1835
Mechanics Grove
Peter Shaddle built the first cabin in 1835. Settlers from England named the town Mechanics Grove for its millwrights, wheelwrights and carpenters.
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Living in Mundelein, Illinois
A Lake County village about 32 miles northwest of the Chicago Loop, home of the University of Saint Mary of the Lake.
01 — At a Glance
A village with five names and one great seminary.
Mundelein was settled in 1835 and has been Mechanics Grove, Holcomb, Rockefeller and Area before taking its current name in 1925 for Cardinal George Mundelein. It incorporated on February 1, 1909. The University of Saint Mary of the Lake opened in 1921. The 2020 census counted 31,560 residents, the fourth most in Lake County. The ZIP code is 60060.
02 — History
The story of Mundelein.
Mundelein has had more names than most towns, and one very big day. A few chapters.
1909
Rockefeller
The town, then named Rockefeller, incorporated on February 1, 1909, after a railroad spur line arrived.
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1921
Saint Mary of the Lake
Cardinal George Mundelein opened the University of Saint Mary of the Lake on the former Sheldon estate. The village took his name in 1925.
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1926
The Eucharistic Congress
About half a million people came for the closing events of the 28th International Eucharistic Congress on June 24, 1926.
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03 — Education
A tradition of learning.
Mundelein is served by five elementary districts, and its first school opened in 1837.
Boundaries follow the address. Confirm school assignment for each address with the district before you buy.
Search HomesPublic · K–8
Elementary districts
Five districts serve the village.
- Mechanics Grove School
- Lincoln School (now a preschool)
Public · 9–12
Mundelein High School
The public high school in the village.
- Mundelein High School
Independent
Private & higher education
Two Catholic institutions in town.
- Carmel High School
- University of Saint Mary of the Lake
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04 — Lifestyle
Everyday life in Mundelein.
The park district runs over 700 acres and 30 parks, and the train runs straight into Union Station.
Parks
Barefoot Bay
The park district’s outdoor pool.
30 Parks
Over 700 acres run by Mundelein Parks and Recreation.
Bird City
Named an Illinois Bird City in 2026.
Getting Around
Metra
North Central Service to Union Station.
Pace Route 574
Buses to Grayslake and Vernon Hills.
Three Airports
O’Hare, Midway and Milwaukee Mitchell are all within reach.
Source: Wikipedia: Mundelein, Illinois