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
From employer postings
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
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
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