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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 Next Tuesday, Oct. 13
The Village Board will hold its first regular meeting of the month on Tuesday, Oct. 13 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 the presentation of Administration Committee recommendations regarding boards and commissions.
The public may participate/comment during the meeting via Microsoft Teams on your PC or mobile device, or comment via YouTube Chat. Comments can also be submitted in advance by emailing [email protected]. Emailed comments will no longer be read aloud. Emailed comments submitted two hours before the meeting will be included in the meeting packet, and emailed comments submitted after that time will be included in the draft meeting minutes.
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COVID-19 Update: New Cases Top 3,000 in Illinois
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 3,059 new COVID-19 cases in the state yesterday, the first time the new daily case count has been above 3,000 since May. Region 10, which includes Wilmette, has held a steady test positivity rate of about 5% over the past 10 days, below the 8% threshold that would trigger additional restrictions. Suburban Cook County overall continues to experience stable COVID-19 conditions.
As weather gets cooler and activities move inside, remember that factors that increase the risk of COVID-19 transmission are indoor spaces, crowded spaces and not wearing masks. Our community is counting on each other to make wise choices and stop the spread!
Youth and Adult Sports Safety Guidelines
Under Phase 4 of the State's reopening plan, kids and adults may participate in certain sports with safety precautions in place. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) divides sports into low, medium and high risk categories. Generally, sports that involve individual play and less physical contact are considered lower risk. For example, golf, swimming and baseball are low risk while football, hockey and wrestling are high risk. Check out Phase 4 sports guidelines here.
The IDPH also divides the level of play into the following categories. Under current conditions, low risk sports can play at levels 1, 2 and 3, medium risk sports can play at levels 1 and 2 and high risk sports can play at level 1.
- Level 1: No-contact practices, and trainings only
- Level 2: Intra-team scrimmages allowed, with parental consent for minors; no competitive play
- Level 3: Intra-conference or Intra-EMS-region or intra-league play/meets only; state- or league-championship game/meet allowed for low-risk sports only
- Level 4: Tournaments, out-of-conference/league play, out-of-state play allowed; championship games allowed
COVID-19 in Wilmette:
- As of Oct. 9, Wilmette's seven-day rolling average of confirmed daily cases is at 1.6 new cases per day. To date, Wilmette has had 339 confirmed COVID-19 cases, with 11 new cases reported in the last week.
- The Village's seven-day rolling average for test positivity (percentage of those tested who test positive for COVID-19) is at 1.9 percent.
- Overall, there have been 9,354 tests for Wilmette, with 573 new tests in the last week.
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NOTICE: Mailings Sent to Residents with Unauthorized Use of Village Logo Regarding Roof Inspections
Residents may have received a letter in the mail from a roofing company that used the Village's logo without its consent. The letter suggests that a roof inspection is required at your property. This company is not affiliated with the Village and is not authorized to use the Village logo, and no roof inspection is required at your property. The Village has sent a cease and desist letter to prevent further unauthorized use of the logo. Visit our website for more information.
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Wilmette Cannabis Referendum: Your Questions Answered
Wilmette voters will see a ballot question asking whether the Village should allow the retail sale of cannabis within Wilmette. This non-binding referendum is intended to gauge public opinion for future Village Board policy discussions. The referendum reads:
"Shall the retail sale of adult use recreational cannabis be permitted within the Village of Wilmette at a business licensed by the State of Illinois?"
You've got questions, we've got answers!
Q: How do I vote?
A: The question will appear on the 2020 General Election Ballot. You can still register online through Oct. 18.
Q: What does a "Yes" or "No" vote mean?
A: "Yes" vote will indicate that you are in favor of the retail sales of adult use recreational cannabis within Wilmette. A "No" vote will indicate that you are not in favor. Since this is an advisory (non-binding) referendum, the results will be used as a gauge for public opinion. The Village Board will make the final decision whether adult-use recreational cannabis sales will be permitted within the Village.
Q: What happens after the referendum?
A: There will be an opportunity after the referendum for the public to provide input to the Village Board. This includes input on an ordinance prohibiting or allowing the sale of adult-use recreational cannabis, determining what uses would be allowed (e.g. dispensary vs. cultivation), zoning regulations and locations.
