Skokie's water supply, which undergoes rigorous, ongoing testing, meets all Illinois Environmental Protection Agency standards and has consistently met these standards for many years. Read on...
Illegal fireworks can lead to serious injuries or property damage, with both people and pets disturbed by the noise. Skokie PD will respond to reports of illegal fireworks throughout the community. Read on...
Workforce training initiative for Skokie residents offers free short-term certificate program enrollment at Oakton Community College. Applications accepted through July 15, 2022. Read on...
In early July, a mosquito pool in Skokie tested positive for West Nile Virus. Learn how to protect you and your family this summer, and when trucks will spray your neighborhood. Read on...
The Village is developing an updated Environmental Sustainability Plan, and we want to hear your thoughts on plan priorities. Please take the online survey - the deadline is extended to July 15! Read on...
Pace is holding virtual public hearings on July 13 and 15 on the proposed implementation of the Pulse Dempster Line and changes to Route 250 – Dempster Street. Read on...
Construction of the new 143-room Downtown Skokie Homewood Suites by Hilton is underway! The project should finish in late 2023 and is expected to serve 47,000 guests annually and bring 125 full-time jobs to the community. Read on...
Do you work hard to make your front yard beautiful? Is there a home in your neighborhood with front-yard landscaping that catches your eye? Nominations for 2022 Property Beautification Awards accepted through August 1. Read on...
Which store, service or business provides the most outstanding service to the customer? Tell us why you love them and why they should be Business of the Year! Nominations due by August 31, 2022. Read on...
Applications being accepted for emergency financial assistance, workforce training scholarships, grants to social services agencies and qualifying businesses. Read on...
The 2022 Skokie Farmers' Market continues every Sunday from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. through November 6 in the west Village Hall parking lot at 5127 Oakton Street. Lots of bountiful produce and fun are in store for this season! Read on...
The Skokie Fine Arts Commission invites anyone who lives, works or plays in Skokie to submit up to three photos that capture a glimpse of life in the community. 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...
See essential program from all Village Departments translated into Arabic, Bosnian, Filipino, Gujarati, Persian, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Urdu and Vietnamese. Read on...
Be safe in the hot, humid weather! See a list of cooling centers available throughout the Village of Skokie, tips to stay safe in the heat and sunscreen info, too! Read on...
See resource information in English, Arabic and Spanish for obtaining medication to help reduce COVID-19 symptoms and avoid serious illness. Read on...
See the inaugural edition of the redesigned NewSkokie for a summer calendar of events, Downtown Skokie update, summer yard and home maintenance information and much more! Read on...
The Village of Skokie’s Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) Budget was recently approved by the Village Board after first being reviewed in detail by Village Board members during three public hearings in April 2022. Read on...
Yard waste collection resumes on April 6, 2022, and continues every Wednesday through early November, except for holiday weeks when yard waste is collected on Saturday. Remember - no grass clippings! Read on...
This summer, Public Works staff will be checking on recycling toters and leaving door tags with more information on avoiding contamination and recycling right! Read on...
There are lots of changes to the Simple Recycling textile recycling program! Go online to schedule a pick up today, don't just set it out on your recycling day, and please use your own bag or box. 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...
Through the ComEd Energy Efficiency Program, over 1,800 Skokie ComEd customers saved $343,500 in energy costs during 2021. These savings are the equivalent of powering 500 homes for one year or planting 2,700 acres of trees. Read on...
Pace bus stops at Oakton Street and Niles and LaCrosse Avenues will be altered beginning May 16, 2022 through at least December 2023 due to a construction project. 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...
