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WinnetkaIL averageUS Census ACS
Population
12,508
Per-capita income
$155,362
Median home value
$1,206,300
Bachelor's or higher
87%
Typical home value $1,936,588 +14.6% yr/yr · +53.7% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
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US Census Annual Survey of Local Government Finances
Total revenue$67.3M (FY2023)
Total spending$76.2M (FY2023)
Taxes$18.5M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$59.6M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$6,107 (FY2023)

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Wed Oct 21, 2026 · 19:00

Planned Development Commission

Winnetka Planned Development Commission cancels its Oct. 21, 2026 meeting

The Village of Winnetka's Planned Development Commission cancelled its regular monthly meeting scheduled for Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM at Winnetka Village Hall Council Chambers, 510 Green Bay Road. The posted agenda contains only the cancellation notice and general public-comment and accessibility information; no substantive items were scheduled. The notice states that public comment is permitted on all agenda items and gives email and mail options for submitting comments before a meeting.

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Village of Winnetka Planned Development Commission Regular Meeting Notice of Meeting Cancellation October 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM Winnetka Village Hall Council Chambers 510 Green Bay Road NOTICE Public comment is permitted on all agenda items at the meeting. If you wish to provide testimony or comments prior to the meeting, you may provide them one of two ways: (1) by sending an email to [email protected]; or by sending a letter to Community Development, Village of Winnetka, 510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, IL 60093. All agenda materials are available at www.villageofwinnetka.org/agendacenter. The Village of Winnetka, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests that persons with disabilities, who require certain accommodations to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting or have questions about the accessibility of the meeting or facilities contact the Village ADA Coordinator at 510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, Illinois 60093, (Telephone (847) 716-3543; T.D.D. (847) 501-6041). AGENDA 1. NOTICE OF MEETING CANCELLATION: The regular monthly meeting of the Planned Development Commission scheduled for Wednesday, October 21, 2026, is cancelled.
Thu Oct 22, 2026 · 09:00

Police Pension Board

Police Pension Board to review 2027 withdrawals and insurance renewal

The Winnetka Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees will meet to discuss fund management and administrative updates. The board is scheduled to review the Cash Management Policy and approve bills.

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410 Green Bay Road, Winnetka
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VILLAGE OF WINNETKA Incorporated in 1869 NOTICE OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE WINNETKA POLICE PENSION FUND BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Winnetka Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees will conduct a regular meeting on Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. in the Winnetka Police Department located at 410 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, Illinois 60093, for the purposes set forth in the following agenda: AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Remote Attendance and Full Participation by Certain Trustees (if any) 4. Public Comment 5. Approval of Meeting Minutes a.) July 23, 2026 Regular Meeting 6. Treasurer’s Report a.) Presentation and Approval of Bills b.) Review/Update – Cash Management Policy i. Establish 2027 Repeat Withdrawals from IPOPIF ii. Review/Approve – Fiduciary Liability Insurance Renewal 7. Investment Reports a.) IPOPIF – Cerity Partners i. State Street Statements 8. Communications and Reports a.) Affidavits of Continued Eligibility 9. Applications for Membership/Withdrawals from Fund 10. Applications for Retirement/Disability Benefits 11. Old Business a.) Review/Adopt – Municipal Compliance Report 12. New Business a.) Portability Update – Robert Lombardo b.) Establish 2027 Board Meeting Dates 13. Attorney’s Report – Ottosen DiNolfo a.) Pension Insights 14. Trustee Training Updates a.) Certification of Trustee Training Records b.) Acknowledgement of Training Time from the Meeting c.) Approval of Trustee Training Regi …
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Wed Oct 28, 2026 · 19:00

Plan Commission

510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka
Thu Oct 29, 2026 · 08:30

Village Council

510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka
Mon Nov 2, 2026 · 19:00

Historic Preservation Commission

Historic Preservation Commission meeting cancelled

The regular monthly meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission scheduled for November 2, 2026, has been cancelled.

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510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka
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Village of Winnetka Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Notice of Meeting Cancellation November 2, 2026 at 7:00 PM Winnetka Village Hall - 510 Green Bay Road NOTICE Public comment is permitted on all agenda items at the meeting. If you wish to provide testimony or comments prior to the meeting, you may provide them one of two ways: (1) by sending an email to [email protected]; or by sending a letter to Community Development, Village of Winnetka, 510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, IL 60093. All agenda materials are available at www.villageofwinnetka.org/agendacenter. The Village of Winnetka, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests that persons with disabilities, who require certain accommodations to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting or have questions about the accessibility of the meeting or facilities contact the Village ADA Coordinator at 510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, Illinois 60093, (Telephone (847) 716-3543; T.D.D. (847) 501-6041). AGENDA 1. NOTICE OF MEETING CANCELLATION: The regular monthly meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, is cancelled.
Thu Nov 5, 2026 · 19:00

Village Council

510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka
Mon Nov 9, 2026 · 19:00

Zoning Board of Appeals

510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka
Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 19:00

Village Council

510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka
Wed Nov 11, 2026 · 19:00

Environmental, Forestry, & Sustainability Commission

510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka
Mon Nov 16, 2026 · 19:00

Planned Development Commission

510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka
Mon Nov 16, 2026 · 07:30

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

428 Green Bay Road, Winnetka
Tue Nov 17, 2026 · 15:00

Firefighters Pension Board

428 Green Bay Road, Winnetka
Tue Nov 17, 2026 · 19:00

Village Council

510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka
Wed Nov 18, 2026 · 15:00

Firefighters Pension Board

428 Green Bay Road, Winnetka
Wed Nov 18, 2026 · 19:00

Plan Commission

510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka
Thu Nov 19, 2026 · 19:00

Design Review Board

510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka
Thu Nov 19, 2026 · 19:00

Design Review Board

510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka
Thu Nov 19, 2026 · 19:00

Design Review Board

510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka
Thu Nov 19, 2026 · 19:00

Design Review Board

510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka
Thu Nov 19, 2026 · 19:00

Design Review Board

510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka
Thu Nov 19, 2026 · 19:00

Design Review Board

510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka
Tue Dec 1, 2026 · 19:00

Village Council

510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka
Mon Dec 7, 2026 · 19:00

