Winnetka Village Council voted unanimously to create additional protections for Lake Michigan bluffs by adopting controversial regulations around what can be built on steep slopes. Despite some residents seeing the ordinance as a win for the environment others are unhappy with the increased regulation on privately owned lakefront property. Winnetka was the lone lakefront community without .
Winnetka lakefront homeowners pushed back against proposed legislation to limit construction on lake bluffs, arguing a majority has dutifully protected the lakeshore with improvements and revetments on their properties. After a year of research and discussion, the Winnetka Village Council is considering limitations on what lakefront residents can build in the steep slope portions of their .
A billionaire’s donation offer still has Winnetka Park District officials wary as commissioners weigh the merits and drawbacks of the proposed agreement. A proposed agreement for a $3 million donation from billionaire resident Justin Ishbia to the Winnetka Park District ruffled feathers at the Nov. 30 Park District Board meeting. Several members of the board, along with public commenters, .
CHICAGO — The Winnetka, Illinois, Village Council hosted a study session to consider enacting regulations for bluff and steep slope construction and destruction after residents raised concerns about billionaire Justin Ishbia removing bluffs from his lakefront property. Trustees debated whether to allow lakefront homeowners — many of whom have in the past spent money to keep up and protect .
The Winnetka Village Council hosted a study session to consider enacting regulations for bluff and steep slope construction and destruction after residents raised concerns about billionaire Justin Ishbia removing bluffs from his lakefront property. Trustees debated whether to allow lakefront homeowners — many of whom have in the past spent money to keep up and protect bluffs on their property .