News Flash

National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

On October 24, the Winnetka Police Department will partner with the US Drug Enforcement Administration to help discard unwanted, unused, and/or expired medications during National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. A disposal box will be in the lobby of the...

Village of Winnetka Launches 'Distinctly Winnetka' Text Loyalty Program

The Village of Winnetka is excited to announce the launch of a new ‘Shop Local’ mobile initiative called "Distinctly Winnetka" that spotlights local businesses and their promotions or events. The program is powered by a partn...

Fire Hydrant Painting Underway

The Village maintains over 625 fire hydrants throughout the Village and unincorporated service areas, and performs painting of weathered hydrants annually to improve their visibility. Beginning September 8, approximately 160 hydrants will be painted in th...

Winnetka Offers Local Business Sales Tax Rebate Economic Relief Program

The Village values small businesses and understands the financial burden they have experienced as a result of COVID-19. In response to this, the Village has established a sales tax rebate economic relief program to provide funds to businesses that have su...

Bike Safety Guidelines

The beginning of the school year is a great time to remind bike riders of all ages of safety guidelines: 

• Always wear a helmet
• Be observant and obey traffic control signs
• Do not text while riding your bicycle
• When riding on the sidewalk, be mindful ...

Green Awards

2020 recipients of the Village’s fourth-annual Green Awards were recognized by the Winnetka Environmental and Forestry Commission on August 12. Green Awards are given to recognize an exceptional commitment to sustainable and environmentally frie...

Village-Wide Leak Detection Program

ADS Environmental Services has been hired to perform leak detection services on the Village’s potable (drinking) water system to identify and reduce water loss. Using acoustic technologies, field technicians will survey approximately 72 miles of...

Stormwater Engineering Moves Ahead

On Tuesday, August 4, Village Council voted to approve contracting Strand Associates for engineering design services for stormwater management-related improvements associated with the Stormwater Management Wetlands Project, which will enable the Village t...

Shop and Stroll in Winnetka

The Village of Winnetka and Winnetka-Northfield Chamber of Commerce invite you to shop locally September 18 & 19 and October 16 & 17. Our retail stores will have merchandise outside and inside for you to shop as you stroll. Please remember to wear...

Line Clearance (Tree Trimming) in Progress

The pruning of 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 2020. &...

Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers Prohibited June 1-September 30

Between June 1 and September 30, gasoline-powered blowers are prohibited entirely in the Village of Winnetka. Violation of the ordinance is subject to a $100 fine per occurrence. These restrictions also apply to the use of electric leaf blowers p...