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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Meet Lillian LaSanta, environmental health officer. Lillian works throughout Skokie to mitigate environmental issues impacting public health, focusing on rodent control. Read on...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
September is Emergency Preparedness Month. Make sure you’re ready for an emergency before it happens by preparing today. The Village offers three recommendations to help you and your family be ready. Read on...
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...
The September 5 Village Board meeting includes the presentation of a proclamation recognizing September as National Suicide Prevention Month, raising awareness about suicide as a serious public health problem. Read on...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Following several consecutive mild winters, Skokie and surrounding communities are experiencing a seasonal uptick in rodent activity. Preventing rats requires a community-wide effort. Find out what you can do. Read on...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
