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Collapse This Category waukTOWN radio!!!    
Forum Locked In the News
8 8 02/01/2007
09:57:16
by: arbiter
 
Old Posts News of waukTOWN radio
This forum will list future guests of waukTOWN radio. Questions you might have for the guests may be emailed to the hosts.
10 35 02/11/2008
12:47:58
by: penguin40
 
Collapse This Category Arbiter Speaks!    
Old Posts Language Policy
arbiter announces Forum language policy.
15 127 04/13/2008
19:47:08
by: wths74
 
Old Posts Questions for School Board Candidates
E-mail your questions
6 55 07/05/2007
18:12:24
by: Black Diamond
 
New Posts Request for Info
10 76 07/16/2008
11:53:16
by: fedupinwaukegan
 
Old Posts School Bus Problems
Post your comments, pro or con, about the School Bus Service
4 13 10/25/2007
12:56:39
by: mrschrisc
 
Old Posts Webcast of interest
New Webcast of interest.
1 1 04/26/2007
17:53:58
by: arbiter
 
Forum Locked Website enhancements
Check here for messages from Arbiter.
13 23 06/01/2008
13:41:22
by: arbiter
 
Old Posts Website Plans
From time to time, threads about plans for this website will appear here.
14 154 03/29/2008
21:01:57
by: blackdiamond
 
Collapse This Category Ask For New Forums    
New Posts Click Here To Add Forums
Forums have to be added by the TOWN administrators. Post a message here to ask for a new forum.
78 743 07/18/2008
08:16:47
by: Nurse Ratched
 
Collapse This Category Contact /Email Your Elected Officials    
Forum Locked Contact/ Email Your Elected City Officials
This is the place to contact/Email your Elected Officials--just click on the links. Remember, this will show your return address. City Telephone Directory included.
1 1 05/10/2003
18:43:48
by: arbiter
 
Forum Locked Contact /Email Your Elected State Officials
This is the place to contact/Email your elected State Officials.
1 1 05/12/2003
16:40:14
by: arbiter
 
Forum Locked Contact/Email Your Elected Federal Officials
This is the place to contact/Email your elected Federal Officials.
1 1 05/13/2003
09:37:05
by: arbiter
 
Collapse This Category As T.O.W.N. Sees It!!!    
Forum Locked T.O.W.N. Editorials: New Views August 13, 2004
Read editorials about issues affecting Waukegan. Please post comments in the Current Events category.
18 18 08/13/2004
22:14:23
by: arbiter
 
Collapse This Category Waukegan Whispers    
New Posts About Waukegan Whispers
The name says it all - these forums report rumors about the goings-on in Waukegan.
781 17804 07/22/2008
07:54:46
by: fedupinwaukegan
 
Collapse This Category BREAKING NEWS!!!    
New Posts Breaking News
This Forum is dedicated to bring you news that you can use.
1242 23541 07/23/2008
16:24:52
by: Chris wakefield
 
Collapse This Category Just For Fun    
Old Posts Basketball (High School and College)
Threads about your team, brackets, etc. all go here.
11 126 03/17/2008
20:29:35
by: Snoopy
 
Old Posts Basketball (Pro)
All the pro teams - the Bulls and who ever else is playing
9 64 06/27/2008
17:02:49
by: CPA
 
Old Posts Hockey (Pro)
Here's where we can all hope for the return of the Glory Days!
1 18 06/25/2008
10:23:48
by: graphite
 
Old Posts Horse & Auto Racing
All the prattle about the ponies and cars goes here
8 58 04/15/2008
14:36:10
by: revamp
 
Old Posts Lake County Chiefs Football
Postings about the team and their season go here.
16 32 08/18/2005
08:23:06
by: Ewok Chieftan
 
New Posts Pets!
All threads about pets go here - pet varieties, unbelievable pets, pet care, etc.
33 613 07/22/2008
17:21:04
by: frankzilch
 
New Posts TV, Radio and Movies
Reality TV. Good movies. Bad movies. Local radio. Reviews and opinions. They all go here
202 5093 07/23/2008
16:23:19
by: Tony65
 
New Posts Buy and Sell!
Many people that visit this site don't get the News Sun. So, let's do our own swap board here!
84 421 07/22/2008
22:27:35
by: Frankiegirl
 
Old Posts How to for those who don't know!
This forum is for those interested in cooking, gardening, rehabbing, crafts and car care.
29 366 11/18/2007
15:58:53
by: nowinvolved
 
