Steve Sadin

Steve Sadin is a freelance reporter for the Lake County News-Sun.

Real estate values in Waukegan have increased more than 13% annually for the past five years, but they are significantly lower than in some other places in Lake County. (Steve Sadin/For the Lake County News-Sun)

Waukegan-area home prices rising, but still more affordable: ‘It’s still pretty strong’

September 17, 2026 at 1:07 p.m.

With the average sale price of a single-family home in Waukegan currently between $247,000 and $253,000, according to Realtor.com, it was $166,916 five years ago.

Waukegan council member charged with election fraud mum on future

September 15, 2026 at 2:07 p.m.

Candidates for the Waukegan City Council have until 5 p.m. on Oct. 26 to file nominating petitions to run in the Feb. 23 Democratic or Republican primary.

Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep was one of the participants in the Fiestas Patrias parade Sunday in Waukegan, giving Hispanic Heritage Month an early start. (City of Waukegan)

Waukegan parade kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month activities: ‘These celebrations bring people together’

September 14, 2026 at 2:36 p.m.

The month and the events that are part of it are an opportunity “to celebrate the cultures, traditions and contributions of Hispanic and Latino residents” in the community.

Hearing set on fate of Waukegan hospital property: ‘They need to find a resolution as soon as possible’

September 11, 2026 at 1:53 p.m.

The hearing is scheduled for 9 a.m. Oct. 9 in Waukegan.

Reduction in Waukegan D60 psychologists blasted: ‘The district … disrupted critical services for students’

September 10, 2026 at 5:44 p.m.

Katie Barrera, a co-president of the Waukegan Psychologists Council union, said therapists are working at more than one school and care is less available.

Job Center of Lake County career research specialist Yadira Guzman, left, works with a customer at Job Center on the Move Thursday at the Waukegan Township office. (Steve Sadin/For the Lake County News-Sun)

Job Center of Lake County tries to lay groundwork for careers: ‘I wanted to serve people’

September 9, 2026 at 5:52 p.m.

More people are coming for help because legislation passed last year now requires people to work at least 80 hours a month to qualify for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.

Lake County districts use state grant to fill teacher vacancies: ‘This is a shot in the arm to help us recruit’

September 9, 2026 at 5:21 p.m.

District 60 is one of four Lake County districts learning they received Teacher Vacancy Grants on Sept. 1 in Springfield, making them among 100 statewide.

Waukegan City Clerk Janet Kilkelly administers the oath of office to new Waukegan Fire Department Chief Matthew Burleson on Monday at City Hall. (Steve Sadin/For the
Lake County News-Sun)

Waukegan promotes new fire chief from within

September 9, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.

Burleson took his oath of office as the city’s newest fire chief Monday at City Hall immediately after the Waukegan City Council unanimously approved his appointment.

The new awning and other improvements outside the Taproom in downtown Waukegan were part of the city’s Façade Improvement Program. (Steve Sadin/For the Lake County News-Sun)

Waukegan taking applications for Facade Improvement Program: ‘It’s a great facelift’

September 9, 2026 at 9:16 a.m.

Waukegan has budgeted $500,000 for the fiscal year ending April 30 to help businesses throughout the city improve the outside of their buildings.

One of Woodland Gourmet’s chefs prepared food in the company’s newly renovated kitchen during a celebration Thursday in Waukegan. (Steve Sadin/For the Lake County News-Sun)

Waukegan’s Woodland Gourmet celebrates updated facilities: ‘We bring flavor to their offerings’

September 4, 2026 at 2:05 p.m.

Besides Waukegan, Woodland Gourmet has plants in Utah, Nebraska, and New Jersey.

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