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Village of Wilmette E-News
Jan. 29, 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.
Village Board to Discuss Recreational Cannabis Next Thursday, Feb. 4

On Feb. 4, the Village Board will continue discussions regarding the sale of adult use recreational cannabis in Wilmette, including: 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; and timelines for future discussions based upon Village Board deliberations.

Residents are encouraged to provide input. If you would like to submit written comment on this discussion, please send comments to [email protected].

The meeting will be broadcast live on YouTube and on Channel 6. Residents who wish to speak can join via Microsoft Teams or submit comments in YouTube Chat. See link for details.
COVID-19 Updates: Vaccination Sign-up, Tier 1, Contact Tracing

Cook County COVID-19 Vaccination Registration Now Open
Cook County residents and workers can now sign up for COVID-19 vaccine updates and to schedule appointments when you are eligible for the vaccine here: vaccine.cookcountyil.gov or call 1-833-308-1988 (M-F, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.). Vaccine supply is extremely limited at this point – please be patient and stay tuned for more updates. Visit our website for more information.
COVID-19 Vaccine Virtual Town Hall - Feb. 2
Join Cook County and State of Illinois elected officials for a virtual town hall discussion about the COVID-19 vaccine rollout in Cook County on Tuesday, Feb. 2 at 7:00pm via Zoom. Register here.
Suburban Cook County Now in Tier 1
As of Jan. 23, Suburban Cook County (Region 10) is in Tier 1 of the State’s COVID-19 mitigation plan. Notable changes include reopening of limited indoor dining and gatherings of up to 25 individuals permitted.

Support local businesses safely! We’re all eager to enjoy local restaurants and bars again – but be sure to do so safely to keep our region moving in the right direction toward reopening! Face coverings are still required in public places, including at restaurants (except when eating/drinking), and social distancing and frequent handwashing remain critical tools for slowing the spread of COVID-19.
Contact Tracers: Answer the Call
Help stop the spread of COVID-19 by answering the call from contact tracers. Contact tracers are public health workers who reach out to people who have tested positive and their close contacts (those within six feet for 15 minutes or more) to provide health guidance, answer questions and offer support. If a contact tracer calls, the number that will appear on your phone is 312-777-1999 and/or IL COVID HELP.
Last Chance for Holiday Lights Recycling

Recycle old or broken holiday lights and extension cords at the Village’s Public Works facility (711 Laramie Ave.) through Jan. 31. Free 24-hour outdoor drop-off is available in the Public Works front parking lot. Questions? Contact Public Works at 847-853-7500.
Summer Internships
Every year, several interns join the Village’s team to support planning, engineering, public works and Village administration efforts. From watering newly planted trees to surveying the condition of street pavement to gathering data on our water and sewer system, summer interns provide tremendous value to the Village and our residents. Meanwhile, college students can get hands on experience and training. Check out and share these opportunities:

The Village is also hiring for several other part- and full-time positions – view employment opportunities and apply online.
  • Landscape Assistant (part-time)
  • Front Counter Assistant (part-time)
  • Substitute Crossing Guard
  • Police Telecommunicator (part-time)
Color a Vintage Valentine from the Wilmette Historical Museum

Color a vintage Valentine to share with your family, neighbors and friends and spread some love during a socially distanced winter. Download valentines from the Museum’s website beginning Feb. 1, then snap a photo of your completed vintage Valentine and email [email protected] before Feb. 9. The Museum will share some of them on social media!
Village Construction Projects
The Neighborhood Storage Project is the Village's largest ever infrastructure investment and will bring flooding relieve to thousands of Wilmette residents while improving access and safety for our entire community. Visit the project website for construction updates.

  • Phase 2: Hibbard Park stormwater storage vault
  • Crews have started preparing Hibbard Park for stormwater vault construction, including installing tree protection and temporary fencing. View this week’s full update here.
Wilmette Events and Happenings
Jan. 31 - Wilmette Historical Society Annual Meeting and Lecture
The Wilmette Historical Society will hold their Annual Meeting and Lecture (featuring noted historic preservationist and architectural historian, Susan Benjamin) on Sunday, Jan. 31 at 2 p.m. The event will be held via zoom and is free, but registration is required (registration closes Jan. 29).

Feb. 2 - COVID-19 Vaccine Virtual Town Hall Meeting
Join Cook County and State of Illinois elected officials for a virtual town hall discussion about the COVID-19 vaccine rollout in Cook County on Tuesday, Feb. 2 at 7:00pm via Zoom. Register here.

Feb. 4 - Village Board Meeting 
The Village Board will meet remotely to continue discussions regarding the sale of adult use 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.