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A proposal, an approval and a completed project are different events. These permanent timelines connect the reviewed evidence and identify what remains unverified.

16 reviewed projects · Source review 2026-09-06. Selected coverage; this is not a complete list of municipal activity.

Park Ridge decision tracker

September 8 outcomes awaiting verification · Evidence 2026-09-15

Green alley: drainage work with an owner cost share

The September 8 agendas listed a $512,851 construction recommendation and a separate final SSA reading. A September 15 archive review found no linked minutes confirming either outcome.

5 source records · 6 dated events

Hearing agenda verified; outcome unconfirmed · Evidence 2026-08-25

Touhy and Third hotel and housing proposal

Revised map-amendment and planned-development applications concern nine named properties; the August 25 agenda is available, but an outcome was not verified.

2 source records · 2 dated events

Wilmette decision tracker

Design direction; no construction vote · Evidence 2026-07-14

Hibbard Road: public feedback changes the design

Approved June 9 minutes record design direction toward on-street bike lanes and parking on one side, alongside road, drainage and water-service work. Construction funding and later approvals remain separate.

2 source records · 3 dated events

Revised application; hearing September 28 · Evidence 2026-08-21

School expansion could change an alley and pickup traffic

The revised Saint Francis Xavier School application combines building changes, an alley vacation, parcel consolidation and a proposed pickup/drop-off area.

1 source records · 3 dated events

Study underway; zoning unchanged · Evidence 2026-09-06

Ridge Road zoning study could change redevelopment options

A study following the 2024 Comprehensive Plan explores business uses, mixed-use flexibility, building standards and parking rules. The Village explicitly says zoning changes have not been adopted.

2 source records · 2 dated events

April 2026 permit-process report; issued permits unconfirmed · Evidence 2026-04-28

Optima Lumina: later PUD action confirmed; delivery needs separate records

The Village records preliminary approval and a later PUD grant. An April 28, 2026 staff update reports permitting in progress; issued permits, construction and public-benefit delivery remain unverified.

3 source records · 4 dated events

Component recommendations; final construction status unconfirmed · Evidence 2025-07-21

Lake Avenue combines intersection and water-infrastructure changes

The project studies road and crossing improvements with drainage, watermain renewal and lead-service replacement between Green Bay and Sheridan.

2 source records · 2 dated events

Winnetka decision tracker

Funded project; start anticipated November 2026 · Evidence 2026-07-13

Willow Road reconstruction moves to November

A July update shifts expected construction to November 2026 and connects road rebuilding with storm sewer, watermain and sanitary-sewer work.

1 source records · 2 dated events

Study and options; construction not established · Evidence 2026-02-10

East Winnetka stormwater options remain a study

The Village commissioned an east-side study considering storage, conveyance, infiltration and property retrofits, with the goal of reducing flooding and improving outfall water quality.

2 source records · 2 dated events

Storage built; program phases require separate checks · Evidence 2026-09-06

School and park land become stormwater storage

The west-side program links a Council-approved plan and intergovernmental agreements to storage under athletic, golf and school land.

1 source records · 1 dated events

Glencoe decision tracker

Study adopted; projects need further decisions · Evidence 2026-06-18

Downtown parking study adopted with a residential safeguard

The Board adopted the streetscape and parking study after removing future consideration of added on-street parking in surrounding residential areas.

1 source records · 2 dated events

Construction announced; completion unconfirmed · Evidence 2026-05-01

West Park upgrades connect amenities, drainage and school traffic

The Park District announced construction with new recreation amenities, drainage and accessibility work; it also warned of construction traffic near West School.

3 source records · 2 dated events

Renovation scheduled; closure starts September 8 · Evidence 2026-09-03

Beach renovation changes access through spring 2027

An announced September 8 closure affects the lower ramp, beach, beach house and playground; the upper road has different access restrictions.

2 source records · 2 dated events

Kenilworth decision tracker

Ramp and plaza access open; future phases conditional · Evidence 2026-08-14

Beach access opened; later completion and funding remain unverified

The August 14, 2026 contractor report confirms the ramp and stramp opened and fencing was removed for full beach access. Punch-list work remained; the Village separately identifies future improvements needing funding.

5 source records · 6 dated events

Historical 2025 notice; current status unverified · Evidence 2025

Green Bay Road resurfacing crosses municipal boundaries

Kenilworth's notice describes an IDOT corridor project extending from southern Glencoe through Winnetka into Kenilworth, with sidewalk-accessibility and pedestrian-signal proposals.

1 source records · 1 dated events

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Independent research into local decisions and property records, with links to official municipal, county, state and federal sources. Not affiliated with any government. Estimates and unresolved questions are labeled. Park Ridge property release: refreshed 2026-09-07 · assessor records 2026-09-01 · Board decisions through 2026-06-09.