D120 Lawsuit Update Letter • July 2026

July 14, 2026

Mundelein High School Families,

As a follow-up to our February update, Fremont School District 79 and Mundelein High School District 120 are pleased to share a noteworthy update in our ongoing efforts to protect local schools and taxpayers. On July 2, the Lake County Circuit Court denied the Village of Mundelein’s motion to dismiss our lawsuit regarding school impact fees for the Walnut Ridge and "Agricultural Property" developments. This ruling allows Fremont 79 and Mundelein 120 to formally present our position on the impact fees associated with these properties.

This ruling is an important step forward. While our districts eagerly welcome community growth, that growth must be sustainable and structured to preserve the high quality of education our community expects and deserves. We remain fully committed to open dialogue with all parties regarding fair developer contributions to our school infrastructure.

Litigation has never been our preferred path. We firmly believe these matters are best resolved through collaboration, transparency, and thoughtful planning. However, as the case moves forward, our goal remains steadfast: ensuring responsible growth that protects both the long-term health of our schools and the interests of local taxpayers.

Thank you for your continued trust and support.

D120 Board of Education