{ "city": "Lincolnwood", "state": "Illinois", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/lincolnwoodil.org/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-07-06", "upcoming": [ { "date": "2026-07-06", "body": "Environmental Commission", "headline": "Environmental Commission to discuss 2026-2036 Sustainability Plan", "summary": "This special meeting of the Lincolnwood Environmental Commission will discuss the 2026-2036 Sustainability Plan, a ten-year framework for environmental initiatives. The commission will also approve the minutes from its April 27 meeting and take public comment.", "agenda_url": "https://www.lincolnwoodil.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07062026-1999", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.lincolnwoodil.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-06", "body": "Environmental Commission", "headline": "Commission will discuss the 2026‑2036 Sustainability Plan", "summary": "The Environmental Commission will first approve the minutes from its April 27, 2026 meeting. The commission will then discuss the village’s 2026‑2036 Sustainability Plan, reviewing its goals and implementation framework. No other business is scheduled.", "agenda_url": "https://www.lincolnwoodil.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07062026-2000", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.lincolnwoodil.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "Plan Commission / Zoning Board of Appeals", "headline": "Plan Commission to consider fence variation at 3831 W Albion Ave", "summary": "The Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public meeting on July 8, 2026. The only item scheduled for decision is a request for variations to permit a 6-foot-tall fence in the corner side yard at 3831 W Albion Avenue. Two other cases—a special use for outdoor storage containers and variations for a hot tub and fence—are continued to the August 5, 2026 meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://www.lincolnwoodil.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-2001", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.lincolnwoodil.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "Plan Commission / Zoning Board of Appeals", "headline": "Commission to hear fence variation at 3831 W Albion Ave", "summary": "The Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a request by property owner Lidia Stoia for a zoning variation to allow a 6-foot-tall semi-private fence in the corner side yard at 3831 W Albion Avenue. Two earlier cases are continued to the August 5 meeting: outdoor storage containers at 7015 N Central Park Avenue and a hot tub and fence at 7150 N Karlov Avenue. The agenda also includes approval of June 3 meeting minutes and a staff update.", "agenda_url": "https://www.lincolnwoodil.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-2002", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.lincolnwoodil.org/AgendaCenter" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-06-25", "body": "Traffic Commission", "headline": "Traffic Commission meeting canceled for June 25", "summary": "The June 25, 2026 Traffic Commission meeting has been canceled because there were no agenda items to discuss. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 23, 2026.", "agenda_url": "https://www.lincolnwoodil.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06252026-1998", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.lincolnwoodil.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-24", "body": "Economic Development Commission", "headline": "June 24 Economic Development Commission meeting canceled", "summary": "The regular June 24, 2026 meeting of the Village of Lincolnwood Economic Development Commission has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 22, 2026. No business was discussed or decided at this canceled meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://www.lincolnwoodil.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06242026-1994", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.lincolnwoodil.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-24", "body": "Board of Fire and Police Commissioners", "headline": "Closed session to discuss hiring lateral police officer", "summary": "The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will hold a closed session to discuss a final offer of employment for a lateral police officer candidate. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, and public comment. No other substantive decisions are on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://www.lincolnwoodil.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06242026-1997", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.lincolnwoodil.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "Environmental Commission", "headline": "Environmental Commission discusses 2026-2036 Sustainability Plan and IEPA grant update", "summary": "The Environmental Commission will discuss the proposed 2026-2036 Sustainability Plan, which sets goals for energy efficiency, waste reduction, and community engagement. The Commission will also receive an update on the IEPA Energy Efficiency Grant funding LED lighting retrofits at Village facilities. The meeting includes approval of minutes from the April 27, 2026 meeting and public comment.", "agenda_url": "https://www.lincolnwoodil.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06222026-1996", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.lincolnwoodil.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "Environmental Commission", "headline": "Lincolnwood Environmental Commission meeting canceled due to no quorum", "summary": "This meeting of the Environmental Commission was canceled because a quorum could not be reached. No business was conducted. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 24, 2026.", "agenda_url": "https://www.lincolnwoodil.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06222026-1995", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.lincolnwoodil.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-18", "body": "Village Board", "headline": "Board workshop to review village finances", "summary": "The Lincolnwood Village Board holds a Committee of the Whole Workshop with only a financial review as the substantive item. The meeting is otherwise procedural, including call to order, roll call, public comment, and adjournment.", "agenda_url": "https://www.lincolnwoodil.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06182026-1993", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.lincolnwoodil.