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Election 2020: Early Voting, Mail Ballot Drop Off, Find Your Polling Place
Election Day is less than a month away and early voting starts Oct. 19. Check out these resources as you make your voting plan:
Voter Registration:
- Early voting will be available in Wilmette at Centennial Ice Rinks (2300 Old Glenview Road).
- Oct. 19 - 23: 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Oct. 24 - 25: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Oct. 26 - 30: 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Oct. 31 - Nov. 1: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Nov. 2: 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Election Day (Nov. 3) Voting: Click here to look up your polling place.
Vote By Mail: Any registered voter in Illinois can request a Vote by Mail Ballot. Election officials recommend you request your vote by mail ballot as soon as possible as it may take 4-5 business days to arrive.
- Return your mail ballot via USPS (must be postmarked by Nov. 3)
- Return your mail ballot via secure drop box.
- A secure drop box will be available beginning Oct. 19 at Centennial Ice Rinks (2300 Old Glenview Road).
Northwest Suburbs Early Voting and Mail Ballot Drop-Off Locations Map
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Cook County COVID-19 Mortgage Assistance Applications Open Today
Calling all suburban Cook County homeowners! Do you need help getting back on your feet after suffering a financial setback because of the pandemic? The Cook County COVID-19 Mortgage Assistance program is here to help. Funded by the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the program pays one to three months of overdue or future mortgage payments for income-eligible households. Payments will be made directly to mortgage servicers up to a total of $10,000. The Cook County COVID-19 Recovery program offers mortgage relief starting Oct 9 through October 16. Go here for details.
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Community Playfield Ribbon Cutting Marks Major Milestone in Neighborhood Storage Project
Residents, elected officials and the Neighborhood Storage Project team gathered on Saturday for a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the substantial completion of Phase 1 of the project at Community Playfield. In just a few short months, crews installed a 1.25 million cubic foot underground stormwater storage vault and new storm sewer connections that will significantly reduce neighborhood flooding. The Neighborhood Storage Project is the single largest infrastructure investment ever made by the Village and includes two more underwater storage vaults at Hibbard Park and Thornwood Park.
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Census Deadline Extended to Oct. 31
Forgot to respond to the 2020 census? You're in luck! The deadline has been extended to Oct. 31. Respond today to make sure our community receives the funding and representation that reflects our population for the next 10 years!
- Respond online at my2020census.gov.
- Respond by phone by calling 844-330-2020
- Respond by mail. If you did not respond online this spring, you should have received a paper census form. Complete your census and mail it to: U.S. Census Bureau, National Processing Center, 1201 E 10th Street, Jeffersonville, IN 47132.
What if I lost the letter with my reporting instructions? Call the U.S. Census Bureau's toll-free customer help line at 1-800-772-7851, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. CST.
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Village Construction Projects
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The Neighborhood Storage Project is the Village's largest ever infrastructure investment and will bring flooding relief to thousands of Wilmette residents while improving access and safety for our entire community. Visit the project website for construction updates.
- Phase 1: Community Playfield stormwater storage vault.
- Phase 1A: Storm sewer and watermain improvements
- Phase 2: Hibbard Park stormwater storage vault
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Traffic Impacts:
- Road and curb removal on Central Avenue between 11th and 12th streets will begin Monday, Oct. 12.
- Central Avenue is closed to eastbound traffic between Sheridan Road and Green Bay Road. Please follow the detour and allow extra time for travel.
- Expect congestion, temporary lane shifts and temporary blocking of parking stalls in the work area.
- Downtown parking on Central Avenue now accommodates vehicles traveling westbound.
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Wilmette Events and Happenings
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Oct. 13 - Village Board Meeting
The Village Board will meet remotely on Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be held via Microsoft Teams and broadcast live on the Village's YouTube and Channel 6. For more information on submitting public comment and remote participation via Microsoft Teams or YouTube Chat, please click here. View the agenda and materials here.
Oct. 15 - Wilmette Historical Museum Virtual Lecture The Wilmette Historical Museum will host a free virtual lecture from 7 to 8 p.m. with Jennifer Scott discussing "Chicago's Monuments and Memorials." Advance registration required by Oct. 14. Register here.
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