The mission of the Village of Lincolnwood is to ensure a thriving community with a strong business sector, attractive residential areas, continued low tax rates, strong property values and responsive to market and technological changes. All citizens, joined with their neighbors, participate in educational, leisure and cultural activities and recognize, appreciate and respect the rich diversity in the Village.

Lincolnwood continues to be a separate municipality that is fiscally sound, responsive to the needs of a demographically diverse population, cooperative with other government bodies. It fosters community involvement, is primarily residential in character, has a healthy industrial and commercial mix, and provides a high level of service, responsive to the changing needs of the community.