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Village of Wilmette E-News
Jan. 15, 2021
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.
Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day!
Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, Jan. 18, is a day of reflection and service, and is the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities.

Village offices will be open Monday (limited hours - see schedule below) and there will be no change in refuse collection service.
Village Hall Reopens Jan. 18 Under Limited Hours 
Starting on Monday, Jan. 18, Village Hall will reopen after being closed in adherence with the State’s Restore Illinois Plan and COVID-19 mitigation guidelines.

The Village will operate under the following limited hours:
  • Monday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The following safety guidelines will be in place:
  • Only employees will be allowed in work areas.
  • Face masks will be required unless a medical condition prevents wearing one.
  • Social distancing will be required at all times, and spacing requirements for the public waiting in line will be clearly marked.
  • Any member of the public that exhibits any symptoms of COVID-19 will be asked to leave.
  • Plexiglass barriers have been installed at the front counters.
Village Board Updates
Housing Commission Appointments
At Tuesday’s Village Board meeting, recommended appointees to the newly reinvigorated Housing Commission were introduced; they will be formally appointed at the January 26 Village Board meeting. The Housing Commission makes recommendations to address the shortage of decent, safe and reasonably affordable housing for the elderly and low and moderate income persons.
Village Board Committee of the Whole Cannabis Discussion Thursday, February 4
The Village Board will meet remotely on Thursday, Feb. 4 at 7:30 p.m. to continue discussions regarding the sale of recreational cannabis in Wilmette. Members of the public may submit public comment in advance of the meeting by emailing [email protected].

The discussion will include:
  • November 2020 referendum results on the sale of cannabis in Wilmette
  • New dispensary locations in the region 
  • Updates to cannabis financial data on a statewide and regional basis
  • Public safety impacts
  • Timelines for future discussions based upon Village Board deliberations 

Specifics regarding locations and zoning will not be discussed at this meeting. Such discussions would take place at a later date depending on the outcome of the Village Board’s deliberations.

The Village has compiled information on surrounding communities' cannabis business policies, State recreational cannabis regulations, Village regulations regarding recreational cannabis and other relevant information. Visit our website for these resources.
Use your Skills and Experience to Help Wilmette!
Do you want to use your skills and experience to help Wilmette? The Village is looking to fill vacancies on several boards and commissions. Learn more and fill out a Talent Bank Questionnaire.
COVID-19 Update and Vaccination Resources
Sign Up for Vaccination Updates
Residents can sign up to receive information from the Cook County Department of Public Health about its vaccine distribution plan. This form does not register individuals to receive the vaccination, only to receive regular updates about the availability and distribution of the vaccination.
New COVID-19 Testing Site in Glenview
A new, free COVID-19 testing site is now open in Glenview at the Flick Park Field House (3600 Glenview Road). Tests are open to anyone and are available by appointment only - bring your insurance card or a state-issued ID if uninsured. Questions? Please contact Northshore Clinical Labs at 773-570-6510 or email [email protected].
COVID-19 in Wilmette: 
  • As of Jan. 14, Wilmette's seven-day rolling average of confirmed daily cases is 7.3 new cases per day. To date, Wilmette has had 1,123 confirmed cases and 12 residents have died of complications related to COVID-19. 
  • As of Jan. 14, Wilmette's seven-day rolling average for test positivity (percentage of those tested who test positive for COVID-19) is at 4.92%. Since Jan. 7, there have been 51 new cases and 1,037 new tests.
Second Phase of the Neighborhood Storage Project Underway!
The Village is pleased to announce that the second phase of the Neighborhood Storage Project at Hibbard Park has commenced with early activities like surveying, tree protection and temporary fence installation. For more information on this phase of construction, including a pre-construction virtual open house, please visit the project website.
Electronics Recycling Program

Beginning Friday, Jan. 15, the Electronics Recycling Program will be available at the Public Works Facility (711 Laramie Ave.) Monday – Friday during the hours of 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. only, and the second Saturday of the month from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Advanced Disposal will be on site during the Saturday collections to assist residents with offloading larger items. A full list of acceptable items can be found here.
Go Easy on the Salt this Winter
Go easy on the salt! Over-salting sidewalks is harmful to the environment. Keep the Five S’s from the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District in mind:

  1. Shovel first – only use salt as needed for safety.
  2. Size matters – a coffee cup of salt should be enough for a 20’ driveway or 10 sidewalk squares.
  3. Spread – distribute salt evenly.
  4. Sweep up extra salt to keep it out of waterways.
  5. Switch to sand for traction in temperatures lower than 15 degrees.
Wilmette Events and Happenings
Jan. 26 - Village Board Meeting
The Village Board will meet remotely on Tuesday, Jan. 26 at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be held via Microsoft Teams and broadcast live on the Village's YouTube and Channel 6.

Jan. 27 - Finance Committee Meeting
The Finance Committee of the Village Board will meet remotely on Wednesday, Jan. 27 at 8:30 a.m. The meeting will be held via Microsoft Teams and broadcast live on the Village's YouTube and Channel 6.

Feb. 4 – Committee of the Whole Meeting 
There will be a Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss recreational cannabis on Thursday, Feb. 4 at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be held via Microsoft Teams and broadcast live on the Village's YouTube and Channel 6.

Feb. 9 – Village Board Meeting
The Village Board will meet remotely on Tuesday, Feb. 9 at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be held via Microsoft Teams and broadcast live on the Village's YouTube and Channel 6.