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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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COVID-19 Update: Keep Doing Your Part to Help Beat this Virus
Thanks for doing your part, Wilmette, to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. While cases continue to trend slightly upward, our overall region (Suburban Cook County, Region 10) is holding steady over the last few weeks and remains below the 8% threshold that triggers additional restrictions. Wilmette's positivity rate is also below the Suburban Cook County levels. As some parts of Illinois see COVID-19 resurgences, the State is imposing new restrictions in those regions along with new statewide rules. Under new State guidelines announced earlier this week, all patrons are required to wear a mask while interacting with wait staff and employees at bars and restaurants when food and beverages are brought to the table and when picking up carry-out orders and at drive-thru windows.
Our local businesses are the heart of Wilmette and they're counting on us to wear our masks - not only to stay healthy but also to avoid fines and additional restrictions. By wearing a mask (the right way over your mouth and nose), we can keep Wilmette businesses open and beat this virus! Show your love for Wilmette businesses by snapping a picture and tagging the business and using the hashtags #MaskOnWilmette and #Wilmetteonomics.
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Administration Committee to Discuss Human Relations Commission at Sept. 3 Meeting
The Village's Administration Committee will discuss the Human Relations Commission (HRC) at its meeting next Thursday, Sept. 3 at 6:30 p.m. Topics include setting the HRC's mission and purpose and appointment and selection of members.
Let's work and grow together for a better tomorrow! You're invited to join the Administration Committee meeting next week remotely via Microsoft Teams - participation details here. You can also submit public comment in advance of the meeting by emailing [email protected]. The meeting will be broadcast live on the Village's YouTube channel and on Channel 6 and then published on the Village's website. View the agenda here.
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Final Weekend of Tableside Tunes in Downtown Wilmette
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The last live music performances for outdoor diners in downtown Wilmette are coming up this weekend from 6 to 8 p.m. Thank you to all the musicians who have performed this summer, and to our community for following health and safety measures and making tableside tunes a success! Here's this weekend's lineup:
Friday, Aug. 28: Multi-instrumentalist and singer Matthew Davis will perform an eclectic mix of classic and contemporary Motown, soul, jazz and Caribbean sounds.
Musicians will play near the corner of Wilmette and Central avenues. Please use outdoor seating at Village Hall and Veteran's Park. Thank you for not gathering, as this is not a concert but ambient background music, and Phase 4 health and safety guidelines will be enforced.
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There's One Month Left to Complete Your Census!
2020 U.S. Census counting efforts will wrap up in a few short weeks on Sept. 30. If you haven't already completed your census, please take 10 minutes to help our community get the resources we need for the next 10 years! Census workers are now visiting homes that have not replied - but you don't have to wait for a knock on your door. Respond today!
- 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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Protect Your Credit Score and Identity from COVID-19 Scams
Fraud and identity theft are becoming more prevalent as scammers take advantage of the COVID-19 crisis. Here are some steps you can take to protect your credit score and your identity:
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Run Your Credit Weekly (for free): Reviewing your credit report helps you catch signs of identity theft early. Equifax, Experian and TransUnion are now offering free weekly online reports through April 2021. Learn more.
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Place a Fraud Alert on Your Credit: The alert notifies creditors to take extra steps to verify your identity before extending any credit. Learn how to place an alert.
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Report Fraud: If you have been a victim of COVID-19 fraud, you can file a report here. For unemployment insurance fraud, file a report with the Illinois Department of Unemployment Insurance here.
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Green Tip: Avoid Invasive Species
If you've been spending a lot of time in your yard this summer, you may be thinking about adding some trees, shrubs and other plants. Be aware that some popular varieties of shrubs, trees and perennial plants are actually invasive, meaning that they can take over a landscape and even spread to nearby forests where they crowd out native plants. Buckthorn, burning bush, Norway maple and tree of heaven are examples of invasive species that you should not plant in our area. Consider removing them if you have some on your property.
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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 1A: Storm sewer and watermain improvements
- Phase 2: Hibbard Park stormwater storage vault
Traffic Impacts:
- The Lake Avenue eastbound and westbound right lanes will be closed from west of Skokie Boulevard to Hibbard Road. The westbound right lane will be opened at the end of each day.
- Skokie Boulevard southbound and northbound right lanes will be closed at Lake Avenue.
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Traffic Impacts:
- Central Avenue is closed to eastbound traffic between 11th Street and Sheridan Road. Beginning Sept. 2, the closure will be extended from 11th Street to Green Bay Road. Please follow the detour and allow extra time for travel.
- The construction team and School District 39 staff have been meeting to coordinate smooth access on the first day of school (Sept. 8). There will be no construction within school zones during drop-off and pickup times.
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Wilmette Events & Happenings
Sept. 3 - Administration Committee Meeting
The Administration Committee will meet remotely on Thurs day, Sept. 3 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be broadcast live on the Village's YouTube channel and on Channel 6 and then published on the Village's website. Members of the public may submit public comment in advance of the meeting by emailing [email protected] or participate via Microsoft Teams. Details on remote participation here. Visit the Village's website to view agenda materials.
Sept. 7 - Labor Day
Village Offices Closed
Sept. 8 - Village Board Meeting
The Village Board will meet remotely on Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be broadcast live on the Village's YouTube channel and on Channel 6 and then published on the Village's website. Members of the public may submit public comment in advance of the meeting by emailing [email protected] or participate via Microsoft Teams. Details on remote participation here. Visit the Village's website to view agenda materials.
Sept. 10 - Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Committee of the Whole will meet remotely on Thursday, Sept. 10 at 7:30 p.m. and will discuss the 10-Year Capital Improvement Program budget. The meeting will be broadcast live on the Village's YouTube channel and on Channel 6 and then published on the Village's website. Members of the public may submit public comment in advance of the meeting by emailing [email protected] or participate via Microsoft Teams. Details on remote participation here. Visit the Village's website to view agenda materials.
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