Historic Preservation Commission

510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka
Wed Dec 9, 2026 · 19:00

Environmental, Forestry, & Sustainability Commission

510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka
Mon Dec 14, 2026 · 19:00

Zoning Board of Appeals

510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka
Tue Dec 15, 2026 · 19:00

Village Council

510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka
Wed Dec 16, 2026 · 19:00

Plan Commission

510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka
Thu Dec 17, 2026 · 19:00

Design Review Board

510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka
Thu Dec 17, 2026 · 19:00

Design Review Board

510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka
Thu Dec 17, 2026 · 19:00

Design Review Board

510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka
Thu Dec 17, 2026 · 19:00

Design Review Board

510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka
Thu Dec 17, 2026 · 19:00

Design Review Board

510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka
Thu Dec 17, 2026 · 19:00

Design Review Board

510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka
Mon Dec 21, 2026 · 19:00

Planned Development Commission

510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka

Recent meetings

Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 19:00

Village Council

Village Council to discuss new Open Space Institutional Zoning District

The Village Council will consider creating a new Open Space Institutional Zoning District and updating the official zoning map. The council is also establishing an Ad Hoc Zoning Ordinance Rewrite Steering Committee and appointing its members.

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510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka
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Village of Winnetka Village Council Regular Meeting October 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM Village Hall 510 Green Bay Road NOTICE Village Council meetings are video recorded. All agenda materials are available at villageofwinnetka.org (Governance > Agendas & Minutes); the Reference Desk at the Winnetka Library; or in the Manager’s Office at Village Hall (2nd floor). The Village of Winnetka, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests that all persons with disabilities who require certain accommodations to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting or have questions about the accessibility of the meeting or facilities, contact the Village ADA Coordinator, 510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, Illinois 60093, 847-716- 3543; T.D.D. 847-501-6041. AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Quorum a. October 29, 2026 All Day Budget Meeting b. Thursday, November 5, 2026 Regular Meeting c. November 10, 2026 Special Study Session d. November 17,2026 Regular Meeting 4. Public Comments 5. Reports 6. Establishment of Consent Agenda 7. Approval of Consent Agenda a. Approval of Village Council Minutes i. Thursday, September 17, 2026 Regular Meeting b. Approval of Warrant List Dated October 2, 2026 - October 15, 2026 c. Resolution No. R-77-2026: Approving a Contract with the Progress Group, Inc. for the Inspection and Overhaul of Turbine #7 (Adoption) 8. Ordinances and Resolutions a. Ordinanc …
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Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 19:00

Design Review Board

510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka
Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 19:00

Design Review Board

510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka
Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 17:00

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners meeting cancelled

The regular meeting of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners scheduled for October 15, 2026, has been cancelled.

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Village of Winnetka Board of Fire & Police Commissioners - Notice of Meeting Cancellation October 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM Winnetka Village Hall 2nd Floor Conference Room 510 Green Bay Road NOTICE All agenda materials are available at villageofwinnetka.org (Governance > Agendas & Minutes); or the Village Manager’s Office at Village Hall (2nd floor). The Village of Winnetka, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests that all persons with disabilities who require certain accommodations to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting or have questions about the accessibility of the meeting or facilities, contact the Village ADA Coordinator, 510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, Illinois 60093, 847-716-3543; T.D.D. 847-501-6041. AGENDA 1. NOTICE OF MEETING CANCELLATION: The regular meeting of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners scheduled for Thursday, October 15, 2026, is cancelled.
Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 19:00

Design Review Board

510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka
Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 19:00

Design Review Board

Design Review Board to review sign and building alteration requests

The Design Review Board will consider applications for a sign permit and certificates of appropriateness for exterior alterations. The board is also reviewing a continued application for a retaining wall at the Water and Electric Plant.

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Village of Winnetka Design Review Board/Sign Board of Appeals Regular Meeting October 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM Winnetka Village Hall Council Chambers 510 Green Bay Road NOTICE Public comment is permitted on all agenda items at the meeting. If you wish to provide testimony or comments prior to the meeting, you may provide them one of two ways: (1) by sending an email to [email protected]; or by sending a letter to Community Development, Village of Winnetka, 510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, IL 60093. All agenda materials are available at www.villageofwinnetka.org/agendacenter. The Village of Winnetka, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests that persons with disabilities, who require certain accommodations to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting or have questions about the accessibility of the meeting or facilities contact the Village ADA Coordinator at 510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, Illinois 60093, (Telephone (847) 716-3543; T.D.D. (847) 501-6041). AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Public Comments 3. Continued Applications a. Case No. 26-30-V2: 735 Tower Road — Village of Winnetka: A Certificate of Appropriateness for a new patterned retaining wall at the Water and Electric Plant. This Village Council has final jurisdiction over this request. This item was continued from the September 24, 2026, Design Review Board meeting. 4. New Applications a. Case No. 26-20-DR: 515 Lincoln Avenue — Winnetka Ae …
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Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 19:00

Design Review Board

510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka
Wed Oct 14, 2026 · 19:00

Environmental, Forestry, & Sustainability Commission

Commission to discuss SWANCC project and Open Spaces ordinance

The Environmental, Forestry, & Sustainability Commission will meet to review a project user agreement and an ordinance update. The body will also discuss the near-term Climate Action Plan and sustainability communications.

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Village of Winnetka Environmental, Forestry, & Sustainability Commission Meeting October 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM Winnetka Village Hall Council Chambers - 510 Green Bay Road NOTICE All agenda materials are available at villageofwinnetka.org (Government > Council Information > Agenda Packets & Minutes); the Reference Desk at the Winnetka Library; or in the Manager’s Office at Village Hall (2nd floor). The Village of Winnetka, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests that all persons with disabilities who require certain accommodations to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting or have questions about the accessibility of the meeting or facilities, contact the Village ADA Coordinator, at 510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, Illinois 60093, 847-716-3543; T.D.D. 847-501-6041. AGENDA 1. Introduction & Chair's Remarks 2. Public Comments 3. Review and Approval of Minutes a. September 9 EFSC Meeting Minutes 4. Old Business Updates 5. New Business a. SWANCC Project User Agreement (PUA) presentation b. Open Spaces ordinance update c. Climate Action Plan in the near term 6. Communications a. Monthly (or bi-monthly) Sustainability Comms 7. Committee/Staff Reports 8. Open Forum 9. Adjournment
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 19:00

Village Council

Village Council to discuss Post Office Site visioning plan

The Village Council will meet to review and discuss a preferred concept plan for the Post Office Site. The remainder of the meeting consists of public comments and a closed session.

