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Wauconda board opens process to annex about 62 acres in Liberty Lakes area

Wauconda Village Board · April 7, 2026
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The Wauconda Village Board voted unanimously to begin involuntary annexation of roughly 62 acres near Gilmer Road (Liberty Lakes); village attorney said the court petition step and a 20–30 day notice period follow, and residents may force a referendum if 10% petition within 30 days.

The Wauconda Village Board voted unanimously to adopt an ordinance that starts the process to involuntarily annex approximately 62 acres near Gilmer Road in the Liberty Lakes area.

Village attorney Stuart told the board the measure begins a court-driven process under the Illinois Municipal Code that lets the village petition the Lake County Circuit Court to validate the annexation. "By adopting this ordinance tonight, you actually startyou would be starting a process which is then followed by a…

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