🌱 Patch AM: Wilmette Police Swear In First Electronic Detection, Comfort Dog

Be sure to catch 8th Annual Assyrian Food Festival on the Wilmette Patch calendar

Wilmette Police Swear In First Electronic Detection, Comfort Dog

Gizmo will help Wilmette investigators find digital devices and provide comfort to victims and first responders.

🌱 Patch AM: See where recent thefts and arrests happened around Wilmette

Be sure to catch 8th Annual Assyrian Food Festival on the Wilmette Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Thinking about policing? See Wilmette’s pay, perks and key deadlines.

Happening soon: Try-it for FREE Aikido For Kids on the Wilmette Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Want to back Wilmette news while golfing this September?

Coming up: Help Stock the Shelves at Northbrook Farmers Market's Summer Stock 2026 on the Wilmette Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: How a Wilmette teen topped his field at a statewide criterium

And on the Wilmette Patch calendar - Help Stock the Shelves at Northbrook Farmers Market's Summer Stock 2026

🌱 Patch AM: How a new Evanston youth sports complex could affect Wilmette’s border area

And check out Help Stock the Shelves at Northbrook Farmers Market's Summer Stock 2026 on the Wilmette Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: How will this big youth sports complex affect Wilmette’s northern neighbor?

Coming up on the Wilmette Patch calendar: Evanston Folk Festival presents: A Gospel Brunch

Kenilworth Is The Most Expensive Place In IL To Buy A Home: Ranking

A new ranking showed that Kenilworth and Wilmette were in the top 10 most expensive places in Illinois to buy a home.

Beyond the Will: The Conversations That Matter Most

Key questions to ask when embarking on the estate planning process and making decisions

First Wedding Planned At Artis Senior Living Of Wilmette

Artis Senior Living of Wilmette says its first wedding will include residents as guests and participants.

Hermès Opens Two-Level Store At Plaza Del Lago In Wilmette

WS Development said the opening marks the start of a new era in Plaza del Lago's restoration and revitalization.

Trouble At Iconic Hot Dog Shop | Coffee Chain Faces Pushback | 'Heartbreaking' Pizzeria Burglary: IL Biz News

Burglars break into a pizzeria and break the owner's heart, and how a hot dog joint became a local magnet for mischief.

Wilmette Theatre To Host Preview Party For Annual Irish Film Festival

Actor and journalist Mike Houlihan's annual film festival returns to Wilmette in September for its fifth local anniversary.

Music, Kids Activities, Drone Show: 5th Annual Wilmette Block Party

Organizers said the annual late-summer event will bring live music, family activities and a new drone show downtown.

Boat Crash Driver Fired By Family Biz | Beloved Hot Dog Joint Arrest | Famous Holiday Popup: IL Business News

Man repeatedly terrorizes an iconic local hot dog eatery, and a new holiday celebration is coming to the Chicagoland.

School Calendar For 2026-27 In Wilmette, Kenilworth: Key Dates To Know

Parents in New Trier Township's seven public school districts are preparing for the first day of school next month.

Johnnie-O To Open First Standalone Midwest Store At Wilmette's Plaza Del Lago

The new Wilmette boutique connects founder John O'Donnell's hometown ties with the brand's Midwest debut.

Wilmette Public Works Collecting Fallen Branches After Storms

Public Works is asking Wilmette residents to move large fallen limbs to the curb for a special storm cleanup.

'Not A Harmless Prank': Ding-Dong Ditchers On The Loose In Kenilworth

Kenilworth police have received several reports of ding-dong ditchers targeting homes in the village

Restaurant Trespasser | Popular Diner Makes A Comeback | Another Coffee Chain Comes To IL: IL Business News

Police cite a man for allegedly drunkenly trespassing, and more coffee is making its way to the Chicago area.

Wilmette Condo Sales Begin For 133-Unit Optima Lumina Downtown Development

The downtown Wilmette project plans 133 condos, retail space, a public plaza and amenities near the Metra station.

Dangerous Currents Prompt Warning At Cook County Beaches

Forecasters said swimming conditions could be life-threatening due to high wave activity and rip currents.

Wilmette Beaches Closed, Programs Canceled Due To Poor Air Quality

The village said swimming areas at all beaches are temporarily closed while unhealthy air quality affects the region.

The Douglas Center Invites You to Lincolnwood's Recycling Event

Bring Your Gently Worn Shoes: Saturday, August 8 | 9:00 AM – Noon

Kenilworth Mosquitoes Test Positive For West Nile Virus

The Mosquito Abatement District discovered West Nile-positive mosquitoes in a Kenilworth trap last week, officials announced.

Music, Food, Artist Booths: Wilmette Art Fair 2026

The free two-day event will bring artist booths, live music, food trucks and road closures to downtown Wilmette.

Wilmette's Central Station Coffee + Tea Reflects On 5 Years Downtown

Five years in, Central Station Coffee + Tea says its Wilmette roots and coffee program continue to drive growth.

KFC Closed For Good | Arrest In Walmart Fire | Pizzeria Manager Accused Of $100K Theft: IL Business News

A manager accused of paying "ghost employees," and police say a man set fire to the toy aisle.

Annual National Night Out Returns To Wilmette Next Month

The annual event is aimed at building trust, safety awareness and neighborhood connections.

Wilmette Police Make Arrest After Bike Taken From Metra Rack

Police said officers saw a man cut a bike lock and remove a bicycle from the Metra station rack on June 30.

Thunderstorm Chance Could Affect Wilmette July 3 Fun and Fireworks Event

Attendees are urged to monitor conditions and be ready to move to shelter if severe weather develops.

Celeb Restaurant Closes | Bodies Piled At Crematory Prompt New Rules | Walmart Fire Sparks Probe: IL Biz News

Police are looking further into a Walmart toy aisle fire, and a local location of a celebrity's restaurant chain is closing its doors.

Fireworks Near Me: July 4th Events Around Wilmette, Kenilworth For 2026

Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary in and around Wilmette and Kenilworth.

Catch The Twain: The Musical comes to Wilmette Library July 9

The Wilmette Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Avenue presents “Catch The Twain: The Musical,” on Thursday, July 9 at 6:30 pm.

2026 July 4 Fireworks Guide For Wilmette, Kenilworth

Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary in and around Wilmette and Kenilworth.

Mariano’s Closing | Gym Staff Stop Feds | Beloved McDonald’s Treat Returns: IL Business News

Staff at a local gym stop a federal pursuit, and the return of a McDonald's menu item from the '60s.

West Nile Positive Mosquitoes Discovered In Wilmette

The Mosquito Abatement District discovered West Nile-positive mosquitoes in a Wilmette trap this week, officials announced.

Wilmette To Collect Large Tree Limbs Left By Recent Storms

The special pickup is for large branches from last week's storms, with smaller twigs going out as yard waste.

Storms Force Businesses To Close | Car Plows Into Salon | Ice Cream Shop Expands: IL Business News

Storms cut power for days at a local restaurant, and a popular ice cream chain is planning new suburban locations.