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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 Approves Additional Economic Relief for Local Businesses
The Wilmette Village Board approved an additional $169,249 economic relief package to support Wilmette restaurants in response to stricter mitigations imposed by the State of Illinois.
Wilmette Village President Bob Bielinski stated, "Local restaurants have been hit particularly hard by the pandemic, and with new restrictions that eliminate indoor dining as we move into winter months, our restaurant community needs support more than ever. The Village is proud to be able to move quickly to help put money in the hands of these local restaurants and we encourage residents to support them by ordering takeout or delivery or bringing a blanket - and mask - for outdoor dining."
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COVID-19 Update: New Recommendations to Work from Home, Limit Gatherings and Travel
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) issued new recommendations this week to help decrease the COVID-19 test positivity rate, which has averaged 13.9% over the past week. For the next three weeks, the IDPH recommends that Illinois residents work from home if possible, participate only in essential activities and limit gatherings and travel.
We're counting on you! Please follow the above recommendations and practice the 3 W's - wear your mask, watch your distance and wash your hands! Our actions can help reduce the spread of COVID-19 and prevent further business and activity restrictions.
COVID-19 in Wilmette:
- As of Nov. 12, Wilmette's seven-day rolling average of confirmed daily cases is 13.6 new cases per day - the highest number since the start of the pandemic. To date, Wilmette has had 586 confirmed cases and eight residents have died of complications related to COVID-19.
- As of Nov. 12, Wilmette's seven-day rolling average for test positivity (percentage of those tested who test positive for COVID-19) is at 10.9% - one of the highest positivity rates since early May. In the last week, there have been 95 new cases and 869 new tests.
- Over the last month, the seven-day average of confirmed daily cases has risen dramatically from 4.4 to 13.6 cases per day.
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COVID-19 Testing:
- The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is providing free COVID-19 testing at the Lincolnwood Town Center parking lot (3333 W. Touhy Ave.) now through Sunday, Nov. 15, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. All can be tested; no symptoms required. Walk-up and drive-up testing is available. For more information visit the IDPH resource page and pre-register here.
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Healthy Habits Corner: Celebrate Thanksgiving Safely
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Preventative measures are as important as ever as we plan holiday celebrations. This Thanksgiving, we urge you to remember what matters most - our friends and family and their health and wellbeing. Check out the tips below for celebrating safely!
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Rake Leaves to the Curb by 7 a.m. on the First Day of Collection Window
Please remember to rake your loose leaves to the curb by 7 a.m. on the first day of a two-day collection window. Because it takes two full days to complete each zone, your leaves will only be collected on one of the two scheduled days. If leaf collection crews are in your area on the first day of collection, they will not be able to return on the second day. For example, if your two-day collection window spans Friday and Monday, you must rake your leaves out by 7 a.m. Friday morning.
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Look Out for Unemployment Insurance Fraud
The Wilmette Police Department warns residents that unemployment insurance fraud has increased during COVID-19. Here's how you can spot and report fraud:
- You receive a debit card or an unemployment insurance letter and have not filed a claim for benefits.
- You are notified by your employer that a claim for benefits has been filed when you are still employed.
- You attempt to file a claim online and one already exits.
- You receive IRS correspondence regarding unreported unemployment insurance benefits.
- You receive notice of a State or Federal tax offset.
Need to report fraud? File a complaint with the Illinois Department of Employment Security.
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Thank You for Honoring Our Veterans
Thank you to all who joined American Legion Wilmette Post 46 and the Wilmette Police and Fire Departments in honoring in honoring our veterans Wednesday. We are forever grateful for our veterans' service!
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Support Wilmette's Local Businesses!
Did you know? When you support your local restaurant and local business, you're investing in your community! Two percent of every dollar you spend at a Wilmette business goes directly toward funding infrastructure, services and programs that make our Village a great place to live and visit.
This holiday season, think local before you turn to the online giants! Local businesses are getting creative and continuing to serve customers throughout the pandemic. Don't forget - downtown business are open during construction!
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Holiday Lights Recycling Available Nov. 23 - Jan. 31
Finding some duds as you're putting up holiday lights? Instead of tossing them in the trash, bring old or broken string lights and extension cords to the Village's Public Works facility for recycling. The Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC) and its member communities are offering a Holiday Light Recycling Program, free of charge, for all SWANCC area residents. Wilmette Holiday Lights Recycling: Where: Wilmette Public Works, 711 Laramie Ave. When: Nov. 23 to Jan. 31, 24-hour drop-off outside in the front parking lot Contact: (847) 853-7500 |
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Village Construction Projects
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Traffic Impacts:
- 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.
- Parallel parking is available on north side of Central Avenue.
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Wilmette Events and Happenings
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Nov. 16 - Municipal Services Committee Meeting
The Municipal Services Committee will meet remotely on Monday, Nov. 16 at 6 p.m. View the agenda and materials here.
Nov. 17 - Cleland Place Virtual Groundbreaking
Join Housing Opportunity Development Corporation (HODC), Wilmette Village President Bob Bielinski, members of Jean Cleland's family and other community leaders at 11:30 a.m. for a virtual groundbreaking. This groundbreaking will celebrate the start of construction on HODC's newest development, Cleland Place in Wilmette. This 16-unit affordable housing development will become home for working families, seniors and veterans.
Nov. 17 - Plan Commission
The Plan Commission will meet remotely on Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 5 p.m. View the agenda and materials here.
Nov. 24 - Village Board Meeting
The Village Board will meet remotely on Tuesday, Nov. 24 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.
Nov. 26 - 27 - Thanksgiving Holiday
Village offices will be closed on Thanksgiving and the day after Thanksgiving in observance of the holiday.
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