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Posted on: November 28, 2023

Keep the Wreath Red with the Winnetka Fire Department

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The Winnetka Fire Department participates in the Keep the Wreath Red campaign. Serving as a visual reminder to ensure safety precautions, the month of December will feature a wreath hanging outside the fire station. At the beginning of December, every lig...

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Posted on: November 28, 2023

Yard Waste Collection Ends December 8

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Yard waste collection (separate from leaf collection) will end the week of December 4 - 8, and is the collection mechanism for brush, branches, pumpkins, lawn clippings, etc. Yard waste must be set out curbside by 7 AM on your regular refuse collection da...

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Posted on: November 13, 2023

Winnetka Menorah Lighting December 12

Winnetka Menorah Lighting December 12 at 5 PM in Station Park

Join Chabad Wilmette at Winnetka's Menorah Lighting Celebration on Tuesday, December 12 from 5 - 6 PM at Station Park (754 Elm Street). This event will feature holiday donuts, giveaways, music, and Judah Maccabee. 

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Posted on: December 5, 2023

Cook County United Against Hate

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In October, Village Council signed a resolution pledging that Winnetka would participate in Cook County United Against Hate, as the Village is dedicated to becoming more equitable, welcoming, and connected as part of the Cook County community and dedicate...

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Posted on: December 20, 2022

Snow & Ice Control Operations

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The Village is committed to keeping streets clear of snow and ice to maintain safe vehicular and pedestrian traffic on publicly maintained streets and sidewalks throughout the winter months. To maximize department snow and ice control resources, routes ha...

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Posted on: November 21, 2023

Hubbard Woods Streetscape Survey

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Do you have a few minutes to provide feedback that will help us create a future vision for the Hubbard Woods business district? Please take our survey, found here.

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Posted on: October 20, 2023

Hibbard Road Water Main and Storm Sewer Construction

Map showing closure of Hibbard Road between Willow and Sunset

Hibbard Road is closed between Sunset and Willow Roads to install new water mains and box storm sewers as part of the Stormwater Improvements Project. Construction is expected to last approximately two months. During this time, Hibbard will be closed to t...

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Posted on: November 8, 2023

Message from the Police Chief: Body Worn Cameras Deploying

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In preparation for compliance with the Law Enforcement Officer-Worn Body Camera Act, Winnetka Police Officers will begin wearing body worn cameras in the coming weeks. Per the mandate, police officers will be required to wear body cameras and utilize them...

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Posted on: October 13, 2023

Leaf Collection: October 16 - December 4

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The Village’s annual curbside leaf collection program will run from October 16 until December 4: December 4 is the last day to have leaves on the parkway to ensure collection. Any leaves placed out after that date may not be collected. Residents...

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