Fourth of July Week
Holiday Hours and Refuse, Recycling and Yard Waste Schedule
Village of Skokie offices will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2009 in observance of the Fourth of July holiday.  Refuse and recycling collections during Fourth of July week are as follows:

Refuse:
Monday, June 29 - collections unchanged; Tuesday, June 30 - collections unchanged; Wednesday, July 2 - Thursday collection on Wednesday, July 1; Friday, July 3 - Friday collection on Thursday, July 2.

Recycling:
Normal collection schedule remains in effect.

Yard Waste Pick-Up:
Wednesday, July 1 for pre-scheduled requests residing north of Greenleaf Street and Thursday, July 2 for pre-scheduled requests residing south of Greenleaf Street.

Celebrate the Fourth of July in Skokie
The Village of Skokie 2009 Independence Day festivities kick off on Saturday, July 4 at noon with a parade on Oakton Street beginning at the Oakton Community College parking lot, heading east from Downtown Skokie to Oakton Park. The parade takes place rain or shine.

The celebration continues into the evening with a concert and fireworks display at Niles West High School, 5701 Oakton Street. The first concert begins at 6 p.m. featuring Josh & The Empty Pockets, followed by the 7th Heaven. The Village of Skokie is known for its breathtaking fireworks display and this year is no exception. The spectacular 3-D Fireworks Fest begins at dusk. Skokie's traditional customized 3-D fireworks glasses will be distributed to the first 10,000 visitors. In the event of rain, the fireworks will be held on Sunday, July 5 at Niles West High School.  Click here to learn more.

Renew Online in 2009 
New for 2009 - residents who have vehicles currently registered in the Village may renew their Village of Skokie vehicle licenses online. Renewal forms will be mailed to residents in the first week of June. These forms are required in order to renew online.  Please click here to make an electronic payment or click here for further information on Vehicle Licensing.