 Upcoming Events
- Park District Elder Lane + Centennial Beach Project Open House, 620 Lincoln Avenue, January 21, 10 AM - 1 PM
- Friends of the Green Bay Trail Photo Contest Artist Reception, 680 Greenwood Avenue (Glencoe), January 22, 1 - 3 PM
- Friends of the Green Bay Trail Present: Not Your Mother's Garden (Virtual), January 24, 7 - 8 PM
- Inaugural Gowns of America's First Ladies (Virtual), January 24, 7 - 8 PM
- Family Storytime, 768 Oak Street, January 26, 9:30 - 10 AM
- Winter Film Series: Take This Waltz (Virtual), January 27 & 28
View more on our Community Calendar.
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 Draft Comprehensive Plan to be Reviewed January 25
On Wednesday, January 25, the Plan Commission is scheduled to review the draft Winnetka Futures 2040 Plan, the comprehensive plan for the Village of Winnetka. A comprehensive plan is a long-term vision for the community that serves as an official policy statement to guide future decision making. A copy of the draft plan can be found on the Village’s website. The community is invited to attend the January 25 meeting, which will start at 6 PM and will be held at 510 Green Bay Road.
The plan is a culmination of the community’s work, which began in the fall of 2019. It is based upon information and community input gathered and summarized in the Village Existing Conditions Report, which was shared with the Village Council, Plan Commission, and the community at the end of 2020. The draft plan is also based upon the Visioning document, on which the Plan Commission worked on during the first six months of 2022 and shared with the Village Council in July 2022. During September and October 2022, over 130 community members participated in open houses and affirmed that the draft vision statements, goals, and initiatives found in the Visioning document are in line with their future vision for the community.
We look forward to hearing your thoughts on Winnetka’s vision for our future. In addition to the January Commission meeting, there will be other opportunities to provide comments to the Commission and the Village Council.
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Winnetka Historical Society Seeks Volunteers
The Winnetka Historical Society seeks volunteers for the Schmidt-Burnham Log House, one of the oldest homes in Cook County. Volunteer hours are Sundays from 1:30 - 4:15 PM from April 30 to November 19. There will be an informational session for people who are interested in volunteering on March 12. To learn more, call 847-446-0001, email the Winnetka Historical Society, or visit their website.
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Environmental and Forestry Commission Green Award Nominations Accepted
The Village's Environmental and Forestry Commission invites nominations for its annual Green Awards Program. The program recognizes properties and households within Winnetka that demonstrate exceptional commitment to sustainable and environmentally-friendly practices. Residents, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to nominate their house, property, building or project that has been completed within the past five years. Applications are accepted through February 28, 2023. Learn more.
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 Stormwater Management Construction Update
The Village is providing regular updates regarding the Stormwater Management Project, which can be found here.
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