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  1. hydrant-painting

    A Message from the Fire Chief: Hydrant Flow Testing

    Beginning in the spring, the Fire Department will be conducting fire hydrant flow testing. This process is designed to measure the amount of water pressure in the Village’s fire hydrants. Read on...
  2. Map showing traffic rerouted to Glendale Avenue between Willow and Elm Street

    Hibbard Road Closed between Willow and Elm, March 26 - April 2

    Hibbard Road will be closed to traffic between Willow Road and Elm Street beginning Saturday, March 25 at 6 AM until Sunday, April 2. This closure is part of the Stormwater Improvements Project. Read on...
  3. Village of Winnetka

    Crow Island Traffic Study this Spring

    A traffic study will be conducted on and around Crow Island Elementary School’s campus during the first week of April in order to determine the most efficient traffic flow when construction projects scheduled for 2024 are underway. Read on...
  4. tree

    Spring Tree Planting Request Deadline is April 10

    Each year, the Village of Winnetka plants about 200 trees in parkway areas. The Village is currently taking requests from residents who would like a tree planted in front of their homes in the spring. Read on...
  5. spring-clean-up-map

    Spring Clean-Up Week: April 17 - 20

    The Village’s recycling contractor, Lakeshore Recycling Systems, will remove from the parkway anything that two people can reasonably lift into a truck. Read on...
  6. police

    Message from the Police Chief: Be Aware of Check "Washing"

    Stolen checks are “washed”: this is a type of fraud that occurs when the check is treated to remove its ink. The check is then rewritten with a higher amount, addressed to a new payee, and deposited or cashed. Read on...
  7. takebackday

    National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day: April 22

    The Winnetka Police Department is partnering with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration to participate in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 22 from 10 AM to 2 PM. Read on...
  8. Fire Department Logo

    A Message from the Fire Chief: Carbon Monoxide Alarms Keep You Safe

    Without a carbon monoxide alarm, leaks often go undetected, vastly increasing the risk of life-threatening carbon monoxide poisoning. Read on...
  9. 5 day refuse map of Winnetka

    5-Day Refuse Collection Begins April 1

    Effective April 1, the Village will be transitioning from a 4-day refuse and recycling collection schedule to a 5-day refuse and recycling collection schedule. Read on...
  10. landmark preservation commission logo

    Landmark Preservation Awards Accepted through May 26

    The Village of Winnetka's Landmark Preservation Commission is accepting nominations for its Preservation Awards program: an annual initiative seeking to recognize exterior construction projects that have helped preserve our community's character. Read on...
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