Bargain hunters and sustainability-minded shoppers can find unique items and great deals at more than 150 locations spread throughout the community as part of Skokie’s first ever Community-Wide Garage Sale. Read on...
The Village will participate in a national peer learning initiative that will help Skokie preserve and improve its diverse housing stock, meet housing goals, and plan for future housing challenges. Read on...
The annual vehicle sticker renewal period is now open! Save time, skip the line at Village Hall, and renew online or by mail. There are no credit card processing or shipping fees. Stickers must be displayed by August 1. Read on...
Shop for fresh, local produce, bakery items, flowers, coffee, cheese and much more every Sunday, June 4 through November 5, at 5127 Oakton St. The Skokie Farmers' Market is open from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Read on...
As part of its commitment to affordable housing, the Skokie Village Board is establishing a Housing Sub-Committee of the Plan Commission to study, review, discuss and provide recommendations on housing. Apply by June 23. Read on...
While we appreciate the smooth ride that comes with well-maintained roads, construction projects can be a hassle. Check out what projects are underway and how long they're expected to last. Read on...
Work will occur from north of Golf to Old Orchard Road, and will include new on-street bike lanes, new pavement, road widening, storm sewers, sidewalk improvements, and more. Read on...
Skokie’s composting partner, Collective Resource, has notified the Village of updates to the list of items accepted for composting at free drop-off locations and through the “orange bucket” curbside pickup program. Read on...
The Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer and, with it, comes a packed schedule of festivals and events in the Village of Skokie. Read on...
After initiating a yearlong review that included outreach to local Native communities, a Village committee has unanimously recommended that the Village design a new seal for use on official documents and materials. Read on...
Whether you’re paying a water bill, acquiring a permit for your next project, or renewing a vehicle sticker, you can accomplish your task in-person or online from the comfort of home. Read on...
From streets, to trails, to underground utilities, crews will be working throughout the year to maintain and improve Skokie infrastructure. View a roundup of 2023 construction projects. Read on...
Ready to level up your civic engagement? The Village has more than a dozen volunteer boards and commissions that advise the Board of Trustees on a variety of issues. Read on...
As the state and nation end Public Health Emergency declarations, the Village thanks all public health and health care workers who sacrificed to protect the public during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read on...
It’s Air Quality Awareness Week. Learn the importance of good air quality and the impacts on health with information from Skokie Community Health Services. Read on...
At the May 1, 2023 meeting, the Skokie Village Board voted to approve all five goals and several of the actions included in the Affordable Housing Policy recommendations developed by the Plan Commission. Read on...
Village staff throughout the organization have been hard at work implementing the strategies of the updated Skokie Environment Sustainability Plan. Read on...
On Monday, April 17, 2023, the Village Board approved plans for a 192-unit, multi-family transit-oriented development at 8610 Niles Center Rd. Wondering what makes a development transit-oriented? Read on...
Do passers-by routinely stop to admire your yard? Are you committed to protecting pollinators? Do you find yourself sharing the overflowing bounty of your vegetable garden with neighbors and family members? Read on...
Electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles are becoming regular sights on Skokie parking lots. While EVCSs are becoming more common, we understand the rules around parking in an EVCS space may not be known. Read on...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
