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Village of Wilmette E-news
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The following email provides timely information on general news and community events from the Village of Wilmette. For more information, please visit the Village of Wilmette website.
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Village Board Meeting Dec. 8
The Village Board will hold its first meeting of the month on Tuesday, Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be held remotely via Microsoft Teams and broadcast live on the Village's YouTube channel and Channel 6. Agenda includes:
- Property Tax Levy
- Comprehensive Plan Rewrite Update
- A presentation from Village Staff and the Army Corps of Engineers regarding Lake Michigan shoreline regulation and protection.
To view the meeting agenda and find more information on public comment or participation, please click here.
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Village Hall Closed to In-Person Visits
Village Hall is closed to in-person visits until further notice. The Village made this decision to ensure the safety and well-being of our residents, employees and community based on guidance from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), which recommends limiting in-person interactions to prevent exposure and spread of COVID-19.
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Waste Management Mailing to Wilmette Residents
Earlier this week, the Village was made aware of a postcard that was sent to residents from Waste Management regarding the company's recent acquisition of Advanced Disposal. The Village wants to assure you that this acquisition will not result in any changes to the collection services provided to Wilmette residents. Your collection day and fees will remain the same. The Village will be working closely with Advanced Disposal and Waste Management during this transition period to continue the high level of service for our residents. Learn more.
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2021 Budget Overview Now Available
The Village Board recently approved the 2021 Budget, the most important guiding document that the Village produces every year. Check out the Budget in Brief, an overview of the 2021 Budget. The Village continues to maintain a strong financial position that allows for the continued delivery of all services, despite challenges from COVID-19. The budget also invests $31.2 million investment in capital projects.
Creating the annual budget is an intensive process driven by strategic planning and budgeting, and prudent spending of tax dollars. The Board values input from residents, business owners and community stakeholders in the budget process. We hope you take a few minutes to learn about Wilmette's budget priorities, where funds come from and where they are invested.
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COVID-19 Update: Do Your Part So Health Care Workers Can Do Theirs!
As new COVID-19 infections continue to rise across the state and country, top concerns are hospital capacity, health care staffing and PPE availability. This week, Suburban Cook County (Region 10) dipped below the 20% threshold for available ICU beds.
Please do your part to slow the spread so our front line health care workers can do theirs! Avoid gatherings, stay home as much as possible, wear your mask, watch your distance and wash your hands.
COVID-19 Testing
Testing is available at many locations across Cook County. IDPH Community Based Testing Sites offer free tests to anyone regardless of symptoms or insurance status. You can also get tested at pharmacies, immediate care clinics, hospitals and primary care providers. Learn more.
Do You Know the Difference Between "Quarantine" and "Isolation"?
Quarantine means staying home and separate from others if you've been exposed to someone with COVID-19. Isolation means staying home and separate from others - including other household members - if you are sick or have tested positive for COVID-19. Learn more about the differences and what to do in either case.
COVID-19 in Wilmette:
- As of Dec. 3, Wilmette's seven-day rolling average of confirmed daily cases is 10.3 new cases per day. To date, Wilmette has had 815 confirmed cases and nine residents have died of complications related to COVID-19.
- As of Dec. 3, Wilmette's seven-day rolling average for test positivity (percentage of those tested who test positive for COVID-19) is at 7%. In the last week, there have been 72 new cases and 1,027 new tests.
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Healthcare Marketplace Open Enrollment Ends Dec. 15
If you're planning to get health insurance coverage through the open Healthcare Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) for 2021, be sure to enroll before the open enrollment period ends Dec. 15!
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Village Construction Projects
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Traffic Impacts:
- Downtown will be opened to two-way traffic by the end of day today (Friday) and parking will be available on both sides of Central Avenue.
- Residential sections of Central Avenue will open to two-way traffic the week of Dec. 14.
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Wilmette Events and Happenings
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Dec. 8 - Village Board Meeting
The Village Board will meet remotely on Tuesday, Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be held via Microsoft Teams and broadcast live on the Village's YouTube and Channel 6. View the agenda and find more information on submitting public comment or participation here.
Dec. 10 - Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission will meet remotely on Thursday, Dec. 10 at 4 p.m. To find out more information on the meeting, please click here.
Dec. 17 - Environmental and Energy Commission
The Environmental and Energy Commission will meet remotely on Thursday, Dec. 17 at 6:30 p.m. To find out more information on the meeting, please click here.
Dec. 22 - Village Board Meeting
The Village Board will meet remotely on Tuesday, Dec. 22 at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be held via Microsoft Teams and broadcast live on the Village's YouTube and Channel 6. View the agenda and find more information on submitting public comment and remote participation here.
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