Wilmette is a village in Cook County, Illinois, with a population of approximately 27,550.
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Meetings
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All events →Apr 23Board of Fire and Police Commissioners2:00 AMApr 23VillageBoard of Fire and Police Commissioners7:00 AMApr 23Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees10:30 AMApr 23VillagePolice Pension Fund Board of Trustees3:30 PMApr 24Arbor Day Celebration9:00 AMApr 25Climate Future Film Festival8:00 AMApr 27Municipal Services Committee1:00 PMApr 27VillageMunicipal Services Committee6:00 PM
Recent News
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Wilmette Under Flood Watch As Severe Storms Hit Chicagoland
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NewsAPR 13, 2026
13-Year-Old Actor From Wilmette Makes Professional Debut In Heartbreak Hotel
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NewsAPR 09, 2026
4 Earth Day Events To Take Care Of The Planet In Wilmette
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