Winnetka Could Lose $140K Under Quinn's Proposal

Gov. Pat Quinn has proposed to freeze state income taxes shared with local municipalities to generate an additional $68 million for the state budget.

  Gov. Pat Quinn has proposed Illinois strengthen its troubled finances by freezing state income taxes shared with local municipalities at 2012 levels, a move that could cause Winnetka to lose between $64,591 and $140,150 in revenue and raise property taxes 1 percent, Chicago Tribune reports. The state calculations show the impact to local budgets would be $5.30 per resident, while the Illinois Municipal League estimates the impact would be $11.50 per resident, Chicago Tribune reports.  For the full story, visit: www.ChicagoTribune.com  Here's a look at how Quinn's proposal would impact other North Shore communities. Town Population Based on 2010 Census Impact Based on State Calculation of $5.30/ Resident Impact Based on IML Calculation of…

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How Would You Rate Winnetka's Snow Removal?

Were you satisfied with the village's services? Or do you think there's room for improvement?

Tuesday was dubbed as the "biggest blizzard since 2011." Some 1,200 flights were canceled at O'Hare and Midway airports and yesterday's rush hour was anything but delightful. O'Hare airport saw about 9 inches of snow on Tuesday. The Village of Winnetka was prepared for the blizzard, and snow trucks hit the road to clear the way. But what were your impressions? How would you rate the city's snow removal? Post a comment below or share a story (maybe your neighbor didn't move his car!). To vote or comment you must be signed in.

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Winnetka Commission Calls for Better Communication

Commission calls for better communication between the business districts throughout the city, as well as more flower baskets along Green Bay Road.

A year-long study by Winnetka's Business Community Development Commission found that the village is in need of a better communication system between the village and its four business districts, as well as a $25,000 program to implement hanging floral baskets along Green Bay Road, according to an article by the Chicago Tribune. The recommendations were presented to the Village Board earlier this month.  The commission, according to the Tribune article, recommended creating plans to generate internal communication between the village and the four business districts, as well as creating a plan to get the business districts to communicate with each other. The study also noted that the village website needed a strong business developement …

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Winnetka’s Cherry Street Bridge Could Open for Traffic on Nov. 21

Workers plan to work on the bridge on Monday and Tuesday. During the project, traffic will be detoured one block north to Oak Street.

Winnetkans Invited to Observe Veterans Day

New Trier Veterans of Foreign Wars will be remembering local veterans at Winnetka Community House on Sunday.

A New Trier graduate will be the guest speaker at this year’s Veterans Day Observance in Winnetka.  Sam Badger was awarded the Silver Star for Conspicuous Gallantry and will be speaking at the event held at 5 p.m. on November 11, at Winnetka Community House.  Winnetka resident Robert Yale will also be presenting the Hadley School for the Blind a $10,000 grant from the Northwestern Mutual Foundation. The grant will support Hadley’s Blinded Veterans Initiative, which Yale helped organize.  For more about the initiative read: Hadley School Debuts Blinded Veterans Initiative “As a veteran myself, I am very proud that my award will enable The Hadley School for the Blind to serve veterans that have so selflessly given to our country though their…

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Winnetka’s Cherry Street Bridge Closed Until Further Notice

Additional work is needed on the bridge and all traffic will be detoured one block north to Oak Street.

Winnetka’s Cherry Street Bridge Could Open for Traffic on Nov. 21

Workers plan to work on the bridge on Monday and Tuesday. During the project, traffic will be detoured one block north to Oak Street.

*** Updated 2 p.m., Nov. 16, 2012 *** The village's contractor is close to completing the evaluation of the concrete on Cherry Street Bridge. Workers plan to complete concrete sealing on between Monday(11/19) and Tuesday (11/20), according to the village's website.    Weather permitting, the bridge will be re-opened to vehicular traffic on Wednesday (11/21). In the meantime, traffic should continue to follow the Cherry Street detour on Oak Street. *** Updated Nov. 2, 2012 *** Cherry Street Bridge will be closed until further notice according to village officials. The bridge, originally expected to reopen on Nov. 2, needs additional work to repair the deteriorated area near the east end of the bridge, according to Susan Chen, assistant …

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On the Agenda: Winnetka Village Council Meeting

The Winnetka Village Council meets this evening at 7:30 p.m. at Village Hall. On the agenda is the adoption of vehicle impoundment and towing amendments, solutions for stormwater managment and an analysis of the 2012 tax levy among other items.

The Winnetka Village Council will meet this evening at Village Hall.  Their agenda includes: To view the entire agenda packet, click here.  The village council meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. and will be held at Winnetka Village Hall, 510 Green Bay Road.  For more information, visit the Village of Winnetka website. 

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Photos: Winnetka Honors Olympic Gold Medalist with 'Conor Dwyer Day'

It's been a busy week for Winnetka native and Loyola Academy alum Conor Dwyer, who won a gold medal as part of the U.S. 800-meter freestyle relay team swimming with Michael Phelps, Ryan Lochte and Ricky Bernes in London.

Conor Dwyer was honored with a day named after him in Winnetka Saturday. The Village of Winnetka proclaimed Aug. 25 as "Conor Dwyer Day" during an event held at Hubbards Wood Park. On Friday, Dwyer visited his old high school in Wilmette, where he was honored with Loyola Academy's Ignatian Medal. Related Articles: Want to follow similar articles in Winnetka, Glencoe and Northfield? Sign up for Winnetka-Glencoe Patch's newsletter. Want to follow similar articles in Wilmette and Kenilworth? Sign up for Wilmette-Kenilworth Patch's newsletter.

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Winnetka, Glencoe and Northfield July 4th Events

Carnivals, parades, fireworks and more in all three communities to celebrate Independence Day 2012.

Patch wants you to enjoy the July 4th holiday, so we’ve compiled a listing of Independence Day activities in Winnetka, Glencoe and Northfield happening just one week from today!  Winnetka       Glencoe                                                                    Northfield 

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