The Wilmette Village Board unanimously passed an ordinance aimed at protecting immigrants within the community.
"No Kings" brought millions of protestors out nationwide over the summer and has planned a second series this weekend.
Wilmette becomes the most recent Chicagoland municipality to implement its own 1 percent grocery tax.
The Wilmette Park District selected a new Executive Director after a nationwide search.
Wilmette's Village Board unanimously voted to adopt a new affordable housing plan at this week's meeting.
Construction for the new Wilmette Police Station is projected to start up in spring 2026, officials said.
New federal funding has been earmarked to enhance services for Gates Manor residents, helping seniors live more independently and healthily.
Though Steve Wilson's $200,000-a-year contract expired on Dec. 31, he still gets his full salary until June 20 under a separation agreement.
Facing allegations of workplace misconduct and claims he targeted a cancer-stricken staffer, Steve Wilson resigns after 13 years in charge.
State funding will help convert tennis courts to pickleball, upgrade baseball fields and add a new picnic shelter, district officials said.
The coming election features a battle for village trustee and a school board race with fewer candidates on the ballot than available seats.
Park district officials' proposed tax increase to fund parks and recreation center upgrades failed after 62 percent voted no.
If approved by voters in the approximately 2,400-person park district, the tax increase would support major park and trail enhancements.
Kenilworth proposes tax hike for park improvements and recreation center, Wilmette attorney challenges Dem majority leader in statehouse.
The Evanston Democrat and Wilmette Republican highlighted tax policy, pensions and the cost of living as key issues in their Nov. 5 rematch.
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The Kenilworth Park District board wants voters to fund new rec center and upgrades to the Green Bay Trail and Townley Field.
Amid "Nude Africa" porn forum scandal, North Carolina gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson's planned event Sunday in Kenilworth scrapped.
The outspoken North Carolina lieutenant governor, who denies posting on a pornographic forum, will headline a fundraiser in Kenilworth.
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, the senior Jewish House Democrat, skipped the speech while Rep. Brad Schneider attended and spoke to the PM.
The recognition shows Gillson Park's "profound significance to the fabric of our community," Wilmette Park District officials said.
The Wilmette Park District has fenced off what was formerly one of the North Shore's only free beaches.
The village board last week approved a $29,000 contract with the same engineering firm that developed its active transportation master plan.
The ordinance was needed to prevent the drain on village resources from unannounced arrivals outside of business hours, village staff said.
Monday's event was reportedly on track to raise about $2.5 million from several dozen wealthy Democratic Party donors.
GOP senators questioned Judge Nancy Maldonado, a Skokie-born Wilmette resident, over her productivity as a judge and her firearm knowledge.
The $8.4 million Beach Improvement Project aims to renovate and repurpose the village's decommissioned water plant.
The former Ohio cop worked in Highland Park before Kenilworth village officials hired him nearly a dozen years ago.
A bond referendum on this month's ballot would replace Avoca West in east Glenview with a new school on the Marie Murphy campus in Wilmette.
The Wilmette Village Board unanimously approved an intergovernmental agreement over the Ryan Field rebuild rather than filing a lawsuit.
Village officials said staff members will be checking voicemail and emails periodically and expect to re-open the office on Monday.
In a 6-0 vote, village board members said that resident's concerns over added traffic and safety concerns outweighed possible benefits.
As residents urge the village to sue, Wilmette trustees met in closed session to talk litigation over Northwestern's stadium concert plan.
The removal of old carts begins Monday and continues through the end of the year as part of the transition to Lakeshore Recycling Services.
Local municipal officials said their "vigilance has been heightened" by the ongoing war in Israel and Gaza.
Residents have raised concerns about noise, traffic and other annoyances associated with allowing large-scale concerts at the site.
Unofficial results showed wins for incumbent Gina Kennedy, ex-trustee Steve Leonard and Human Relations Commission Chair Gerry Smith.
So far, only 7 percent of households have responded.
Deputy Chief Rob Brill's last day is Tuesday after after 23 years working for the village.
One incumbent and three newcomers filed nominating petitions in Wilmette. Village races are uncontested in Kenilworth.