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-17", "body": "Plan Commission / Zoning Board of Appeals", "headline": "Meeting Canceled – Next Meeting July 8, 2026", "summary": "The June 17, 2026 meeting of the Lincolnwood Plan Commission / Zoning Board of Appeals has been canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on July 8, 2026.", "agenda_url": "https://www.lincolnwoodil.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06172026-1986", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.lincolnwoodil.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "Village Board", "headline": "Village Board to consider $1.27M contract for lead service line replacement program", "summary": "This regular meeting includes approval of warrants totaling $1,045,568.76, consent agenda items such as a $1,268,100 contract with Pipe Strong, LLC for the 2026 Lead Service Line Replacement Program, and an ordinance amending administrative hearing chapters. Regular business items include accepting the 2025 annual financial report, a $20,702 change order for landscaping at Proesel Park, and a variation request for a fence at 4529 West Columbia Avenue. The board will also consider several proclamations and ceremonial items.", "agenda_url": "https://www.lincolnwoodil.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-1992", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.lincolnwoodil.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "Village Board", "headline": "Overnight resident-only parking update on agenda", "summary": "The Village Board Committee of the Whole will discuss an update on overnight resident-only parking, presented by Jay Parrott. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and a possible closed session.", "agenda_url": "https://www.lincolnwoodil.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-1991", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.lincolnwoodil.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "Village Board", "headline": "Board to consider $1.27M lead service line replacement contract", "summary": "The Village Board will vote on consent agenda items including a $1,268,100 contract for the 2026 Lead Service Line Replacement Program and a lease agreement at 3601 Union Pacific Trail. Regular business includes accepting the annual comprehensive financial report, approving a $20,702 change order for Proesel Park construction, and considering a fence variation at 4529 West Columbia Avenue. Ceremonial proclamations and police officer swearing-ins are also scheduled.", "agenda_url": "https://www.lincolnwoodil.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-1990", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.lincolnwoodil.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "Village Board", "headline": "Board to consider overnight resident‑only parking policy", "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will discuss an update on overnight resident‑only parking, based on a police memo and a resident survey. The survey of 105 residents showed 60 opposed and 40 in favor of the restriction. The Board is being asked to provide policy direction after the Traffic Commission voted not to pursue the restriction. The meeting also includes routine approval of prior minutes.", "agenda_url": "https://www.lincolnwoodil.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-1989", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.lincolnwoodil.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-15", "body": "Parks & Recreation Board", "headline": "Park Board to recommend naming Proesel Park playground after donors", "summary": "The Park and Recreation Board will consider a recommendation to name the new universally accessible playground in Proesel Park the Barry and Taffy Berger Universally Accessible Playground. The recommendation stems from a $1,000,000 donation from the Barry and Taffy Berger Charitable Foundation for park improvements and summer camp programs. The board will also hear routine reports from the director, staff, chairperson, and commissioners.", "agenda_url": "https://www.lincolnwoodil.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06152026-1988", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.lincolnwoodil.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-15", "body": "Parks & Recreation Board", "headline": "Board to recommend name for accessible playground in Proesel Park", "summary": "The Lincolnwood Park and Recreation Board will discuss and possibly recommend a name for the universally accessible playground in Proesel Park. Other agenda items include approval of May 18, 2026 meeting minutes, public forum, and routine reports.", "agenda_url": "https://www.lincolnwoodil.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06152026-1987", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.lincolnwoodil.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-04", "body": "Foreign Fire Insurance Board", "headline": "Foreign Fire Insurance Board meeting on June 4, 2026", "summary": "The Board will review various purchase requests and outstanding purchases. The agenda also includes board elections and a treasurer report.", "agenda_url": "https://www.lincolnwoodil.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06042026-1985", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.lincolnwoodil.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-04", "body": "Foreign Fire Insurance Board", "headline": "Board to review funding requests and hold elections", "summary": "This is a routine meeting of the Foreign Fire Insurance Board. The board will approve prior minutes, receive a treasurer report, review tabled funding requests and outstanding purchases, consider new purchase requests, and hold board elections. No specific projects or dollar amounts are listed.", "agenda_url": "https://www.lincolnwoodil.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06042026-1984", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.lincolnwoodil.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-03", "body": "Plan Commission / Zoning Board of Appeals", "headline": "Plan Commission to consider two variance requests for garage and driveway", "summary": "The Lincolnwood Plan Commission / Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on June 3, 2026, to consider two variance requests. Case VAR-07-2026 seeks a variation to exceed the 35% building coverage limit to construct a detached garage at 6841 N Kostner Avenue. Case VAR-08-2026 requests a variation to permit a driveway expansion exceeding the maximum width at 6520 N Drake Avenue. The commission will also vote on minutes from the May 6 meeting and receive staff updates.", "agenda_url": "https://www.lincolnwoodil.