Lincolnwood meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Lincolnwood boards to weigh $3.08M in warrants, TIF plan for Town Center

The Lincolnwood Village Board's Aug. 18 agenda includes approval of more than $3 million in warrants and several engineering contracts, while a separate committee of the whole will review a draft tax-increment financing (TIF) plan for the Lincolnwood Town Center. No votes have been taken yet; the items are listed on the agenda and minutes have not been published.

Village Board: warrants and contracts

The board is scheduled to consider approving warrants totaling $3,085,054.04. It also will consider a $79,000 contract with Christopher B. Burke Engineering for design of the 2027 Lead Service Line Replacement Program, a $366,057.21 contract with Civiltech Engineering for Phase II design of the Pratt Avenue Pedestrian Bridge, and a $31,315 change order with Hacienda Landscaping for Proesel Park construction. The agenda also includes a discussion of business license and zoning regulations for smoke or vape shops.

Committee of the Whole: TIF plan for Town Center

The Village Board's Committee of the Whole, meeting the same day, will discuss a draft TIF redevelopment plan and eligibility report for the Lincolnwood Town Center, with a presentation from Ryan LLC. The agenda notes potential adoption of the plan in January 2027. The committee also will discuss business license and zoning rules for smoke or vape shops that have begun offering other retail goods, and will hold a closed session for minutes review and employment matters.

Other board actions

• The Parks and Recreation Board meeting scheduled for Aug. 17 was cancelled due to lack of agenda items. The next meeting is Oct. 19 at 6:00 p.m. in the Gerald C. Turry Village Board Room.
• The Plan Commission / Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for Aug. 19 was cancelled. The next meeting is Sept. 2 at 6:00 p.m. in the same room at Village Hall, 6900 North Lincoln Avenue.

Coming up

• **Environmental Commission** – Aug. 24 meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items. Next meeting is Oct. 26 at 7:00 p.m.
• **Board of Fire and Police Commissioners** – Aug. 25, 6:00 p.m. (agenda). The board will discuss final offers of employment for police officer candidates and hold a closed session on personnel matters.
• **Economic Development Commission** – Aug. 26, 6:00 p.m. (agenda). The commission will discuss a proposed TIF district for the Lincolnwood Town Center and surrounding area, including a draft redevelopment plan and eligibility report. The proposed area includes 62 tax parcels and 120 acres. The village currently has three TIF districts: Northeast Industrial (expired 2020), Devon/Lincoln (active), and North Lincoln (active). The Village Board approved a professional services agreement with Ryan LLC in October 2025 for TIF-related services. No formal action is requested at this meeting; it is for feedback before the formal TIF adoption process begins.

Lincolnwood boards review budget policies, zoning requests, fire insurance purchases

Lincolnwood village boards and commissions met over the past two weeks to discuss financial policies, zoning variations, and fire insurance purchases. No final decisions were made, as minutes from these meetings have not yet been published.

Finance Committee reviews budget and financial policies

The Finance Committee met July 27 to review proposed changes to the FY2027 Financial Policies, which will guide the annual budget development. The committee also received a FY2025 Financial Status Update showing the General Fund balance was $2,560,867 higher than projected, and a FY2026 Mid-Year Financial Status Update as of June 30. Members discussed cash flow needs for grant-funded projects. The policies are expected to go to the Village Board for future approval.

Plan Commission considers hot tub, fence, and storage container requests

The Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals met August 5 to review two cases. Case #VAR-10-26 is a request for variations at 7150 N Karlov Avenue to allow a hot tub and a 5-foot tall fence in a side yard. Case #SUP-09-26 is a special use request for outdoor storage containers for the Public Works Department at 7015 N Central Park Avenue and 7001 N Lawndale Avenue. That case was continued to September 2, 2026. The commission also reviewed minutes from its July 8 meeting.

Fire and Police Commissioners discuss police candidate job offers

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met August 6 in closed session to discuss conditional offers of employment for police officer candidates. The agenda also included approval of minutes from a previous meeting and a staff report. No action was reported.

Foreign Fire Insurance Board reviews purchase requests and CD investment

The Foreign Fire Insurance Board met August 6 to review three new purchase requests totaling $12,980: FFIB 163 for $6,000 for public education supplies from Fire Smart Promotions, FFIB 164 for $5,980 for annual hose testing through FireCatt, and FFIB 165 for $1,000 for two Gladiator freestanding cabinets from Home Depot. The board also revisited tabled funding requests and outstanding purchases, including tool cleaning smocks and bay doors, and discussed options for investing funds in a certificate of deposit. New board members were assigned positions.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are scheduled in the next 14 days, according to the provided agenda data. Residents are encouraged to check the village website for future meeting notices.