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510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka
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Village of Winnetka Village Council Regular Meeting October 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM Village Hall 510 Green Bay Road NOTICE Village Council meetings are video recorded. All agenda materials are available at villageofwinnetka.org (Governance > Agendas & Minutes); the Reference Desk at the Winnetka Library; or in the Manager’s Office at Village Hall (2nd floor). The Village of Winnetka, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests that all persons with disabilities who require certain accommodations to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting or have questions about the accessibility of the meeting or facilities, contact the Village ADA Coordinator, 510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, Illinois 60093, 847-716- 3543; T.D.D. 847-501-6041. AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Public Comments 3. Discussion a. Post Office Site Visioning: Preferred Concept Plan Presentation and Discussion 4. Closed Session 5. Adjournment
Mon Oct 12, 2026 · 19:00

Zoning Board of Appeals

Zoning Board to review variation for Water and Electric Plant retaining wall

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider a request for a zoning variation at 735 Tower Road. The board will discuss whether to allow a retaining wall and fence to exceed maximum height limits. The Village Council holds final jurisdiction on the request.

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Village of Winnetka Zoning Board of Appeals Regular Meeting October 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM Village Hall Council Chambers 510 Green Bay Road NOTICE Public comment is permitted on all agenda items at the meeting. If you wish to provide testimony or comments prior to the meeting, you may provide them one of two ways: (1) by sending an email to [email protected]; or by sending a letter to Community Development, Village of Winnetka, 510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, IL 60093. All agenda materials are available at www.villageofwinnetka.org/agendacenter. The Village of Winnetka, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests that persons with disabilities, who require certain accommodations to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting or have questions about the accessibility of the meeting or facilities contact the Village ADA Coordinator at 510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, Illinois 60093, (Telephone (847) 716-3543; T.D.D. (847) 501-6041). AGENDA 1. Call to Order & Roll Call 2. Approval of Minutes a. September 14, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes 3. Community Development Report 4. New Cases a. Case No. 26-30-V2: 735 Tower Road - Village of Winnetka Water and Electric Plant: An application seeking approval of a zoning variation to allow installation of a retaining wall and fence along the westerly portion of the property. The requested variation would permit the retaining wall and fence to exceed the maximum pe …
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Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 19:00

Village Council

Winnetka Council to vote on Willow Road reconstruction funding agreement with Illinois

The Winnetka Village Council meets October 6, 2026 at 7:00 PM at Village Hall, 510 Green Bay Road. The agenda includes a police presentation on the Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) Policy #433, a consent agenda with three contract resolutions waiving competitive bidding, and several ordinances and resolutions up for adoption. Notable items include a zoning variation for a swimming pool at 286 Ridge Avenue and a funding agreement with the State of Illinois for the Willow Road Reconstruction Project (Job No: C-91-873-09).

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Village of Winnetka Village Council Regular Meeting October 6, 2026 at 7:00 PM Village Hall 510 Green Bay Road NOTICE Village Council meetings are video recorded. All agenda materials are available at villageofwinnetka.org (Governance > Agendas & Minutes); the Reference Desk at the Winnetka Library; or in the Manager’s Office at Village Hall (2nd floor). The Village of Winnetka, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests that all persons with disabilities who require certain accommodations to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting or have questions about the accessibility of the meeting or facilities, contact the Village ADA Coordinator, 510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, Illinois 60093, 847-716- 3543; T.D.D. 847-501-6041. AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Quorum a. October 13, 2026 Special Study Session b. October 20, 2026 Regular Meeting c. October 29, 2026 All Day Budget Meeting 4. Presentations a. Review Update to Police Department Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) Policy #433 5. Public Comments 6. Reports 7. Establishment of Consent Agenda 8. Approval of Consent Agenda a. Approval of Warrant List Dated September 11, 2026 - October 1, 2026 b. Resolution No. R-71-26: Waiving Competitive Bidding and Awarding a Contract to ABB, Inc. for the Purchase of Ten 15kV Circuit Breakers (Adoption) c. Resolution No. R-73-2026: Waiving Bidding and Awarding a Co …
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Mon Oct 5, 2026 · 19:00

Historic Preservation Commission

Winnetka panel weighs landmark nomination for 682 Lincoln Avenue home

The Winnetka Historic Preservation Commission meets October 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM at Village Hall, 510 Green Bay Road. The commission will review a local landmark nomination application for the single-family residence at 682 Lincoln Avenue (Case No. 26-16-HPC) and give advisory review of proposed alterations to 1140 Willow Road, a locally designated landmark (Case No. 26-17-HPC). It will also consider approving its August 3, 2026 meeting minutes and take up other business including a quorum check for the November 2, 2026 meeting, a preservation award plaque update, and a discussion on monthly communications content. Public comment is permitted on all agenda items.

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Village of Winnetka Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting October 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM Winnetka Village Hall - 510 Green Bay Road NOTICE Public comment is permitted on all agenda items at the meeting. If you wish to provide testimony or comments prior to the meeting, you may provide them one of two ways: (1) by sending an email to [email protected]; or by sending a letter to Community Development, Village of Winnetka, 510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, IL 60093. All agenda materials are available at www.villageofwinnetka.org/agendacenter. The Village of Winnetka, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests that persons with disabilities, who require certain accommodations to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting or have questions about the accessibility of the meeting or facilities contact the Village ADA Coordinator at 510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, Illinois 60093, (Telephone (847) 716-3543; T.D.D. (847) 501-6041). AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Public Comments 3. Approval of Minutes a. Approval of August 3, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes 4. Landmark Nomination a. Case No. 26-16-HPC - 682 Lincoln Avenue: Review of the local landmark nomination application submitted for the single-family residence at 682 Lincoln Avenue. 5. Alterations to Locally Designated Landmarks a. Case No. 26-17-HPC - 1140 Willow Road: Advisory review of proposed alterations to 1140 Willow Road, a locally desig …
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Tue Sep 29, 2026 · 17:00

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka
Tue Sep 29, 2026 · 19:00

Design Review Board

Winnetka Design Review Board again takes up Tower Court Condominiums mixed-use plan

The Winnetka Design Review Board/Sign Board of Appeals meets September 29, 2026 at 7:00 PM at Village Hall, 510 Green Bay Road. The main item is a continued application for a Certificate of Appropriateness for a proposed four-story mixed-use building at 901-05, 907-09, 911-13 Green Bay Road and 1007-11 Tower Court, part of the Tower Court Condominiums preliminary planned development. The agenda notes the Village Council has final jurisdiction on this request, and the item has been continued from the May 21, June 18, July 16, August 27, and September 24, 2026 Design Review Board meetings. The Board will also take public comments, approve August 27, 2026 special meeting minutes, and check quorum for its October 15, 2026 regular meeting.

