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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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'Restore Illinois' Plan Update and What It Means to Wilmette
Gov. J.B. Pritzker's five-phase Restore Illinois Plan to reopen the State, unveiled earlier this month, divides the State into four major regions. Wilmette is in the Northeast Region (EMS Regions 7-11) that currently is in Phase 2.
The Governor's plan is driven by health metrics, including the number of COVID-19 cases in a region, the rate of transmission, as well as capacity for testing and contact tracing.
In order to move to Phase 3, a region needs a positivity rate of 20% or lower over 14 days, stable or decreased COVID-19 hospital admissions for 28 consecutive days and a surge capacity in hospitals of at least 14% of the region's available ICU beds.
The Governor recently said all areas of Illinois are on track to move into Phase 3 at the end of May. According to the Cook County Department of Public Health, Wilmette has seen 116 positive COVID-19 cases as of May 14. And, the Cook County Medical Examiner has reported five deaths in Wilmette due to COVID-19.
Trusted Information and Resources:
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Northeast Region Key Metrics as of May 15
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Please Continue to Support Our Local Businesses and Restaurants
Whether you have ordered takeout or delivery, purchased a gift card or picked up an item curbside, your support of our local businesses and restaurants has been tremendous! Your continued patronage of Wilmette businesses is essential to their survival. Here are some resources to continue to support our Wilmette business community:
Also, the Village welcomes Sophia Steak to our wonderful restaurant community. Please check out their carryout menu and our other restaurants through the Village's
interactive map.
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Village Committee of the Whole Meeting May 20
The Village Board Committee of the Whole will meet at 7 p.m. on May 20 to discuss the Stormwater Credit Program. This meeting will be held remotely and will be broadcast live.
Meeting information:
- Listen by phone: 1 872-239-8225 / Conference ID: 315 443 825#
- Watch on YouTube
To submit comments:
- Email comments in advance of the meeting to [email protected].
- Comment during the meeting through YouTube Live.
View the agenda and meeting packet here.
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Remember to Get Permits for Outdoor Projects
With the cancellations of camps, festivals and other outdoor social events, many residents are looking at improvements in their own backyards. If you are planning on improving your deck or patio or installing a swimming pool, this work requires a permit from the Village prior to starting your work.
You can submit permit applications by sending them to
[email protected]
. Electronic submittals are the preferred format at this time. Please review the permit
checklist
for a description of what types of submittals are required for your project.
Learn more
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Thank You, Wilmette, for Making Our Community Count
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We are almost there, Wilmette! Our 2020 census response rate is at 79.9%, only 2.9% away from our 82.8% target. Your response helps to direct billions of dollars in federal funds to local communities for schools, roads and other public services - critical funding that communities need now more than ever.
You can complete the census online, by phone or by mail and it only takes about 10 minutes.
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Find and Connect with Mental Health Resources and More
In an effort to keep residents informed about available resources during the pandemic and Stay at Home Order, the Village continues to update its
COVID-19: Resident Resources web page
. In partnership with New Trier Township, the Village has compiled several mental health resources, including:
Visit our web page
for more information and to connect with other resources, including local shopping, volunteer and donation opportunities and activities to do when you're bored at home.
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Neighborhood Storage Project Construction Update
Construction on the West Side Neighborhood Storage Project continues. For more information, visit
wsnsp.com. Here are highlights from this week:
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New asphalt intallation in the Lavergne, Washington and Lamon avenues work area.
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Pha
se 1A Highlights - Storm Sewer Improvements (Read the full construction update
here
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- This week, crews installed the first layer of asphalt in the Lavergne, Washington and Lamon avenues work area. The contractor also completed the storm sewer work on the south side of Lake Avenue.
- Next week, crews will work on landscape and brick driveway restoration in the Lavergne, Washington and Lamon avenues work area, as well as begin storm sewer work on Romona Road. Check out this week's update for traffic impacts.
Phase 1 Highlights (Read the full construction update here)
Community Playfield Improvements
- This week, crews completed the full access driveway across the Highcrest School parking lot. Next week, the contractor will continue excavation and place the granular base in preparation for stormwater vault installation.
Storm Sewer Improvements
- This week, the contractor finished removing asphalt on West Meadow Drive and began installing high capacity storm sewers along Wilmette Avenue and West Meadow Drive. Next week, crews will continue installing storm sewers along West Meadow Drive heading north toward Meadow Drive North.
- Wilmette Avenue between Locust Road and Glenview Road will be closed through late June 2020. Both West Meadow Drive and Wilshire Drive will remain closed for the next few weeks as storm sewer work continues.
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Wilmette Events & Happenings
May 20 - Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Village Board Committee of the Whole will meet remotely on Wednesday, May 20 at 7 p.m. The meeting will be broadcast live at youtube.com/user/villageofwilmette/live 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 comments may be made during the meeting through YouTube Live which will be provided to the Village Board. Visit the Village's website to view agenda materials.
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