Army Base Realignment and Closure

Waukegan AFRC, Waukegan [closure]


BRAC Summary: Close the Armed Forces Reserve Center in Waukegan, IL, and re-locate units into a new Armed Forces Reserve Center in Lake County, IL, if the Army is able to acquire suitable land for the construction of the facilities. The new AFRC shall have the capability to accommodate Illinois National Guard Units from the Army National Guard Readiness Center in Waukegan, IL, if the state of Illinois decides to relocate those units.

Property Description: The AFRC was on 4.39 acres of land with seven permanent structures, including a 3,339 sf OMS, a 7,176 sf administration building, with a 7,000 sf Drill Hall, a 3,680 sf Naval add-on, and a 10,596 sf Marine Corps addition.

Conveyance Summary:
Starting Acres: 4.39
Remaining Acres: 0.00
Conveyed Acres: 4.39

Local Redevelopment Authority:
Waukegan Federal Acquisition Committee
100 North Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 599-2510

Last Page Update: July 15, 2026