Lake Forest live webcam – US 41 at Old Elm, looking west traffic
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What the Lake Forest live webcam shows
The Lake Forest live webcam shows traffic on US 41 at Old Elm, looking west in Lake Forest. 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_24_65-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.
Where this Lake Forest live webcam is
Lake Forest is a town in United States with about 19,000 people. The camera is about 2.8 mi from the center. Waukegan, the nearest larger town, is 7.3 mi away. Lake Forest keeps America/Chicago time (UTC−5 at the moment); the panel above shows the local time live.
Lake Forest is a wealthy suburban city in Lake County, Illinois, on the bluffs above Lake Michigan about 31 miles north of downtown Chicago. The 2020 census counted about 19,400 residents. The town was laid out in 1857 together with Lake Forest College and incorporated in 1861, and its curving, wooded streets were designed to follow the ravines that cut down to the lake. Large estates from the early twentieth…
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Questions about US 41 at Old Elm, looking west
Can I watch US 41 at Old Elm, 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 operates the US 41 at Old Elm, looking west 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 US 41 at Old Elm, looking west camera?
It is about 2.8 mi from the center of Lake Forest, United States. Coordinates: 42.218, -87.846. All cameras in Lake Forest
What time is it at the camera, and is it day or night?
Lake Forest 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: 1,817 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