Wilmette-Kenilworth Area Unemployment Unchanged: Feds

The unemployment rate in Cook County is higher than the Illinois average.

Cook County Ahead Of Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

Here is how the Wilmette-Kenilworth area is doing in the race to vaccinate its population.

Cook County Government: Preckwinkle Details COVID-19 Financial Impact And Recovery With Preliminary Budget Forecast

The preliminary forecast report presents a mid-year projection of year-end revenues and expenses for FY2021 and an initial forecast for ...

Marijuana At Edens Plaza Returns To Wilmette Committee

Over seven months after Wilmette residents voted to permit pot shops in the village, officials are considering allowing one at Edens Plaza.

North Shore Man Posted Videos Of Himself During Capitol Riot: FBI

Christian Kulas announced he was "storming the Capitol" on social media — later confirmed by his mother, a classmate and security video.

Wilmette-Kenilworth Area Unemployment Worsens: Feds

Cook County's unemployment rate is higher than the Illinois average.

Cook County Government: Cook County Issues Notice To Minimum Wage Ordinance

Effective July 1, 2021, the minimum wage for non-tipped workers will remain $13.00. The minimum wage is $6.60 for tipped employees.

Cook County Government: President Preckwinkle Observes Gun Violence Awareness Day With Call To Action

With gun-related homicides up by more than 15% in Cook County this year, President Toni Preckwinkle was joined by County officials at th ...

Cook County Government: Cook County's First Residential Tenant Landlord Ordinance Goes Into Effect June 1

"Today, Cook County takes another step in our fight for fair housing," said Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle. "The protectio ...

'Antisemitic' Display Draws Ire In Wilmette Window

The "highly offensive" display is the subject of pending litigation and connected to long-running legal battles between condo residents.

Broadband Speed In Wilmette-Kenilworth Area: See Local Data

More than 150 million Americans don’t use the internet at broadband speeds. See how the Wilmette-Kenilworth area compares.

Cook County Government: President Preckwinkle Announces Launch Of Cook County Equity Fund Taskforce

The Cook County Equity Fund was established by President Preckwinkle in the County budget approved last November with an initial investm ...

Wilmette Public Works Director Named Among Top 10 In Nation

Brigette Berger-Raish was named one of the Top Ten Public Works Leaders of 2021 by the American Public Works Association.

Coronavirus Restrictions Eased In Cook County Suburbs

Vaccinated people will no longer count toward capacity limits at private events starting Friday.

Plunkett Elected Wilmette Village President: Unofficial Results

Caucus-backed candidates defeated a pair of independent challengers in the race for New Trier High School board.

Election 2021: Contested Races For Wilmette, New Trier Boards

Wilmette voters elect new village president, at least two new village trustees and fresh school board members in several competitive races.

Patrick Duffy: Candidate For Wilmette Park Board

The commercial real estate professional member of the Wilmette Zoning Board of Appeals is seeking a four-year term as a parks commissioner.

Bryan Abbott: Candidate For Wilmette Park Board

The longtime project manager and scout leader is the lone incumbent among nine candidates for Wilmette Park District commissioner.

Cook County Government: President Preckwinkle Extends Application Deadline For $73 Million Emergency Rental And Utility Assistance Pr ...

The extension decision was made based on the need for additional technical support requested by applicants and housing agencies administ ...

Federal Taxes: How Do Your Payments And Refunds Compare?

You can use IRS data to compare your tax payments and refunds to others in Cook County.

Cook County Government: President Preckwinkle Endorses Clean Energy Jobs Act For Advancing Equity And Mitigating Climate Change

President Preckwinkle was joined by Illinois Rep. Delia Ramirez, Cook County Commissioner Bridget Degnen (Vice-Chair of the Environment ...

Justin Sheperd: Candidate For Wilmette Village Board

The plan commissioner and investment manager is seeking a first term as village trustee.

Kimberly Alcantara: Candidate For New Trier High School Board

The practicing attorney and former two-term Wilmette School District 39 board member is among six candidates for the NTHS school board.

Brian Locke: Candidate For Wilmette Village Board

The engineering manager at a hardware manufacturer says his "philosophical aversion" to tax hikes sets him apart from other candidates.

Walter Keats: Candidate For Wilmette Park District

The longtime owner of a tour operator said the park district needs more transparency and better communications.

Cook County Government: Forest Preserves Police Affirms Commitment To Ten Shared Principles

President Preckwinkle was joined by Commissioner Scott Britton, Commissioner Donna Miller, Forest Preserves of Cook County General Super ...

Kate Gjaja: Candidate For Wilmette Village Board

The former League of Women Voters board member and real estate company project manager is running for trustee in the April 6 election.

Joel Kurzman: Candidate For Wilmette Village President

The one-term village trustee and former chain drug store lobbyist provided video recordings in response to a candidate questionnaire.

Climate Change In On The Ballot April 6 In New Trier Township

A nonbinding referendum question asks voters if the U.S. Congress should implement a carbon tax.

Cook County Government: President Preckwinkle Releases 2020 Impact Report To Highlight $77M CARES Funding Outcomes For Resident And S ...

to share outcomes and findings related to programs for residents impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Thanks to funding provided by the CA ...

Wilmette Village Manager Gets Raise After 'Exemplary' First Year

"I'm really proud of what we've accomplished this past year," said Michael Braiman, who became village manager in February 2020.

Cook County Government: President Preckwinkle Launches New System To Streamline Public Records Requests

The new FOIA system uses GovQA software to allow requestors to track their public records requests online.

Cook County Government: President Preckwinkle Launches New System To Streamline Public Records Requests Cook County

. The new FOIA system uses GovQA software to allow requestors to track their public records requests online. The new system helps standa ...

Village Vehicle Stickers Now On Sale

New stickers must be displayed by April 15.

Wilmette Village Board Approves Wilmette Master Bike & Active Transportation Plan

The goal of the Plan is to develop recommendations to make the Village more walkable and bike-friendly.

Wilmette Approves Additional Business Assistance Program To Support Restaurants

The $169,249 economic relief package will support Wilmette restaurants in response to the pandemic.

Village Shares Voter Information, Early Voting Locations For April 6 Election

The in-person registration deadline is March 9 and the online registration deadline is March 21.

No Renewal Requirement For Property Tax Exemptions This Year

State legislature voted not to require tens of thousands of taxpayers to send renewal forms to government offices during the pandemic.

Updated Village Hall Hours And Services Begin Monday

Social distancing will be required at all times, and spacing requirements for the public waiting in line will be clearly marked.

Several Competitive Races On April Ballot In Wilmette, Kenilworth

Find out who's running for local village, school, library and park district boards in upcoming elections.