Waukegan residents can already see changes in the downtown and lakefront redevelopment area since the adoption of our Master Plan, A 21st Century Vision for Waukegan’s Downtown and Lakefront. It is an aggressive plan and one that we all must get behind to make our dreams of a revitalization come true. We encourage everyone in the Waukegan community to support the new businesses and entertainment venues with your patronage.

	"The difference between fantasy and dream is work, and work is being done in the Waukegan downtown and lakefront now. The Mayor, the City Council, business owners, residents... there is a united effort to really make something happen." ~ Michael Rodriguez, Waukegan resident, community activist and owner of Northeast Illinois Heating and Air Conditioning Corporation in downtown Waukegan