COMMUNITY  NEWS AND EVENTS

Message From Mayor Dr. Michael Bruno 

Welcome to Village of Winthrop Harbor's E-News Program. We are happy to have you as a member of our community.

It is our priority to provide our residents, businesses, and visitors with the best possible municipal services. Communication is a vital role of our Village government; the Village of Winthrop Harbor has initiated this program to better communicate with our community. 

Mayor Dr. Michael Bruno 

New Village of Winthrop Harbor Calendar 

The Village of Winthrop Harbor is always looking for new ways to improve the level of service and the communication we provide our residents and businesses.

We are pleased to announce the transition to a new Village-wide online events calendar hosted on the CalendarWiz platform. This new platform will enhance flexibility, easy user access and provide our residents and businesses with a useful tool to stay informed on upcoming events. This new platform will be integrated with the Village website.

The Village will be collaborating with our regional government and school district partners in information sharing on this new platform.

We will also be posting information from Winthrop Harbor businesses and organizations. If you would like to post an event on this new platform, please email the information to [email protected].

Village of Winthrop Harbor Halloween Events

The Village of Winthrop Harbor is excited about the upcoming Halloween celebrations in our community. Holiday celebrations, like Halloween, are important because they strengthen the community and connect neighbors. Halloween activities make for a lifetime of memories. Halloween is one of the most exciting events to happen before the holiday season.

The Village of Winthrop Harbor proudly developed this website to connect our residents with local Halloween events and provide important information about Halloween. The safety of our families during this Halloween season is paramount.

Check out the numerous events throughout October below.

If you are a business or organization in Winthrop Harbor and wish to advertise your Halloween event, please email the information to info@winthropharbor.com. 

Community Trick or Treating Hours

October 31, 2022 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Residents who would like trick-or-treaters to come to their houses should leave their porch lights on and those who do not should turn their porch lights off.

Pickle Ball Comes Winthrop Harbor

Pickle Ball Players from around the Village attended the Parks and Recreation Board meeting last night.

These residents requested a pickle ball court indoor using the existing indoor basketball court.

The Parks and Recreation Board made a favorable recommendation for approval. The Village Board approved the indoor Pickle Ball request at the October 18, 2022 meeting. 

We want to thank these players for their participation and their help in enhancing the activities for our community.

Russell Road to Close for Repairs to Railroad Crossing from Oct. 24 - 27

The Canadian Pacific Railway has informed us that it will be closing the railroad crossing on Russell Road for repairs. The closure of the crossing will begin at 7 a.m. on Monday, October 24. The road is scheduled to reopen in the late afternoon on Thursday, October 27.

Detour Route: Kilbourne Road to IL 173 to US 41

Local traffic will be allowed from Kilbourne Road west to the railroad crossing and from US 41 east to the railroad crossing. The railroad crossing will be closed to all traffic.

The Village of Winthrop Harbor recognizes our employees are the foundation of our success. We strive to offer meaningful career opportunities.

Public Works Department 

The Village of Winthrop Harbor is inviting applications for the position of Maintenance/Utility Worker for the Department of Public Works. The position is a part of IUOE Local 150 and has a starting pay range of $45,760 - $49,420.80.  Applications can be picked up and returned to the Winthrop Harbor Village Hall, 830 Sheridan Road, Winthrop Harbor, or submitted using the link below..

Parks & Recreation Department

If you’re passionate about the outdoors and enjoy working in a fun, fast-paced environment, then you’ll fit right in Winthrop Harbor.  Help us do great things.

The Parks and Recreation Department has great Laborer and Administrative positions available.  

Winthrop Harbor Fire Department 

The Winthrop Harbor Fire Department is committed to providing the highest level of public safety services to our community. We protect lives and property through fire suppression, emergency medical and transportation services, and fire prevention.

Join the Winthrop Harbor Fire Department and be part of a diverse team of lifesaving professionals.



If you are 18 years of age and up, you may qualify to start your career in the Fire Service as a Firefighter, Paramedic, or EMT. Training will be provided for those who are qualified.

Zion-Benton Public Library Program & Events

State Representative Joyce Mason office will be having office hours at Winthrop Harbor Village Hall.

Let Us Help You Advertise Your Community Events

If you are a local business or organization in Winthrop Harbor and would like us to advertise your event, please email us the details at [email protected].

Upcoming Village Meetings

Village Calendar