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Wilmette, Illinois

Wilmette in Wilmette, IL — .

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    Sharon Lorsch passed away recently, and a Wilmette-based car wash chain plans to open a location in Park Ridge. Wilmette police and fire departments played a game for community and charity, while Gillson Park and Wilmette Harbor feature a unique blend of prairie landscape and lakefront. The town also topped DuPage and Cook County in home sales, and open water swimmers raced one mile in Lake Michigan off Wilmette beach.

    Curated by TinyLocalAdventure from local news sources · Updated June 23, 2026 · AI-assisted summary. Headlines below link to the original reporting.

    Sharon Lorsch Obituary - Wilmette, IL - Dignity MemorialWilmette Illinois News · Jun 19Wilmette-Based Car Wash Chain Looking To Open Park Ridge Location - Journal & TopicsWilmette News · Jun 22Good Game: Wilmette police, fire play ball for community and charity - therecordnorthshore.orgWilmette News · Jun 22History By Design: Prairie landscape meets the lake in Gillson Park, Wilmette Harbor - therecordnorthshore.orgWilmette News · Jun 22Wilmette Tops DuPage And Cook County's Top Home Sales - HoodlineWilmette News · Jun 22Open Water swimmers race one mile in Lake Michigan, off Wilmette beach - Chicago TribuneWilmette News · Jun 19
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    What is there to do in Wilmette?

    Wilmette has 0 parks and green spaces, 0 places to eat, and landmarks like local landmarks. Use the curated day plan, or jump straight to Eat, Do, Events, Parks, Shop, or Homes.

    Where should I park in Wilmette?

    Most of Wilmette is residential with free street and lot parking near the parks and main streets. See Getting Here for mapped lots.

    How do I get to Wilmette?

    Wilmette sits in Wilmette, Illinois, reachable by car or by the local trails for cyclists.

    Can I see homes for sale in Wilmette?

    Yes — the Homes page lists houses currently for sale in and around Wilmette, and can connect you with a local agent.

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