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For Immediate Release Emerald Ash Borer Removal In April 2007, the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) confirmed the presence of the emerald ash borer (EAB) in trees along Crawford Avenue in northeast Skokie. The EAB is an invasive pest that attacks and kills ash trees. In response to the presence of EAB in the area, the Village Foresters have conducted a survey of all 3,000 parkway ash trees in Skokie. Approximately 225 ash trees in poor condition, with structural defects, or with evidence of emerald ash borer infestation, are slated for removal this winter. Many of the trees are located along Crawford Avenue near the known infestation. By removing weak or stressed trees that are more susceptible to EAB infestation, the Village hopes to prolong the life of healthy ash trees in Skokie. The trees will be marked with white slashes and removed by in-house crews sometime between mid January and late April. Residents living adjacent to ash tree removals will be notified prior to the start of the work. Urban-tolerant, disease-resistant replacement trees will be planted in April or May 2008. Village Foresters will continue to survey parkway ash trees and test for EAB, and are currently working in conjunction with the Morton Arboretum to evaluate the efficacy of available chemical treatments. Many infestations have been tracked to firewood movement. Due to Skokie’s confirmed infestation of EAB, residents should not transport firewood. For more information, please contact a Village Forester at 847/933-8427, or visit www.emeraldashborer.info . Released by Public Information Division For Immediate Release The Skokie Animal Control Education Program The Village of Skokie Animal Control Officers are available to conduct educational programs for Skokie community groups and schools. The program offers information on local wildlife such as bats, raccoons, coyote, opossums, skunks, beavers and deer. The program stresses the importance of co-existing with all wildlife and regulations in the Village of Skokie. Officers also speak on proper care for domestic animals such as dogs and cats. During the visit Animal Control Officers share many experiences from their daily interaction with wildlife and answer questions. To enhance the program, an Animal Control Officer can provide photos and a wildlife item display. For more information or to schedule a visit, call the Environmental Health Division 847/933-8484. Released by Public Information Division For Immediate Release Skokie Merchant of the Year Award At the December 17, 2007, Village Board meeting the Skokie Consumer Affairs Commission announced the names of the 2007 Merchant of the Year award winners. The Consumer Affairs Commission received one-hundred-twenty five ballots nominating seventeen businesses. Ballot entries were available in NewSkokie and at www.skokie.org. The winners for the 2007 Merchant of the year:
Recipients were honored by the Mayor and Village Trustees at the meeting. Consumer Affairs Commission presented a brief introduction followed by the award presentations. Released by Public Information Division For Immediate Release Village of Skokie - Early Voting Early voting for the February 5, 2008 Presidential Primary election takes place from January 14 through January 31, 2008 at Skokie Village Hall, 5127 Oakton Street. Applications for absentee ballots are available at the Village Clerk’s Office. Absentee balloting is usually for the ‘snow birds’ and others who cannot vote in person. Registered voters can vote absentee in person February 1 through February 4 at the Clerk’s County Clerk’s Office at 69 W. Washington St., 5th floor, Chicago and the Skokie County Court House located at 5600 Old Orchard Road, Skokie. Registered voters may also vote absentee by mail. After requesting an absentee voter application from the Village Clerk’s Office, the completed absentee ballot application will be sent to the Cook County Clerk’s office to determine if you are eligible to receive a mail-in absentee ballot. If so, the County Clerk's office will send you a mail-in absentee ballot. The completed ballot can be mailed or delivered to the County Clerk's office, which will forward it to your polling place to be counted on Election Day. Village Hall early voting hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. For further information on early voting or to request an absentee ballot, please contact the Village Clerk’s Office at 847/933-8203. Released by Public Information Division For Immediate Release Village of Skokie – IDOT Bridge Work On January 21, 2008 the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is scheduled to begin bridge repair work associated with the Edens Expressway project. This project will be on Golf Road beneath the bridge at the Edens Expressway. Lane closures are expected on Golf Road. Signs will be placed to direct traffic. This project includes new bridge bearings and expansion joints and will continue sporadically through fall 2008. Work on the Edens Expressway will resume in April 2008 and continue through fall 2008. For more information, please call the Engineering Department at 847/933-8231. Released by Public Information Division For Immediate Release Call the Village When a Pet is Lost Skokie residents are reminded to report missing animals to the Animal Control Division of the Skokie Health Department. The Animal Control Division tries to match reports of pets lost with strays found and tries to get them back to their owners. One of the best ways to assure that your lost pet is returned is to have a microchip ID placed in your pet by your veterinarian. Also, keeping a current rabies tag, and license tag or personal identification tag on your pet's collar provides further protection. The Animal Control Division will need a detailed description to help identify your pet if it has no other identification or is spotted from a distance. It is also recommended to contact neighboring community Police Departments, animal shelters, and animal hospitals with the same information since a pet can travel a long distance when lost. Request to post fliers on bulletin boards in pet stores, animal hospitals and grocery stores. Lastly, consider placing a lost ad in the local newspapers. For more information or to report a lost pet, call the Animal Control Division of the Health Department 847/933-8484. During non-business hours contact the Skokie Police Department non-emergency number, 847-982-5900. Released by Public Information Division For Immediate