Governor Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced today that COVID-19 mitigations will take effect in Suburban Cook County (Region 10) beginning Wednesday, Oct. 28. Additional restrictions are being implemented after the region reported eight consecutive days of increases in test positivity and seven days of increased hospital admissions. The IDPH will […]

The 2020 Election is quickly approaching. Election Day is November 3. Make sure you are registered to vote at your current address and make a plan to vote—in person, early or on Election Day, or by mail. Voter Registration Information Check to see if you are registered to vote Request Vote By Mail Ballot Deadline […]

Starting in the Summer of 2020, the Administration Committee of the Village Board began a review of all Village Boards and Commissions. This review focused on various functions, membership guidelines, and reinvigorating Commissions that were previously dormant, specifically the Housing Commission and Human Relations Commission. At the October 12, 2020 Village Board meeting, Village staff […]

Beginning Monday, September 28, 2020, Village Hall will operate under the following limited hours and with the following safety guidelines in place: Limited Hours: Monday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Only employees will […]

Wilmette thinks Halloween is a spooktacular time for families and neighborhoods. To keep things fun and safe this year, we encourage you to be smart and do your part! Note: The CDC does not recommend trick-or-treating. If you choose to trick-or-treat, please follow recommended COVID-19 guidelines (including wearing a mask) and respect residents who have […]

The 2020 Leaf Collection Program begins the week of October 12th. Please be mindful of posted parking bans. Residents who live on side streets are asked to rake leaves to the curb. Residents who live on arterial streets (Lake Ave, Wilmette Ave, Sheridan Rd, Green Bay Rd, Ridge Rd, Skokie Blvd and Hibbard Rd) should […]

Join us on Nov. 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for our Pumpkin Pitch 2020 composting event hosted by the Village and Go Green Wilmette! Composting pumpkins keeps them out of landfills and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. Drop off your pumpkins at Village Hall (1200 Wilmette Ave) or Centennial Park (2300 Old Glenview Rd). […]

The 2020 Fall & Winter edition of the Village of Wilmette Communicator is now available online! Additionally, all addresses within Wilmette will receive a copy in the mail.   This post was published on 10/1/2020.

The Consolidated Election will be held Tuesday, April 6, 2021. At the April 6, 2021 Consolidated Election, the Village of Wilmette will have four Village Board offices on the ballot: Village President (4 year term) Village Trustee (4 year term) Village Trustee (4 year term) Village Trustee (4 year term) Petitions for candidacy for these […]

The state of Illinois has released an updated COVID-19 mitigation plan.  This updated mitigation plan provides helpful information such as public health guidelines for potential Phase 4 restrictions, an overview of all new health regions, and three tiers of possible business and industry restrictions. Though we urge you to view the updated plan in full, […]