Featured Announcements

  1. Mayor and Village Manager

    Skokie Mayor Van Dusen Selected for Visionary Leader Award

    Mayor Van Dusen will be presented with the Visionary Leader Award from the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning on April 21. Read on...
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    Be a Good Neighbor and Scoop the Poop!

    There are many reasons for dog owners to clean up after their dogs. Pet waste isn't just annoying to step in but can also have negative impacts on the community. Read on...
  3. Local

    Local Food and Agriculture Bloom in Skokie

    There are many benefits to utilizing local food and agriculture. Luckily, there are many ways to go local in Skokie. Read on...
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    Do You Have a Current Vehicle Sticker?

    Enforcement notices will be mailed to residents who did not purchase their 2022 vehicle stickers. Read on...
  5. EarthDay

    April is Earth Month! Celebrate with These Activities

    Celebrate Earth Month throughout April with environmental sustainability events for the whole family. Read on...
  6. SpringGreening

    Skokie Spring Greening

    Skokie's Spring Greening recycling event, held in the Westfield Old Orchard west parking lots, is open to all households of Niles Township and Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County member communities. Drop-off is free except for paint recycling. Read on...
  7. Patrick Deignan

    Deignan Appointed to Lead Village of Skokie's Communications and Engagement Efforts

    Skokie Village Manager John Lockerby today announced the appointment of Patrick Deignan as the Village's new Director of Communications and Community Engagement. Read on...
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    Early Voting for the April 4 Consolidated Election Has Begun

    In Illinois, voters can cast their ballots prior to election day and do not need to provide an excuse or reason why. A government-issued photo ID is not required but can helpful if there is a question about the voter’s registration, address, or signature. Read on...
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    Congresswoman Schakowsky Announces Funding For Skokie Lead Water Service Line Replacement

    On March 21, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky presented Mayor Van Dusen with a check for $2 million to go towards lead water service line replacements throughout the community. Read on...
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    March is Severe Weather Preparedness Month

    As the weather begins to change from winter to spring, the Skokie Fire Department would like to remind all residents to be prepared for different types of severe weather events. Read on...
  11. Bee on flower

    Beekeeping – What’s All That Buzz About?

    The Village of Skokie and Oakton College are teaming up to create a buzz with their new Community Apiary! Read on...
  12. Person on bicycle

    Help Skokie Become a More "Bikeable" Village

    Do you bike in Skokie? We want your input! Read on...
  13. Paper coffee cups

    Paper Cups are Now Recyclable

    It may seem that the rules around what can and cannot be recycled are always changing and that is for good reason… THEY ARE! As technology advances, recycling plants can accept and sort new materials. The latest addition? Paper cups. Read on...
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    Once-A-Week Refuse Collection Starts on May 1, 2023

    Beginning May 1, 2023, refuse collection for single-family homes and multi-family homes with up to four units will transition to once-weekly collection. See preliminary ideas on how to reduce waste from your home! Read on...
  15. SOAR

    Skokie Arts Students SOAR with Creativity

    The Skokie Fine Arts Commission invites you to attend the annual Student Outstanding Artists Recognition (SOAR) exhibition in the atrium lobby at Oakton College, 7701 Lincoln Avenue. Read on...
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    Village FY24 Budget Hearing Schedule

    Budget hearings scheduled for 6:15 p.m. on April 10, 18 and 24, 2023 are available for public viewing in Conference Room D & E of Skokie Village Hall, 5127 Oakton St. and on the Village's YouTube page. Read on...
  17. Spring 2023 NewSkokie Masthead (JPG)

    Spring 2023 NewSkokie

    See the Spring 2023 NewSkokie which features articles on the May 1, 2023 shift to weekly refuse collection, composting options, Skokie's Spring Greening and much more! Read on...
  18. Assist-A-Family Logo

    Thank you to All 2022 Assist-A-Family Donors!

    In December, the Assist-A-Family program helped a total of 325 Skokie families facing financial challenges enjoy the winter holidays in thanks to the many generous donors. Read on...
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    New! Five FREE Composting Drop-Off Sites

    Reduce waste by taking your food scraps to any of the five FREE drop-off sites throughout Skokie and download the new Get Started Composting Guide. Read on...
  20. Clean, Green Skokie! Logo (JPG)

    Clean, Green Skokie!

    Sign up today to help keep Skokie clean and beautiful in this annual spring community litter clean-up for families, individuals and groups! Read on...
  21. Senior Driving (JPG)

    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 March 6 class! Read on...
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    Individuals with Medicaid Urged to Update Current Mailing Address with HFS

    Medicaid members! Don't risk losing your health insurance. Make sure the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services has the best address to send you paperwork about keeping your Medicaid health insurance. Read on...
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    Village Receives Award for Green Alleys

    On Wednesday, January 25th members of the Public Works Department accepted a 2023 American Public Works Association(APWA) Project of the Year award. Read on...
  24. Heating Cooling Center Graphic (PNG)

    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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    MWRD Sludge Line Pipe Replacement

    The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District will be replacing an existing sludge line pipe along Howard St. from St. Louis Ave. to McCormick Blvd. Read on...
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    Skokie Bird Strike Mitigation Passes First Hurdle

    The Board of Trustees unanimously approved the first reading of a motion to add Bird Strike Mitigation Building Design Guidelines to the Building Code. This move positions Skokie as a leader in mitigating bird strikes in private development. Read on...
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    Skokie Police Department Quarterly Beat Meetings

    Attend a meeting with your Skokie Police Department 'Beat' officers for your neighborhood or business location to learn about what's going on in your area! Meetings will be held at various locations in each Beat. Read on...
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    Smart911 Emergency Notification System

    Stay informed in an emergency! Register now for the Skokie Smart911 Emergency Notification System to receive calls and texts on your mobile phone, as well as email alerts. Read on...
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    Access Village Services Online and by Phone

    Numerous Village services can be accessed online and by phone to save you a trip to Village Hall! Read on...
  30. Hilton Homewood Suites masthead image (JPG)

    Hilton Hotel Development Update

    Construction of the new 143-room Downtown Skokie Homewood Suites by Hilton is underway! The project should finish in 2024 and is expected to serve 47,000 guests annually and bring 125 full-time jobs to the community. Read on...
  31. 8000 North Rendering

    Highpoint at 8000 North

    Leasing is underway at Highpoint at 8000 North, offering 153 luxury apartments on the northwest corner of Lincoln Avenue and Oakton Street in Downtown Skokie. Read on...