Collected and spent
In 2022, Lake County spent about $397.0M. This is a Census of Governments estimate across all of its funds.
Spent
$397.0M
Fiscal year 2022 · Census of Governments estimate, all funds · spending
Where the money comes from
One tax.
Property tax
$2 per $100 of value
Source · Illinois Department of Revenue — Property Tax Statistics, Lake County. Read on June 5, 2026.
Details
Lake County (IL) 2024 property tax — county levy modeled at 20 mills on 33.33% AV (effective ~0.67% on market). Verify at Lake County Supervisor of AssessmentsWhere it goes
Seven service lines.
Public works
$97.4M
Health and human services
$96.2M
Police
$65.2M
General government
$52.5M
Courts
$45.4M
Other
$28.2M
Debt service · past obligation
$12.1M
Bars in both tables share one scale. Hatched lines pay for past obligations, not current services.
Source · 2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 20, 2026.
Who decides
The County Board adopts the yearly budget. In September it decides how much county tax to levy. The county tells the clerk the amounts by the last Tuesday in December. 19 Board members, each elected from one district.
Linda Pedersen
Board Member, District 1
Next election
November 3, 2026
Adam Schlick
Board Member, District 2
Next election
November 7, 2028
Ann Maine
Board Member, District 3
Next election
November 3, 2026
Gina Roberts
Board Member, District 4
Next election
November 3, 2026
J. Kevin Hunter
Board Member, District 5
Next election
November 7, 2028
John Wasik
Board Member, District 6
Next election
November 3, 2026
Carissa Casbon
Board Member, District 7
Next election
November 3, 2026
Diane Hewitt
Board Member, District 8
Next election
November 7, 2028
Brandon X. Ewing
Board Member, District 9
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Jessica Vealitzek
Board Member, District 10
Next election
November 3, 2026
Paul Frank
Board Member, District 11
Next election
November 3, 2026
Paras Parekh
Board Member, District 12
Next election
November 7, 2028
Sandy Hart
Board Member, District 13
Next election
November 7, 2028
Angelo D. Kyle
Board Member, District 14
Next election
November 3, 2026
Jennifer Clark
Board Member, District 15
Next election
November 3, 2026
Esiah Campos
Board Member, District 16
Next election
November 3, 2026
Michael Danforth
Board Member, District 17
Next election
November 3, 2026
Sara Knizhnik
Board Member, District 18
Next election
November 7, 2028
Marah Altenberg
Board Member, District 19
Next election
November 3, 2026
Source · Illinois General Assembly, 35 ILCS 200/18-10, county levies. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
35 ILCS 200/18-10, county levies; 55 ILCS 5/6-1001, annual budget (read 2026-10-10)When decisions happen
The fiscal year starts on December 1 and ends the next November 30. State law ends all spending authority when the fiscal year closes.
Each yearThe fiscal year runs December 1 to November 30.
November 3, 2026Election for 12 seats
How to reach it
County Board Office: 847-377-2300
Phone
Lake County Board, 18 N County Street, 10th Floor, Waukegan, IL 60085
Mailing address
Source · Lake County Finance Department, Lake County 2021 Approved Annual Budget, glossary and budget overview. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Lake County 2021 Approved Annual Budget, glossary and budget overview (read 2026-10-10)Also on this tax bill
A Lake County address pays these governments too. Which school districts and cities apply depends on the address.
On every bill in Lake County
On some bills, depending on the address
School districts: 35. Find yours by address.
Cities: 20
WaukeganCity
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Long GroveNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Highland ParkNot in Who Taxes Me yet
MundeleinNot in Who Taxes Me yet
GrayslakeNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Old Mill CreekNot in Who Taxes Me yet
WadsworthNot in Who Taxes Me yet
ZionNot in Who Taxes Me yet
LibertyvilleNot in Who Taxes Me yet
AntiochNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Hawthorn WoodsNot in Who Taxes Me yet
North ChicagoNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Vernon HillsNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Buffalo GroveNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Lake VillaNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Lake ZurichNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Beach ParkNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Fox LakeNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Sources
Spent
2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 20, 2026.
Taxes
Illinois Department of Revenue — Property Tax Statistics, Lake County. Read on June 5, 2026.
Details
Lake County (IL) 2024 property tax — county levy modeled at 20 mills on 33.33% AV (effective ~0.67% on market). Verify at Lake County Supervisor of AssessmentsWho decides
Illinois General Assembly, 35 ILCS 200/18-10, county levies. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
35 ILCS 200/18-10, county levies; 55 ILCS 5/6-1001, annual budget (read 2026-10-10)When decisions happen
Lake County Finance Department, Lake County 2021 Approved Annual Budget, glossary and budget overview. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Lake County 2021 Approved Annual Budget, glossary and budget overview (read 2026-10-10)How to reach it
Lake County, Lake County Board Members page, Contact Us block. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Lake County Board Members page, Contact Us block (read 2026-10-10)What it does
2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 13, 2026.
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