A Record of Results
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Grant Funding: Supported and advocated for the Village's efforts to obtain grant funding for parks, infrastructure, and public safety.
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Infrastructure Investment: Supported more than $8 million in road and water-main improvements since 2019, helping address aging infrastructure throughout the Village.
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Flood Prevention: Supported implementation of the Street Storage Program and increased stormwater-management incentives.
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Public Safety: Supported additional police staffing and body cameras for Lincolnwood police officers.
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Economic Development: Supported the creation of District 1860, Lincolnwood's first mixed-use development.
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Quality of Life: Supported new sidewalks, streetlights, snow removal, and improvements to Village services.
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Community: Supported Lincolnwood residents and businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Inclusion & Representation: Helped advance municipal recognition of Assyrian New Year and Assyrian Remembrance Day.
Priorities
Service First
Ensuring all Lincolnwood residents and businesses receive the highest level of service across our departments.
Community Engagement
Engaging community members and stakeholders in setting priorities and developing programs, policies, and strategies.
Diversity & Inclusion
Committing to equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of local governance and community life.
Fiscal Policy & Transparency
Maintaining a strong fiscal foundation that allows Lincolnwood to invest in the programs and policies that make a difference.
Development
Prioritizing revitalization and development efforts that align with our residents' vision for their community.
Growth
Fostering continued interest in Lincolnwood among young and growing families.
Meet Atour
Born and raised on the Northside of Chicago and Lincolnwood, Atour Sargon is a first generation Assyrian-American whose parents immigrated from Iraq seeking conditions of safety and equality. An experienced policy analyst, organizer, and advocate, Atour was sworn into office as a Trustee in the Village of Lincolnwood in 2019, making her the first Assyrian-American woman elected to municipal government in Illinois. She was re-elected in 2023 and is currently serving her second term on the Village Board.
Atour holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a Master's degree in Public Policy and Administration from Northwestern University. She was selected as a 2019 delegate for the Illinois Women's Institute for Leadership Training Academy. Atour previously served as the District Director for Cook County's 13th District.
Atour, her husband Peter, and their two children, Sophie and Raman, love living in Lincolnwood and enjoy all that the community has to offer—especially its parks, trails, and summers at the pool. She looks forward to four more years of serving her friends and neighbors in Lincolnwood.
