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On Sunday, March 8, 2026 at approximately 5:27 PM, the Winnetka Police Department responded to a residence in the 700 block of Rosewood Avenue for a reported a home invasion. Prior to officers’ arrival, the offenders fled the scene, possibly in a black Acura RDX SUV with no license plates. A preliminary investigation revealed the six offenders forcefully entered the home after one offender posed as a food delivery worker to gain access to the home. The victim was held at gunpoint inside the residence while the offenders demanded specific items from the home. The victim was ultimately able to escape the home. The police were contacted shortly thereafter. The police responded and entered the home, searching for the offenders, who were believed to have left the area.

The victim did not require any medical attention or transport to the hospital.

It is currently believed that there are a total of 6 male suspects. All the suspects were wearing masks. 

Anyone with information regarding this crime is asked to contact the Winnetka Police Department as soon as possible at 847-501-6034 as our active investigation continues.

Household paint and batteries have new recycling options, as the Village cannot accept either item, via PaintCare and The Battery Network. Learn more on their websites.

The Electronics Recycling Program will resume Thursday, April 2 and will be held each Thursday from 1 - 3 PM at the Public Works Yards at 1390 Willow Road until the end of November.

Accepted Items:

• Cable Receivers    
• Desktop Printers     
• Scanners
• Cellphones     
• Fax Machines    
• Televisions
• Computer Cables     
• Mice and/or Keyboards    
• Video Game Consoles
• Computer Monitors     
• MP3 Players    
• Video Recorders/ Players
• Computers (Desktop, Notebook, Tablet)    
• Portable Digital Assistants (PDAs)     
• Convertor Boxes    
• Satellite Receivers    
• Zip Drives

Plastics and household appliances are not accepted. I.e.: Items with motors; Microwaves, blenders, coffee makers, toaster/ toaster ovens, lamps, or vacuum cleaners.

Recycling options for items not recycled through SWANCC's electronic recycling program are as follows:

Abt Electronics200 N Milwaukee AveGlenview, IL 60028847-954-4100

Elgin Recycling145 South Weiler RoadArlington Heights, IL 60005847-741-4100

eWorks Electronics Services, Inc.1480 S Wolf RoadWheeling, IL 60090855-213-8348

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Small handheld electronics (cell phones, tablets, cables, etc.) can be recycled year-round in the front vestibule at Winnetka Public Works. For questions regarding accepted items during year-round small electronics recycling, please call Winnetka Public Works at 847-716-3568.

Batteries can be recycled at the Glencoe Public Works Service Building located at 320 Hazel Avenue Glencoe, IL 60022. For questions related to types of batteries accepted, please call Glencoe Public Works at 847-835-4134.