No Renewal Requirement For Property Tax Exemptions This Year

State legislature voted not to require tens of thousands of taxpayers to send renewal forms to government offices during the pandemic.

Updated Village Hall Hours And Services Begin Monday

Social distancing will be required at all times, and spacing requirements for the public waiting in line will be clearly marked.

Several Competitive Races On April Ballot In Wilmette, Kenilworth

Find out who's running for local village, school, library and park district boards in upcoming elections.

Village Explains Next Steps Toward April Consolidated Election

A lottery will be held to determine the order of ballot placement for candidates who filed simultaneously.

Township Food Pantry Provides 112 Thanksgiving Meals

The Township Pantry With Assistance From Generous Individuals And The Business Community Was Able To Provide 112 Complete Meals.

Optima Wilmette Development Receives Final Approval From Trustees

Construction on the 109-unit luxury apartment building is expected to be complete in mid-2023.

Village Shares Next Steps For Cannabis Referendum

There is additional action the Village Board must take in order to allow or deny the sale of recreational cannabis within the Village.

Board of Review Appeal Window Set To End December 1st

Property owners who wish to file an appeal should do so now.

Illinois Weed Sales Blaze New Record As Voters Welcome Pot Shops

Voters in six of seven Chicago suburbs favored allowing weed to be sold locally, and five more states legalized cannabis on Election Day.

How Is Voting Going In Wilmette: Tell Us

Share your voting experience in New Trier Township with Patch on Election Day.

Voting In Wilmette: Everything You Need To Know

Everything you need to know to vote in the Nov. 3 election, including same-day registration, where to find your polling place and more.

See Election Shenanigans In Cook County? Tell Wilmette Patch

Electionland tip lines are collecting information about any problems preventing people from voting in Cook County.

Wilmette Cannabis Referendum Leads In Early Voting Returns

Preliminary election results show a majority of voters in the village want to allow businesses to sell marijuana in Wilmette.

Township Outdoor Contactless Collection Nets 18,000 Books

New Trier Township & Village of Glencoe Partner To Help At-Risk Children Acquire Books

Wilmette Voter Guide: 2020 General Election

Everything you need to know about voting in the Nov. 3 election, including early and mail-in voting, grace-period registration and more.

Board of Review Appeal Window –It’s Time To File

Cook County Board of Review Appeal Window Opens For Filings

Voting Presentation Planned By Wilmette League Of Women Voters

The Wilmette Public Library is hosting the League's "What You Need to Know to Vote in the 2020 Election" presentation on Oct. 6.

New Trier Township Sponsors Medicare Part D Online Forum

Maribeth Stein Will Deliver An Interactive Presentation Explaining Medicare Open Enrollment

Watch: 17th District State Representative Candidate Forum

Two of three candidates for the 17th Illinois House District participated in a Sept. 15 forum hosted by the League of Women Voters–Wilmette.

League Of Women Voters Hosts 9th District Candidate Forum

Incumbent Jan Schakowsky, an Evanston Democrat, and challenger Sargis Sangari, a Skokie Republican, are due to appear at a forum Saturday.

Potential Coronavirus Exposure At Wilmette Sailing Beach

A Wilmette Park District employee tested positive for COVID-19 and the Gillson Beach season is extended until Sept. 27, officials announced.

Commissioner Dan Patlak Offers Property Tax Seminars

Dan Patlak has scheduled property tax assessment appeal webinars for taxpayers who wish to appeal their 2020 property tax assessments.

Township Annual Meeting September 29 Via Zoom

Jerome Hoynes, Clerk of New Trier Township announces virtual Annual Town Meeting 9/29/20 at 7:30 p.m.

Ballot Drop Box Coming To Wilmette Ahead Of November Election

More than 50 drop boxes are planned in the city and suburbs to allow voters to return ballots directly to the Cook County Clerk's Office.

Majority Favors Cannabis Businesses In Wilmette, Survey Suggests

Nearly 60 percent of Wilmette-Kenilworth Patch readers who responded to a recent poll favored allowing pot shops within village limits.

New Trier Township Caucus Seeks Candidates for April '21 Election

Interested parties should contact New Trier Citizens League President Peter Tyor at (847) 446-2217.

Township’s Contactless Children’s Book Drive July 10th

Bernie's Book Bank and New Trier Township host an outdoor children's book drive for at-risk children.

Township Selects Max Rosen As Peer Jury Scholar 2020

Max Rosen of Glencoe has been selected to receive New Trier Township's Peer Jury Scholarship Award for 2020.

GOP Women Reps Call on Governor to Convene Legislature

Pritzker Shouldn't Continue Excluding General Assembly During COVID-19 Crisis

Face Coverings Required In Wilmette To Slow Spread Of Coronavirus

Village President Bob Bielinski ordered everyone in Wilmette to cover their faces while working, shopping or on public transportation.

Township Assessor Announces New May 1 Tax Appeal Deadline

A New Deadline Established For New Trier Township Appeals: May 1, 2020

Township Clerk Postpones Annual Town Meeting

New Trier Township Clerk Jerome Hoynes Postpones the 171st Annual Town Meeting

Wilmette Gives Small Businesses $375,000 Coronavirus Tax Rebate

Local sales tax-generating businesses whose revenue has fallen by over 15 percent since the governor's stay-at-home order are eligible.

New Trier Township COVID-19 Update-Temporary Office Hours

Township providing food pantry and emergency financial assistance during pandemic

Educational Forum—Navigating the Illinois Disability System

Township Hosts Learning Event On Post-School Disability Services Planning

2020 Real Estate Assessment Appeals Begin March 5th

Homeowners Can Contact Township Assessor For Assistance

Election 2020 In Wilmette: We Want To Hear From Voters

With primaries just a month away and the 2020 presidential election coming up fast, Patch wants to know what issues are on voters' minds.

Trustees To Consider Updated Optima Wilmette Development Plans

Approval of Optima's proposed seven-story, 109-unit development requires a supermajority vote of the Wilmette Village Board.

CEDA Representative At New Trier Township

Lauren Turner, CEDA Program Specialist, will assist clients at the Township hall on the first and third Tuesday of each month.

Township Assessor Hosts Educational Event

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