Instead Of Suing Evanston Over Ryan Field Zoning, Wilmette Cuts Deal

The Wilmette Village Board unanimously approved an intergovernmental agreement over the Ryan Field rebuild rather than filing a lawsuit.

Major Winter Storm Closes Kenilworth Village Offices On Friday

Village officials said staff members will be checking voicemail and emails periodically and expect to re-open the office on Monday.

Wilmette Trustees Reject McDonald's Drive-Thru Zoning Request

In a 6-0 vote, village board members said that resident's concerns over added traffic and safety concerns outweighed possible benefits.

Lawsuit Over Ryan Field Rebuild Considered By Wilmette Village Board

As residents urge the village to sue, Wilmette trustees met in closed session to talk litigation over Northwestern's stadium concert plan.

Bin There, Done That: New Garbage, Recycling Carts Coming To Wilmette

The removal of old carts begins Monday and continues through the end of the year as part of the transition to Lakeshore Recycling Services.

'United Against Hate': 33 Chicago Area Suburbs Issue Joint Statement

Local municipal officials said their "vigilance has been heightened" by the ongoing war in Israel and Gaza.

Wilmette Trustees To Weigh In On Ryan Field Redesign With Resolution

Residents have raised concerns about noise, traffic and other annoyances associated with allowing large-scale concerts at the site.

Wilmette Election Results: Kennedy, Leonard, Smith Elected As Trustees

Unofficial results showed wins for incumbent Gina Kennedy, ex-trustee Steve Leonard and Human Relations Commission Chair Gerry Smith.

Wilmette Park District Wants More Answers To Community Survey

So far, only 7 percent of households have responded.

Deputy Chief Of Wilmette Fire Department Named New Wheaton Fire Chief

Deputy Chief Rob Brill's last day is Tuesday after after 23 years working for the village.

4 Candidates To Contest 3 Open Seats On Wilmette Village Board

One incumbent and three newcomers filed nominating petitions in Wilmette. Village races are uncontested in Kenilworth.

Wilmette Property Tax Levy Reduced By Over 0.5% By Village Board

The budget unanimously approved by village trustees Tuesday draws $2.53 million from reserve funds.

Kenilworth Park District Gets $400,000 State Grant For Townley Field

The Townley Field renovation project received a matching grant from the Illinois Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development program.

Skokie-Born Wilmette Resident Nancy Maldonado To Become Federal Judge

Maldonado on Tuesday became the first Hispanic woman confirmed by the Senate as a federal judge in Illinois.

Body Found By Boater In Lake Michigan Near Wilmette

Investigators believe the unidentified body was in the lake for at least two weeks.

Wilmette Library Pays $246K To Replace Servers, Renew Network Contract

Staff attributed the increased annual cost of the computer network to both inflation and more devices on the library's network.

North Shore Brothers In Capitol Riot Deserve 14 Days Jail: Prosecutors

Christian and Mark Kulas' defense attorney said the brothers "succumbed to the mob atmosphere" before entering the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.

Gillson Park Named Among 'Most Endangered' Sites In Illinois

Preservation nonprofit Landmarks Illinois urged Wilmette Park District commissioners to maintain the park's passive and naturalistic design.

Special 2022 Easter Weekend Holiday Hours At Wilmette Park District

Wilmette Park District facilities will have special holiday hours from April 15 to April 17.

Wayfair At Edens Plaza Gets Final Wilmette Village Board Approval

The online retailer is set to open its first physical big box store after renovating the former site of the Edens Plaza Carson's.

Lawyer Who Filed 'Frivolous' Suit Against Patch Faces Discipline

John Xydakis filed nine lawsuits against media outlets and attorneys intended "to harass, delay or burden," according to an ARDC complaint.

2 Wilmette Businesses Granted $275,000 Combined In COVID-19 Aid

A total of $250 million of federal coronavirus relief has been set aside for the Pritzker administration's "Back to Business" grant program.

Wilmette-Kenilworth-Area Unemployment Rate Improves: Latest Data

The Cook County unemployment rate improved recently, according to the newest figures.

Wilmette-Kenilworth-Area Unemployment Rate Decreases: Latest Data

The Cook County unemployment rate improved somewhat, according to the newest figures.

North Shore Brothers Plead Guilty To Capitol Riot Charges

Christian Kulas and Mark Kulas Jr. both pleaded guilty to misdemeanor counts of parading, demonstrating or picketing in the Capitol.

Public Hearing On $1.25 Million In Wilmette Park District Bonds

The Wilmette Park District has scheduled a hearing for Dec. 13 to discuss a proposal to sell $1.25 million in bonds.

Wilmette-Kenilworth-Area Unemployment Rate Improves In September: Feds

The Cook County unemployment rate improved somewhat as fall approached.

Todd Ricketts To Step Down From Role As RNC Finance Chair

The Wilmette resident and Chicago Cubs co-owner is departing after four years as finance chair of the Republican National Committee.

Wilmette-Kenilworth-Area Unemployment Rate Decreases: Latest Data

The Cook County unemployment rate improved somewhat during the late summer.

National Voter Education Week Aims To Prepare Wilmette Voters

People in Wilmette can follow a five-day process outlined by the voting initiative as it enters its second year.

Edens Plaza Pot Shop Permit Plan Passes Wilmette Village Board

Nearly 11 months after voters approved a non-binding referendum, dispensaries can seek a special use permit to open at the shopping center.

Cook County Government: President Preckwinkle Announces $200,000 Grant Supporting Lawrence Hall

The funding is being stewarded by the Equity Fund Taskforce, a diverse 50 member group of stakeholders from local government agencies, n ...

Back Rent Up In Cook County: Analysis

More than 1 out of every 10 Cook County rental households are in arrears as of early August, according to a new analysis.

Cook County Government: Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle Legislators And Advocates Celebrate Signing Of HB 2790

Prior to the law, immigrants in deportation cases were not guaranteed the right to an appointed attorney, as in the case for criminal de ...

Wilmette-Kenilworth-Area Unemployment Rate Decreased In July: Feds

The Cook County unemployment rate improved somewhat during the summer.

Wilmette To Consider Bringing Recreational Pot To Edens Plaza

The Village Board will consider a draft ordinance on Sept. 14, with a final vote expected Sept. 28.

7 People Apply To Wilmette Board Of Park Commissioners

The Board of Park Commissioners announced it will interview each of the seven residents who applied to fill its vacant seat.

Cook County Government: Cook County Launches Project Rainbow

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle was joined today by community leaders, tech innovators, cultural institutions, museums, non ...

Wilmette-Kenilworth-Area Unemployment Rate Worsened In June: Feds

But national figures point to a rebound when local data for July becomes available next month.

Plan To Permit Possible Pot Shop In Edens Plaza Gets Green Light

The Wilmette Village Board voted 5-2 to draw up an ordinance to let cannabis retailers seek permission to open a dispensary at Edens Plaza.