The City of Waukegan, IL
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Waukegan is a popular city in the state of Illinois with a total of 90,622 residents living there. Waukegan is ranked as the ninth most populated city in Illinois and the 297th most populated city in the United States, and is located in Lake County. The largest nearby city to Waukegan is Chicago, approximately 29 miles from the city center.There are several family restaurants in or near Waukegan, including Long John Silver's, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Dominos Pizza, Corky's Pub and Burger King. For a larger selection of Waukegan restaurants select our Restaurants tab above. Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby Waukegan Golf Courses and/or Amusement Parks, including the Bonnie Brook Golf Course, Orchard Hills Golf Course, Greenshire Golf Course, Shepherd's Crook Golf Course and ThunderHawk Golf Club. For a more complete list of attractions in or around the city of Waukegan please click on the Attractions tab above. The following 4 airports are located in or near Waukegan:
- Chicago Executive Airport (PWK)
- Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD)
- Kenosha Regional Airport (ENW)
- Waukegan Regional Airport (UGN)
Waukegan, Illinois Climate and Weather
Current Weather in Waukegan
In the month of April, Waukegan experiences an average high temperature of 55 degrees Fahrenheit. Low temperaturs in April are usually about 36 degrees with an average rainfall of 3.73 inches. The seasonal climate varies in Waukegan with daytime temperatures averaging 78 degrees in the summer, and 32 degrees in the winter months. Visitors can also expect Waukegan to receive an average of 1.68 inches of rainfall per/month during winter months and 3.7 inches of rainfall per/month in the summer months. The temperature has been known to get as high as 102 degrees in the summer and as low as -27 degrees in the winter so visitors planning a vacation to Waukegan should check the weather forecast to determine proper attire prior to departure. Spring and Fall bring average daytime temperatures of 58 degrees, and nighttime lows of 39.
Waukegan, Illinois Attractions

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Addison Golf Course - Addison, The Addison Golf Course is a 9 hole public golf course in DuPage County Illinois. Built in 1958, this Addison course is open apr 1 to nov 1. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 630-628-9713. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 19W250 Army Trl Blvd, Addison, IL 60101

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Allstate Arena - , Rosemont, Allstate Arena is a multi-purpose arena in Rosemont, Illinois.

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Alumni Hall - DePaul University - Chicago, Alumni Hall was a 5,308-seat multi-purpose arena in Chicago, Illinois. The arena opened in 1956 to replace DePaul Auditorium, the school's prior on-campus gym. It was home to all the DePaul University Blue Demons men's basketball team from 1956 until they moved to the Rosemont Horizon. The women's team played all their home games at Alumni Hall from 1974 to 2000, while the men's team played occasional games there.

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Antioch Golf Club - Antioch, The Antioch Golf Club is an 18 hole public golf course in Lake County Illinois. Built in 1954, this Antioch course is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 847-395-3004. The golf course dress code is as follows: No tank tops or cutoffs.
Address: 40150 N Route 59, Antioch, IL 60002

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Apple Orchard Golf Course - Bartlett, The Apple Orchard Golf Course is a 9 hole public golf course in DuPage County Illinois. Built in 1960, this Bartlett course designed by David Gill is open apr 1 to oct 30. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 630-540-4807. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 696 W Stearns Rd, Bartlett, IL 60103

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Arboretum Golf Club - Buffalo Grove, The Arboretum Golf Club is an 18 hole public golf course in Lake County Illinois. Built in 1990, this Buffalo Grove course designed by Dick Nugent is open mar 1 to dec 1. Tee times are accepted up to 5 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 847-913-1112. The golf course dress code is as follows: No tank tops or cutoffs.
Address: 401 Half Day Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

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Arlington Lakes Golf Club - Arlington Heights, The Arlington Lakes Golf Club is an 18 hole public golf course in Cook County Illinois. Built in 1979, this Arlington Heights course designed by Garrett & David Gill is open mar 1 to nov 1. Tee times are accepted up to 5 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 847-577-3030. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 1211 S New Wilkes Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005

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Barrington Park District Golf Course - Barrington, The Barrington Park District Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Lake County Illinois. Built in 1958, this Barrington course is open apr 1 to nov 1. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 847-381-0687. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 235 Lions Dr, Barrington, IL 60010

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Bartlett Hills Golf Club - Bartlett, The Bartlett Hills Golf Club is an 18 hole public golf course in DuPage County Illinois. Built in 1923, this Bartlett course designed by Charles Maddox & Frank P. MacDonald is open apr 1 to nov 30. Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 630-837-2741. The golf course dress code is as follows: No tank tops or cutoffs.
Address: 800 W Oneida Ave, Bartlett, IL 60103

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Big Oaks Golf Club - , Kenosha, The Big Oaks Golf Club is an 18 hole public golf course in Kenosha County Wisconsin. is open all year. For tee time information call the pro shop at 262-694-4200. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 6117 123rd Pl, Kenosha, WI 53142

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Waukegan, Illinois Restaurants
This is a list of Waukegan Family Restaurants with addresses and phone numbers, including Pizza Restaurants, Seafood, Fast Foods & Carry Out and Bar & Grill Restaurants. Happy Dining!

Waukegan Articles
Published August 30, 2012
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Published August 22, 2011
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Published December 13, 2010
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Published December 9, 2010
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