Village of Skokie

Village of Skokie Official Village of Skokie, Illinois government page. Today, Skokie is home to over 64,000 residents and is rich in cultural and ethnic diversity.

The Village of Skokie, Illinois, located 16 miles northwest of downtown Chicago and 12 miles east of O'Hare International Airport, provides high-quality government services to over 24,000 households and 2,400 businesses. Skokie was founded in the mid-1800s by Henry Harms, a Prussian immigrant, and was originally named the "Village of Niles Centre." Skokie began as a farming community but grew rapi

dly as railroad advancements allowed more people from Chicago to reach its borders. At one point, Skokie's population grew so rapidly that Skokie was established as "The World's Largest Village." Accessibility to transportation is a key advantage in Skokie, with the Edens Expressway (Interstate 94) spanning the community's western edge, seven Chicago Transit Authority and 10 Pace suburban bus lines and the CTA's Skokie Swift rail line offering numerous options for public transportation. Those looking to shop in Skokie don't have to look far. Located on its northern edge is Westfield Old Orchard, one of Illinois' largest outdoor shopping malls and home to numerous nationally recognized restaurants and stores. On Skokie's southern edge is the Village Crossing Shopping Center which offers a variety of national retail outlets and dining options. Skokie's downtown district hosts the Illinois Science + Technology Park, multiple mixed-use developments and an appealing mix of unique retailers and restaurants. In addition to its abundant retail, Skokie was the first community in the entire United States to have nationally accredited Fire, Police and Public Works Departments. These superior municipal services together with the nationally acclaimed Skokie Park District, superb Skokie Public Library, and preeminent North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, exceptional Skokie Northshore Sculpture Park and outstanding school districts make Skokie an excellent place to live. To view the Village's social media policy, visit https://www.skokie.org/DocumentCenter/View/2343/Village-of-Skokie-Social-Media-Policy

🔧 In observance of Labor Day, Skokie Village Hall will be closed on Monday, September 7. Many Village services are avail...
09/05/2026

🔧 In observance of Labor Day, Skokie Village Hall will be closed on Monday, September 7. Many Village services are available online 24/7.

🗑♻️ Trash and recycling collections during Labor Day week will occur as follows:

- Monday collection moves to Tuesday
- Tuesday collection moves to Wednesday
- Thursday and Friday collections are normal

🍂 Yard waste collection moves to Saturday, September 12.

We hope you have a wonderful and restful holiday weekend!

The next regularly scheduled Skokie Village Board meeting will take place on Tuesday, September 8 at 7:30 p.m. at Skokie...
09/04/2026

The next regularly scheduled Skokie Village Board meeting will take place on Tuesday, September 8 at 7:30 p.m. at Skokie Village Hall. Agenda items include:

📜 Proclamations recognizing National Diaper Need Awareness Week and National Su***de Prevention Awareness Month

🏠 Suggested modifications to the Village’s Short-Term Rental Pilot Program Ordinance

🚗 Report on the status of the Village’s License Plate Reader Initiative

🏡 Recommended amendments to Village Code to ensure consistent alignment with best practices and protect the health and safety of the Skokie community

🛑 Stop sign upgrade at Cleveland Street and Monticello Avenue

💧 Joint Agreement with the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago to upgrade two alleys as part of the Village’s 2027 Green Alley Program

🗳 Resolution requesting action by the Illinois General Assembly to clarify local government authority to implement a ranked choice voting system

🔧 Plan Commission recommendations related to an automotive repair facility use at 3738-3750 Touhy Ave.

View the September 8, 2026 Village Board Meeting Agenda for a complete list of agenda items: https://www.skokie.org/AgendaCenter

🎥 Village Board meetings are streamed live on SkokieVision cable TV channels (Comcast 17 and RCN 25) and the Village’s YouTube channel.

🚦 Traffic Signal Update: Oakton Street and Skokie BoulevardIDOT is working to restore normal traffic signal operations a...
09/04/2026

🚦 Traffic Signal Update: Oakton Street and Skokie Boulevard

IDOT is working to restore normal traffic signal operations at Oakton Street and Skokie Boulevard following a traffic crash on Thursday that knocked down a traffic signal box.

Due to the specialized nature of the impacted equipment, traffic signals are expected to remain in flashing red mode through at least Wednesday, September 9 while repairs are completed. Railroad crossing gates continue to operate normally.

Reminder: A flashing red signal should be treated like a stop sign. Drivers in all directions must come to a complete stop and proceed only when it is safe to do so.

See Skokie’s Strategic Plan in action! 📈 The Village has launched a new interactive dashboard where you can follow progr...
09/02/2026

See Skokie’s Strategic Plan in action! 📈

The Village has launched a new interactive dashboard where you can follow progress on Skokie’s 2026–2029 Strategic Plan and see how community priorities are being put into action: https://performance.envisio.com/dashboard/skokie5828

🔎 Explore the plan’s five strategic goals, get updates on specific initiatives, and view progress. The dashboard will be updated quarterly as work moves forward.

The Strategic Plan was shaped by extensive community and stakeholder input and serves as a roadmap for Village priorities and decision-making through 2029.

🚶‍♀️🚴 New safety improvements on the Skokie Valley Trail!The Village recently upgraded the Lincoln Avenue crossing, just...
09/02/2026

🚶‍♀️🚴 New safety improvements on the Skokie Valley Trail!

