Village Plans Demolition of Former Post Office, Public Access Expected in Late Summer

WINNETKA, IL— Village officials are preparing to begin demolition activities at the former Post Office building.

The building will remain standing for several more weeks, according to the village announcement. Before demolition begins, a construction fence will go up around the site.

Once the building is demolished, the village plans to restore the property to grass. After the grass has settled, the area will be opened to the public. Based on the current construction schedule, that is expected to happen in late summer.

The work marks the next step for a property that remains under discussion by local officials. According to Winnetka officials, conversations about the long-term future of the site will continue in the coming months.

Village Council is expected to keep discussing possible future uses for the property as the demolition and site restoration process continues.

For now, the immediate changes residents can expect are fencing around the property, several more weeks with the building still standing, and eventual demolition followed by grass restoration. If the current timeline holds, the site will then be reopened for public access in late summer.

The post office relocated to 586 Lincoln Ave in December.