Winnetka Park District submits Centennial Beach permits to village

Taking one more step in a long pursuit to improve the village’s beach access, the Winnetka Park District has submitted special use permits for the controversial Centennial Beach renovation project to the village’s Zoning Board of Appeals. Permits were submitted to the Village of Winnetka on April 3, marking a major step toward getting the long-awaited beach project completed. Permits for a previous version of the plan were pulled from consideration after a narrow vote by the Winnetka Park District Board in June 2022. The project will see multiple breakwater...