Community Introduction
Welcoming, progressive, dynamic — those are just a few words used to describe Lake County, Illinois.
Positioned in the northeastern corner of the state, along Lake Michigan and in close distance to both Chicago and Milwaukee, Lake County is a truly distinct region that has harmoniously fused flourishing urban centers and prosperous suburban communities with serene rural towns removed from the hustle and bustle of metropolitan life.
The steadily growing population of more than 704,000 — not taking into account numerous daytime commuters and visitors — relish in Lake County’s favorable quality of life and superior amenities, which includes high caliber educational systems and facilities, advanced healthcare options, abundant recreation and cultural channels and varied, high-quality housing choices.
Businesses of all kinds are especially drawn to Lake County, with the area’s seemingly unending opportunities for success. A number of Fortune 500 companies call Lake County home, along with thousands of smaller and mid-sized entities and family-owned ventures — all together making for a diversified and driven economic environment.
Tourism has also become significant within Lake County through popular local attractions such as the family-friendly Six Flags Great America and the extensive offerings of Gurnee Mills Mall. Additional shopping, dining, arts and theater have given the county a notable cultural essence all its own.
Welcome to Lake County — an area perfect for distinct residential living; affluent business endeavors; and enjoyable daily, weekend or week-long vacations for the whole family to enjoy.
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- Community Introduction
- History
- Location and Transportation
- Tourism
- Arts and Entertainment
- Real Estate
- Education
- Higher Education
- Business and Industry
- Healthcare
- Worship
- Gurnee
- Lake Bluff
- Lake Forest
- Libertyville
- Lincolnshire
- Antioch, Bannockburn and Beach Park
- Buffalo Grove, Deer Park, Deerfield and Forest Lake
- Fox Lake, Fox Lake Hills, Fox River Valley Gardens, Gages Lake and Grandwood Park
- Grayslake, Green Oaks, Hainesville and Hawthorn Woods
- Highland Park, Highwood, Indian Creek, Island Lake and Kildeer
- Lake Barrington, Lake Villa, Lake Zurich, Lakemoor and Lindenhurst
- Long Grove, Long Lake, Mettawa, Mundelein and North Barrington
- North Chicago, Old Mill Creek, Park City, Riverwoods and Round Lake
- Round Lake Beach, Round Lake Heights, Round Lake Park, Third Lake and Tower Lakes
- Venetian Village, Vernon Hills, Volo and Wadsworth
- Wauconda, Waukegan, Winthrop Harbor and Zion
- Lake County IL Chambers Website
- Lake County Illinois Map
- Lake County IL Chambers Participating Advertisers
