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Greetings Ivan!
Here’s what you need to know this week:
🎶 Sounds of summer: The free Wednesdays on the Green outdoor concert series kicks off this week!
🕵🏽 Scavenger hunt: Take the kids on a free Clue-themed adventure through Downtown Skokie.
💧 Assistance available: Businesses impacted by the February 14-16 water main incident can apply for federal assistance at Village Hall through Thursday.
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Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Adopted
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Following three public hearings in May, the Village Board has adopted the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Budget, which funds Village operations from May 2025 through April 2026.
The FY26 Budget is balanced and continues the Village’s mission of delivering quality public services, ensuring fiscal responsibility, and fostering a thriving community.
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The Village’s share of a typical property tax bill is less than 6 percent.
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Village Budget: What Do You Pay – and What Do You Get – for Village Services
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Everyone wants good value when making a purchase. But determining whether you’re getting a good deal requires knowing what you pay and what you receive in return.
The Village strives to provide you with excellent value and high-quality services for your investment.
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Taxes support services that benefit the entire community.
What You Pay
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A typical single-family household pays the Village $645 per year in property taxes – or $54 per month. That’s less than a typical monthly single-line cell phone bill ($70) or car insurance payment ($67).
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The Village also collects up to 2.25 cents in sales tax per dollar on taxable purchases in Skokie. Collecting revenue through sales and other purchase taxes helps shift some of the cost of providing Village services from residents to visitors.
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What You Get
Your taxes fund essential services, including:
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- 24/7 police, fire and emergency medical response
- Traffic lights and street lighting
- Snow and ice control
- Street cleaning
- Infrastructure investments (street resurfacing and multi-use trails)
- Tree planting and trimming
- Free compost drop-off sites
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Community health programs (flu shots, screenings)
- Rat abatement
- Public communications (The Scoop, NewSkokie, and Smart911)
- Community events, like the Skokie Farmers’ Market
- And more
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🚛 Trash, Recycling and Yard Waste Fees
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What You Pay: A typical single-family household pays $9.25 per month (billed quarterly) — less than the cost of a typical streaming service.
What You Get: Year-round weekly collection of trash and recycling items from your home, and seasonal weekly yard waste collection.
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What You Pay: $7.64 per 100 cubic feet (748 gallons) of water – approximately one cent per gallon. A typical household uses around 300 gallons a day.
What You Get: High-quality drinking water delivered through the Village’s water system – at the second lowest rate in the area.
Learn more about how you pay for Village services, and what you get in return.
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Meet the Lucases: How a Skokie Family Uses and Pays for Village Services
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How do you use and pay for Village services over the course of a typical day? Follow the Lucas family on a typical – albeit busy! – weekday to find out.
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Board Briefs: June 4, 2025
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At the Wednesday, June 4 Village Board meeting:
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- The Fiscal Year 2026 Budget (FY26) was adopted.
- Proclamations were issued in recognition of Immigrant Heritage Month, Pride Month and Juneteenth
- Staff presented an overview of the Village’s Residential Rental Unit Standards and the Neighborhood Integrity Program
- The Board discussed options for the corporation counsel position, with a recommendation to consider both individuals and firms for the role
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Village Observes Juneteenth, June 19
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Skokie Village Hall will be closed in observance of Juneteenth on Thursday, June 19, 2025.
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Celebrate Juneteenth with music, food, family fun and community connection at Skokie’s Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 14, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., at Oakton Park.
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Trash, Recycling and Yard Waste Schedule
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Collections will occur as follows during the week of June 16.
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- Trash: Monday, Tuesday and Friday collections will occur as normal. Thursday collections will occur on Wednesday.
- Recycling: All collections will occur as normal
- Yard Waste: Collections will occur on Saturday, June 21
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🩺 Health and Human Services |
COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance
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Wondering who should consider getting a COVID-19 vaccine in 2025? The Village’s Health and Human Services Department is committed to keeping you informed and protected.
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- Review the latest guidance for children, those who are pregnant, adults without risk conditions, and those with underlying conditions.
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Fight the Bite: Watch for Ticks
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Ticks are small, spider-like creatures that live in grassy and wooded areas. Though tiny, ticks can infect humans and pets with Lyme Disease, ehrlichiosis, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, tularemia and other diseases.
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Skokie’s Health and Human Services Department shares tips for avoiding ticks, as well as guidance for what to do if you find one.
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Skokie’s Cupitol The Restaurant Featured On ABC7
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Craving a burger without the beef? Skokie’s Cupitol The Restaurant, located at Westfield Old Orchard, was recently featured by ABC7 Chicago.
As part of National Veggie Burger Day, owner Alex Georges highlighted Cupitol’s popular falafel burger and shared tips for making great veggie burgers.
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Be a Part of the Fun — Volunteer for the Skokie 4th of July Parade!
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The Skokie 4th of July Parade Committee is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make this year’s celebration a success!
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- Time commitment: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, July 4
- Perks: Enjoy a continental breakfast and receive a Subway gift card as a thank you!
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Registration Open for the Citizens Fire Academy
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Get an inside look at the Skokie Fire Department by participating in the Citizens Fire Academy – a free, 8-week program featuring classroom sessions, hands-on exercises, and a live fire drill.
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Apply by July 21 — space is limited to 12 participants, with preference to Skokie residents.
- Open to Skokie residents and workers, age 18+
- Program meets at Fire Station 17 on Tuesdays, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., beginning August 12
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Have a Fantastic Front Yard?
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Submit your nomination for the Village’s 2025 Beautification Awards!
Get recognition from the Beautification and Improvement Commission for perfect plant choices, meticulous maintenance and dazzling design. (The recognition program is for front yards only.)
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Help Shape How You Use the Village of Skokie Website
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The Village is updating its website, and we want YOUR input on how it's organized.
Why it matters: A well-organized website helps residents quickly find what they need—whether it's paying a bill, reporting an issue, or learning about local programs.
What’s happening: We're forming a focus group to test how information is grouped and labeled on the new site. This is not about the look of the website or what is included on the website, but about how easy it is to navigate.
Details: Sessions will be held in person at Village Hall and will last approximately 60 to 90 minutes
What to do: Interested in helping? Fill out this short form to tell us about yourself and your availability.
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Unless otherwise indicated, all meetings are held at Skokie Village Hall, 5127 Oakton Street.
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