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Gurnee at a glance

  • Gurnee has a population of about 31,000.
  • It lies in Illinois.
  • New York, the largest city in the United States, is about 727 miles away.
  • The nearest bigger city is Kenosha, about 15 miles away.
  • Close by: Waukegan (3 miles), Buffalo Grove (15 miles) and Palatine (19 miles).

Where to meet in Gurnee

Gurnee is small enough that you may have friends in common, so start with a relaxed coffee in the centre. If you would rather meet away from familiar faces, Waukegan is close by.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Dating in Gurnee: questions and answers

How far around Gurnee can I search?

Within 30 miles of Gurnee there are 89 towns and cities — Kenosha, Waukegan and Racine among them — with more than 2.2 million residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 5 miles to 300 miles, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Gurnee free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Gurnee and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Gurnee real?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I date someone from outside Gurnee?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in the United States or abroad.

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