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2024 Holiday Cookie Walk participants. Photo by Rich Cahan.
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Downtown Skokie was the cookie capitol of Chicagoland this past Saturday! Visitors explored more than 15 local businesses, collecting a unique, commercially baked cookie at each location as part of the 2nd annual Holiday Cookie Walk. Proceeds benefited the Skokie Community Foundation.
Sweet memories: View photos on the Village’s Facebook and Instagram (and follow us while you’re there!).
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Two Ways to Help Others this Holiday Season
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Want to brighten the holiday season for your neighbors in need? Here are two ways you can help.
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Village staff distribute holiday gift cards outside Village Hall on December 7.
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Contribute to the Assist-a-Family Program
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The Skokie Health and Human Services Department spread cheer to more than 200 households on Saturday as it began distributing holiday gift cards as part of the Assist-a-Family program.
Assist a family: Gift cards support Skokie families facing financial challenges, and are entirely supported by generous donations from community members like you. It’s not too late to donate. Make a contribution to support Skokie households in need.
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A few of the toys donated at Fire Station 16.
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The Skokie Fire Department and Skokie Firefighters Local 3033 are collecting toys for the annual Toys for Tots drive!
Donate toys: Drop off new, unwrapped toys at all three Skokie Fire stations between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. through Saturday, December 14:
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- Station 16, 7424 Niles Center Rd.
- Station 17, 8157 Central Park Ave.
- Station 18, 9024 Gross Point Rd.
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Enjoy all-day dining and drinks at Skokie’s newest lounge, Cupitol, at Westfield Old Orchard!
Look before you lounge: The Village’s Explore Skokie Facebook and Instagram account visited the stylish restaurant, which has locations in the West Loop, Streeterville, Evanston, and now Skokie!
What to expect: Cupitol brings together the best elements of a restaurant, bakery, cafe and bar in a modern, inviting and comfortable space. Check it out on your next shopping trip or make it your destination.
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The North Shore Center for the Performing Arts In Skokie.
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Chicago Reader’s ‘Best of Chicago:’ Vote for Skokie!
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Voting has begun for the Chicago Reader’s “Best of Chicago 2024” roundup.
Vote for Skokie: Skokie is one of five suburbs in the running for “Best Suburb.”
Vote for the North Shore Center: The North Shore Center for the Performing Arts In Skokie is up for “Best Suburban Music Venue.”
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Will’s Place Featured on WGN’s Spotlight Chicago
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WGN’s Spotlight Chicago segment recently highlighted Will’s Place, located at 7927 Lincoln Ave. in Downtown Skokie!
Visit Will’s Place: Open since 2023, Will’s Place serves up outstanding breakfast and lunch options while providing meaningful employment opportunities for adults with disabilities. Will’s Place was also an honorable mention for 2024 Skokie Business of the Year!
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Landscaping work in progress along Terminal Avenue.
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We’re working to convert large areas of turf into native plantings between Terminal Avenue and the Skokie Valley Trail, from Dempster Street to Niles Center Road.
Plants include: Common milkweed, white wild indigo, coneflower, wild bergamot, foxglove, smooth blue aster, sedges, and Canada wild rye.
Natural benefits: Native plantings support pollinators, reduce maintenance, and provide storm water benefits. The Village’s Environmental Sustainability Plan calls for replacing 8 percent of turf community-wide with alternative natives or other plants by 2030.
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Give the Gift of Composting
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Pick up a free countertop compost bin from Skokie Public Works, 9050 Gross Point Rd., while supplies last (limit one per household). Bins can be picked up on weekdays, 7 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Makes a great holiday gift: Give your Skokie friend or family member the little nudge they need to start composting. (You don't have to tell them it was free!)
Get started: Learn about Skokie composting options, including free food scrap drop-off locations.
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Help Ensure Water Quality: Participate In the Village’s Sampling Program
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The Village is seeking 60 households interested in participating in a periodic water sampling program. The Illinois EPA helps ensure drinking water safety throughout the state by monitoring lead and copper levels.
Who’s eligible? Only homes with a lead water service line or lead materials in private plumbing may be eligible. Complete the water sampling program survey form to help the Village determine your eligibility.
What’s the process? Participants will be asked to provide water samples every six months. Village staff will deliver the required sample containers and provide instructions, and will return at a later date to collect the sample.
Why participate? Eligible, participating homes will receive water test results along with guidance, if needed, to reduce potential lead exposure.
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Today’s Lesson: How to Keep Skokie Buildings Safe
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Skokie Building & Inspection Services Division staff recently paid a special visit to Arie Crown Hebrew Day School Pre-school, which was finishing up a unit on construction.
In-house experts: Village of Skokie structural inspector Steve Klocko, electrical inspector Paul Hunsicker, and plumbing inspector Nick Orlic visited the class, bringing some of the tools they use in the field. All students received a building safety coloring book and a construction gear-clad rubber duck!
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