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Gas-powered leaf blowers prohibited May 15 to September 30 each year (Village of Lincolnwood Code section 17-2-216). Outside that window (Oct 1 to May 14), gas blowers permitted only 7:00am-6:00pm Monday-Friday and 7:00am-noon Saturday; banned entirely on Sundays and holidays. Applies to gas-powered leaf blowers (backpack, wheel-mounted, handheld), including electric blowers powered by a portable gasoline generator. Enforced by Lincolnwood Police and Code Enforcement (notice on 1st offense, citation on 2nd).
Enacted: 2012-05-01In effect since: 2012-05-01
Significant exemptions:
Municipal — Publicly owned propertiesGolf courses — Lawn maintenance on golf courses
Standard exemptions:
Storm / extreme weather — Storm or other emergency cleanup/restoration
Listed among the "seven Illinois municipalities with seasonal leaf blower bans" alongside Evanston, Wilmette, Glencoe, Winnetka, Highland Park, and Kenilworth. Administered by Village Community Development Department with Code Enforcement.
Last updated: Jun 2, 2026
Failed in legislatureHB 4805 — Gas-Powered Leaf Blower Ban Act (died)
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