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The Village has developed an emergency telephone notification system to contact residents and businesses quickly in the case of an emergency.

Access Skokie

Access Skokie is an online and mobile issue reporting and service request system for the Village of Skokie.

Peru in Skokie

The Skokie Public Arts Advisory Committee recently commissioned a mural by Peru143 at North Branch Yoga in Downtown Skokie.

Vote By Mail!

Attention Skokie voters! You can now apply to vote by mail for November 3, 2020.

Requesting a ballot to vote by mail just takes a few minutes, and ballots are available in 12 different languages. Voting by mail saves you a trip to the polls and perhaps lon...

2020 Block Party Applications

With Skokie and the surrounding region now in Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois plan that allows for gatherings of 50 people or less, the Village invites residents to apply for Block Party permits. All block parties will be required to adhere to guidelines ...

Stay Healthy, Skokie!

The good news - the number of Skokie residents contracting COVID-19 has been steadily decreasing over the past two months, hospitalizations are down and the Skokie area is now in Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois plan to safely reopen the State’s ...

Respond to the Census Today!

See more on the Village’s 2020 Census information page.

The 2020 Census has started, and it’s your chance to shape the future for yourself, your family, and your community. Information collected in the census informs how billions of dol...

Nominate a Skokie Residence or Business for a Property Owner Award

See the online, interactive Beautification Awards nomination form.

Each year, the Beautification and Improvement Commission seeks nominations from the community for both residential and commercial properties that are visually pleasing with an obvious sense...

July/August 2020 NewSkokie

See the July/August 2020 edition of NewSkokie.

The July/August edition of NewSkokie, which is scheduled to arrive in homes during the week of June 29, includes information on the annual Property Beautification Awards, a message from Mayor George Van Dusen,...

Restore Illinois Phase Four Information

On Friday, June 26, 2020, the Skokie area entered  Phase Four of Governor Pritzker’s Restore Illinois Plan to reopen the State of Illinois during the COVID-19 pandemic, described by the State as "guided by health metrics and with d...

Information on COVID-19 Antibody Tests

An antibody test, which is a blood test, can show if you had a past infection with the virus that causes COVID-19.  If you were ill with symptoms of COVID-19 since February 2020 and were not able to get tested, it might be useful to get an antibo...

The Skokie Health Department is Closely Monitoring and Responding to COVID-19

See the Skokie Health Department COVID-19 Webpage.

See the new Skokie Spirit Shines Through! page with photos and messages of hope, encouragement and support from your Skokie neighbors!

Read on...

Contact Tracing Information and Programs

Contact tracing is a specialized skill that requires training, and involves a bit of detective work, where people who have tested positive for COVID-19 are interviewed to determine everyone with whom they have had close contact during the time while they ...

A Message to the Community From Police Chief Anthony Scarpelli

Read Chief Scarpelli’s message to the community.

In a message to the community published today, Skokie Police Chief Anthony Scarpelli says, I am pleased to share some insights into the measures the Skokie Police Department routinely takes to both...

Skokie Police Department Use of Video Cameras FAQ

In recent days, the Village of Skokie has received several inquiries about the Skokie Police Department’s use of video cameras. Please review a list of frequently asked questions for comprehensive information on this matter.

See a list of frequen...

Message from the Skokie Police Department

The Skokie Police Department is focused on building, strengthening, and maintaining long-term relationships with the community we serve. It is critical that we work with the community. We embrace our entire community and share in everyone’s conc...

Message from Mayor George Van Dusen

See video messages from June 1, 2020 Village Board meeting.

At the June 1, 2020 Skokie Village Board meeting, Skokie Mayor George Van Dusen spoke on behalf of the entire Village Board about recent events in the United States, saying, "We are all heart...

Leave Fireworks to the Professionals

The Skokie Fire Department reminds the community to leave fireworks to the professionals. In 2017, at least eight people died and nearly 13,000 others were injured badly enough to require medical treatment after fireworks-related incidents, according to t...

2020 Skokie Farmers' Market

The 2020 Skokie Farmers’ Market is scheduled every Sunday from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. through November 1, with changes to how customers will be able to shop at the market, in accordance with guidelines from the Illinois Department of Health. Am...

Summer = Mosquitoes and the threat of West Nile Virus

It’s summer, and with the abundance of rain that led to warmer weather, mosquitoes are expected to be in abundance this year. Visit the North Shore Mosquito Abatement District website for information on spraying route schedules, how to &rsqu...

