Waukegan live webcam – Sheridan at Washington, looking west traffic
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Waukegan live webcam: what you see
This Waukegan live webcam shows traffic on Sheridan at Washington, looking west in Waukegan. Lake County Division of Transportation (PASSAGE) operates it for the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), an official source. It is a still image, not video: a new photo arrives about every 10 minutes straight from Lake County Division of Transportation (PASSAGE). Drivers use it to see traffic, weather and the road surface before a trip.
Camera details
- Camera ID
- IL-LAKECOUNTY-cam172_30_89_161-W
- Operator
- Lake County Division of Transportation (PASSAGE)
- Image updates
- Every 10 min
- Video format
- Still image (JPEG)
- Position
- Exact (from the provider)
- Licence
- CC BY-SA 2.0
- Data source
- Illinois DOT Gateway traffic cameras
- Working, last 7 days
- Not enough checks yet
From the provider's own camera list and our automatic checks. Readings and details can change without notice.
Live camera in Waukegan, United States
Weather now in Waukegan: 59 °F (15 °C), partly cloudy, wind 10 mph (16 km/h) from the west. Forecast for 11 PM local time. Weather: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0)
Waukegan is a town in United States with about 88,000 people. The camera is in the center. Chicago, the nearest larger city, is 35 mi away. Waukegan keeps America/Chicago time (UTC−5 at the moment); the panel above shows the local time live.
Waukegan is the county seat of Lake County, Illinois, a lakeshore city of about 89,000 people (2020 census) roughly 36 miles north of downtown Chicago. Its name comes from a Potawatomi word for a fort or trading post, and early French traders knew the spot as Little Fort; the city took the name Waukegan in 1849. Shipping, brewing and factories built the town, and today its harbor, the Waukegan Harbor…
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Questions about Sheridan at Washington, looking west
Can I watch Sheridan at Washington, looking west live right now?
Yes, it is working: at our last automatic check it was sending new pictures. It is a still image, not video: a new photo arrives about every 10 minutes straight from Lake County Division of Transportation (PASSAGE).
How often does this camera refresh?
About every 10 minutes, on Lake County Division of Transportation (PASSAGE)'s schedule. The image on this page refreshes by itself while the tab is open.
Who runs this camera?
Lake County Division of Transportation (PASSAGE) runs this camera, as part of the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT). It is an official source. Its images are shared under CC BY-SA 2.0. LiveLocation shows them straight from the source with credit. About Illinois DOT Watch at the source
Where is the Sheridan at Washington, looking west camera?
It is in Waukegan, United States. Coordinates: 42.360, -87.830. All cameras in Waukegan
What time is it at the camera, and is it day or night?
Waukegan is in the America/Chicago time zone. The "Right now" panel above shows the local time live. On October 7 the sun rises at 6:55 AM and sets at 6:22 PM there.
Can I see other cameras nearby?
Yes: 1,571 other cameras are within 25 miles of this one. The live camera radar shows them all on a map, nearest first. Open the radar here
Does this camera record speeding or issue tickets?
No. It is a traffic-monitoring camera that the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) uses to watch traffic, weather and road conditions; LiveLocation does not show enforcement cameras. To report a problem on the road, contact the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT); if the camera itself is broken here, tell us. Road agency website Report this camera