Resources to Help You Thrive
Welcome to the City of North Chicago. We are happy that you’re part of our close-knit community. North Chicago is not just about brick and mortar, roads, or infrastructures; it’s about building a community that reflects the desires, needs, and aspirations of its people.
We hope you find this Resident Information helpful. Our goal is to help make you aware of the services available to you to make your life easier and keep you informed. We are here to serve you!
GENERAL INFORMATION
North Chicago City Hall is located at 1850 Lewis Ave. Normal business hours for City Hall are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The main telephone number is 847-
For non-emergency calls, please call the Police Department directly at x and the Fire Rescue Department at x.
The emergency telephone number for police, ambulance, and fire rescue is 9-1-1.
COMMUNITY INFORMATION
Call 211 for Help Accessing Community Services
ComEd-North Chicago's Electrical Provider
Foss Park District
Health Department and Community Center
Illinois Department of Transportation
JULIE-Call before you dig!Local Food Pantries
Lake County Visitors' Center
Lake County Interactive Map-Enter An Address...Get Information!
Lake County Roads and Roadway Projects
Lake County Resident Resources
Lake County Stormwater Management Commission
Low Cost Pet Vaccines
North Chicago Waste and Recycling Programs
North Shore Gas-North Chicago's Gas Provider
North Shore Water Reclamation District-North Chicago's Sewer Provider
Pay Your Water Bill
Property Tax Information
Voting Information
Water Services-Billing, Meters and Non-Emergency Services
Garage Sales: Garage sales are permitted for three (3) consecutive days between the hours of 9 am- sunset. A maximum of three (3) sales per calendar year are allowed with a minimum of 30 days between sales. Garage sales also include sales such as basement, house, yard, estate and other similar occasional sales. Permits shall be obtained at least 72 hours prior to the date of sale. Garage sale signs are only permitted on residential property of the person obtaining the permit must be removed on the final day.
Overnight Parking: Unless granted special permission, no one is allowed to park on any street overnight between the hours of 2 a.m. and 6 a.m.
Fire Hydrants: The City's fire hydrants are flushed to clean out iron deposits in the water lines, to verify the hydrants are working properly and to assure continued high quality drinking water. During the process, some water discoloration may occur. If this happens, run the cold water until it becomes clear.
Street Light Outages: Please contact the Public Works Department at 847-596-8870 to report street light outage.
Potholes: Please contact the Public Works Department at 847-596-8870 to report a pothole on a local road.
Yard Waste: All yard waste (grass, leaves, twigs/brush, weeds) will be collected on the day of service, beginning March 15 through December 15. Each resident is allowed 6 items per week and an unlimited amount during the months of October and November. Yard waste should be contained in either a 32-gallon plastic can labeled “YARD WASTE” or 32-gallon biodegradable PAPER bag. Branches should be bundled and cannot exceed 2 inches in diameter or 4 feet in length. All bags and containers should not exceed 50 pounds.
Tree Removal and Tree Trimming: The City performs tree removal and trimming upon request. The staff reviews each request on a case-by-case basis to ensure that service is necessary.
Electronics Recycling: Unwanted electronics can be dropped off at: Public Works City Yard-1421 Renken Drive, North Chicago. To inquire about this service, please call 847-596-8870.