Lincolnwood Village Board weighs $40.6M Town Center TIF plan; Finance Committee reports stronger-than-expected fund balance

Lincolnwood's Village Board and its committees covered a wide range of spending, zoning, and long-term planning items during the week of July 21, though official minutes have not yet been published for any of the meetings. All items below are drawn from published agendas; the board's actual votes and any changes will be confirmed when minutes are released.

Village Board — July 21

The Village Board agenda for July 21 lists a warrant package totaling $2,907,756.73 for approval, along with several consent agenda items:

• A resolution to purchase one 2026 Ford Police Utility Interceptor Vehicle from Currie Motors for $48,267.00.
• A contract award to TCD Concrete Works, Inc. for the 2026 Sidewalk and Curb Replacement Program, not to exceed $200,000.
• A resolution to renew the fuel purchasing contract with Al Warren Oil Company.

Two ordinances are also on the agenda: a driveway width variation for 6520 North Drake Avenue and an amendment to the zoning ordinance regarding parking pads.

In a separate Committee of the Whole discussion, the board is scheduled to receive a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) update for the Lincolnwood Town Center (LTC) redevelopment. The agenda lists a $40.6 million preliminary project budget and a proposed $4 million transfer from an adjacent TIF district, with discussion of incentives and financing structures. No formal actions are listed for the TIF item.

The Committee of the Whole agenda also includes a design update for the Pratt Avenue Pedestrian Bridge, currently in the Phase I study stage. The bridge would be located between Centennial Park (village-leased) and Park 538 (Chicago-leased) and is partly funded by grants.

Finance Committee — July 27

The Finance Committee agenda includes a review of proposed FY2027 Financial Policies for future Village Board approval. Members are also scheduled to review:

• An FY2025 Financial Status Update showing the General Fund balance $2,560,867 higher than projected.
• An FY2026 Mid-Year Financial Status Update as of June 30.
• Cash flow needs for grant-funded projects.

Police Pension Board — July 23

The Lincolnwood Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees agenda includes review and approval of the Actuarial Valuation and Tax Levy Request, approval of a Non-Duty Disability Benefit for Albijon Purelku, an application for membership for Christopher Roobinadeh, and board officer elections for President, Vice President, Secretary, and Assistant Secretary. A discussion or possible action on a Cash Management Policy is also listed.

Cancelled Meetings

Three meetings were cancelled during the period:

• The Economic Development Commission meeting on July 22 was cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 26, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. in the Gerald C. Turry Village Board Room.
• The Plan Commission / Zoning Board of Appeals meeting on July 22 was cancelled. The next meeting is set for August 5, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
• The Traffic Commission meeting on July 23 was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

Coming Up

The Plan Commission / Zoning Board of Appeals meets Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Gerald C. Turry Village Board Room at Village Hall. The agenda includes:

• Case #VAR-10-26: A request for variations at 7150 N Karlov Avenue to allow a hot tub and a 5-foot tall fence in a side yard.
• Case #SUP-09-26: A Special Use request for outdoor storage containers at 7015 N Central Park Avenue and 7001 N Lawndale Avenue for the Public Works Department. This case has been continued to September 2, 2026.
• Review of July 8, 2026, meeting minutes.

The Economic Development Commission's next meeting is August 26, 2026, at 8:00 a.m.

Lincolnwood boards review sustainability plan and zoning cases; Village Board set to weigh $40.6M redevelopment update

Three Lincolnwood boards and commissions met over the past two weeks, but minutes have not yet been published for any of those sessions, so no confirmed decisions are available to report. The most consequential items on the table this week come at the July 21 Village Board meeting, where trustees will review a $40.6 million preliminary budget for the Lincolnwood Town Center redevelopment and a $2.9 million warrant package.

Environmental Commission — July 6

The Environmental Commission held a special meeting to discuss the village's 2026–2036 Sustainability Plan, described as a ten-year framework for environmental initiatives. The agenda also included approval of minutes from the commission's April 27, 2026 meeting and a public comment period. No other business was scheduled. Minutes from the July 6 session have not been published.

Plan Commission / Zoning Board of Appeals — July 8

The Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals scheduled a public hearing on Case VAR-11-26, a request by property owner Lidia Stoia for a variation to allow a 6-foot-tall semi-private fence in the corner side yard at 3831 W Albion Avenue. The agenda also included consideration of additional relief from Chapter 15 of the Zoning Code for the case.

