Filming & Production in Lake County, IL (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Lake County, Illinois.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Lake County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Location Permits
Filming a movie, TV show, commercial, or documentary on a Lake County highway that requires closing the road needs a special event permit from the County Engineer, the same permit used for parades and festivals.
Lake County Filming Highway Closure Permit
Some RestrictionsLake County Code § 90.053
Pursuant to 605 ILCS 5/5-414 et seq. as amended, the County Engineer may, upon application by the proper authorities of any governmental agency or person, issue a permit to temporarily close any portion of a county highway for any public purpose. Temporary closure of a highway for purpose of special events of public interest and filming shall be authorized by issuance of a special event permit.
Street Closures
Closing a county highway in Lake County for filming requires a special event permit issued by the County Engineer, who may authorize temporary closure of any portion of the road for public-interest events and filming.
Lake County Special Event Permit for Filming
Some RestrictionsLake County Code § 90.053
Pursuant to 605 ILCS 5/5-414 et seq. as amended, the County Engineer may, upon application by the proper authorities of any governmental agency or person, issue a permit to temporarily close any portion of a county highway for any public purpose. Temporary closure of a highway for purpose of special events of public interest and filming shall be authorized by issuance of a special event permit.
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