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06032026-1983", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.lincolnwoodil.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-03", "body": "Plan Commission / Zoning Board of Appeals", "headline": "Plan Commission to hear two zoning variation requests", "summary": "The Lincolnwood Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals will consider two variance requests at its June 3 meeting. One request seeks to exceed maximum building coverage for a new detached garage at 6841 N Kostner Avenue. The other requests approval for a driveway expansion beyond maximum width at 6520 N Drake Avenue. Both items are public hearings with possible additional relief from the zoning code.", "agenda_url": "https://www.lincolnwoodil.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06032026-1982", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.lincolnwoodil.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "Village Board", "headline": "Village Board approves $512,603 contract for North Shore Channel shoreline stabilization", "summary": "The Lincolnwood Village Board will approve several consent agenda items, including a $512,603.40 contract with V3 Construction Group for the North Shore Channel Shoreline Stabilization Project and a $59,700 contract for engineering services. Regular business includes a $69,427.83 purchase of garage doors and a $96,000 change order with Bolder Contractors for the 2025 Infrastructure Program. The meeting also features a public forum and a closed session.", "agenda_url": "https://www.lincolnwoodil.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06022026-1981", "minutes_url": "https://www.lincolnwoodil.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06022026-1981", "source": "https://www.lincolnwoodil.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "Village Board", "headline": "Parks and Recreation affiliate policy proposed", "summary": "The Village Board will discuss a proposed Parks and Recreation Affiliate Policy. No other substantive business is listed; the remainder of the agenda is procedural (approval of minutes, closed session, adjournment).", "agenda_url": "https://www.lincolnwoodil.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06022026-1980", "minutes_url": "https://www.lincolnwoodil.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06022026-1980", "source": "https://www.lincolnwoodil.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "Village Board", "headline": "Village Board to consider $512k shoreline stabilization contract", "summary": "The Village Board will vote on consent agenda items including a $512,603 contract for North Shore Channel shoreline stabilization, a deferred retirement incentive, and a fence variation. Regular business includes a resolution to waive competitive bidding for garage doors costing $69,428 and a change order for the 2025 Infrastructure Program totaling $96,000. Proclamations and awards for student achievers and heritage months will also be presented.", "agenda_url": "https://www.lincolnwoodil.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06022026-1979", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.lincolnwoodil.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "Village Board", "headline": "Board to consider adopting Parks and Recreation Affiliate Policy", "summary": "The Village Board will discuss and consider adopting a proposed Affiliate Policy that formalizes requirements for sports organizations using public facilities. The policy defines eligibility, fee structures, and accountability standards. It follows direction from a November 2024 board meeting and a unanimous recommendation from the Park and Recreation Board.", "agenda_url": "https://www.lincolnwoodil.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06022026-1977", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.lincolnwoodil.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-01", "body": "Board of Fire and Police Commissioners", "headline": "Closed session to discuss lateral police officer candidates", "summary": "The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will hold a closed session to discuss personnel matters, specifically lateral police officer candidates and potential conditional offers of employment. The remainder of the meeting consists of procedural items such as call to order, approval of minutes, and public comment. No decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://www.lincolnwoodil.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06012026-1976", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.lincolnwoodil.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-28", "body": "Traffic Commission", "headline": "Traffic Commission meeting canceled due to lack of agenda items", "summary": "The Lincolnwood Traffic Commission meeting scheduled for May 28, 2026 has been canceled because there were no items to discuss. The next meeting is set for June 25, 2026.", "agenda_url": "https://www.lincolnwoodil.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05282026-1973", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.lincolnwoodil.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-27", "body": "Economic Development Commission", "headline": "Lincolnwood EDC to review net loss of 9 businesses; 15 closures at Town Center Mall", "summary": "The Economic Development Commission will review the April 22 meeting recap, including TIF reports and the Community Development Annual Report. The Business License Report shows 17 business closures (15 at Lincolnwood Town Center Mall) and 8 new businesses from March to May 22, 2026, resulting in a net loss of 9. Discussion items also include the Lincolnwood Town Center Mall and District 1860 build-out and occupancy.", "agenda_url": "https://www.lincolnwoodil.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05272026-1975", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.lincolnwoodil.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-27", "body": "Economic Development Commission", "headline": "Lincolnwood EDC to discuss Town Center Mall and District 1860 status", "summary": "The Economic Development Commission will review TIF reports and the Community Development Annual Report from the April meeting, discuss business license dates, and receive updates on the Lincolnwood Town Center Mall and District 1860 build-out. The agenda also includes approval of February minutes and a staffing update.", "agenda_url": "https://www.lincolnwoodil.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05272026-1974", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.lincolnwoodil.org/AgendaCenter" } ] }