Moody’s Investors Service, a leading provider of credit ratings, has affirmed the Village of Wilmette’s Aaa bond rating, with a stable outlook. This rating is the highest rating available to a municipality and affirms Wilmette’s strong financial management, while also providing the Village with lower interest costs on debt, thereby reducing the property tax burden […]

Online voter registration for the November 6, 2018 Gubernatorial  Election ends on Sunday, October 21, 2018.  You may access ova.elections.il.gov to register online in Illinois. Illinois voters may vote early – before the November 6, 2018 Gubernatorial Election – without needing a reason or excuse to do so.  Registered voters can vote early from October 22 […]

The Village’s popular Leaf Collection Program will begin on October 15 and run through December 7, weather permitting. Residents who live on residential side streets are asked to rake leaves to the curb. Residents who live on arterial streets (Lake Avenue, Wilmette Avenue, Sheridan Road, Green Bay Road, Ridge Road, Skokie Boulevard, and Hibbard Road) […]

FY 2019 Proposed Budget Presented, Includes Lowest Property Tax Levy Increase in 22 Years The Proposed Budget includes the lowest percentage increase in the property tax levy in 22 years at 2.75%, no increase to the sewer rate for the fourth consecutive year, as well as no increase to the vehicle license or building permit fees […]

Halloween Trick or Treat hours are from 4 – 8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 31. The Wilmette Police Department offers the following tips for a safe and spooky Halloween: Children should only go to homes where parents know the residents. Stay on the porch or front steps to receive treats. Children should cross the street […]

The Village Board of Trustees voted to approve a three-year contract extension with current residential solid waste disposal provider Advanced Disposal. The extension is projected to save the Village more than $1.2 million over the next five years. Wilmette residents will experience no rate increases in four of the next five years as a result […]

The Consolidated Election will be held Tuesday, April 2, 2019. At the Consolidated Election, the Village of Wilmette will have four Village Board offices on the ballot: Village Trustee (4 year term) Village Trustee (4 year term) Village Trustee (4 year term) Village Trustee (2 year term) Petitions for candidacy for these offices may be […]

The Illinois Department of Transportation has scheduled street resurfacing on Hibbard Road from Skokie Blvd. in Wilmette to Hill Road in Winnetka. Construction is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 and is expected to last approximately seven weeks. This project consists of pavement milling, pavement patching, minor concrete sidewalk and utility structure repairs, […]

Following five years of study, and an intensive public education campaign, the Wilmette Board of Trustees last night voted to pursue a stormwater improvement project to address flooding issues for residents who live west of Ridge Road. Ultimately, the majority of the Board of Trustees voted to proceed with Neighborhood Storage improvements at an estimated […]