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For Immediate Release Village of Skokie Human Services The social work staff of the Skokie Human Services Division provides information and referrals for such needs as:
The social workers provide advocacy and short-term counseling for personal difficulties, family problems and other life issues. Long-term counseling needs are referred to outside agencies. The experienced staff can make home visits if requested. To learn more about this program or to make an appointment please contact the Human Services Division at 847/ 933-8208. Released by For Immediate Release Village of Skokie Immigration Information Workshop Series The Village of Skokie offers a monthly Immigrant Information Series focusing on issues that are important to immigrant residents. All workshops are held at the Skokie Public Library, 5215 Oakton Street from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on the first Monday of each month. The workshops are free of charge and are conducted in the English language. People who do not speak English are encouraged to attend and bring an interpreter/translator. Children’s activities are available for children ages five and up. Light refreshments will be served. The next workshop, entitled Insuring your Home, Your Property, and Yourself will be held on October 6, 2008. Securing insurance for yourself, your home and your property can be an overwhelming task. Come and find out what your options are. Speakers will be present from the Illinois Department of Insurance. Additional upcoming workshops include: November 3, 2008: Emergency Services: Protection, Prevention, and Preparedness December 1, 2008: Getting Around: Buses, Trains, and Automobiles January 5, 2009: Village of Skokie’s Health Department Personal Health Services February 2, 2009: Health and Wellness - Rush North Shore Medical Center For a complete description of each session or to register, please e-mail or call the Village Manager’s Office at 847/933-8257. This Immigrant Information Workshop Series is sponsored by the Village of Skokie and funded by a grant from The Chicago Community Trust/Immigrant Integration Initiative. For 93 years, The Chicago Community Trust has connected the generosity of donors with the needs of the community by making grants to organizations working to improve metropolitan Chicago. With assets of $1.8 billion, the Trust made a record-breaking $114 million in grants in 2007. From strengthening community schools to assisting local art programs, from building health centers to helping lives affected by violence, the Trust works to enhance our region. Released by For Immediate Release Village of Skokie Open House The Village of Skokie will host an Open House on Sunday, October 26, 2008 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Skokie Village Hall, at 5127 Oakton Street. The Fire Department activities take place at the Skokie Heritage Museum, 8031 Floral Avenue, across from Village Hall. The Open House features information on all Village programs, on-site health screenings as well as Fire, Police, and Public Works equipment displays. There also will be information from community organizations, and a raffle for four ‘Quality of Life’ baskets. The ‘Quality of Life’ baskets are filled with theatre tickets, coupons and other useful items from the Village and community organizations with an expected value of $500 per basket. For more information contact the Public Information Division at 847/933-8257 or visit www.skokie.org. Released by For Immediate Release CTA Skokie Swift Yellow Line Provides Convenient Service to Wrigley Field for Cubs Playoff Games Skokie fans heading to Wrigley Field for Cubs playoff games will find the CTA (Chicago Transit Authority) Skokie Swift Yellow Line a convenient and affordable travel alternative to driving. The Chicago Cubs will host the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of the National League Division Series on Wednesday, October 1 at 5:30 p.m. and Game 2 on Thursday, October 2 at 8:30 p.m. On Wednesday, October 1, 2008 Skokie Swift Yellow Line trains to Howard Street will operate until midnight and on Thursday, October 2 trains will operate until 1:30 a.m. Skokie CTA customers heading to Wrigley Field from the Yellow Swift Line trains can board Red Line trains at Howard Street. Skokie Swift Yellow Line customers can take advantage of the convenient Park & Ride lot at the Skokie station for the Yellow Line. For $1.50, patrons may park in the Village’s North Lot, which is located just north of Dempster Street and accessible from Gross Point Road. The South Lot parking costs $2.00 and is accessible from both Dempster Street and Niles Center Road. The CTA Skokie Swift Yellow Line offers weekend service as well from 6:10 a.m. to 11:15 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. For more information contact the CTA at 1-888-YOURCTA or visit www.transitchicago.com. Released by For Immediate Release Village of Skokie Assist-A-Family Program The Village of Skokie’s annual Assist-A-Family program collects financial donations and gift certificates for Skokie families in need each holiday season. The Human Services Division interviews each family that applies for the program and families are encouraged to return for additional counseling. Only the very neediest Skokie families and children are selected as program participants. The Assist-A-Family program provides gift certificates for area businesses to purchase holiday food and to buy gift and necessity items specific to each child served by the program. In the past, the Skokie community has been very generous. If you would like to provide gift certificates or donate financially to this important community program, please contact the Skokie Human Services Division by at 847/933-8208. Released by Public Information Division For Immediate Release November 4, 2008 Presidential Election Voter registration for the November 2008 election ends on October 7, 2008. Anyone who was registered and has since moved to a new