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February 11, 2025

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Greetings Skokie73.5! 

🎹 Get creative: Join the Fine Arts Commission for an artist networking night on February 25.

💵 Cut your costs: Attend the Skokie Telecommunications and Technology (STAT) Commission’s utility bill clinic on February 19.

🏥 Save a life: Endeavor Health and Skokie Fire Department will each offer CPR training on February 15. 

Public Works crew members Paul Cacioppo (left) and Brandon Murphy (right) prepare a vehicle for anti-icing operations. Photo by Rich Cahan.

Skokie Public Works is preparing for anticipated snowfall this Wednesday. 

Parking and plowing reminders: 

Stay informed: There are many ways to find out if alternate-side parking is in effect – including subscribing to this email, The Scoop. Review all notification methods.

Be a good neighbor: Keep your sidewalk free of snow and ice, and remember to move your car to the appropriate side of the street.

Be a good driver: Let plows do their job. Keep your distance behind plows on the road and in parking lots, and avoid passing plows.

This will be the first year that residents in each of the Village’s four newly established geographic districts elect a district trustee. Two trustees will be elected at-large.

Early voting for the April 1, 2025 Consolidated Election will take place March 17 through 31 in Skokie. 

What’s on the ballot: The 2025 Consolidated Election will include the Skokie Village Board elected offices of mayor, clerk, at-large trustee and district trustee. Sample ballots will be available to view using Cook County’s Your Voter Information tool after February 26.

Cast your ballot: Early voting will be available March 17-31 at two locations in Skokie:

View all early voting locations and hours. You can also vote on Election Day (April 1) or by mail (get your ballot faster by applying online).

Looking to celebrate love locally this Valentine’s Day? Explore Skokie has you covered!

Need a gift idea? The Village’s Explore Skokie Instagram and Facebook accounts shared special sweets and treats you can purchase locally.

Looking for a night out? Indulge in a fun-filled evening for two in Downtown Skokie this Thursday, February 13 as part of Giggles & Goodies.

Skokie’s swag shop has a selection of colorful new items inspired by our recent “Start Your Day In Skokie” campaign. Get them before they’re gone!

Old is new again: You can also show your “Skokie Spirit” with a collection of retro shirts, sweatshirts, mugs and more commemorating a 1978 Village campaign to showcase Skokie’s collective strength and community spirit.

Mayor Van Dusen welcomed nearly 300 leaders in biotech, quantum computing, life sciences and real estate to Skokie.

Last week, the Village was thrilled to host nearly 300 leaders from the life sciences, quantum computing, biotech and real estate industries at Downtown Skokie’s Illinois Science + Technology Park (IS+TP) as part of a Bisnow event.

Highlighting Skokie: In addition to showcasing facilities and opportunities at the IS+TP, the Village raffled off a gift basket with items from Skokie businesses, including Sketchbook Brewing, Take Flight Spirits, and Poppa Mac's Roastery.

Skokie Village Hall will be closed in observance of Presidents' Day on Monday, February 17. Many Village services are available 24/7 online or through the Access Skokie app.

The Village Board meeting normally held on Monday will be on Tuesday, February 18.

Trash collection

During the week of February 17:

Recycling collection

All recycling collections will occur as normal.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

PUBLIC MEETINGS

Unless otherwise indicated, all meetings are held at Skokie Village Hall, 5127 Oakton Street.