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Village of Winnetka Design Review Board/Sign Board of Appeals Special Meeting September 29, 2026 at 7:00 PM Winnetka Village Hall Council Chambers 510 Green Bay Road NOTICE Public comment is permitted on all agenda items at the meeting. If you wish to provide testimony or comments prior to the meeting, you may provide them one of two ways: (1) by sending an email to [email protected]; or by sending a letter to Community Development, Village of Winnetka, 510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, IL 60093. All agenda materials are available at www.villageofwinnetka.org/agendacenter. The Village of Winnetka, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests that persons with disabilities, who require certain accommodations to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting or have questions about the accessibility of the meeting or facilities contact the Village ADA Coordinator at 510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, Illinois 60093, (Telephone (847) 716-3543; T.D.D. (847) 501-6041). AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Public Comments 3. Approval of Minutes a. August 27, 2026, Special Meeting Minutes 4. Continued Applications a. Case No. 25-19-PD: 901-05, 907-09, 911-13, Green Bay Road and 1007-11 Tower Court - Tower Court Condominiums Preliminary Planned Development: An amended application for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the proposed design of a new four-story mixed-use building as part of a planned development. The Vill …
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Thu Sep 24, 2026 · 19:00

Design Review Board

Board to review amended design for 4-story mixed-use building at Tower Court

The Winnetka Design Review Board/Sign Board of Appeals will hold a special meeting to consider continued and new applications for certificates of appropriateness and sign permits. The main item is a continued review of the proposed four-story mixed-use building at Tower Court, which has been discussed at several prior meetings. Other items include a sign permit for Solidcore, a retaining wall at the Water and Electric Plant, a fence replacement, and storefront changes.

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Village of Winnetka Design Review Board/Sign Board of Appeals Special Meeting September 24, 2026 at 7:00 PM Winnetka Village Hall Council Chambers 510 Green Bay Road NOTICE Public comment is permitted on all agenda items at the meeting. If you wish to provide testimony or comments prior to the meeting, you may provide them one of two ways: (1) by sending an email to [email protected]; or by sending a letter to Community Development, Village of Winnetka, 510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, IL 60093. All agenda materials are available at www.villageofwinnetka.org/agendacenter. The Village of Winnetka, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests that persons with disabilities, who require certain accommodations to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting or have questions about the accessibility of the meeting or facilities contact the Village ADA Coordinator at 510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, Illinois 60093, (Telephone (847) 716-3543; T.D.D. (847) 501-6041). AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Public Comments 3. Continued Applications a. Case No. 25-19-PD: 901-05, 907-09, 911-13 Green Bay Road and 1007-11 Tower Court - Tower Court Condominiums Preliminary Planned Development: An amended application for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the proposed design of a new four-story mixed-use building as part of a planned development. The Village Council has final jurisdiction on this request. This item was continu …
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Wed Sep 23, 2026 · 19:00

Plan Commission

Plan Commission to review new zoning district and church preschool permit

The Winnetka Plan Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider two new applications: a text and map amendment creating an Open Space Institutional Zoning District for certain publicly-owned land, and a special use permit for a preschool at Winnetka Presbyterian Church. The Commission will also approve minutes from the August meeting and receive a community development report. Final jurisdiction on both applications rests with the Village Council.

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Village of Winnetka Plan Commission Regular Meeting September 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM Winnetka Village Hall Council Chambers 510 Green Bay Road NOTICE Public comment is permitted on all agenda items at the meeting. If you wish to provide testimony or comments prior to the meeting, you may provide them one of two ways: (1) by sending an email to [email protected]; or by sending a letter to Community Development, Village of Winnetka, 510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, IL 60093. All agenda materials are available at www.villageofwinnetka.org/agendacenter. The Village of Winnetka, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests that persons with disabilities, who require certain accommodations to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting or have questions about the accessibility of the meeting or facilities contact the Village ADA Coordinator at 510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, Illinois 60093, (Telephone (847) 716-3543; T.D.D. (847) 501-6041). AGENDA 1. Call to Order & Roll Call 2. Approval of Minutes a. August 26, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes 3. Public Comments 4. Community Development Report 5. New Applications a. Case No. 26-23-TX: Open Space Institutional Zoning District: An application seeking approval of a Text Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance and a Map Amendment. The text amendment would establish an Open Space Institutional Zoning District with associated regulations. The map amendment would amend …
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Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 07:30

General

Board to review EMS equipment, election outcome, and new gear purchases

The Winnetka Foreign Fire Insurance Board will hold a regular meeting to review and accept minutes from prior meetings and the treasurer's report. Under old business, the board will discuss EMS equipment and the outcome of a special election. New business includes potential purchases of shaded eye protection, RagTop extrication gloves, and Carhartt collared cold-weather jackets. Public comment will be heard before adjournment.

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428 Green Bay Road, Winnetka
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The members of the board will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026, at 07:30 AM at the Winnetka Fire Department, 428 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, Illinois 60093. The agenda will be as follows: Call to Order @: _____________ Members present: ________________________ I. Review and acceptance of minutes for October’s Special Meeting, and July’s Regular Meeting. II. Review and acceptance of Treasure’s report. III. Old Business: a. EMS Equipment b. Special Election Outcome IV. New Business a. Shaded Eye Protection b. RagTop Extrication Gloves c. Carhartt Collared Cold-Weather Jacket V. Public Comment VI. Adjournment @: ______________________ WINNETKA FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE BOARD AGENDA Regular Meeting Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026
Mon Sep 21, 2026 · 19:00

Historic Preservation Commission

The September 21, 2026, Historic Preservation Commission meeting is cancelled

The regular monthly meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission scheduled for September 21, 2026, has been cancelled. No other business is listed on the agenda.

