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Lake County, IL

Hiring organization · Based in Waukegan, IL

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What the day-to-day looks like

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What stands out

  • Experienced nurses

    You would be walking into a union workplace.

    From employer postings

  • Moving here

    You would be moving to a smaller Lake Michigan city of about 85,000–89,000 where housing costs sit well below the national median.

  • Moving here

    Citywide, the average commute is about 22.5 minutes; that is not a timed drive to a specific building.

  • Moving here

    Ordinary life here includes arts and culture and the 1927 Genesee Theatre.

More about working here
  • Moving here

    Illinois takes a flat 4.95% state income tax on what you earn.

Working conditions

Union representation
Union roles reported

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Who they are

You would be working in Waukegan, a smaller Lake Michigan city of about 85,000–89,000 in Lake County, Illinois. Housing costs sit well below the national median.

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More about Lake County, IL

The citywide average commute is about 22.5 minutes, and that number is citywide — not a timed drive to a particular entrance. Living guides mention arts and culture and the 1927 Genesee Theatre; they also give Waukegan a middling overall livability score. You would be in a union workplace. There are no usable pay numbers, unit names, or a scheduling picture to give you yet. Illinois is not a compact-license state, so you would need an Illinois license. State income tax is a flat 4.95%. Lake Behavioral Hospital and Elevate Care Waukegan are also in town; Vista Health System shows up nearby if you are comparing.

Working here

Culture and working life

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What to consider

The good

  • Union workplace
  • Housing costs well below the national median
  • Citywide average commute of about 22.5 minutes
  • Arts, culture, and the 1927 Genesee Theatre in town

The hard parts

  • Not a compact-license state — you need an Illinois license
  • Middling overall livability score in living guides

What to weigh

Living guides give Waukegan a middling overall livability score.

The reality check

Before you decide

Quick facts

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Aug 20, 2026
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  • 8-hour days
  • Tuition reimbursement
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