News Flash

Lincolnwood Names Barry Liss as Incoming Fire Chief

The Village of Lincolnwood is pleased to announce the hiring of its new Fire Chief, Barry Liss. The announcement comes after a nationwide search, coordinated by GovHR, was conducted to fill the position.

Chief Liss brings with him over 40 years of experien...

September 11 Event

The Village will hold its 21st Commemoration of September 11th to honor and remember the lives of the first responders and victims who lost their lives during the tragic events of September 11th. The tribute will be attended by local elected officials and...

Lincolnwood Fest Feedback Survey

The Village is interested in hearing your feedback regarding the 2022 Lincolnwood Fest! To help the Village to prepare for the 2023 Lincolnwood Fest the survey linked below is designed to gather community feedback and assist with future planning. &nbs...

Fire Chief Hansen Announces Retirement

After 32 years of dedicated service, Lincolnwood Fire Chief Mike Hansen has announced his retirement from the Lincolnwood Fire Department effective July 31, 2022. 

The Mayor and Board of Trustees will also honor Chief Hansen’s service to...

Village Releases Q&A Guide Concerning Animal Welfare and The Animal Store

Over the past several months, the Village has been responding to concerns raised about animal welfare and the Village Code, specifically as it regards to The Animal Store and a tortoise named Spur. In an effort to respond to the number of questions and co...

PFAS Detected in Water Supply

On July 10, the Chicago Tribune posted an article regarding the prevalence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, in drinking water throughout Illinois. The following information was included in the March/April edition of the Lincolnwood Connect...

Construction Update

Beginning on July 5, there will be intermittent lane closures on Touhy Avenue, west of Lincoln Avenue, as crews begin to establish temporary traffic signals for construction use. Work is expected to be completed in late August.

Beginning on July 11, there ...

Sign Up for District 1860 Project Updates (Corner of Lincoln & Touhy Ave)

The Village of Lincolnwood will be sending regular project updates regarding the District 1860 project. To receive updates, visit our sign-up page.