address must re-register. Likewise, anyone who changed his or her name must re-register. People who will be 18 years of age by Election Day and new U.S. citizens will need to register in order to vote. Voter registration is at Skokie Village Hall, 5127 Oakton Street, Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. until noon. Registered voters may early vote at Skokie Village Hall from October 13, 2008 until October 30, 2008. Hours for early voters are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Students and snow birds who will not be able to vote on Election Day or early vote may request an application for an absentee ballot. Please contact the Village Clerk’s Office at 847/933-8203 to request an application or for more information. Released by For Immediate Release Voter Registration Voter registration for the November 2008 election ends on October 7, 2008. Early Voting begins on October 13, 2008 and ends October 30, 2008. Any suburban Cook County registered voter can vote early at Skokie Village Hall, 5127 Oakton Street, Monday through Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Please contact the Village Clerk Marlene Williams at 847/933-8203 for more information. Released by For Immediate Release SKOKIE SWIFT RIDERSHIP INCREASES - Weekend Service to Continue The CTA reports a 7.3% increase in weekday Skokie Swift Yellow Line ridership during July 2008, by comparison to a 4% ridership increase in the entire CTA rail system that month. For 2008 year-to-date, ridership on the Skokie Swift Yellow Line is up nearly 15%, with just over a 6% ridership increase across the entire CTA rail system. In addition, the CTA announced that it will continue to offer weekend service on the Skokie Swift. Instituted earlier this year on a trial basis, weekend Skokie Swift ridership has been brisk. The CTA reports an average of 1,323 Saturday boardings and 1,135 Sunday boardings at the Dempster Street station in July. This represents the fifth highest weekend ridership out of CTA’s 18 suburban stations. “These statistics validate the need for increased public transportation, and the need for additional stations along the Skokie Swift Yellow Line,” commented Skokie Mayor George Van Dusen. “The Village of Skokie looks forward to the 2009 groundbreaking the Downtown Skokie Swift Station just north of Oakton Street and west of Skokie Boulevard. We also are grateful for the state and federal support of this important project, and also look forward to working with all parties involved in extending the Yellow Line service north to the Old Orchard corridor in the near future.” The CTA statistics show a total of 70,675 Skokie Swift boardings in July at the Dempster Street station, a 27% increase over July 2007 boardings and the greatest ridership since the Skokie Swift reopened in 1991. For additional information: For Immediate Release November 4, 2008 Presidential Election Voter registration for the November 2008 election ends on October 7, 2008. Anyone who was registered and has since moved to a new address must re-register. Likewise, anyone who changed his or her name must re-register. People who will be 18 years of age by Election Day and new U.S. citizens will need to register in order to vote. Voter registration is at Skokie Village Hall, 5127 Oakton Street, Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. until noon. Registered voters may early vote at Skokie Village Hall from October 13, 2008 until October 30, 2008. Hours for early voters are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Students and snow birds who will not be able to vote on Election Day or early vote may request an application for an absentee ballot. Please contact the Village Clerk’s Office at 847/933-8203 to request an application or for more information. Released by September 15, 2008 Village of Skokie Seeks Storm Damage Assessments from Residents and Businesses The Village of Skokie is working with the Cook County Emergency Management Agency to collect damage assessments from residents and businesses that incurred damage from the storm that occurred on Saturday, September 13 and Sunday, September 14, 2008. Residents and businesses are asked to complete a short questionnaire. Completion of this form does not guarantee any individual financial assistance of any kind; however, this information is critical to determining what general financial assistance might be provided to the region for storm recovery efforts, so everyone’s participation is important. If you have already contacted the Village and reported damage to your home or residence, it is not necessary to complete the survey. Time is of the essence with this information gathering. The form can be accessed, completed and submitted by visiting the Village’s web site, www.skokie.org, and following the link on the front page. Residents without home computers are encouraged to utilize computers at the Skokie Public Library to access and complete the form. The Village of Skokie greatly appreciates the community’s cooperation in this matter. For further information contact the Village Manager’s Office at 847/933-8210. Released by: For Immediate Release Skokie Health Department offers Tetanus Boosters The Skokie Health Department has tetanus boosters available for Skokie residents who may have been exposed during the recent flooding and clean-up. The booster is intended for residents who have not had tetanus shot in the last ten years or five years if they have incurred a puncture wound. Please contact the Village of Skokie Health Department at 847/933-8252 for an appointment or for more information. Released by For Immediate Release Village of Skokie Flu Shot Program The Skokie Health Department will be offering flu shots to Skokie residents beginning mid-October 2008. Any resident age 50 or older is eligible to obtain a flu shot with no out-of-pocket expense. Residents under the age of 50 are also eligible to receive a flu shot if they have been diagnosed with a chronic illness and have a note from their physician. This note must state the person’s chronic illness and that a flu shot is medically indicated. Proof of residency is required in the form of a valid driver’s license, state I.D., voter’s registration, current utility bill, or current lease or property deed. Residents covered by Medicare Part B are asked to bring their card with them to the clinic. This is necessary for the Health Department to receive reimbursement from Medicare. The clinics are scheduled for:
