An aging concrete water tower unused by the City of Waukegan for more than 50 years was becoming shelter for squatters who were breaking into the locked building. A crew is now at work demolishing it.

Demolition of the old water tower is scheduled to begin Monday, Jan. 5.  Activities next week will include crane/site setup, ...

Water Tower Park, 1225 Sunset Drive, is pictured on Nov. 30, 2020. The City of Lawrence will temporarily close Water Tower Park early next month for construction activities and removal of the tower.