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January 7, 2025

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Greetings Skokie73.5! 

♻️ Recycle your holiday string lights and extension cords at Skokie Public Works through January 31.

👮🏽 Public safety partnership: Attend a Skokie Police Department beat meeting in January.

📲 Need to report an issue? Access Skokie is an online and mobile service request system for residents/

The 2024 Community Survey revealed that 98% of respondents support the Village investing in “enhancing stormwater management systems to mitigate flooding.” Fortunately, a new Stormwater Task Force was already at work reviewing the Village’s current stormwater management system and preparing to present their findings to the Village Board this week.

Why now? While the current system is functioning as intended and continues to provide the level of protection that it was designed to many years ago, the region has experienced more frequent and intense storms. Skokie now receives over 100 million additional gallons of rainfall during a 2 hour, 10-year storm compared to the 1980s when the current system was implemented.

What’s next? The task force made several recommendations to the Board that will be considered as part of the Village’s capital improvement planning and budgeting process

What can I do?

Show off your Skokie Spirit in 2025 by purchasing a retro “Skokie Spirit” design on a hat, shirt, mug and more! This merchandise is being sold as a service and not for profit.

Why go retro? In May 1978, the Village launched a “Skokie Spirit” campaign following the attempted Nazi demonstration in Skokie. The eternal flame design appeared on shirts, buttons, bumper stickers and graces the stained-glass window above the Oakton Street door of Village Hall to this day. The communitywide initiative highlighted the community’s diversity, its collective spirit of volunteerism, and the advantages of living in Skokie, including its excellent Village services, schools, library, and cultural activities.

Now, nearly fifty years later, those same attributes are still mentioned by residents as why they chose to make Skokie home.

Want more? Additional exclusive Skokie designs will be rolled out over the next few months.

An addition to the Skokie coffee landscape has popped up at the intersection of Dempster and Gross Point Road. With chic décor and high-quality Yemeni coffee, Matari Coffee Co is the perfect place to swing by for that morning cup of joe or to linger over an after-dinner espresso.

See for yourself on the Village’s Explore Skokie Instagram or Facebook account.

From January 24 through February 9, don’t miss your opportunity to share a fun and memorable evening in Downtown Skokie with friends, family or fellow food enthusiasts while enjoying a thoughtfully curated meal featuring four courses at some of Skokie’s best dining spots.

On the menu: You’ll begin with salad at Blue Kale, move on to a main course at Libertad, and end the night with a special aperitif at Take Flight Spirits and desserts crafted by Kneads and Wants Bakery.

The meal is $45 per person plus gratuity and tax. Only eight tickets are available per night so act quickly to reserve your spot.

The debut of the Skokie Farmers’ Market’s new Winter Market on Main is this Sunday, January 12!

Located at 4051 Main St., the indoor-outdoor market will be open between 9 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and will feature some of your favorite vendors as well as some new additions.

Come for the vendors, stay for the entertainment: Nancy Kabat will be performing this weekend from 10 – 11:30 a.m. and Balloons by Ruben will be entertaining the kiddos from 10:30 -11:30 a.m.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Respiratory illnesses affect the lungs and airways, and they can range from mild conditions like the common cold to more severe diseases such as pneumonia, bronchitis, pertussis, influenza, RSV or COVID-19. These illnesses are often caused by viruses, bacteria, or environmental factors like allergens or pollution.

Prevention
Preventing respiratory illnesses involves a combination of personal hygiene and lifestyle practices:

Signs and Symptoms
Symptoms of respiratory illnesses vary, but common signs include:

In some cases, symptoms may worsen or progress into more severe conditions, such as pneumonia.

When to Seek Medical Attention
Seek medical care if you experience:

Certain groups, including the elderly, young children, pregnant individuals, and those with weakened immune systems or chronic conditions, should seek medical attention early if they experience symptoms of a respiratory illness.

Timely care and staying hydrated can help manage the symptoms, prevent complications, and promote faster recovery.

Avoid the Flu Too!

Skokie Health & Human Services has the flu vaccine available for all residents ages 6 months and older, free of cost. Call (847) 933-8252 to schedule an appointment

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PUBLIC MEETINGS

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