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510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka
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Village of Winnetka Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Notice of Meeting Cancellation September 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM Winnetka Village Hall Council Chambers 510 Green Bay Road NOTICE Public comment is permitted on all agenda items at the meeting. If you wish to provide testimony or comments prior to the meeting, you may provide them one of two ways: (1) by sending an email to [email protected]; or by sending a letter to Community Development, Village of Winnetka, 510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, IL 60093. All agenda materials are available at www.villageofwinnetka.org/agendacenter. The Village of Winnetka, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests that persons with disabilities, who require certain accommodations to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting or have questions about the accessibility of the meeting or facilities contact the Village ADA Coordinator at 510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, Illinois 60093, (Telephone (847) 716-3543; T.D.D. (847) 501-6041). AGENDA 1. NOTICE OF MEETING CANCELLATION: The regular monthly meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission scheduled for Monday, September 21, 2026, is cancelled.
Mon Sep 21, 2026 · 07:30

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

428 Green Bay Road, Winnetka
Thu Sep 17, 2026 · 19:00

Design Review Board

510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka
Thu Sep 17, 2026 · 19:00

Village Council

Council to vote on contracts, fee changes, and building permit rules

The Winnetka Village Council is meeting to vote on several contracts, including one for underground cable, water plant piping, and a mechanical project, as well as an ordinance on building permit extensions and a resolution amending service fees. They will also hear presentations on a mural project, the Park District, and an ADA ramp design.

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510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka
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Village of Winnetka Village Council Regular Meeting September 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM Village Hall 510 Green Bay Road NOTICE Village Council meetings are video recorded. All agenda materials are available at villageofwinnetka.org (Governance > Agendas & Minutes); the Reference Desk at the Winnetka Library; or in the Manager’s Office at Village Hall (2nd floor). The Village of Winnetka, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests that all persons with disabilities who require certain accommodations to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting or have questions about the accessibility of the meeting or facilities, contact the Village ADA Coordinator, 510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, Illinois 60093, 847-716- 3543; T.D.D. 847-501-6041. AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Quorum a. October 6, 2026 Regular Meeting b. October 13, 2026 Special Study Session c. October 20, 2026 Regular Meeting d. October 29, 2026 All Day Budget Review Meeting 4. Presentations a. National Charity League Mural Project Update b. Winnetka Park District 5. Public Comments 6. Reports 7. Establishment of Consent Agenda 8. Approval of Consent Agenda a. Approval of Village Council Minutes i. September 1, 2026 Regular Meeting b. Approval of Warrant List Dated August 28, 2026 - September 10, 2026 c. Resolution No. R-66-2026: Approving a Contract with Wesco Distribution Inc. for the Purchase …
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Thu Sep 17, 2026 · 19:00

Design Review Board

510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka
Thu Sep 17, 2026 · 19:00

Design Review Board

Winnetka Design Review Board cancels Sept. 17 meeting

The Design Review Board/Sign Board of Appeals regular meeting scheduled for September 17, 2026, has been canceled. No agenda items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

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510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka
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Village of Winnetka Design Review Board/Sign Board of Appeals Regular Meeting Notice of Meeting Cancellation September 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM Winnetka Village Hall Council Chambers 510 Green Bay Road NOTICE Public comment is permitted on all agenda items at the meeting. If you wish to provide testimony or comments prior to the meeting, you may provide them one of two ways: (1) by sending an email to [email protected]; or by sending a letter to Community Development, Village of Winnetka, 510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, IL 60093. All agenda materials are available at www.villageofwinnetka.org/agendacenter. The Village of Winnetka, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests that persons with disabilities, who require certain accommodations to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting or have questions about the accessibility of the meeting or facilities contact the Village ADA Coordinator at 510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, Illinois 60093, (Telephone (847) 716-3543; T.D.D. (847) 501-6041). AGENDA 1. NOTICE OF THE MEETING CANCELLATION: The regular monthly meeting of the Design Review Board/Sign Board of Appeals scheduled for Thursday, September 17, 2026, has been canceled.
Thu Sep 17, 2026 · 19:00

Design Review Board

510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka
Thu Sep 17, 2026 · 19:00

Design Review Board

510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka
Wed Sep 16, 2026 · 19:00

Planned Development Commission

The September 16 Planned Development Commission meeting is cancelled

The regular monthly meeting of the Winnetka Planned Development Commission scheduled for September 16, 2026, has been cancelled.

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510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka
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Village of Winnetka Planned Development Commission Regular Meeting Notice of Meeting Cancellation September 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM Winnetka Village Hall Council Chambers 510 Green Bay Road NOTICE Public comment is permitted on all agenda items at the meeting. If you wish to provide testimony or comments prior to the meeting, you may provide them one of two ways: (1) by sending an email to [email protected]; or by sending a letter to Community Development, Village of Winnetka, 510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, IL 60093. All agenda materials are available at www.villageofwinnetka.org/agendacenter. The Village of Winnetka, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests that persons with disabilities, who require certain accommodations to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting or have questions about the accessibility of the meeting or facilities contact the Village ADA Coordinator at 510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, Illinois 60093, (Telephone (847) 716-3543; T.D.D. (847) 501-6041). AGENDA 1. NOTICE OF MEETING CANCELLATION: The regular monthly meeting of the Planned Development Commission scheduled for Wednesday, September 16, 2026, is cancelled.
Mon Sep 14, 2026 · 19:00

Zoning Board of Appeals

Zoning Board discusses residential variations and playground improvements

The Zoning Board of Appeals will review several zoning variation requests for residential properties and a playground. The board will also consider a special use permit for a pre-school at Winnetka Presbyterian Church.

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✓ Decided: Zoning Board approves playground improvements and several home variations

The Board approved a request for playground improvements at Tower Road Beach and a second-floor addition at 1503 Scott Avenue. It recommended approval for a swimming pool at 286 Ridge Avenue and a pre-school at 1255 Willow Road with traffic conditions, while denying a variation for an existing addition at 1476 Scott Avenue.

