Gurnee is located in northeastern Illinois in Lake County north of Chicago between Waukegan and Antioch along Highway 41 about 5 miles west of Lake Michigan. The population estimate for July 1, 1998 was 25,016, an increase of 11,301 since 1990.
Area recreation includes outings at Heather Ridge Golf Course. In addition, "Gurnee Days" is a festival held the second full weekend in August.