waukegan Public Works crews are working around the clock to clean up storm debris and clear streets throughout the city. We know many residents are still dealing with fallen trees, branches, and power outages, and we appreciate your patience as our crews and ComEd continue recovery efforts.

Please help us by reporting storm debris for pickup. If you have branches or other storm debris, place it at the curb and submit a work request online at https://waukeganil.comcate.com/en or call 847-360-0944. Reporting debris helps our crews identify areas that need attention and prioritize cleanup efforts.

As recovery continues, please remember:
• If your power is still out, please be patient as ComEd continues restoration efforts for over 170,00 affected customers across the region.
• Check on your neighbors, especially older adults and anyone who may need assistance.
• If you see a downed power line, always assume it is live. Stay away and report it to ComEd immediately at 1-800-334-7661.
• Watch for emergency vehicles and City crews working throughout the day and overnight.

If you need a place to cool down, charge your devices, or access free Wi-Fi, visit the Waukegan Public Library. Waukegan residents are eligible for a FREE library card and can take advantage of many free resources and services.

For community assistance, call 211.

For emergencies, call 911. For non-emergency concerns, call 847-599-2608.

As night falls, please continue to use caution throughout Waukegan as crews respond to today's severe storms.• Many traf...
07/28/2026

As night falls, please continue to use caution throughout Waukegan as crews respond to today's severe storms.

• Many traffic signals and streetlights remain without power. Treat dark intersections as all-way stops and drive carefully.

• ComEd crews continue working to restore power to thousands of Waukegan residents and more than 270,000 customers across the region.

• Waukegan Public Works crews will continue clearing storm debris over the next few weeks. Please place branches and debris at the curb for pickup. To report debris for pickup, submit a work request at https://waukeganil.comcate.com/en or call 847-360-0944.

• Check on your neighbors, especially older adults and anyone who may need assistance.

• If you see a downed power line, always assume it is live. Stay away and report it to ComEd immediately at 1-800-334-7661.

• Please watch for emergency vehicles and City crews working overnight.

If you need community assistance, call 211.

For emergencies, call 911. For non-emergency concerns, call 847-599-2608.

Today's severe storms caused widespread damage across Waukegan, including downed trees and power lines.Our Public Works ...
07/27/2026

Today's severe storms caused widespread damage across Waukegan, including downed trees and power lines.

Our Public Works crews are out in full force clearing storm debris, with crews focusing on main roads first before moving into neighborhoods and side streets. We appreciate the residents who have already begun cleaning up in their neighborhoods. If you choose to help, please do so safely.

If you see a downed power line, always assume it is energized and stay far away. Report downed power lines to ComEd immediately by calling 1-800-334-7661. If your power is out, please be patient as over 300,000 ComEd customers have been affected by the storm.

Our crews will continue working until all reported areas have been addressed. You can submit a Work Request online at https://waukeganil.comcate.com/en or call 847-360-0944. We appreciate your patience as we continue storm cleanup efforts.

If you have an immediate emergency, call 911. For non-emergency concerns, please call 847-599-2608.

Address

1700 N McAree Road
Waukegan, IL
60087

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 3:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5pm
Friday 7:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+18473600944

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