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Village of Winnetka Zoning Board of Appeals Regular Meeting September 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM Village Hall Council Chambers 510 Green Bay Road AGENDA 1. Call to Order & Roll Call 2. Approval of Minutes a. August 10, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes 3. Community Development Report 4. Continued Cases a. Case No. 26-07-V2: 286 Ridge Avenue: An application seeking approval of a zoning variation to allow construction of a swimming pool at 286 Ridge Avenue. The requested variation would permit the proposed pool to provide less than the minimum required corner yard setback from the north property line along Mt. Pleasant Street. The Village Council has final jurisdiction on this request. This item was continued from the April 13, 2026, May 11, 2026, June 8, 2026, July 13, 2026, and August 10, 2026, Zoning Board of Appeals meetings. b. Case No. 26-15-V2: 1476 Scott Avenue: An application seeking approval of zoning variations to allow an existing addition to the residence at 1476 Scott Avenue to remain. The requested variations would permit the existing addition to (i) exceed the maximum permitted gross floor area; (ii) exceed the maximum permitted roofed lot coverage; and (iii) provide an unarticulated west side building wall. The Village Council has final jurisdiction on this request. This item was continued from the July 13, 2026, Zoning Board of Appeals meeting. c. Case No. 26-22-V: 925 Elm Street: An application seeking approval of a …
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Minutes adopted 10-12-2026 WINNETKA ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING MINUTES 1 SEPTEMBER 14, 2026 2 3 Zoning Board Members Present: Matt Bradley, Chairman 4 Mark Haller 5 Lynn Hanley 6 Kathryn Leister 7 Bob Lind 8 Michael Ritter 9 10 Zoning Board Members Absent: Mike Nielsen 11 12 Village Staff: Scott Mangum, Director of Community Development 13 Ann Klaassen, Assistant Director of Community 14 Development 15 Christopher Marx, Associate Planner 16 17 Call to Order & Roll Call: 18 Chairman Bradley called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. He noted the meeting would now be live 19 streamed going forward and available on the Village’s website. Roll call was taken of the Board Members 20 present. 21 22 Approval of Meeting Minutes. 23 Chairman Bradley asked for a motion to approve the August 10, 2026, meeting minutes. A motion to 24 approve the August 10, 2026, meeting minutes was made by Mr. Haller and seconded by Ms. Leister. A 25 vote was taken and the motion unanimously passed, 6 to 0: 26 AYES: Bradley, Haller, Hanley, Leister, Lind, Ritter 27 NAYS: None 28 29 Community Development Report. 30 Ms. Klaassen provided an update on the consideration of the Open Space Institutional zoning district text 31 amendment as well as the Zoning Ordinance rewrite, which is moving forward with a September 28, 2026, 32 deadline. 33 34 Continued Cases: 35 a. Case No. 26-07-V2: 286 Ridge Avenue: An applicat …
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🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to 24 approve the August 10, 2026, meeting minutes was made by Mr. Haller and seconded by Ms. Leister. A 25 vote was taken and the motion unanimously passed, 6 to 0: 26
6 yea
Bradley yea · Haller yea · Hanley yea · Leister yea · Lind yea · Ritter yea
motion to recommend approval of the request as included on page 10 with 44 the additional condition applied that the applicant continue to maintain the appropriate Arbor Vitae 45 foliage on the north…
3 yea
Bradley yea · Haller yea · Lind yea
motion to recommend denial as included on page 44. A motion as stated by 27 Chairman Bradley was made Ms. Hanley and seconded by Ms. Leister. A vote was taken and the motion 28 passed, 5 to 1: 29
5 yea
Bradley yea · Haller yea · Hanley yea · Leister yea · Lind yea
motion to approve the request as indicated on page no. 80. A motion 6 as stated by Chairman Bradley was made by Ms. Hanley and seconded by Mr. Lind. A vote was taken and 7 the motion unanimously…
6 yea
Bradley yea · Haller yea · Hanley yea · Leister yea · Lind yea · Ritter yea
motion to approve the resolution approving the request as indicated 13 on page no. 129. A motion as stated by Chairman Bradley was made Mr. Lind and seconded by Ms. Hanley. 14 A vote was taken and…
6 yea
Bradley yea · Haller yea · Hanley yea · Leister yea · Lind yea · Ritter yea
motion to recommend approval of the request with the condition that 46 the applicant provide to the satisfaction of the Village Council the vehicular traffic flow plan and the 47 September 14, 2026…
4 yea
Haller yea · Leister yea · Lind yea · Ritter yea
motion to adjourn was made by Ms. Hanley and 14 seconded by Ms. Leister. A vote was taken and the motion unanimously passed, 6 to 0: 15
6 yea
Bradley yea · Haller yea · Hanley yea · Leister yea · Lind yea · Ritter yea
Wed Sep 9, 2026 · 19:00

Environmental, Forestry, & Sustainability Commission

Commission discusses tree ordinance and sustainability initiatives

The Environmental, Forestry, & Sustainability Commission will review updates on solar power and bike bus programs. The meeting includes reports on a tree ordinance, a tree walk, and the Hefty Renew program.

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510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka
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# Village of Winnetka Environmental, Forestry, & # Sustainability Commission Meeting ## September 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM Winnetka Village Hall Council Chambers - 510 ## Green Bay Road ## AGENDA |1.||Introduction & Chair's Remarks| |---|---|---| |2.||Public Comments| |3.|a.|Review and Approval of Minutes August 12 EFSC Meeting Minutes| |4.|a. b.|Old Business Updates Solar Power Hour (and Farmers' Market promotion) Bike Bus update| |5.|a. b.|New Business CAP implementation Non-CAP initiatives| |6.||Communications| |7.|a.|Committee/Staff Reports Hefty Renew program, NCL mural, tree ordinance, tree walk| |8.||Open Forum| |9.||Adjournment| ### <u>NOTICE</u> All agenda materials are available at <u>villageofwinnetka.org</u> ***(Government > Council Information > Agenda*** ***Packets & Minutes)***; the Reference Desk at the Winnetka Library; or in the Manager’s Office at Village Hall (2nd floor). The Village of Winnetka, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests that all persons with disabilities who require certain accommodations to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting or have questions about the accessibility of the meeting or facilities, contact the Village ADA Coordinator, at 510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, Illinois 60093, 847-716-3543; T.D.D. 847-501-6041.
Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 19:00

Village Council

Winnetka Council to discuss landmark designation and utility contracts

The Village Council will consider designating 115 DeWindt Road as a landmark. The meeting also includes resolutions to award contracts for a substation transformer and electric plant flue duct painting.

