CodeRED

The Village has developed an emergency telephone notification system to contact residents and businesses quickly in the case of an emergency.

Access Skokie

Access Skokie is an online and mobile issue reporting and service request system for the Village of Skokie.

Peru in Skokie

The Skokie Public Arts Advisory Committee recently commissioned a mural by Peru143 at North Branch Yoga in Downtown Skokie.

Mayor Van Dusen's State of the Village Address

Each spring, the Skokie Chamber of Commerce invites Mayor Van Dusen to give a "State of the Village" address to Chamber members and guests. During his approximately 45-minute presentation, Mayor Van Dusen provides details on the abundance of eco...

Bus Route 226 Detour through June 28

Construction on the 8000 North project on Oakton Street between Lincoln and Floral Avenues is resulting in a detour of Pace Bus Route 226 that will not operate on Oakton Street between Lincoln Avenue and Gross Point Road from June 24, 2019 through at leas...

Oakton Street Lane Closures Begin June 24

Beginning on Monday, June 24, crane assembly operations for the 8000 North Development will begin on Oakton Street, and lanes will be closed as needed to ensure the safety of both motorists and construction workers. Weather permitting, lane closures are e...

Use Caution Around Red-Winged Blackbirds!

Residents throughout the Skokie and North Shore area need to be aware of nesting Red-Winged blackbirds, which are very protective of their nests. The birds are only aggressive during nesting season, and only within a few houses near their nests, so avoidi...

Gross Point Road Lane Closures

CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY NOTICE:

Lane Closures for Pavement RestorationGross Point Road north of Dempster Street

On Friday, June 14, 2019, the contractor working for the Morton Grove – Niles Water Commission will be closing lanes on Gross Point Road ...

Crawford Avenue Upate

Crawford Avenue Update – June 12, 2019                                    

In an eff...

Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus in Skokie

June 11, 2019

For Immediate Release

Village of Skokie Health Department

Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus in Skokie

The Skokie Health Department works diligently with the Northshore Mosquito Abatement District (NSMAD) each summer to monitor mosquit...

Skokie Farmers' Market

The 2019 Skokie Farmers' Market continues every Sunday through October 27 from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on the west half of the Village Hall parking lot at 5127 Oakton Street. There are more than 30 farms and food producers, with the high-quality, wide sel...

Wednesdays on the Green

Check out the full line up for Wednesdays on the Green that features free, fun family entertainment every Wednesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. from June 5 through August 21 on the Village Green, 5155 Oakton Street, between Skokie Village Hall and the Skokie Publ...

2019 Business of the Year - Vote Now!

Through July 1, 2019, the Skokie Consumer Affairs Commission will accept nominations for the 2019 Business of the Year. Which store, service or business do you think provides the most outstanding service to the customer? Fill out the nomination form and l...

July/August 2019 NewSkokie

The July/August edition of NewSkokie features articles on everything you need to know about summer in Skokie: Wednesdays on the Green, Fourth of July Parade, Skokie Farmers' Market, Backlot Bash and more! The newsletter also features articles about Clean,...

Plastic Bag Challenge!

On Earth Day, April 22, 2019, the Village kicked off a 100-day campaign to promote the reduction of plastic bags in our day-to-day lives. This initiative is a component of the  Sustainability Plan developed by the Sustainable Environmental Adviso...

Lead Water Line Resident Survey

Please take the Water Service Line Material Survey.

Based upon existing data, more than 90% of Skokie drinking water lines connecting properties to water mains are made from lead. However, it is likely that many lead water service lines have been replaced ...

8000 North Update

The 8000 North project being constructed on the northwest corner of Lincoln Avenue and Oakton Street in Downtown Skokie is a mixed-use development that will feature a 153-unit, 12-story luxury apartment building and ground-floor retail space. The developm...