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Posted on: October 2, 2023

Skokie Wins $327,000 Forest Service Grant

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The Village of Skokie has been awarded a $327,000 grant through the USDA Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry Program to increase tree planting in disadvantaged areas of Skokie.

The grant, secured with support from the Village’s Beautifica...

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Posted on: September 19, 2023

Beautification Awards Announced!

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Congratulations to the 23 Skokie property owners nominated by the Beautification and Improvement Commission in recognition of their efforts to beautify their properties.

Each year, the commission showcases exceptional properties in hopes of encour...

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Posted on: August 8, 2023

Progress Report: Skokie Sustainability Plan

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Village staff throughout the organization are working together to implement the strategies of the updated Skokie Environmental Sustainability Plan, which aims to reduce communitywide Greenhouse Gas emissions by 35 percent from 2020 levels by 2030, and ach...

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