Release Village Hall Holiday Hours The Village Hall offices will be closed on Monday, February 18, 2008 in honor of Presidents’ Day. Regular Village Hall business hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Released by Public Information Division For Immediate Release Skokie Alternate Side Parking Program in Effect The Village of Skokie Alternate Side Parking Program in effect due to the snow accumulation. The program is in effect from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and stays in effect for at least two days. On even days of the month, vehicles must be moved to the side of the street with even-numbered addresses. On odd days of the month, vehicles must be moved to the side of the street with odd-numbered addresses. Violators will be ticketed and towed. To check if the program remains in effect after the second day or for program updates, call 847/675-SNOW (7669). Each day that the program is in effect, residents are informed by an “alert” warning siren that sounds at 7 a.m. to signal the start of the alternate side parking. The siren sounds again at 6 p.m., after which residents may move their vehicles to the opposite side of the street if they choose. Certain streets are exempt from Alternate Side Parking restrictions on Saturday, Sunday and some holidays. There are also some Village streets that are exempt as they are under the jurisdiction of the Illinois Department of Transportation or Cook County Highway Department. Visit www.skokie.org for a list of exempt streets. - 30 - Contact: Skokie Public Works Department For Immediate Release American Heart Month Take care of your heart during February, which is designated as American Heart Month. While heart disease is one of the leading causes of death, there are many things a person can do to reduce the risk of heart disease. These include keeping blood pressure in the normal range, having an acceptable cholesterol level, maintaining a good level of physical fitness and eating right. Regular costs are:
If you would like more information, contact the Skokie Health Department at 847/933-8252. 847/933-8257 For Immediate Release Nutrition Clinic and Lecture Village of Skokie Health Department offers a free monthly nutrition clinic for Skokie residents. The session includes height, weight, blood pressure, hematocrit (testing for anemia), and cholesterol screening. A one-on-one meeting with a licensed dietician follows the physical. Advance registration is required. The next date for the nutrition clinic is Thursday, February 21, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Nutrition Lecture is free and open to the public. The next nutrition lecture date is Thursday, February 21, 2 p.m. entitled - "Dietary Supplements: Necessary or Not “. All nutrition clinics and lectures are held at Village Hall, 5127 Oakton Street. To make an appointment or for more information, contact the Health Department at 847/933-8252. Visit www.skokie.org to keep in the know about Skokie. Released by For Immediate Release Village Clerk's Office offers RTA Photo ID Cards The Regional Transit Authority (RTA) recently announced that beginning Monday, March 17, 2008 senior citizens ages 65 years and older can ride buses and trains for no charge as long as they have a valid photo identification card issued by the RTA. Seniors ages 65 years and older, both Skokie residents and non-Skokie residents, can obtain an RTA photo identification card from the Skokie Village Clerk’s Office, located at Skokie Village Hall, 5127 Oakton Street, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The photo costs $1 and the service is open to all individuals ages 65 years or older. The RTA free ride program coverage area includes McHenry, Lake, Kane, Cook, DuPage and Will Counties. For more information on the free ride program please call RTA at 312/836-7000 or visit www.rtachicago.com. For more information on obtaining a RTA identification card from the Skokie Village Clerk, please call the Clerk’s Office at 847/933-8203. Released by Public Information Division For Immediate Release Human Services Valentine's Day Party On Monday, February 11, 2008, Skokie seniors are invited to celebrate Valentine’s Day with a fun-filled afternoon including lunch and entertainment by students of St. Paul Lutheran Academy and a piano performance by Robert Frost. The event begins at 12 p.m. and will be held at the Human Services Division located at 5120 Galitz Street, Skokie. A fee of $5 is due at the time of registration. For more information or to register, please call the Human Services Division at 847/933-8208. Visit www.skokie.org. Released by For Immediate Release Skokie Citizen Police Academy Take an interest in the community and the Skokie Police Department that serves and protects the community. The spring session of the Skokie Citizen Police Academy begins Wednesday, March 5. The classes are free and open to adults who live or work in Skokie and are 18 years of age or older. The 12-week academy is held on Wednesdays from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Skokie Police Department, 8350 Laramie Avenue (corner of Laramie Avenue and Main Street). Released by Public Information Division For Immediate Release Skokie to Host a Compact Fluorescent Light Bulb Recycling Program Did you know that Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFL) produce the same amount of light as regular light bulbs, but use 2/3 less energy and can last 10 times longer? To be an efficient light source CFLs contain a small amount of mercury sealed within the glass tubing and should not be disposed in the garbage. The Village of Skokie will host a recycling program beginning February 4, 2008 to help residents properly dispose of spent CFLs. Sponsored by the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC), the program is for residentially generated, spent CFLs. Please note that for safety reasons, four-foot bulbs will not be accepted. To learn how to dispose of larger-sized bulbs please visit the SWANCC website at www.swancc.org. Residents may bring spent CFLs, contained in zip-lock-type baggies for extra protection, to the Skokie Health Department located on the lower level of Village Hall, 5127 Oakton Street, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. For information on the benefits of CFLs please visit the SWANCC website at www.swancc.org. To learn more about the CFL recycling program, please call the Skokie Health Department at 847/933-8252. Released by Public Information Division |
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