Welcome to Skokie!

We are glad that you have chosen the Village of Skokie as your new home.  As a resident you will enjoy the very best in municipal services and programs.  Please contact the Village whenever we may be of service to you, and be sure to subscribe to SkokieNews for regular email updates on important Village news.  Click here to subscribe.

Request a New Residents packet from our online form, click here.

Click here to view new resident brochure.

New Resident Checklist

• Register to vote at the Village Clerk’s Office in Village Hall, 5127 Oakton Street.  Registration hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.  Click here for more information. LINK TO VOTER REG. SECTION
• Purchase vehicle stickers and pet tag licenses.
  (Finance Department - 933-8423)
• Confirm that your water bill has been updated to reflect your information. (Finance/Water Department - 933-8418)
• Confirm your twice-weekly garbage collection, weekly yard waste collection (April through December) and every-other-week recycling collection schedules. (Public Works Department – 847-933-8427)

See these sections of the Village web site for other important service information:

• APWA accredited Public Works Department
• CALEA accredited Police Department
• ISO Class 1 Fire Department
• State-Certified Health Department
• Twice weekly garbage pick up
• Sidewalk snow plowing

Local Utilities

• Nicor Gas: 1-888-NICOR-4-U
• Commonwealth Edison: 1-800-EDISON-1
• Telephone service is not regulated by the Village and residents may choose from many service providers.

Cable Television

Skokie residents may choose cable service from among two cable service providers:

• Comcast: 1-866-594-1234
• RCN: 1-800-746-4726

Other Important Community Links

• North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie
• Rush North Shore Medical Center
• Skokie Chamber of Commerce
• Skokie Park District
• Skokie Public Library