Featured Announcements
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Skokie Wins $327,000 Forest Service Grant
Secured with support from the Village’s Beautification & Improvement Commission, the grant will advance the Village’s Environmental Sustainability Plan goal of increasing tree canopy coverage in Skokie. Read on... -
Electoral Referendums Meeting, Oct. 10
The Village will present community members with a proposed electoral district map and implementation plan for three citizen-initiated referendums impacting future Skokie Village Board elections. Read on... -
Village Pilots Solar-Powered Street Light
The Village is piloting a new solar-powered street light on Main Street at the North Shore Channel. Staff will evaluate its performance and determine whether to expand the program to more Skokie locations. Read on... -
Skokie Wins ‘City Government Experience’ Award
The Center for Digital Government's (CDG) national awards program recognized the Village’s efforts to leverage technology to make services more accessible, convenient and efficient. Read on... -
New ‘Pawwficer’ Training to Join Skokie PD
Meet “America,” Skokie’s new comfort-dog-in-training! Found on Independence Day, the popular pup is now completing training to support the Skokie community and members of the police department. Read on... -
Beautification Awards Announced!
Congratulations to the 23 Skokie property owners nominated by the Beautification and Improvement Commission in recognition of their efforts to beautify their properties. Read on... -
Skokie Snapshot: Stepping Up Skokie’s Rodent Control Efforts
Meet Lillian LaSanta, environmental health officer. Lillian works throughout Skokie to mitigate environmental issues impacting public health, focusing on rodent control. Read on... -
Village Recognized for Innovative Services
The Village has won the “Silver” Civic Experience Award from government technology company CivicPlus for its innovative use of technology to make services more accessible, convenient and efficient. Read on... -
Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Recommended
The CDC recommends everyone 6 months of age or older receive an updated COVID-19 vaccine to provide better protection against variants currently making people sick. Find a convenient location near you. Read on... -
‘Boomers and Beyond’ Resource Fair, Nov. 3
The Village’s Commission on Family Services will host the Boomers and Beyond Community Resource Fair offering programs and services to help people age with grace and independence while living an active lifestyle. Read on... -
Provide Your Input On Technology Issues
The Skokie Telecommunications and Technology (STAT) Commission is seeking public input to assist in the development of its future events and programming. Please take a short survey on how you use technology. Read on... -
Sign Up to Get Your Free Flu Shot
Protect yourself and stay healthy this flu season! The Skokie Health and Human Services Department will host two free flu shot clinics this October at Oakton Park. Registration begins on September 6. Read on... -
A Greener Way to Cut Grass
Did You Know: The Village initiated a pilot program that uses zero-emission robotic lawn mowers to maintain select locations, helping Skokie reach its goal of reducing lawn equipment emissions by 30 percent by 2030. Read on... -
Website Translation Tool Available
Did you know the Village's website has a Google Translate "Select Language" tool at the bottom of every page? Residents can use the tool to translate web page information into more than 130 languages. Read on... -
Village Uses Coordinated Approach to Rat Control
As Skokie and surrounding communities observe a seasonal increase in rodent activity following several consecutive mild winters, the Village is adding new resources to help reduce the rat population Read on... -
Main Street Redevelopment Study Approved
On August 21, the Village of Skokie Board of Trustees approved a study to help guide the future redevelopment of the Main Street Commercial Corridor, between Crawford and Kildare Avenues. Read on... -
Skokie Snapshot: New firefighters prepare for the job
New Skokie firefighters gear up for high-rise firefighting training on August 18. The department secured a three-year, $1.2 million grant to fund three of the six firefighter positions for the next three years. Read on... -
Rebate Available for Approved Compost Bins
Looking to reduce organic waste sent to the landfill and build richer soil in your backyard? Composting is a win-win! The Village offers a $25 reimbursement for the purchase of approved backyard compost containers. Read on... -
Skokie Earns Top Fire Protection Rating
The Village of Skokie and the Skokie Fire Department have once again achieved the highest possible rating for fire protection services from Insurance Services Office, Inc. (ISO), an insurance industry advisory company. Read on... -
Village Board Approves Three Green Alleys
On August 7, the Village Board approved design and construction engineering services for the construction of three new green alleys in 2024, which will reduce the burden on our sewer system and improve air quality Read on... -
Composting Up, Landfill Waste Down
The Village is making progress towards achieving its Environmental Sustainability Plan waste reduction goals after expanding composting options and transitioning to once-a-week refuse collection. Read on... -
Reminder: Platform bird feeders prohibited
In April 2023, the Skokie Village Board approved an ordinance banning the use of platform bird feeders, which allow easy access to nuisance species and are frequently a contributing factor for rodent activity. Read on... -
Downtown Hotel Project Update
E&M Strategic Development has paused construction of the Homewood Suites by Hilton Hotel and Conference Center as it works to overcome historic, industrywide challenges impacting hotel projects across the U.S. Read on... -
It's Road Construction Season
While we appreciate the smooth ride that comes with well-maintained roads, construction projects can be a hassle. Check out what projects are underway and how long they're expected to last. Read on... -
Skokie Joins National Initiative Supporting Local Housing Goals
The Village will participate in a national peer learning initiative that will help Skokie preserve and improve its diverse housing stock, meet housing goals, and plan for future housing challenges. Read on... -
Redesign of Village Seal to Commence
After initiating a yearlong review that included outreach to local Native communities, a Village committee has unanimously recommended that the Village design a new seal for use on official documents and materials. Read on... -
Free Rules of the Road Course at Village Hall
The Village of Skokie Health and Human Services Department is partnering with the Illinois Secretary of State to offer the Rules of the Road Course at Skokie Village Hall. Register today for the last date of 2023! Read on... -
Warming and Cooling Centers in Skokie
See community warming and cooling centers that are open to the public during extreme weather conditions. Read on...
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