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✓ Decided: Winnetka Council designates 115 DeWindt Road a landmark and approves $1.87M warrant list

The Village Council approved its consent agenda, including a warrant list of $1,874,743.58 and three resolutions awarding contracts for a substation transformer, electric plant flue duct painting, and tree services. Separately, the Council adopted Ordinance No. M-13-2026 designating 115 DeWindt Road as a landmark. The Council also approved the annual September 11 memorial flag planting on the Village Green and then adjourned to closed session to discuss security procedures and litigation.

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Village of Winnetka Village Council Regular Meeting September 1, 2026 at 7:00 PM Village Hall 510 Green Bay Road NOTICE Village Council meetings are video recorded. All agenda materials are available at villageofwinnetka.org (Governance > Agendas & Minutes); the Reference Desk at the Winnetka Library; or in the Manager’s Office at Village Hall (2nd floor). The Village of Winnetka, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests that all persons with disabilities who require certain accommodations to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting or have questions about the accessibility of the meeting or facilities, contact the Village ADA Coordinator, 510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, Illinois 60093, 847-716- 3543; T.D.D. 847-501-6041. AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Quorum a. Thursday, September 17, 2026 Regular Meeting b. October 6, 2026 Regular Meeting c. October 13, 2026 Study Session 4. Presentations a. Presentation by School District 36 Board President Dan Waters b. Approval of September 11 Memorial Flag Planting on the Village Green - Cripe Family 5. Public Comments 6. Reports 7. Establishment of Consent Agenda 8. Approval of Consent Agenda a. Approval of Village Council Minutes i. August 4, 2026 Regular Meeting ii. August 18, 2026 Regular Meeting b. Approval of Warrant List Dated August 14, 2026 - August 27, 2027 c. Ordinance No. M-13-2026: Design …
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Village of Winnetka Village Council Regular Meeting September 1, 2026 at 7:00 PM Village Hall 510 Green Bay Road Village of Winnetka Village Council - September 1, 2026 MINUTES 1. Call to Order President Dearborn advises members of the public that the Village Council, Design Review Board, Plan Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Plan Development Commission meetings moving forward will be live streamed on the Village website. President Dearborn called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Village Manager Kristin Kazenas called the roll. Present: Trustees Rob Apatoff, Kim Handler, and Bridget Orsic. Absent: Trustee Kirk Albinson. Also present: Deputy Village Manager Hannah Lipman, Deputy Village Clerk Berina Gradjan, Village Attorney Peter Friedman, Community Development Director Scott Mangum and approximately 12 people in the audience. Trustee Dalman has provided the required notice that she will be unable to attend the regular meeting due to illness. The Village’s policy provides that Trustee Dalman may participate remotely unless 2/3 of the Council objects. With no objections, Trustee Dalman participated remotely fully in the meeting. Call to Order. Village Manager Kristin Kazenas called Trustee Dalman for attendance. Trustee Myers has provided the required notice that he will be unable to attend the regular meeting due to a family emergency. The Village’s policy provides that Trustee Myers may participate remotely unless 2/3 …
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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve the foregoing items on the Consent Agenda by omnibus vote. MOVER: Trustee Handler SECONDER: Trustee Orsic
5 yea
Apatoff yea · Dalman yea · Handler yea · Myers yea · Orsic yea
Motion to adopt Ordinance No. M-13-2026 MOVER: Trustee Handler SECONDER: Trustee Apatoff
5 yea
Apatoff yea · Dalman yea · Handler yea · Myers yea · Orsic yea
Motion to adjourn to closed session for the purpose of discussing security procedures and probable, imminent, and pending litigation pursuant to sections 2(c)(8) and 2(c)(11) of the Open Meetings…
5 yea
Apatoff yea · Dalman yea · Handler yea · Myers yea · Orsic yea
Thu Aug 27, 2026 · 19:00

Design Review Board

Board to review amended design for 4-story mixed-use building on Green Bay Road

The Winnetka Design Review Board/Sign Board of Appeals will hold a special meeting to consider continued and new applications for Certificates of Appropriateness and a sign permit. The main item is a continued application for a proposed four-story mixed-use building at Tower Court Condominiums, which the Village Council will ultimately decide. Other items include a playground improvement at Tower Road Beach, a facade material change, and sign and awning modifications at One Winnetka.

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✓ Decided: Winnetka board backs Tower Road Beach playground, continues One Winnetka items

The Design Review Board approved Certificates of Appropriateness for the Tower Road Beach playground redesign at 899 Sheridan Road and for an alternate limestone facade at 564 Green Bay Road, and approved modified and additional awnings at 525 Lincoln Avenue for a future restaurant tenant. The Board continued a back-lit Solidcore wall sign at 736 Elm Street to September 24, 2026, recommending sign height be reduced by 20-30%, and continued the Tower Court Condominiums preliminary planned development at Green Bay Road and Tower Court to the same date for revised southeast corner elevations. All votes were unanimous; the Village Council holds final jurisdiction on the Tower Court planned development.

