Village Council Regular Virtual Meeting: October 6, 2020
Agenda Highlights:
- Professional engineering services contract
- Rebel House interior design special use: 901-905 Green Bay Road
- Agreement with Strand & Associates for engineering design of the Northfield substation transformer project
Read more, including Zoom participation instructions and information on submitting a public comment for the meeting, in our Agenda Center.
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Halloween Trick-or-Treat Guidelines
Recommended trick-or-treating hours for the Village of Winnetka are 2 PM – 6 PM on Saturday, October 31.
- If you feel unwell, or members of your household are sick, please do not participate.
- If your household will allow trick-or-treaters, decorate and/or light your house accordingly. You can also download and print signs indicating whether or not your household will participate in trick-or-treating and post them in a location that is visible to trick-or-treaters. (Signs courtesy of Elk Grove Village.)
- Respect households that choose not to participate and do not approach their homes.
- Plan in advance for how your household will observe Halloween safely while minimizing COVID-19 risks. Hold a family discussion about your plan so all members of your household are aware of the plan.
- Wear masks and practice social distancing if you choose to participate in Halloween-related activities. A costume mask does not count as an appropriate mask.
- Trick-or-treat with members of your household, as opposed to in groups with others. Maintain an appropriate distance from other trick-or-treating groups.
- Avoid physical contact and communal bowls of candy when possible: a safer alternative is a station where packaged treats can be picked up without contact. The CDC has several lower-risk celebration ideas, as does the Illinois Department of Public Health.
- Alcohol-based hand sanitizer should be carried and used frequently.
- Candy collected during trick-or-treating should not be consumed until after hand washing. As always, a parent/guardian should check all candy to make sure it is wrapped and should discard unwrapped candy.
- Outdoor areas are preferred for trick-or-treating. Enclosed indoor areas, like apartment buildings, present greater risk of transmission. Open doors and windows as appropriate to promote increased ventilation.
General Safety
If trick-or-treating in the dark, be sure to remain visible to passing vehicles and obey traffic safety rules:
- Put electronic devices down
- Don’t run across streets.
- Make eye contact with drivers before crossing streets.
- Drivers, be extra alert for children in low light conditions who may be wearing dark costumes.
- Parents, walk with children.
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 A Reminder from the Chief of Police: Please Lock Your Car and Remove Valuables
Our area continues to experience a number of auto theft/burglary related crimes. These incidents are preventable, as vehicles are frequently left unlocked with valuables and keys/fobs left inside. Auto theft causes a number of inconveniences, including cancelling credit cards, replacing your driver’s license, notifying your insurance company, and disputing tolls, among other possibilities. If your vehicle is stolen, there is a strong chance it will be damaged if and when it is recovered.
Please remove your valuables and lock your vehicle. Illuminate the outside of your home at night and do not hesitate to call 911 if you see or hear something suspicious. Let us help you protect your property.
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 Sidewalk Installations Kick Off "Art Attack!" this Weekend
Hubbard Woods sidewalks feature green, purple, blue and orange sidewalk art to mark "Art Attack!" which is hosted by the Hubbard Woods Design and Dine District in partnership with the North Shore Art League and sponsored by the Village of Winnetka. Visit HWDD's website for information.
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Census Response Deadline Extended
If you haven't responded to the Census, there's still time to be counted: the current deadline to respond is October 5. Every response counts, and Census statistics are used to determine the number of seats each state holds in the U.S. House of Representatives and informs how hundreds of billions of dollars in federal funds are allocated at the state, local, and federal level. You can respond to the Census by returning the mailing you received, by completing it online, or by calling 844-330-2020.
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November 3 General Election Information
The Cook County Clerk's office offers resources to help you participate in the November 3 election:
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New Trier residents can appeal their 2020 assessments to the Cook County Board of Review until at least October 30
New Trier residents can now appeal their 2020 assessments to the Cook County Board of Review. While the Board of Review deadline has not been established, the Board of Review will accept New Trier appeals through at least Friday, October 30.
As a reminder, the 2020 assessment is used to calculate the tax bill residents will receive in July 2021 and does not affect the property tax bill received in July 2020. This year, they will provide both informational overviews on the Board of Review appeal process via Zoom or a drive-thru event.
Drive-thru event
The drive-thru event will allow residents to fill out an appeal without needing to leave their cars. Upon entering the Centennial Parking lot, residents will receive an appeal form from a Board of Review employee that the resident can fill out and return immediately. Residents who have questions can also ask the Board of Review employees at this time. Residents are encouraged to bring their own pen and flat surface (such as a clipboard or magazine) to write on, although pens and clipboards will be provided. Residents must wear masks when interacting with Board of Review staff.
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
5 PM to 7 PM
Centennial Recreation Complex
2300 Old Glenview Road (Southwest entrance on Old Glenview Rd.)
Wilmette
Zoom sessions
• Monday, October 5 at 5 PM
• Thursday, October 8 at 1 PM
Register for a Zoom session.
If you cannot attend the drive-thru and want to appeal or have any questions, you can call Commissioner Suffredin’s office at 847-864-1209 or email mjordan@suffredin.org.
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Ten New Businesses are Coming to Winnetka!
We are excited to announce that ten new businesses will open in Winnetka in the near future:
Hubbard Woods
Casa Spazio, 886 Green Bay Road
Modern Italian furniture store will expand from their River North Design District location. Coming fall 2020.
Pedego Electric Bicycles, 894 Green Bay Road
Electric bicycle dealer will offer e-bikes for rent and for sale. Coming fall 2020.
Munder Skiles, 913 Green Bay Road
Handmade exterior furniture store will open their first Midwest location. Coming fall 2020.
Towne and Oak, 921 Green Bay Road
All-day café and private event space run by chef and caterer Elaina Vazquez. Coming fall 2020.
Guanajuato Mexican Restaurant & Tequila Bar, 1003 Green Bay Road
Family-owned Mexican restaurant and bar will relocate to Winnetka. Coming fall 2020.
East Elm
Hometown Coffee & Juice, 754-59 Elm Street
Restaurant offering coffee, juice, salads, and sandwiches will open their second location. Coming spring 2021.
Tacos and Tequila Cantina, 540 Lincoln Avenue
Naples, FL-based Mexican restaurant will open their first Midwest location. Coming spring 2021.
Delos Therapy, 547 Lincoln Avenue
Pain management center will open their first North Shore location. Coming spring 2021.
West Elm
La Taquiza Mexican Restaurant, 566 Chestnut Street
North Shore Mexican restaurant will open their third location in the Laundry Mall. Coming fall 2020.
Perspective Eyes, 548 Chestnut Street
Optometrist Dr. Daisy Mendez will open a medical office with retail in West Elm. Coming fall 2020.
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 Shop Local: Join Distinctly Winnetka to Access Promotions from your Favorite Businesses
Sign up here to join the text loyalty community program and support local businesses.
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COVID-19 Statistics
You can search for the latest COVID-19 statistics in Cook County on the Cook County Department of Public Health's website and review the Restore Illinois data dashboard here.
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