Services and Programs

The Village of Gurnee is committed to providing residents with a wide range of essential services and community programs aimed at enhancing the quality of life in our community. From public safety initiatives to environmental sustainability efforts, our services are designed to meet the diverse needs of our residents.

Community Development and Engineering: The Community Development Department is concerned with physical planning, infrastructure construction and the safety of structures and grounds in the Village. The Department is divided into three Divisions, which include Building Safety, Planning & Zoning and Engineering.

Fire Department: The Gurnee Fire Department (GFD) provides a variety of emergency services to protect the lives and property of its citizens. Operating out of three stations, the Department provides 24-hour fire, rescue and EMS services. 

Police Department: The Gurnee Police Department provides services to the community 24-hours per day based on a philosophy of community-oriented policing and problem-solving. The Department emphasizes proactive interaction with citizens, businesses and other agencies. The Police Department is active in the community in areas such as traffic and DUI enforcement, crime prevention, public education, neighborhood watch, gang prevention and youth assistance. 

Public Works Department: The Public Works Department was established to manage, maintain, operate and repair the Village’s infrastructure, facilities and related assets which include public streets, sidewalks, street lighting, traffic control signs, storm sewer and drainage systems, water distribution and pumping facilities, sanitary sewer collector and conveyance system, parkways, municipal buildings and grounds, parkway trees and municipal fleet.

Garbage and Recycling: Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS) is the Village's contractor for waste collection services including garbage, recycling, and yard waste and operates under a franchise hauling agreement.

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