2020 Vehicle Sticker Sales Online and By Mail

Vehicle license renewal notices were mailed to Skokie residents in late May, and there will be several important changes to Village’s annual vehicle license renewal process this year. Vehicle sticker sales for the 2020-2021 season are scheduled ...

Skokie Launches New Zoombusiness Tool

The Village today launched Skokie ZoomBusiness, an online tool that enables Skokie businesses and service providers to communicate with customers for free in real time. ZoomBusiness is an interactive, mobile-responsive mapping directory that enables custo...

Skokie Fire Department Annual Fire Hydrant Flushing Program

See weekly hydrant flushing schedule.

The Village of Skokie’s annual fire hydrant flushing program helps ensure that optimal water flow is available to firefighters, residents, and businesses. Hydrant flushing also helps maintain water clarity an...

Village Launches Economic Recovery Task Force

Village of Skokie Convenes Economic Recovery Task ForceAs Part of Overall COVID-19 Economic Recovery PlanBusiness and healthcare professionals to provide guidance for Village-wide recovery efforts

The Village of Skokie recently launched its 10-mem...

Village Hall Open for Limited Transactions

For the continued safety of the general public and Village staff during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Village of Skokie encourages patrons to conduct Village business online or over the telephone.

Nearly all Village services can be completed online via the Vi...

Skokie Spirit Shines Through!

See the new Skokie Spirit Shines Through! page with photos and messages of hope, encouragement and support from your Skokie neighbors!

NEW! Skokie Spirit Shines Through coloring page!

Print an 8.5" by 11" Skokie Spirit S...

Simple Recycling Textile Recycling Service

Simple Recycling textile recycling is back! An estimated 85 percent of textiles end up in landfills. Skokie partners with Simple Recycling to help reduce textile waste. 

Place textiles in the orange Simple Recycling plastic bag next to your recycl...

SWANCC Electronics Recycling

The Solid Waste Agency of Nothern Cook County (SWANCC) offers free electronics recycling for residents of Skokie and other SWANCC-member communities each Saturday at the Agency’s Glenview Transfer Station:

Glenview Transfer Station3 Providence Wa...

Recycling Guidelines

May 17 Storm Summary and Recommendations for Residents Who Experienced Flooding

See Village of Skokie Stormwater Runoff Control Video

For Immediate ReleaseMay 18, 2020

Village of Skokie Storm Summary and Recommendations to Residents Who Experienced Flooding

The Village of Skokie received 3.41 inches of rain on May 17, 2020, bringing the...

Crosswalk Replacement by Dempster Street Swift Station

Starting Monday, June 22, 2020, lane closures will be necessary on Dempster Street at the CTA Station as the Illinois Department of Transportation begins replacing the concrete crosswalk as part of the recent resurfacing project. The project is expected t...

Survey Work Scheduled for Crawford Avenue

The engineering firm selected by the Village and County, Christopher Burke Engineering, will be on Crawford Avenue between Oakton Street and Golf Road. Burke Engineering will be taking a topographical survey of the project site and collecting various data...

Skokie Blvd. Drainage Improvement Project

Beginning July 10, 2020, the Illinois Department of Transportation will be conducting drainage improvements on Skokie Boulevard between Howard and Oakton Streets. The work will consist of underground pipe construction/repair and pavement patching. The wor...

Lincolnwood Begins Water Main Installation

The Village of Lincolnwood began construction of a new water transmission main through Skokie. The project corridor is Hamlin Avenue between Oakton Street and Touhy Avenue, and Oakton Street between Hamlin Avenue and McCormick Boulevard. Work will typical...

Nicor Gas Infrastructure Replacement Project

Beginning Wednesday, May 13^th Nicor will begin a local gas main replacement project. Residents affected by the project will receive a mailed notice . The first phase of the project is inspecting the sewers within the project area. After that, Nic...

Second Nicor Gas Infrastructure Replacement Project

The week of July 13th Nicor will begin another local gas main replacement project. Residents affected by the project will receive the notice below in the mail. The first phase of the project is inspecting the sewers within the project area. After that, Ni...

8000 North Website Information

See May 11, 2020 Chicago Sun-Times Article Skokie development’s prospects improve with new partner.

April 8, 2020The current national uncertainty over COVID-19 is making it necessary to extend the timeline for constructing the 8000 North...