Mundelein honors Abernathy, Meier and Semple as they prepare to leave village board From left, Dawn Abernathy, Robin Meier and Ray Semple are Mundelein trustees whose terms will end Friday. Dawn Abernathy
Posted4/27/2021 5:30 AM
As their political service comes to a close, the Mundelein village board s three most-senior members were publicly honored Monday.
Proclamations lauding Trustees Dawn Abernathy, Robin Meier and Ray Semple were read aloud by Mayor Steve Lentz near the start of the evening s board meeting the trio s last as elected officials.
Lentz shared memories of each trustee as well, and he presented them with commemorative signs and framed copies of the proclamations.
Updated 3/8/2021 9:21 PM
A short but much-traveled stretch of Route 45 through the heart of Mundelein will temporarily be reduced from four lanes to two starting this spring as part of a $9 million flood relief project, Mayor Steve Lentz announced Monday night.
The roadway will be torn up for two blocks between Division and Courtland streets so a large culvert for running stormwater can be installed.
Lentz disclosed the upcoming road closure during his 7th annual State of the Village speech. He said lanes will be limited until the fall, describing the project as hugely disruptive.
But the goal is to create a system designed to prevent the type of flooding that caused millions of dollars in property damage in July 2017.
Mundelein mayoral candidates debate infrastructure needs, other issues Clockwise from upper from left, Dawn Abernathy, Steve Lentz, Robin Meier and Thomas Ouimet are running for mayor in Mundelein.
Updated 2/25/2021 10:26 AM
Editor s note: To clarify, Trustee Robin Meier voted to hire a company to demolish village-owned buildings on Lake Street in 2018. Trustee Dawn Abernathy opposed that contract.
Mundelein s four mayoral candidates discussed the town s infrastructure needs and other issues in an online forum Wednesday night.
Some also traded barbs during the session, which was moderated by Mundelein High School students and lasted more than an hour.
Incumbent Steve Lentz is seeking a third term as the village s top elected official. He s being challenged by village Trustees Dawn Abernathy and Robin Meier and Mundelein High School board member Tom Ouimet.