In celebration of Black History Month, the Village has gathered resources, local events, and community programming. See below for more information on all the ways in which our community is celebrating Black history and heritage. Additional resources, programming, and events will be added as they are announced. Village of Wilmette In commemorating Black History Month, […]

Visit the Resident Resources page below for important information about refuse services, parking, Village regulations, public safety resources, and other common questions.   Resident Resources

On Wednesday, January 25, the Transportation Commission will discuss bike and pedestrian improvements along the Ridge Road corridor in Wilmette.  There will be an informal open house to review the proposals, ask questions and provide feedback from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (residents can come anytime) followed by the Transportation Commission meeting at 7:00 p.m. […]

Disposal and Recycling Guidelines for Holiday Decorations  DO RECYCLE (in toter for weekly collection): Paper gift wrap, cardboard boxes, cardboard rolls and paper greeting cards.  DON’T RECYCLE (in toter for weekly collection): Plastic or foil gift wrap, tissue paper, plastic bags, plastic cards, rope or plastic handle gift bags, tree strands, Styrofoam peanuts, packing material, […]

Village Hall will be closed on Monday, December 26 and Monday, January 2 in observance of the holidays. Refuse will be delayed by one day each week. The regular collection schedule will resume the week of January 9.  

A Lottery will be conducted in accordance with Section 10-6.2 of the Illinois Election Code and the Regulations of the Illinois State Board of Elections, on Wednesday, December 21 at 9:00 a.m. in the Wilmette Village Hall Council Chambers, Second Floor, 1200 Wilmette Avenue, Wilmette, Cook County, Illinois.   The Lottery will determine the order of placement of […]

The Village of Wilmette is a member of the Regional Leaf Blower Working Group, which was formed in late 2021 to evaluate the need and impact of leaf-blower regulations to be considered by participating municipalities. The Working Group was tasked with studying the impacts of gas-powered leaf blowers, alternative technologies and how communities could mitigate […]

On Tuesday, December 13, 2022, the Village of Wilmette Board of Trustees unanimously adopted the Village’s tax levy in support of the Village’s 2023 budget. Last year’s levy change had been the lowest in recent history, and the Village continues its efforts of limiting property tax increases. With the 0.56% decrease, the tax levy adjustment is […]