1. UPDATES
    & VILLAGE NEWS

  1. police

    Back to School Safety Reminders from the Chief of Police

    The beginning of a new school year is a great time to review safety for cyclists, pedestrians and motorists. Read on...
  2. Fire Department Logo

    CPR/AED Training Class Available

    Early administration of CPR to cardiac arrest victims increases their chances for survival. The Winnetka Fire Department conducts CPR/AED certification and recertification classes monthly. Read on...
  3. public-safety-open-house

    Public Safety Open House October 14

    Held at 410-428 Green Bay Road from 10 AM - 1 PM, this event provides a look inside our Police and Fire Departments. Read on...
  4. Jack O Lantern

    Halloween Trick-or-Treat Hours

    Halloween Trick-or-Treat hours will be from 3 – 7 PM on Tuesday, October 31. Read on...
  5. pumpkin

    Pumpkin Composting Event: November 1 at Public Works Yards

    The Village of hosting a one-day pumpkin collection event on Wednesday, November 1, from 9 AM – 1 PM at 1390 Willow Road. Read on...
  6. a pile of leaves

    Leaf Collection: October 16 - November 27

    The Village’s annual curbside leaf collection will begin October 16 and will run through November 24. The last day to place leaves on your parkway for collection is by 7 AM on Monday, November 27. Read on...
  7. takebackday

    National Drug Take-Back Day: October 28

    The Winnetka Police Department is partnering with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration to participate in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day from 10 AM to 2 PM. Read on...
  8. Village of Winnetka

    Lake Bluff Steep Slope Construction Study and Permit Abeyance Period through April 6, 2024

    On July 18, 2023, the Village Council adopted Ordinance No. MC-08-2023, An Ordinance Amending the Text of the Village Zoning Ordinance to Establish a Study and Permit Abeyance Period for Construction in the Steep Slope Area Along Lake Michigan. Read on...
  9. Map showing one-way traffic on Elm Street

    Streetscape Construction on Elm Street

    During this work, traffic will be one-way on Elm Street between Lincoln Avenue and Maple Street, and delays are expected. Only eastbound traffic will be permitted, and westbound traffic will be detoured to Oak Street. Read on...
  10. a sign indicating leaf blower use is banned

    Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers Prohibited June 1-September 30

    These restrictions also apply to the use of electric leaf blowers plugged into portable gasoline generators. If you employ landscapers, please make sure that they are aware of Winnetka’s leaf blower ordinance. Read on...
  11. Electric worker trimming trees

    Electric Department Performing Line Clearance (Tree Trimming)

    Pruning trees near overhead utility lines is important for public safety and reliable electric utility service, as trees are a leading cause of power outages. Asplundh Tree Experts has been hired to perform line clearance work for 2023. Read on...
  12. Log House

    Schmidt-Burnham Log House Open

    The Schmidt-Burnham Log House is open to the public on Sundays from 2-4 PM through November 19. Read on...
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