2020 Census Continues

The U.S. Census Bureau will be conducting door-to-door data collection through the end of September. During this time, enumerators will be contacting residents that have not completed the Census. Residents may still complete the 9 question census online at 2020census.gov or by calling (844) 330-2020. This will be the last opportunity to be counted for federal funding and political representation! Please take a few minutes to help support Winfield - everyone counts!

Centennial Touch Added to Winfield Farmers Market

September and October of the popular Wednesday Winfield Farmers Market (WFM) will have an extra added attraction, according to market manager Rich Bysina. "Despite the pandemic, the Village of Winfield will still be celebrating its Winfield Centennial next year. No one yet knows which originally planned events will be affected, but one community-wide project is going on as planned: 100 Reasons to Love Winfield! "

Entry forms are available in the WFM shoppers aisle, as well as in a few Winfield stores and restaurants, for anyone to take and complete, and will be featured as part of next year's Good Old Days celebration.

While visiting the WFM, shoppers will also be able to register for the Centennial Torch Relay and the Centennial Logo Colored Chalk Art Exhibit for Winfield students.

The Winfield Farmers Market is open every Wednesday, 7 AM - 1 PM through October at the Prairie Trail Center shopping plaza located at the SW corner of Geneva and County Farm Roads. Social distancing and face masks are required.

Visit www.winfieldfarmersmarket.com or www.facebook.com/winfieldfarmmarket for vendor information, photos, and customer comments.

Rescheduled Spring Clean-Up Collection - September 29

The Waste Management Spring Clean-Up collection that was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic has been rescheduled to September 29th. Waste Management will provide free curbside collection of large or bulky items including household appliances, furniture, carpet, do-it-yourself home improvements materials and yard waste. The regular bundling rules apply (4' x 2' bundles weighing less than 50 pounds).

Riverwalk Park Construction Begins

Construction is set to begin on the new Riverwalk Park in Winfield Town Center, illustrated in the attached rendering. Construction of Winfield’s newest public park is funded through an OSLAD matching grant secured by the Village last year. The initial phase of construction will establish most of the pathways and layout of the park with outdoor gardens, furniture, and amenities including fitness stations, a canoe launch, and a pavilion donated by the Knights of Columbus. Subsequent phases are designed to complete major attractions including a large scale playground and covered performance stage.

Take It or Someone Else Will

Law enforcement agencies throughout the suburbs have been battling a rapidly increasing number of burglary to motor vehicle and vehicle theft calls that reaches into the hundreds. Residents are the single-most effective car burglary deterrents. Police departments are developing new strategies to combat the crews, many who have been captured on doorbell cameras, sneaking into subdivisions in the late night and early morning hours, lifting door handles of every car they can find. The simple act of locking your doors and closing all the windows, including sunroofs, however, can go a long way in sending a would-be car burglar away. Additionally, do not leave valuables in your car and if you must, put your valuables in the trunk and out of sight. Unlocked cars have provided a treasure trove of everything from loose change to electronics to weapons. In several reported burglaries, the suspects have also removed garage door openers and stolen items from garages. Suspects have also been reported stealing cars from garages and driveways when the keyless fobs have been left on the car seats or in cup holders. Residents can stop crime right in their front yards by doing one simple thing, locking their car every night!