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Approvals Repealed for One Winnetka Development Project

On August 6, 2019, Winnetka’s Village Council voted unanimously to repeal approvals for the One Winnetka development project due to the developer’s non-compliance with the development agreement and zoning approvals. The Village has also filed a complaint in court against the developer to compel action on numerous property maintenance issues.

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Property Tax Assessment Appeal Seminar for New Trier Township August 21

Cook County Board of Review Commissioner Dan Patlak will be holding a property tax assessment appeal seminar in New Trier Township for taxpayers seeking to appeal their 2019 property tax assessments. The seminar is co-hosted by New Trier Township Assessor Jan Churchwell, Winnetka Village President Chris Rintz, and Cook County Commissioner Larry Suffredin. The hour long session will educate taxpayers on how to file a successful tax appeal.

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Water and Electric Department Survey on Cross Connections and Backflow Devices

The Water and Electric Department is distributing a survey via mail to residential and commercial water customers to update our records regarding cross connections and backflow devices that are connected to the Village’s potable water system. Please keep an eye out for the survey, completing it at your earliest convenience.

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08/22/2019 07:00 PM

Rescheduled Design Review Board Meeting

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Time:07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Location: Winnetka Village Hall, Winnetka, IL -60093

The Design Review Board will convene a rescheduled meeting on Thursday, August 22, at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers on the 2nd floor of Village Hall.

(07:00 PM - 09:00 PM)

08/26/2019 04:00 PM

Zoning Administrator

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Time:04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Location: Village Hall, Winnetka, IL -60093

The Zoning Administrator will meet at 4:00 PM on August 26, 2019 in the Council Chamber on the 2nd floor of Village Hall, 510 Green Bay Road.

(04:00 PM - 05:00 PM)

08/28/2019 07:00 PM

Plan Commission Meeting

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Time:07:00 PM - 09:30 PM
Location: Winnetka Village Hall, Winnetka, IL -60093

The Plan Commission holds its regular meetings on the 4th Wednesday of each month. Meetings are held in the Council Chambers on the 2nd Floor of Village Hall.

(07:00 PM - 09:30 PM)

09/02/2019 12:00 AM

Village Hall Closed for Labor Day on Monday, September 2

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All Day Event
Location: Winnetka Village Hall, Winnetka, IL -60093

The Village of Winnetka will observe the Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 3.

(All Day Event)

09/02/2019 07:00 PM

Landmark Preservation Commission Meeting

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CANCELLED

Time:07:00 PM - 09:30 PM
Location: Winnetka Village Hall, Winnetka, IL -60093

The Landmark Preservation Commission holds its regular meetings on the 1st Monday of each month. Meetings are held in the Council Chambers on the 2nd floor of Village Hall.

(07:00 PM - 09:30 PM)
CANCELLED

09/03/2019 07:00 PM

Village Council Regular Meeting

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Time:07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: Winnetka Village Hall, Winnetka, IL -60093

The Winnetka Village Council holds its Regular Meetings on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday each month. Meetings are held in Council Chambers on the second floor of Village Hall.

(07:00 PM - 10:00 PM)

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On March 10, 2019, the Village of Winnetka marked our 150th anniversary as a Village, and 2019 will be a year to honor and celebrate the people, places and progress that make Winnetka what it is today. Winnetka has a unique and celebrated history and we invite our residents and businesses to honor our past, while looking confidently to our collective future. Read more....

Join the celebration!

Village_Seal_wDate--_09-17-12 We Welcome You. Winnetka is picturesquely situated on the shore of Lake Michigan, just 17 miles north of Chicago. The Village is made up of tranquil tree-shaded streets and family-oriented neighborhoods as well as three quaint in-town business districts that are home to a variety of shops, restaurants and businesses.

The Village’s vision statement describes Winnetka as "...a village in a natural setting committed to its tradition of residential neighborhoods, citizen involvement, local shops and educational excellence...". Whether you are a resident or guest, we welcome you to take part in all of the things that make our village so special.