In late September, approximately 35 asylum-seeking families, largely from Venezuela, began staying temporarily at a Skokie location as part of a cooperative program with the State of Illinois, Illinois State Board of Education and other partners. Read on...
A new development with 494 luxury rental units, a parking garage and ground-floor retail space is set for construction on a 6.2-acre, largely vacant parcel on Linder and Touhy Avenues. Read on...
Skokie residents are asked to take a short, anonymous survey to help the Village gain insight into factors that can impact the community's health and how they might be improved. The survey is open through September 30! Read on...
Review and comment on the draft Environmental Sustainability Plan and see details on the September 29, 2022 community review and listening sessions. Read on...
From October 6 to 21, 2022, eligible Skokie residents age 18 and over can apply for the chance to receive $500 per month for 24 months to improve their economic stability, health and independence. Read on...
Fall leaf collection begins during the week of October 17 and continues through early December, weather permitting. Rake leaves into the street next to the curb in front of your home. Please, no grass clippings or yard debris! Read on...
See information on early voting sites for the November 8, 2022 General Election. Note that the Skokie Courthouse at 5600 Old Orchard Road is the only early voting location in Skokie. No early voting at Village Hall! Read on...
National Hispanic Heritage Month takes place from September 15 to October 15 each year. See more information about this celebration of generations of Hispanic Americans who have enriched our nation and society, Read on...
Skokie Health and Human Services provides information and resources for managing acute or chronic pain that can impact quality of life for those in pain and their family. Read on...
In recognition of Suicide Prevention Month, Skokie Health and Human Services offers information about area resources to help with education, access to support services and to help loved ones to take part in prevention. Read on...
Are you and your family prepared for an emergency, with extra food, water and other supplies on hand? September is National preparedness month - get ready today! Read on...
The need is great this year - please donate if you can to help your Skokie neighbors who are experiencing financial stress during this holiday season meet household needs and celebrate with their families. Read on...
Through November 1, 2022, the Fine Arts Commission invites nominations for the 2022 Artistic Excellence Awards for an organization, business and/or individual for their contributions to the Arts in the community. Read on...
Medicare can be confusing! This free program will give an overview to help upcoming, new and long-time Medicare beneficiaries understand their healthcare choices. Offered on September 22, October 13 and November 17. Read on...
Skokie has seen an increase in rat activity and the Village is taking a number of added steps to address this problem head-on. Read more about the Village's action steps and what residents can do to ensure their property does not attract rats. 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 Fall 2022 edition of NewSkokie features information about firearms safety, development of the Environmental Sustainability Plan, the FY23 Budget, fall 2022 flu shot clinics, Halloween trick-or-treating hours and much more. Read on...
The 2022 Skokie Farmers' Market continues every Sunday from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. NOTE: On Sunday, August 28, 2022, the Skokie Farmers Market will move to the west parking lot at the Skokie Public Library, 5215 Oakton Street. 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 more information and resources on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's updated guidance on COVID-19 relative to quarantine, masking and more. 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...
Monkeypox, a rare disease caused by the monkeypox virus, has been declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern by the World Health Organization. See more info and details on August 27 vaccination clinic at Erie Humboldt Park Health Center. Read on...
Planning to renovate your home soon? The Cook County Department of Public Health offers qualifying Skokie homeowners free funding to help with home renovations. Read on...
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...
See essential program from all Village Departments translated into Arabic, Bosnian, Filipino, Gujarati, Persian, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Urdu and Vietnamese. Read on...
The Village of Skokie Budget in Brief summarizes the budget for May 1, 2022 to April 30, 2023 by outlining planned expenditures, sources of revenue and by providing an overview of Village services and capital improvements. 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...
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...
Beginning Tuesday, September 27 and continuing for several weeks, intermittent weekday lane closures will occur on Oakton Street between Skokie Boulevard and Kolmar Avenue for a roadway patching project. Read on...
Beginning in late August, the Illinois Department of Transportation will patch and resurface Oakton Street through Niles and Morton Grove, ending near Long Avenue in Skokie. Read on...
Through October, pavement maintenance by the Cook County Highway Department will result in lane closures on Old Orchard Road between Gross Point Road and Skokie Boulevard. 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...
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...
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...
