Lake County, IL
Government AdministrationIllinois, United States1001-5000 Employees
Lake County, Illinois is a government administration entity serving a northeastern Illinois region, bordered by Lake Michigan to the east, Wisconsin to the north, and the City of Chicago to the south, with communities ranging from rural areas to urban centers and suburban and tourist locales. The county is located at 18 North County Street, Waukegan, Illinois 60085, and employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people. As a government body, it delivers public services and engages in partnerships with external organizations, such as collaborations with Path Construction to build the Regional Operations and Communications Facility, with TextBehind to digitize inmate mail, and with Franciscan Health to support volunteer advocates for vulnerable adults. It has implemented digital and service-delivery programs, including an online platform for paying water and sewer bills launched in 2022 and, in May 2025, the Operation Dropbox donation drive to assist local veterans. Reported annual revenue is in the range of $250 million to $500 million. The county maintains a public website at lakecountyil.gov.