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Celebrate Founder's Day with Geoffrey Baer, Sunday, March 10 at 2:00 PM at the Community House

February 18, 2019

WTTW’s Geoffrey Baer joins us for the Village of Winnetka's historic 150th anniversary kick-off event, Founder’s Day, at the Winnetka Community House, 620 Lincoln Avenue, on Sunday, March 10 at 2:00 PM. Geoffrey will present Winnetka celebrates 150 Years of People, Places & Progress.

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Green Award Application Deadline is February 28, 2019

February 08, 2019

Winnetka’s Environmental and Forestry Commission invites residents to participate in the third-annual Green Awards Program. The program recognizes those who demonstrate exceptional commitment to environmental best practices. The Commission encourages residents to nominate their house or property for any project that has been completed within the past five years.

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Metra to Close Elm Street Station Ticket Office on February 22

February 08, 2019

Due to declining on-site ticket sales at the Elm Street Metra Station, Union Pacific Railroad will close the station’s ticket office at the end of business on Friday, February 22. Although the ticket office is closing, passengers will continue to have access to the station facilities. After February 22, passengers boarding at Elm Street can use cash to purchase a one-way ticket from a conductor at no extra cost.

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Events

02/27/2019 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)

02/28/2019 05:00 PM

Special Board of Fire & Police Commissioners Meeting

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Time:05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Location: Village Hall, Winnetka, IL -60093

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will hold a special meeting on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at 5:00 PM in the Village Hall conference room, 510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, Illinois 60093.

(05:00 PM - 07:00 PM)

03/04/2019 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)

03/05/2019 07:00 PM

Village Council Regular 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)

03/09/2019 10:00 AM

Community Conversations

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Time:10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Location: Peet's Coffee, Winnetka, IL -60093

Is something on your mind about the Village of Winnetka? Questions? Suggestions? Concerns? Your Trustees want to hear about it. Join Village Council members at Peet's Coffee at the corner of Elm and Chestnut on the second Saturday of each month from 10:00-11:00 AM. Discuss the hot issues, share your thoughts about our Village, get to know your elected officials.

(10:00 AM - 11:00 PM)

03/11/2019 07:00 PM

Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting

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

The Zoning Board of Appeals holds its regular meetings on the 2nd Monday of each month. Meetings are held in the Council Chambers on the 2nd Floor of Village Hall.

(07:00 PM - 09:30 PM)

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On March 10, 2019, the Village of Winnetka will mark 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.