Congratulations to Medline on the company’s completion of a huge new solar installation at its distribution center in the Village Of Grayslake—an investment that reflects both environmental leadership and long-term commitment to the region.
With more than 11,500 solar panels generating an estimated 5,900 megawatt hours of clean energy annually, this project represents a meaningful step toward reducing operational impact while strengthening critical healthcare infrastructure. The milestone also speaks to something bigger: Lake County’s ability to support forward-thinking companies that are investing in innovation, resilience, and sustainability.
Medline’s continued growth in Grayslake—including a 1.4 million-square-foot facility supporting more than 900 jobs—demonstrates how global companies can scale while staying deeply rooted in the local community. Equally important are the roles of local leadership and collaboration in making these investments possible. This is what modern economic development looks like: aligning business success with sustainability, community impact, and long-term resilience. Lake County continues to prove that when companies and communities work together, the results benefit everyone—from local residents to global markets.