New Posts Football (Pro)
The pre-season's over - it's time to get serious
50 603 07/15/2008
20:37:15
by: Steve Keno
 
New Posts Baseball (pro)
Professional baseball is a perpetual source of discussion (especially with the labor situation being as whacked-out as it is). We'll add forums about little league and softball when those seasons come about again :)
69 1169 07/23/2008
13:32:54
by: wths74
 
New Posts Kicks and Giggles...
Not everything posted here has to be stressful or controversial. We're trying to make Waukegan a great place to live again, right?
305 2235 07/22/2008
22:47:07
by: NorthAveDude
 
Collapse This Category Waukegan Schools    
New Posts About Waukegan Schools Forum
These forums are focused on various aspects of the education situation in Waukegan. Each forum concentrates on one area of interest.
1132 20107 07/23/2008
15:39:00
by: PhilCollins
 
Forum Locked Email Waukegan Schools Superintendent
1 1 09/12/2002
21:35:37
by: arbiter
 
Collapse This Category Police and Fire Blotter    
Old Posts Fire Blotter
This is where items about the Fire Department and their activities go. While everybody likes to post complaints, remember to post the good stuff too!
28 194 04/18/2008
08:05:10
by: Amazed
 
New Posts Police Blotter
This is where items about the Police and their activities go. While everybody likes to post complaints, remember to post the good stuff too!
276 3750 07/21/2008
12:52:57
by: bornanbred
 
Collapse This Category Code Enforcement    
Old Posts About The Code Enforcement Forums
These forums provide a place for you to report problems that our Code Enforcement doesn't know about yet, or problems that they seem to be avoiding. This is vital to the future of our city!
125 1217 01/23/2008
21:25:30
by: clair
 
New Posts City of Waukegan Ordinances
A link to the City Ordinances Online.
11 123 07/20/2008
10:27:49
by: hopalong
 
Collapse This Category Current Events    
New Posts About The Current Events Forums
These forums are place to report on what's happening in Waukegan - especially the news that the newspapers, TV and radio stations don't want you to know about!
849 11872 07/23/2008
15:08:58
by: clair
 
New Posts Healthcare Forums
Discussions about healthcare and medical issues go here. Postings are not limited to Waukegan.
36 304 07/20/2008
21:41:29
by: Acajudi
 
New Posts Help & Advice
Here you can draw on the experience of our posters if you need advice on solving a problem
39 308 07/18/2008
23:35:08
by: Acajudi
 
Old Posts Local Businesses
Threads about local businesses go here. Recommendations, problems, "where's a..?"
34 314 05/12/2008
11:31:30
by: OhasanManu
 
New Posts Promote Waukegan Events
Topics about events and organizations relevent to Waukegan go here.
85 525 07/23/2008
15:46:32
by: ImpeddyNope
 
Old Posts Community and Government Meetings
Please post all notices of government or community meetings here. Include date, time, location and subject of the meetings - as much info as possible. This central place for postings will make it easier for members of the public to attend.
59 165 03/29/2008
12:55:06
by: penguin40
 
Old Posts Grass Roots Activism
Discuss activism, ongoing projects, new projects, or ask for support and advice.
95 817 07/01/2008
19:56:07
by: bornanbred
 
Old Posts Let The City Know!!
Many facts don't get reported to city officials who need to know simply because people can't call during city office hours. We will encourage city officials to frequent these threads - and stay in touch with their employers: the citizens of Waukegan.
84 656 04/01/2008
21:33:42
by: penguin40
 
Old Posts Minutes Of Public Meetings
If you attend any public meetings and take notes, please post them here for others who couldn't attend.
7 33 12/09/2004
08:58:21
by: military_man
 
Old Posts Promote Lake County Events
Topics about events and organizations relevent to greater Lake County go here.
29 159 02/20/2008
19:58:37
by: blackdiamond
 
Old Posts The News Sun
The News Sun is mentioned in many posts. Here's a chance to let them, and everyone else know how you feel about our (former) hometown newspaper--for better or worse.
111 758 07/09/2008
08:07:58
by: Mia
 
Collapse This Category Development    
Old Posts Lakefront Development Report
TOWN has spent months analyzing the environmental studies provided to ULI and SOM before the current lakefront development plan was designed. Read the report and discuss it here.
25 577 10/01/2007
18:40:01
by: kellyann1293
 