These clinic dates and times are subject to change based on vaccine availability. The Health Department offers these clinics at Oakton Community Center, located in Oakton Park at 4701 Oakton Street. This site is accessible to people with disabilities and is also accessible via the #97 and #54A buses. Released by Public Information Division For Immediate Release Village of Skokie Immigration Information Workshop Series The Village of Skokie offers a monthly Immigrant Information Series focusing on issues that are important to immigrant residents. All workshops are held at the Skokie Public Library, 5215 Oakton Street from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on the first Monday of each month. The workshops are free of charge and are conducted in the English language. People who do not speak English are encouraged to attend and bring an interpreter/translator. Children’s activities are available for children ages five and up. Light refreshments will be served. The September 8, 2008 workshop is entitled Special Education and Services for Children with Disabilities. Speakers from the Niles Township District for Special Education and Niles Township High School District 219 will review quality special education services and programs available to create optimum learning experiences for students with disabilities, ages 3 to 21. Additional upcoming workshops include: October 6, 2008: Insuring your Home, Your Property, and Yourself November 3, 2008: Emergency Services: Protection, Prevention, and Preparedness December 1, 2008: Getting Around: Buses, Trains, and Automobiles January 5, 2009: Village of Skokie’s Health Department Personal Health Services February 2, 2009: Health and Wellness- Rush North Shore Medical Center For a complete description of each session or to register, please e-mail or call the Village Manager’s Office at 847/933-8257. This Immigrant Information Workshop Series is sponsored by the Village of Skokie and funded by a grant from The Chicago Community Trust/Immigrant Integration Initiative. For 93 years, The Chicago Community Trust has connected the generosity of donors with the needs of the community by making grants to organizations working to improve metropolitan Chicago. With assets of $1.8 billion, the Trust made a record-breaking $114 million in grants in 2007. From strengthening community schools to assisting local art programs, from building health centers to helping lives affected by violence, the Trust works to enhance our region. Released by For Immediate Release Skokie Announces Know Your Neighbor Week During the week of October 18 through October 26, 2008, the Village of Skokie launches its first Know Your Neighbor Week during which residents are encouraged to host a neighborhood coffee to get to know one another and to celebrate each others similarities and differences. The Know Your Neighbor Week program is funded by The Chicago Community Trust Immigrant Integration Initiative and co-sponsored by the Human Relations Commission. By hosting a Know Your Neighbor Week coffee, which is an informal gathering of neighbors and friends, the host assists in building a strong, caring community. The Village will supply all registered hosts with a coffee kit that includes invitation flyers, name tags, markers, information about Village programs and services, conversation starters/ideas and a certificate for a free coffee cake to serve to their guests. All registered hosts will be entered into a drawing for a Quality of Life Basket (expected value at over $500) which will be given away at the Village of Skokie Open House at 4 p.m. on Sunday, October 26, 2008 at Skokie Village Hall, 5127 Oakton Street. Hosts need not be present to win. For 93 years, The Chicago Community Trust has connected the generosity of donors with the needs of the community by making grants to organizations working to improve metropolitan Chicago. With assets of $1.8 billion, the Trust made a record-breaking $114 million in grants in 2007. From strengthening community schools to assisting local art programs, from building health centers to helping lives affected by violence, the Trust works to enhance our region. For more information or to register as a host and to receive your coffee kit please e-mail info@skokie.org or call 847/933-8210. Released by Public Information Division September 3, 2008 For Immediate Release Village of Skokie Well Child Clinic The Village of Skokie Health Department, located in the lower level of Village Hall, 5127 Oakton Street, provides a monthly Well Child Clinic. This service is for income-eligible Skokie children under age seven. The clinic provides physicals, immunizations, blood and urine tests, height and weight assessments and developmental assessments. This service is not intended to replace routine or emergency visits with a physician. Appointments are required. The next clinic is:
For more information on these clinics or other services call the Health Department at 847/933-8252 or visit www.skokie.org. Released by Public Information Division For Immediate Release The Skokie Health Department Nutrition Clinic and Lecture The 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, September 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Health Department also offers a monthly nutrition lecture that is free and open to the public. The next nutrition lecture is entitled “Menus for One or Two” and is scheduled for Thursday, September 18, at 2 p.m. 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 Public Information Division
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