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Coyote at Elmwood Dunes
Late last week, there was a reported encounter with an aggressive coyote at Elmwood Dunes Preserve. The Village immediately closed off the dunes and installed signage notifying visitors of aggressive coyote behavior. Over the past week the Village has worked in consultation with wildlife services and an animal control expert to investigate the incident including […]
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Comprehensive Plan
The Comprehensive Plan will be presented at the March 12 Village Board meeting. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this massive effort to set the Village’s vision and values moving into the future. The draft plan included a thorough assessment of community conditions and opportunities related to land use, real estate markets, transportation […]
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Vehicle Stickers
All vehicles registered in the State of Illinois with a Wilmette address must also be registered with the Village and display a current vehicle sticker. 2024 vehicle stickers are available for purchase March 1 and stickers must be displayed by April 15. Vehicle sticker renewals can be completed in-person, online or by mail (Village of Wilmette, […]
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Women’s History Month
In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Village has created a listing of resources, events, and community programming. See below for more information on all the ways in which our community is celebrating women’s history! Additional resources, programming, and events will be added as they are announced. Movie Screening Saturday, March 30, 7:00 p.m., Wilmette […]
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Village Receives GFOA Award
The Village was recently awarded the Government Finance Officers Association’s (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the Fiscal Year 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). Click here to view the 2022 ACFR. The report has been judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program, which includes demonstrating […]
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Private Tree Planting Incentive Program
Introduced last year, the Private Tree Planting Incentive Program is a cost-sharing initiative to increase tree canopy cover and species diversity in the Village, while improving our environment, contributing to our health and welfare, and enhancing the beauty and appeal of our community. The program opens today, March 1 and runs through November 30 and […]
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Historic Preservation Awards
The Village of Wilmette Historic Preservation Commission is requesting nominations for its Annual Historic Preservation Awards Program. Nominations are open to residential, commercial, public and religious buildings as well as landscapes within Village limits. Nominations are not required to be submitted by the property owner. The nominated sites will be judged by a panel of […]
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Police Station Space Needs Study
Click here to watch the Wednesday, March 13 Public Safety Committee meeting. The Village has been evaluating the construction of a new Police Station since the early 2000’s and the project was added to the Villages capital program in 2017. The project is intended to construct a modern law enforcement facility that addresses current and […]
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“Take Care” Packages Project
Thanks to everyone’s generosity with our “Wilmette Welcome Wednesday” program supporting migrant families, we are pleased to share that we have outgrown the space at the Wilmette Metra Station. In partnership with SaLT: Service and Learning Together, we invite you to participate in our latest initiative – “Take Care” Packages. Designed to assist migrants who […]
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Revised Submittal: Optima Lumina
The Appearance Review Commission is scheduled for Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. Previously scheduled meeting dates have been deferred until further notice. Please check the Village’s website for updated meeting dates as they are announced. Housing Commission: Review the proposed affordable housing contribution Appearance Review Commission: Non-binding review of the architectural design to […]
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