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Village of Winnetka Design Review Board/Sign Board of Appeals Special Meeting August 27, 2026 at 7:00 PM Winnetka Village Hall Council Chambers 510 Green Bay Road NOTICE Public comment is permitted on all agenda items at the meeting. If you wish to provide testimony or comments prior to the meeting, you may provide them one of two ways: (1) by sending an email to [email protected]; or by sending a letter to Community Development, Village of Winnetka, 510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, IL 60093. All agenda materials are available at www.villageofwinnetka.org/agendacenter. The Village of Winnetka, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests that persons with disabilities, who require certain accommodations to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting or have questions about the accessibility of the meeting or facilities contact the Village ADA Coordinator at 510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, Illinois 60093, (Telephone (847) 716-3543; T.D.D. (847) 501-6041). AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Public Comments 3. Approval of Minutes a. July 16, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes 4. Continued Applications a. Case No. 25-19-PD: 901-05, 907-09, 911-13 Green Bay Road and 1007-11 Tower Court - Tower Court Condominiums Preliminary Planned Development: An amended application for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the proposed design of a new four-story mixed-use building as part of a planned development. The Village Co …
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Minutes adopted 9-29-2026 Winnetka Design Review Board/Sign Board of Appeals Special Meeting Minutes 1 August 27, 2026 2 3 Members Present: Katie Moor, Chairperson 4 Chris Baggett 5 Wesley Barker 6 Fritz Duda 7 Heather Niehoff 8 9 Members Absent: Peter Evanich 10 Colin Kennedy 11 12 13 Village Staff: Scott Mangum, Director of Community Development 14 Ann Klaassen, Assistant Director of Community 15 Development 16 Davorka Kirincic, Building and Code Enforcement 17 Manager 18 19 Call to Order & Roll Call: 20 Chairperson Moor called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and noted that all DRB meetings will now be 21 live-streamed going forward. Roll call was taken of the Board Members present. 22 23 Public Comments: 24 No comments were made at this time. 25 26 Approval of Minutes: 27 Chairperson Moor asked if there were any comments or corrections or for a motion to approve the July 28 16, 2026, meeting minutes. A motion to approve the July 16, 2026, meeting minutes was made by Mr. 29 Baggett and seconded by Mr. Barker. A vote was taken and the motion unanimously passed, 5 to 0: 30 AYES: Baggett, Barker, Duda, Moor, Niehoff 31 NAYS: None 32 33 Chairperson Moor asked for the agenda be taken out of order and asked for a motion to move the 34 continued application to the end of the meeting. A motion as stated by Chairperson Moor was made by 35 Mr. Duda and second by Ms. Niehoff. A vote …
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🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to approve the July 16, 2026, meeting minutes was made by Mr. 29 Baggett and seconded by Mr. Barker. A vote was taken and the motion unanimously passed, 5 to 0: 30
5 yea
Baggett yea · Barker yea · Duda yea · Moor yea · Niehoff yea
motion to move the 34 continued application to the end of the meeting. A motion as stated by Chairperson Moor was made by 35 Mr. Duda and second by Ms. Niehoff. A vote was taken and the motion…
5 yea
Baggett yea · Barker yea · Duda yea · Moor yea · Niehoff yea
A motion was made by Mr. Barker to issue a Certificate of 35 Appropriateness for the request as presented. Ms. Niehoff seconded the motion. A vote was taken and 36 the motion unanimously passed, 4 to…
4 yea
Baggett yea · Barker yea · Moor yea · Niehoff yea
to approve the request as presented. Mr. 22 Baggett seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion unanimously passed, 5 to 0: 23
5 yea
Baggett yea · Barker yea · Duda yea · Moor yea · Niehoff yea
motion to continue the matter to the September 24, 2026, meeting. Ms. 4 Klaassen first asked for a preliminary quorum check for the September meeting. Mr. Baggett moved to 5 continue the matter to…
5 yea
Baggett yea · Barker yea · Duda yea · Moor yea · Niehoff yea
[context] A vote was taken and the motion unanimously 5 passed, 5 to 0: 6
5 yea
Baggett yea · Barker yea · Duda yea · Moor yea · Niehoff yea
that the north elevation would not be visible. Mr. 22 Barker stated to clarify, the Board is not talking about the west, north or east elevations but is asking for 23 more attention to be given to…
5 yea
Baggett yea · Barker yea · Duda yea · Moor yea · Niehoff yea
motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Duda and 38 seconded by Mr. Baggett. A vote was taken, and the motion unanimously passed, 5 to 0: 39
5 yea
Baggett yea · Barker yea · Duda yea · Moor yea · Niehoff yea

Showing the 30 most recent meetings of 127 on record. See the yearly meeting archives below for the full history.

💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
$23.7MCOLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
Department of Defense · PROFICIENCY TESTING, ACCREDITATION, AND COMPETENCY ASSESSMENTS OF DEPA
$17.5MCOLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
Department of Defense · LABORATORY ACCREDITATION AND PROFICIENCY TESTING SERVICES
$8.5MCOLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
Department of Veterans Affairs · CLINICAL LABORATORY PROFICIENCY TESTING (PT) OP4 TASK ORDER
$8.1MCOLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
Department of Veterans Affairs · CLINICAL LABORATORY PROFICIENCY TESTING (PT) OPTION YEAR 3 TASK ORDER
$7.7MCOLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
Department of Veterans Affairs · CLINICAL LABORATORY PROFICIENCY TESTING (PT)OPTION YEAR 2 AND CLAUSE A
$6.0MCOLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
Department of Veterans Affairs · IGF::OT::IGF EXERCISE OPTION PERIOD 3 LABORATORY PROFICIENCY TESTING
$538,022COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
Department of Veterans Affairs · LABORATORY MANAGEMENT INDEX PROGRAM LICENSES, IGF::OT::IGF
$150,000START ENGINEERING LLC
Department of Defense · CUSTOMIZED BIOTECH CAREER GUIDE
$132,563COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
Department of Health and Human Services · CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE PROFICIENCY TEST SAMPLES AND CALIBRATION/LINE
$67,521CSA PARTNERS LTD.
General Services Administration · TASK ORDER 47PF0024F0861 WATER INTRUSION STUDY AT THE PAUL FINDLEY BUI

Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.

🌐 County-level context (Cook County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Traffic fatalities1 (2021)
Business establishments134,513 (2,492,328 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,761/mo (2025)
Adults with low literacy25.4% (low numeracy 36% · 2017)

Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC

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6,942
Recorded votes
$67.3M
Annual budget
$59.6M
Debt outstanding
9
Permitted housing units

The money — in

source: Census gov-finance & state comptroller

Budget

Revenue$67.3M
Spending$76.2M
Operating spending ran ahead of revenue this year.

Debt load HIGH

Outstanding debt$59.6M
Debt-to-revenue0.89×
Debt-load index78 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.

Outcomes — economic mobility

source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research use

For kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:

White kids
0.505
All kids
0.385
Black kids
0.309

Research-only layer, shown here for context — not included in the CC BY 4.0 bulk download.

Where it’s happening

geocoded land-use decisions
🗺 Interactive map
Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the research explorer.

Meeting archives

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