To encourage sustainability in Winnetka, the 2026 budget allocated funds to incentivize expanded energy efficiency, renewable energy, and electrification investments.

Nestled along Lake Michigan’s North Shore, Winnetka is a community of tree-lined streets, sandy beaches, renowned schools, outstanding parks, quality recreation facilities, and plentiful non …

Often called the "founders of Winnetka," Charles and Sarah Peck built a large house northwest of Elm and Maple Streets. Sarah Peck, who named Winnetka after a Native American phrase …

The Village of Winnetka is a full-service community-offering residents outstanding police, fire, public works, and administrative services. With a little over 12,000 residents and just 17 miles …

Winnetka is located Region 4 or "North Cook County." Located within Winnetka are the Skokie Lagoons: a Forest Preserve site that offers picnicking, trail hiking/riding, horseback riding, …

Enter your address into the Winnetka Community Portal search to find the following: Property Summary (includes a zoning information, Village service details, school district information, …

Winnetka’s interactive maps are drawn from its sophisticated computer-aided design (CAD) mapping system. This program, already operated by the Village, was the basis for GIS …

Today, Winnetka’s power and energy requirements are ensured pursuant to contracts between the Village and the Illinois Municipal Electric Agency (IMEA). Both the Water and Electric …

The Village of Winnetka does not maintain a contractor licensing program; rather the Village accepts licenses issued by the State of Illinois (i.e., plumbing, irrigation and roofing …

The Athenian Oath, over 2,000 years old, is still a cornerstone that guides Winnetka’s public leaders, under a timeless code of civic responsibility. The Oath is prominently displayed on the …