Progress Report: Skokie Sustainability Plan

Village staff throughout the organization are working together to implement the strategies of the updated Skokie Environmental Sustainability Plan, which aims to reduce communitywide Greenhouse Gas emissions by 35 percent from 2020 levels by 2030, and ach...

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.

Each year, the commission showcases exceptional properties in hopes of encour...

Westfield Old Orchard Center Business District and Redevelopment Agreement Approved

Village Statement on Possible Westfield Old Orchard Sale

During the recent creation of the Westfield Old Orchard Business District, the possibility of mall ownership changes or joint ventures were contemplated and addressed by Village leaders in the agreement between the Village of Skokie and Westfield Old Orch...

New Mixed-Use Project Approved at 3300 Dempster Street

Construction is expected to begin later this year on a new 23 unit mixed-use residential building located at 3300 Dempster Street.  Overall the building will be four stories tall along Dempster Street (on the south) with a set back of ha...

Find Your New Home at Highpoint at 8000 North!

Electoral Referendums Meeting, Oct. 10

The Village of Skokie will host a public meeting on Tuesday, October 10 to present community members with a proposed electoral district map and implementation plan for three citizen-initiated referendums impacting future Skokie Village Board elections.

App...

Skokie Snapshot: Stepping Up Skokie’s Rodent Control Efforts

Photo: Skokie Environmental Health Officer Lillian LaSanta conducts a site inspection as part of the Village’s efforts to reduce the rat population. (Photo by Rich Cahan.)

Meet Lillian LaSanta, Village of Skokie environmental health officer. Lillian works ...

Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Recommended

On September 12, 2023, the CDC recommended a COVID-19 vaccine updated for 2023-2024 for everyone age 6 months and older. 

Why get the updated vaccine? Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 provides the best protection from severe illness, hospitaliz...

‘Boomers and Beyond’ Resource Fair, Nov. 3

The Village of Skokie’s Commission on Family Services invites community members to attend the Boomers and Beyond Community Resource Fair, which will offer programs and services designed to help people age with grace and independence while living an active...

Provide Your Input On Technology Issues

The Skokie Telecommunications and Technology (STAT) Commission wants to hear from you!

The STAT Commission, which advises the Village Board on matters pertaining to telecommunications and broader technology issues affecting the Skokie community, is seeking...

Sign Up to Get Your Free Flu Shot

This year, the Skokie Health and Human Services Department (HHS) will hold two clinics to offer flu shots to Skokie residents ages 4 years and older at Oakton Park, 4701 Oakton St. Residents can schedule appointments for the flu shot clinics beginning at ...

A Greener Way to Cut Grass

Last year, the Village initiated a pilot program with its mowing contractor (Langton Group) to deploy robotic lawn mowers at select Skokie turf locations.

The zero-emission electric mowers will help the Village reach its Environmental Sustainability Plan g...

Three Emergency Preparedness Tips

September is Emergency Preparedness Month. Make sure you’re ready for an emergency by following the recommendations below.

Sign up for Smart911. The Village uses the Smart911 emergency notification system to send alerts regarding severe weather an...

Website Translation Tool Available

Skokie prides itself on its diversity and utilizes various tools to help us communicate with all of our residents. That’s why the Village posts all critical information on its website, which features a Google Translator with more than 130 languages.

You ca...

September is Suicide Prevention Month

The September 5 Village Board meeting includes the presentation of a proclamation recognizing September as National Suicide Prevention Month, which raises awareness about suicide as a serious public health problem, as well as the resources available to as...

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 taking an aggressive and coordinated approach to rodent control and is adding new resources to help reduce the ...

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.

The five-month, grant-funded study, to be completed by MKSK Inc., wi...

Skokie Snapshot: New firefighters prepare for the job

Skokie Snapshot: New Skokie firefighters (from left to right) Anthony Figueroa, Rafael Aca Rodriguez, Alejandro Altamirano, Euvangalos Tsakopoulos, Andrew Nichols and Dan Nguyen gear up for high-rise firefighting training at the Northeastern Illi...

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!

In addition to the Village’s free food scrap drop-off sites and new customer discount for curbside composting through Collective Resources...

Skokie Earns Top Fire Protection Rating

ISO Class 1 designation places Skokie in top 1 percent of fire departments nationwide 

The Skokie Fire Department is proud to announce that it has achieved the highest possible rating for fire protection services from Insurance Services Office, In...

Village Board Approves Three Green Alleys

On Monday evening, the Skokie Village Board of Trustees approved design and construction engineering services for the construction of three new green alleys in 2024.

What is a green alley? Skokie’s green alley design includes permeable pavers between two c...

Composting Up, Landfill Waste Down

Skokie makes progress towards Environmental Sustainability Plan waste reduction goals

Skokie community members have collectively diverted 86 tons (172,000 pounds) of methane-producing food scraps from the landfill so far in 2023, making important progress ...

Reminder: Platform bird feeders prohibited

In April 2023, the Skokie Village Board approved an ordinance banning the use of platform bird feeders in Skokie.

Why? Bird feeding is frequently identified as a contributing factor for rodent activity. Due to their open design and placement near ...

Five ways to discourage rodents

Following several consecutive mild winters, Skokie and surrounding communities are experiencing a seasonal uptick in rodent activity.

The Village is working collaboratively with Skokie businesses, residents and property owners to address issues that may en...

Downtown Hotel Project Update

E&M Strategic Development has paused construction of the Homewood Suites by Hilton Hotel and Conference Center in Downtown Skokie as it works to overcome historic, industrywide challenges impacting hotel development projects across the U.S.

Soaring int...

It's Road Construction Season

View an interactive map of capital improvement and other projects planned in Skokie, including:

• Oakton Street Patching UnderwayThe Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways is completing extensive roadway patching on Oakton Street, from Kolmar ...

Skokie Joins National Initiative Supporting Local Housing Goals

The Village of Skokie has announced its participation in a national peer learning initiative that will help the Village preserve and improve its diverse housing stock, meet its housing goals, and plan for future housing challenges.

Organized by t...

Redesign of Village Seal to Commence

After initiating a yearlong review process that included outreach to Chicago-area Native communities, a Village committee has unanimously recommended that the Village of Skokie design a new Village seal for use on official documents and other materials, r...

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, 5127 Oakton Street. The Rules of the Road Review Course is designed to giv...

Warming and Cooling Centers in Skokie

When temperatures in Skokie are expected to rise or drop to unsafe levels, residents who do not have access to air conditioning or heat are encouraged to take advantage of the following cooling/warming centers.

These community warming and cooling centers t...