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News

Mosquito Control Scheduled Thursday, June 28, Weather Permitting

July 16, 2018

The North Shore Mosquito Abatement District will conduct targeted adult mosquito control operations in portions of Winnetka on Tuesday, July 17, between the hours of 8:00 PM and 2:00 AM, weather permitting.

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Cook County Property Tax Appeals Seminar Thursday, July 26, 2018 at 6:00 PM

July 12, 2018

Cook County Commissioner Dan Patlak and the Village of Winnetka invite the community to a property tax appeal seminar at Village Hall (510 Green Bay Road) in the Council Chamber, Thursday, July 26, 2018 at 6:00 PM. The hour-long session will educate taxpayers on how to file a successful tax appeal and address why property taxes go up when the value of your home goes down. The deadline to file an appeal is August 30.

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Phosphorus Fertilizer Prohibition

April 28, 2018

To protect water quality by reducing phosphorus runoff, Winnetka bans the use of phosphorus-containing fertilizers. State law already prohibits the application of phosphorus-containing fertilizers by commercial applicators. The Village’s ordinance complements the state law, and allows exceptions for the Park District and residents when phosphorus doesn’t naturally occur at high enough levels or is otherwise low; and for newly sodded or seeded lawns.

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Events

07/16/2018 07:30 AM

Foreign Fire Insurance Board Meeting

Event's details

Time:07:30 AM - 09:30 AM
Location: Winnetka Fire Department, Winnetka, IL -60093

The Foreign Fire Insurance Board holds its regular meetings on the 3rd Monday of even-numbered months. Meetings are held at the Winnetka Fire Department, 428 Green Bay Road.

(07:30 AM - 09:30 AM)

07/17/2018 07:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Event's details

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)

07/17/2018 08:00 PM

Mosquito Control Operations

Event's details

Time:08:00 PM - 02:00 AM

The North Shore Mosquito Abatement District will conduct targeted adult mosquito control operations in portions of Glencoe, Northbrook, Northfield and Winnetka on Tuesday, July 17, 2018, between the hours of 8:00 PM and 2:00 AM, weather permitting.

(08:00 PM - 02:00 AM)

07/19/2018 07:00 PM

Design Review Board Meeting

Event's details

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

The Design Review Board holds its regular meetings on the 3rd Thursday of each month in the Council Chamber at Village Hall, 510 Green Bay Road.

(07:00 PM - 09:30 PM)

07/21/2018 07:30 AM

Winnetka Farmer's Market

Event's details

Time:07:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Village Hall East Parking Lot, Winnetka, IL -60093

Visit the Winnetka Farmer's Market at the Village Hall south parking lot, on the corner of Oak Street and Green Bay Road. There market will run through the summer every Saturday morning until October 20.

(07:30 AM - 12:30 PM)

07/24/2018 07:00 PM

Special Council Meeting

Event's details

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

The Winnetka Village Council will convene a Special Meeting on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 in the Council Chamber on the second floor of Village Hall.

(07:00 PM - 09:00 PM)

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Village of Winnetka We Welcome You. Winnetka has retained the natural beauty that brought early settlers to the area. Picturesquely situated on the shore of Lake Michigan, just 16 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 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 great.