Fire Department History of Gurnee Fire Department from 1948 - 1978 by Chief Sam Dada The year of 1948 was an eventful year for the Gurnee Fire Department. I joined the department on February 17, 1948....

Fire Department Fire Department History 1930s A fire occurring at the Richard Hook Residence in 1930 played a major role in the history of the Gurnee Fire Department. The Bucket Brigade method previou...

Residents Outdoor Warning Siren System The Village has twelve outdoor sirens to warn residents to move indoors and seek shelter in the event of a tornado warning. This siren is only activated when the...

Parkway Tree Planting Program 2025 Parkway Tree Application & Descriptions (Applications/payment due by April 4, 2025) Each spring the Village offers a 50/50 program to residents for the planting ...

Residents Ethylene Oxide Updates The Village of Gurnee continues to work with county, state and federal officials to address concerns regarding the use of the chemical ethylene oxide (EtO), at the Van...

Residents Block Party Information Block parties are a great way for neighbors to get to know each other and, therefore, cultivate a welcoming and safe community for everyone. The Village of Gurnee enc...

Fire Department Communications Policy The Village of Gurnee welcomes your comments; however, the Village’s social media accounts and website are intended to be a limited forum for communication ...

Public Works Department Forestry It is the responsibility of Public Works to care for and maintain almost 14,000 parkway trees and the landscape maintenance of Village-owned properties. The goal is to...

Public Works Department Utility Division The Utility Division is responsible for operating and maintaining the Village’s water distribution system and sanitary sewer conveyance system. The water...

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