Old Posts Lakehurst, Genesee Theatre & Downtown Forums
These forums are devoted to the badly-needed development in Waukegan. They are a way to spread news about what's happening and what's causing problems.
631 8876 06/17/2008
14:52:01
by: Marshmellow
 
Old Posts Lakefront Development
This forum concentrates on what's happening with development of the Waukegan lakefront.
73 795 07/08/2008
19:46:37
by: 2ndCity
 
Collapse This Category Ward Specific Issues    
Old Posts Ward 1 Issues
Threads about issues specific to ward 1 go here.
2 59 07/11/2008
02:06:27
by: DreamCatcher
 
Old Posts Ward 2 Issues
Threads about issues specific to ward 2 go here.
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Old Posts Ward 3 Issues
Threads about issues specific to ward 3 go here.
1 12 01/28/2008
20:05:03
by: Yhave1
 
Old Posts Ward 4 Issues
Threads about issues specific to ward 4 go here.
1 8 11/25/2007
05:00:09
by: penguin40
 
Old Posts Ward 5 Issues
Threads about issues specific to ward 5 go here.
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Old Posts Ward 6 Issues
Threads about issues specific to ward 6 go here.
3 93 05/19/2008
11:19:39
by: OZ
 
Old Posts Ward 7 Issues
Threads about issues specific to ward 7 go here.
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Old Posts Ward 8 Issues
Threads about issues specific to ward 8 go here.
3 70 05/12/2008
11:11:42
by: Timeforchange
 
New Posts Ward 9 Issues
Threads about issues specific to ward 9 go here.
4 67 07/19/2008
19:25:53
by: LittleLady
 
Collapse This Category Waukegan Government HiJinks    
Old Posts About The HiJinks Forums
These forums concentrate on the sometimes amazing or outrageous activities of our elected officials in Waukegan. They're here to let you report things that the regular newspapers and radio don't want us to know about.
20 164 09/29/2007
10:56:46
by: maggiepie
 
Old Posts City Council Activities
This is where to create topics about what happens at Waukegan City Council meetings. Report what happens - "the good, the bad, and the ugly"...
75 645 03/18/2008
07:01:35
by: fedupinwaukegan
 
Collapse This Category Waukegan Parks    
Old Posts About Waukegan Parks
This Forum is the place to dicuss the Waukegan Park system and post your praises and complaints.
59 681 06/26/2008
14:25:42
by: suerosesassone
 
Collapse This Category Politics & Election Opinions    
Old Posts About The Politics & Election Opinions Forums
These forums provide a place for you to air your feelings about all manner of election issues. As a non-profit organization TOWN cannot take a position about issues or candidates
461 4742 07/12/2008
15:12:15
by: BookWorm
 
Old Posts Rate your Alderman
This Forum is the place for citizens to comment on their Alderman. How responsive are they to your issues and views? Each Alderman has his/her own folder.
9 230 06/24/2008
13:05:02
by: babyruth
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Collapse This Category North Chicago    
Old Posts North Chicago Community Meetings
Please post all notices of government or community meetings here. Include date, time, location and subject of the meetings - as much info as possible. This central place for postings will make it easier for members of the public to attend.
14 149 12/11/2007
17:53:18
by: kellyann1293
 
Old Posts North Chicago Forum
This Forum is the place for the citizens of North Chicago, to discuss issues affecting their lives and city.
201 5316 07/07/2008
12:43:28
by: bornanbred
 
Collapse This Category Beach Park, Zion, and Other Parts North    
New Posts Beach Park, Zion, etc. Forum
This is the area where threads related to all of the suburbs north of Waukegan should go. There's a lot of activity, and they deserve their own "home".
98 2527 07/23/2008
13:35:49
by: spyder
 
Collapse This Category Lake County Issues    
New Posts About The County Issues Forums
Waukegan doesn't exist in a vacuum. These forums are focused on county issues that affect us in Waukegan, and on issues that we in Waukegan are affecting.
52 405 07/19/2008
10:04:53
by: NorthsideKaren
 
Old Posts Lake County Health Department
This Forum is provided for the Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center to provide information about their programs and services.
3 24 03/19/2004
22:49:34
by: Jose
 
Old Posts NSSD Issues
The sanitary district impacts everybody in many ways both for good and bad. This is the place to discuss matters such as the sludge plant.
13 97 08/16/2005
19:07:00
by: sugarbear
 
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