Village of Skokie September 11 Remembrance Ceremonies
On Saturday, September 11, 2021, the Skokie Fire Department will dedicate a moment of silence with a bell ceremony beginning at 8:57 a.m. at the flagpole of each of its fire stations in remembrance of the attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001. Skokie police officers also will attend the ceremonies.
At 8:59 a.m., a “last alarm” bell ceremony will take place followed by a minute of silence at 9 a.m. Station locations include:
- Fire Station 16 (Headquarters) - 7424 Niles Center Road
- Fire Station 17 - 8157 Central Park Avenue
- Fire Station 18 - 9024 Gross Point Road
The public is invited to attend but unvaccinated or vulnerable attendees are required to wear a face covering and to observe appropriate social distancing for everyone’s safety. This guidance is subject to change.