Two other cases were continued to the August 5, 2026 meeting:

• **Case SUP-09-26:** Special use for outdoor storage containers at 7015 N Central Park Avenue and 7001 N Lawndale Avenue.
• **Case VAR-10-26:** Variations for a hot tub and 5-foot-tall fence at 7150 N Karlov Avenue.

The agenda also included approval of June 3, 2026 meeting minutes and a staff update. Minutes from the July 8 session have not been published.

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners — July 16

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners scheduled a closed session under Section 2(c)(1) for personnel matters, including oral interviews of police officer candidates. Under new business, the Board was set to consider an eligibility list for the position of Police Officer. The agenda also included approval of minutes and public comment. Minutes from the July 16 session have not been published.

Coming up

Village Board — Tuesday, July 21, 2026. The Committee of the Whole will receive a Tax Increment Financing update on the Lincolnwood Town Center redevelopment, including a $40.6 million preliminary project budget and a proposed $4 million transfer from an adjacent TIF district. Staff will also present design progress for the Pratt Avenue Pedestrian Bridge, which is in the Phase I study stage and has secured grant funding. No formal actions are listed for either item.

The regular Village Board meeting the same evening includes several items up for action:

• Approval of warrants totaling $2,907,756.73
• Resolution to purchase one 2026 Ford Police Utility Interceptor Vehicle from Currie Motors for $48,267.00
• Award of contract to TCD Concrete Works, Inc. for the 2026 Sidewalk and Curb Replacement Program, not to exceed $200,000
• Resolution to renew a fuel purchasing contract with Al Warren Oil Company
• Ordinance granting a driveway width variation at 6520 North Drake Avenue
• Zoning ordinance amendment regarding parking pads

Economic Development Commission — Wednesday, July 22, 2026. Cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 26, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. in the Gerald C. Turry Village Board Room.

Plan Commission / Zoning Board of Appeals — Wednesday, July 22, 2026. Cancelled. The next meeting is set for August 5, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Gerald C. Turry Village Board Room at Village Hall.

Lincolnwood boards take up sustainability plan and fence variation; outcomes pending

Two Lincolnwood advisory bodies met in the past week, but because minutes have not yet been published for either session, only the scheduled agenda items can be reported — not what was ultimately decided.

Environmental Commission — July 6, 2026

The Environmental Commission held a special meeting on July 6, 2026, to discuss the village's 2026–2036 Sustainability Plan, described in the agenda as a ten-year framework for environmental initiatives. The commission was also scheduled to approve minutes from its April 27, 2026 meeting and to take public comment. No other business was listed.

Because the meeting record is currently agenda-only, it is not yet possible to report what feedback commissioners gave on the sustainability plan, whether the April 27 minutes were approved, or what residents said during public comment. The 2026–2036 Sustainability Plan remains a proposal under discussion unless and until the Village Board acts on it.

Plan Commission / Zoning Board of Appeals — July 8, 2026

The Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals met on July 8, 2026, with one decision item on the agenda: Case VAR-11-26, a request by property owner Lidia Stoia for a zoning variation to allow a 6-foot-tall semi-private fence in the corner side yard at 3831 W Albion Avenue. The agenda also included consideration of additional relief from Chapter 15 of the Zoning Code for the case.

Two other cases were continued to the August 5, 2026 meeting:

• Case SUP-09-26: A special use request for outdoor storage containers at 7015 N Central Park Avenue and 7001 N Lawndale Avenue.
• Case VAR-10-26: Variations for a hot tub and a 5-foot-tall fence at 7150 N Karlov Avenue.

The July 8 agenda also included approval of the June 3, 2026 meeting minutes and a staff update.

As with the Environmental Commission, minutes for this meeting have not yet been published, so the outcome of the fence variation request and the minutes approval cannot be confirmed from the available record.

What this means for residents

The 2026–2036 Sustainability Plan, if eventually adopted by the Village Board, would guide Lincolnwood's environmental programs and policy goals over the next decade. Residents interested in its direction can watch for future commission meetings or village board action.

The fence variation at 3831 W Albion Avenue is a site-specific zoning matter affecting one property owner's request to exceed standard fence-height rules in a corner side yard. The continued cases — involving outdoor storage containers on two properties and a hot tub and fence on another — will return for public consideration on August 5, 2026.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days, according to the available meeting data. Residents should check the Village of Lincolnwood's official website for any newly posted agendas or schedule changes.