AUGUST 2022 NEWS

Riverwalk Park Construction Update

In partnership with Northwestern Medicine-Central DuPage Hospital, progress is being made on the second phase of construction in Riverwalk Park! Work is well underway with the bandshell pad poured and remaining concrete path work ongoing. When finished, this second phase will have complete pathways throughout the park, a bandshell for musical performances, bocce and baggo games courts, as well as an additional picnic shelter. Park improvements should be completed this fall.

55th Annual Good Old Days Festival!

Join us for this year’s Good Old Days Festival September 9-11! There are too many events and opportunities for fun to list. Here are a few:

Trolley Tours: Take your family around town on a special trolley service scheduled for Saturday, September 11th from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm and Sunday, September 12th from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Parade: This year’s Good Old Days Parade will be kicking off at 1:00 pm on Sunday, September 12 at the intersection of Sunnyside Ave. and Winfield Rd. the parade marches north on Winfield Rd. into Town Center.

To check out everything that is going on at the festival, go to the website for the full list of activities and locations. https://www.winfieldgoodolddays.com/

Upcoming Sewer Rate Increase – September 1, 2022

The Village’s Water and Sewer Fund is operated as an enterprise fund, meaning the revenues from customer utility bills must equal the cost of operating the water and sewer system in Winfield. Over the past year the Village has completed a water/sewer rate study to determine if current water & sewer rates charged on utility bills are keeping pace with the Village’s cost to provide these basic services. The last rate adjustment took place in January 2015. The results of the new study show that the water usage rate remains sufficient, however the sewer usage rate charged was found to increasingly lag behind actual costs to treat sewage. If appropriate adjustments to the sewer rate are not made, over time expenses will draw down emergency reserves and create a budget crisis to keep the fund solvent.

Following review by the Finance Committee and Public Works Committee, and subsequent public review at Board meetings this spring, the Village Board approved an increase to the sewer usage charge from $8.33 to $9.66 per 1,000 gallons at the April 21, 2022 Village Board meeting.

Overall, this adjustment is a 6.46% increase in the combined water and sewer rate charged per 1,000 gallons. For an average household that uses 5,000 gallons per month, this would be a $6.65 increase per month. Further adjustments are not expected to be necessary for several years.

This change will take effect on September 1, 2022, and residents will see the updated rates on their September utility bills. To learn more about study and how Winfield compares to other neighboring municipalities, please visit the Utility Billing page on our website.

Criterium Recap

Winfield hosted the second annual Winfield Criterium & Summerfest in Town Center on Sunday, July 24th. Despite the early morning rain, 600 racers and hundreds more spectators came out to watch the races and enjoy the many food trucks and family-friendly activities. Thank you to the Intelligentsia Cup for including Winfield in their 2022 race schedule, the Winfield Foundation for organizing this event, and all of the volunteers who helped make it happen!
Photos by Thomas Sullivan

2020 Census Snapshot of Winfield

The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) released a new set of Community Data Snapshots to help local leaders, community organizations, and others plan and make informed decisions in their communities.

These data-rich snapshots — one for each of the region’s 284 municipalities, 77 Chicago neighborhoods, and seven counties — summarize demographic, housing, employment, transportation, land use, revenue, and water information.

To view data about Winfield, go to https://www.cmap.illinois.gov/documents/10180/102881/Winfield.pdf

UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS

Village Meeting Calendar
AUGUST
9 Police Pension Board Special Meeting, 6:00 PM
10 Marketing & Communications Commission, 7:00 PM
15 Riverwalk Committee, 7:00 PM
18 Village Board Meeting, 7:00 PM
24 Public Works Committee, 7:00 PM

SEPTEMBER
   1 Village Board Meeting, 7:00 PM
   5 Office Closed - Labor Day, 8:00 AM
   7 Plan & Zoning Commission, 7:00 PM
10 Administration & Finance Committee, 9:00 AM
14 Marketing & Communications Commission, 7:00 PM
15 Village Board Meeting, 7:00 PM
19 Riverwalk Committee, 7:00 PM
28 Public Works Committee, 7:00 PM

Village Special Events Calendar
AUGUST
10 Winfield Farmers Market, 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM
17 Winfield Farmers Market, 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM
23 Winfield Library - Explore the Riverwalk Park, 6:30 PM
24 Winfield Farmers Market, 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM
31 Winfield Farmers Market, 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM

SEPTEMBER
   7 Winfield Farmers Market, 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM
14 Winfield Farmers Market, 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM
21 Winfield Farmers Market, 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM
28 Winfield Farmers Market, 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM

To see the full Village of Winfield calendar with more details, click here