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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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Updates from Village Hall
Labor Day Service Impacts
With Labor Day coming up on Monday, please remember these holiday service impacts:
- Village Hall will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7 in observance of Labor Day.
- Refuse, recycling and yard waste/compost collections next week will be delayed by one day.
Village Board Meeting Tuesday, Sept. 8
The Village Board will hold its first regular meeting of the month on Tuesday, Sept. 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. 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: Suburban Cook County at 'Warning Level' - Please Do Your Part to Reduce Risk
Suburban Cook County (Region 10) is at COVID-19 "Warning Level" for increased risk of COVID-19 transmission, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). The State's "warning" designation is triggered when there is an increase in risk indicators. Cook County had an increase in two of the eight metrics IDPH monitors, including increased new cases and increased COVID-19 deaths.
Wilmette's positivity rate remains significantly below the Suburban Cook County levels so please continue to do your part and keep Wilmette trending in the right direction!
As of Sept. 3, Wilmette's seven-day rolling average of confirmed daily cases is at 2.6 new cases per day. To date, Wilmette has had 270 confirmed COVID-19 cases, with 18 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 4.4 percent. The Region 10 test positivity rate stands at 6.9 percent, this is the metric used to determine if additional mitigation measures will be implemented by the State. Overall, there have been 6,860 tests for Wilmette, with 409 new tests in the last week.
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Physical distancing, mask-wearing and frequent hand washing are the most effective measures to help stop the spread and reduce risk.
Cook County Government and the Cook County Department of Public Health have launched a campaign encouraging people to #MASKUP, so we don't have to close up. Learn more. #MaskOnWilmette #ItsNotTooMuchToMask
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Let's All Do Our Part to Make This School Year Safe and Successful
As Wilmette students head back to the classroom, let's all do our part to make sure we keep our kids safe!
- Drivers: Look out for children crossing the streets, keep off your phone even at the pickup/drop-off line and always obey school zone speed limits.
- Students: Use sidewalks and crosswalks, look both ways before you cross and look where you're walking - not at your phone!
- Everyone: Wear your mask, watch your distance and wash your hands often.
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Cannabis Referendum Resources
Wilmette voters will be asked whether the Village should allow the retail sale of cannabis within the Village. This non-binding referendum on the November ballot is intended to gauge public opinion for future Village Board policy discussions. As you consider how to vote, please visit our online resource page for information on cannabis business policies in surrounding communities and cannabis referendum outcomes in Chicagoland communities. Other resources include State regulations, FAQs and past Village discussions on the topic.
The referendum language will read:
"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?"
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Mark Your Calendar! Document Destruction Event Sept. 26
The Village and the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC) will host a one-day Document Destruction Event on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event will be held in the southwest parking lot of the Centennial Park & Recreation Complex (2300 Old Glenview Road). All Wilmette and SWANCC community residents are welcome (bring your ID or proof of residence).
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Hurry! Cooperative Tree Planting Application Due Sept. 11
It's time to apply for a parkway tree through the Village's Cooperative Tree Planting Program! Supplies are extremely limited and the deadline is coming up on Sept. 11. This program allows residents to select a tree from a list of several species with the option to upgrade to a larger size. Participation in the shared-cost Cooperative Tree Planting Program allows the Village to maximize the number of trees planted annually, which helps keep our community green!
Questions? Contact the Forestry Division at [email protected] or call 847-853-7587 or 847-853-7600
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Auto Historica XVI Remixed Vintage Car Parade on Sept. 13
Each September, the Wilmette Historical Museum hosts Auto Historica, its annual vintage car show. To allow for social distancing this year, the Museum has organized a vintage car parade around Wilmette on Sunday, Sept. 13 beginning at 1:30 p.m. The parade will start at 4th Street and Linden Avenue, wind its way through parts of east and west Wilmette, and end at the Museum, where the cars will be parked for a short time for viewers to get a closer, social distanced look. The route will be posted on wilmettehistory.org next week. Please enjoy the parade at a safe distance from others and while wearing a mask.
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Community Playfield Public Meeting
The Wilmette Park District is hosting a public meeting to discuss park amenities and possible improvements at Community Playfield on Wednesday, Sept. 9 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. For more information and to RSVP, please visit the Wilmette Park District website.
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Central Avenue Detour Extended from Sheridan Road to Green Bay Road
The Central Avenue detour has been extended through the downtown, so all traffic from Sheridan Road to Green Bay Road is now one-way in the westbound direction. The detour, which will be in place until December, is necessary so the Village's contractor can complete work associated with the Central Avenue Reconstruction and Downtown Streetscape Project. A detour route will be posted directing motorists to use Lake Avenue and Wilmette Avenue.
Downtown businesses are open during construction. Parking is available on the south side of Central Avenue and all public parking lots are open.
For more information on the project visit wilmettestreetscape.com. To sign up for weekly updates, please visit the Village's website and choose 'Central Avenue Project Updates'.
Questions about this work can be directed to Lisa Brock at (847) 323-3602 or [email protected].
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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:
- Lake Avenue eastbound and westbound right lanes are closed from just west of Skokie Boulevard to Hibbard Road. The westbound right lane will be open at the end of each day.
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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.
- 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.
- Downtown parking on Central Avenue now accommodates vehicles traveling westbound; parking on the north side of Central Avenue will be temporarily unavailable.
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The Village wishes all residents a fun and relaxing Labor Day! We are grateful for the Village staff, safety personnel, business owners and residents who give their time and talents to make Wilmette the community we love!
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Wilmette Events & Happenings
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 held remotely via Microsoft Teams and broadcast live on the Village's YouTube channel and Channel 6. For more information on public comment or remote participation in the live meeting via Microsoft Teams or YouTube Chat, please click here.
Sept. 10 - Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Committee of the Whole will meet on Thursday, Sept. 10 at 7:30 p.m. and will discuss the 10-Year Capital Improvement Program budget. The meeting will be held remotely via Microsoft Teams and broadcast live on the Village's YouTube channel and Channel 6. For more information on public comment or remote participation in the live meeting via Microsoft Teams or YouTube Chat, please click here.
Sept. 13 - Auto Historica XVI Remixed Vintage Car Parade
The Wilmette Historical Museum has organized a vintage car parade around Wilmette on Sunday, Sept. 13 at 1:30 p.m. Please enjoy the parade at a safe distance from others and while wearing a mask. wilmettehistory.org
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