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Refuse/Recycling Collection Schedule for Independence Day Week

The refuse/recycling collections for the week of July 1, 2019 will be changed slightly: regularly scheduled Monday collections will be as usual; regularly scheduled Tuesday collections will be on Wednesday; and Thursday and Friday collections will be unchanged.

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Celebrate the Independence Day in Winnetka

Fourth of July Parade- 10:00 AM at Elm & Glendale: The parade steps off from the intersection of Elm Street and Glendale Avenue and heads east through town all the way to the Village Green. Families, friends and neighbors are all welcome to be a part of this patriotic event. After the parade, join us at the Village Green for the traditional flag-raising ceremony, children’s flag parade and family races - and visit the Village's tent for special Sesquicentennial fun!

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Visit the Sidewalk Sale July 19-20

The Winnetka-Northfield Chamber of Commerce presents the North Shore’s Premier Sidewalk Sale! The sale in Winnetka is on Friday, & Saturday, July 19-20 from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM rain or shine. Browse from a fine selection of merchandise from a variety of the finest shops in the area, as you treat yourself to unique culinary creations from Chicago Food Trucks.

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Events

06/27/2019 07:00 PM

Rescheduled Plan Commission

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

The Plan Commission will hold a Rescheduled Meeting on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers on the 2nd Floor of Village Hall, 510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, Illinois 60093.

(07:00 PM - 09:00 PM)

07/01/2019 07:00 PM

Landmark Preservation Commission Meeting

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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)

07/02/2019 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)

07/04/2019 12:00 AM

Village Closed on Thursday, July 4

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

4th of July holiday holiday observance.

(All Day Event)

07/04/2019 10:00 AM

Fourth of July Parade

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Time:10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: , Winnetka, IL -60093

The parade steps off from the intersection of Elm Street and Glendale Avenue and heads east through town all the way to the Village Green.

(10:00 AM - 11:00 AM)

07/04/2019 06:00 PM

Winnetka Fourthfest

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Time:06:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: , Winnetka, IL -60093

Games, entertainment, food, music, & fireworks, with children's activities from 6:00 - 8:00 PM; Concert from 7:00 - 9:00 PM; Jesse White Tumblers at 8:00 PM; and fireworks at 9:20 PM.

(06:00 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....

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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.