The Village recently upgraded the Lincoln Avenue crossing, just north of Jarvis Street, with new solar-powered flashing beacons, pavement markings, signage and concrete median improvements.

💡 Crossing the street? Press the button to activate the flashing yellow lights and alert drivers.

⚠️ Remember: Flashing lights don’t mean it’s automatically safe to cross. Wait for vehicles in all lanes to stop before proceeding.

These upgrades help make this high-traffic crossing safer and more visible for everyone. Walk, bike and drive safely!

💉 Stay healthy this flu season!Skokie residents can now schedule appointments for the Skokie Health and Human Services D...
09/01/2026

💉 Stay healthy this flu season!

Skokie residents can now schedule appointments for the Skokie Health and Human Services Department’s fall flu shot clinics.

📅 Thursday, October 8: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
📅 Thursday, October 15: 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
📍 Oakton Park Community Center, 4701 Oakton St.

Schedule your appointment online: https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/1bn5ezh4/ or call 847-933-8252.

Flu shots are FREE for Skokie residents ages 4 and older, regardless of insurance coverage. High-dose flu vaccine will be available for residents age 65+, and ASL interpretation will be available at both clinics.

📸 (2025 Skokie flu shot clinic photos by Joerg Metzner Photography)

👋 Meet Amanda Bird and Chris Gattorna: two compassionate residents, volunteers, artists and leaders. 🎃 You may know them...
09/01/2026

👋 Meet Amanda Bird and Chris Gattorna: two compassionate residents, volunteers, artists and leaders.

🎃 You may know them from their extravagant Halloween decorations, contributions to the Skokie Farmers' Market, work on the Safe Passage Group in District 73.5, and joy spread through letters as Skokie Santa.

Each year in October, Amanda and Chris can be found in their front yard curating “Jack’s Hollow,” an elaborate Halloween display featuring homegrown pumpkins, treats, family-friendly haunts and other surprises. Often designated “the Halloween house,” the pair opens up their yard to all for pumpkin carving, “basic mom rage” pumpkin smashing, and other celebrations. Their Halloween house also features donation opportunities, often times running drives for Community Animal Rescue Effort - CARE or the Niles Township Food Pantry Foundation.

🏡🏆 Chris and Amanda are being featured as part of the Village's Common Good Recognition Program, which highlights individuals who make a positive impact in the Skokie community through acts of kindness, service, leadership, inclusion and community-building. Thank you, Chris and Amanda, for strengthening our community!

👉 Learn more about Chris and Amanda and nominate a neighbor to be recognized at https://www.skokie.org/1685/Common-Good-Recognition-Program.

With recent changes to SNAP requirements, access to food is a growing need. Niles Township Food Pantry Foundation serves...
08/28/2026

With recent changes to SNAP requirements, access to food is a growing need. Niles Township Food Pantry Foundation serves more than 2,000 Skokie households per month, and demand is increasing.

🏘️ You can help support local Skokie families by supporting the Niles Township Food Pantry:

💲 Make a financial contribution. Your one-time or monthly donation will directly support residents in need.

🥫 Donate needed items, including non-perishable food, toiletry items, diapers and more.

Learn more at https://nilestownshipgov.com/163/Donations

🍓 The Village’s Commission on Family Services (pictured) also collects non-perishable items for the Niles Township Food Pantry monthly at the Skokie Farmers' Market. The next opportunity to drop off items is September 27.

It’s the end-of-summer party you’ve been waiting for! This weekend, Downtown Skokie will be filled with music, food and ...
08/26/2026

It’s the end-of-summer party you’ve been waiting for! This weekend, Downtown Skokie will be filled with music, food and fun for Skokie's Backlot Bash!

🎸 Live music: Headliners include Rod Tuffcurls & The Bench Press (Friday), Lucky Boys Confusion and its local frontman Kaustubh Pandav (Saturday), and Tributosaurus Becomes Santana (Sunday), plus a full lineup of performances throughout the weekend.

🥞 🏃‍♂️ And so much more: The jam-packed schedule includes Skokie’s Backlot Dash 5K (Saturday), Rotary Pancake Breakfast (Sunday), museum tours, movie marathons, Bingo!, and carnival games and rides throughout the weekend.

📷 Be sure to stop by the Village’s Skokie Spirit photo booth in front of Village Hall during the Community Resource Fair (noon to 5 p.m.) on Saturday and Sunday.

View the full weekend schedule: https://www.backlotbash.com

(Photos by Rich Cahan)

🏀 Building community, one basket at a time.Last month, young people from across Skokie came together at Niles North High...
08/23/2026

🏀 Building community, one basket at a time.

Last month, young people from across Skokie came together at Niles North High School for the Community Unity Basketball Clinic, hosted by the Village, Skokie Park District, community organizations and the Chicago Bulls.

Youth ages 10–14 learned basketball skills from Bulls staff, met Benny the Bull, and had the chance to connect and play with peers from different backgrounds.

The event is one part of a broader community-wide effort over the past 10 months to strengthen relationships, promote understanding and enhance public safety in response to incidents of hate and bias in local parks.

That work has brought together the Village, Skokie Police Department, Skokie Park District, schools, faith leaders, nonprofits and other community partners around initiatives including the Stand Up Skokie campaign, expanded police bicycle patrols and Community Roll Calls, and community education, training and collaboration.

Thanks to everyone who helped make the Community Unity Basketball Clinic a great day of basketball, connection and community!

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5127 Oakton Street
Skokie, IL
60077

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Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 7am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
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