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Skokie Kicks Off Community-wide Tree Planting Initiative |
On Monday, the Village joined the U.S. Forest Service and GreenLatinos to kick off a community-wide initiative to plant 450 trees throughout Skokie over the next five years!
Celebrating shade: Community members braved the rain and took part in a tree planting ceremony and celebration at Masjid Madinatul Uloom, 7401 Lincoln Ave., one of the first locations to receive trees through the program. View photos on the Village’s Facebook or Instagram.
Increasing canopy coverage: The Village’s Environmental Sustainability Plan calls for increasing tree canopy coverage from 25.5 percent to 31 percent by 2040. Trees intercept rainwater, save homeowners on air conditioning costs, and provide many intangible economic, health and social benefits.
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Absorbent Alleys: Village Completes Improvements at Three Locations
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The Village recently completed construction of three new green alleys in Skokie.
What’s a “green alley”? Green alleys filter stormwater runoff and promote groundwater recharge, which reduces the burden on our sewer system. Collectively, these three new green alleys will provide nearly 158,000 gallons of stormwater storage every time it rains.
Alley locations: The Village identifies alleys for its Green Alley Program based on ongoing maintenance requirements, the alley’s drainage pattern, and available funding. Alleys that require significant Public Works resources, handle a high volume of traffic, and have lower potential for natural drainage are prioritized.
Alley funding: Alley improvements were partially funded by a $347,000 grant from the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRDGC).
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11th Food Scrap Drop-off Site Added at Navajo (Diné) Park
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Accepted: Food scraps, including meat, dairy, and bones, are accepted. CMA-certified liners are also allowed.
- Not accepted: Plastic bags and food containers, including deli containers, tin cans, and glass jars, are not accepted.
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Why compost? Composting enriches soil and reduces the amount of methane-producing organic waste sent to the landfill – a strategy of the Village’s Environmental Sustainability Plan.
Need a countertop compost bin to get started? Pick one up for free from Skokie Public Works, 9050 Gross Point Rd., on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Limit of one per household.
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This Sunday: Explore Local Volunteer Opportunities
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Looking for opportunities to support your community? Come explore the organizations serving Skokie and opportunities for those 16 and older.
Drop in at Volunteer Palooza at Skokie Public Library this Sunday, November 24, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
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| "Start Your Day In Skokie" with Free Coffee or Tea |
Need a great gift idea for a Skokie coffee or tea lover? Beginning Small Business Saturday, November 30, you can purchase a “Start Your Day in Skokie” 2025 coffee travel mug, which can be used for a free cup of coffee or tea every day for the month of January 2025!
Where to find them: Mugs will be available for $40 starting Saturday, November 30 while supplies last at Qahwah House (5238 West Touhy Ave.), Will’s Place (7927 Lincoln Ave.), Kneads and Wants Bakery (8042 Lincoln Ave.), Complimentary Café (4933 Oakton St.) and Sweet Reserve (4845 Oakton St.).
Gifts that give back: A portion of the sale will be donated to the Skokie Community Foundation.
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Pictured (from left): Deputy Fire Chief Nicholas Eschner, MABAS Urban Search and Rescue Administrative Branch Chief Joe Moore, Skokie Fire Lieutenant Mike Schey, Fire Chief Jeffrey Hoeflich, and Deputy Fire Chief Stephen Jagman.
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Skokie Fire Lieutenant Recognized for Disaster Recovery Efforts
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At Monday’s Village Board meeting, the Skokie Fire Department and Skokie Fire Lieutenant Mike Schey were presented with the Illinois Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS) Humanitarian Service Award for their efforts supporting search-and-rescue efforts in North Carolina following Hurricane Helene.
Timely support: Lieutenant Schey deployed to the area prior to the storm on September 25 and assisted emergency response agencies with search-and-rescue efforts, evacuations, and providing other assistance to those impacted.
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Looking Ahead: Thanksgiving Week Holiday Schedule
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Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, the following refuse and recycling schedule will be in effect during the week of November 25, 2024.
Refuse and Recycling
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- Monday and Tuesday collections will occur as normal
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Thursday collections will occur on Wednesday
- Friday collections will occur as normal
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Village Hall Hours
Skokie Village Hall will be closed on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29. Many Village services can be accessed 24/7 online at skokie.org.
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Stay Informed On U.S. Food Recalls
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Food recalls happen frequently in the U.S. due to safety concerns, such as contamination or mislabeling, which can pose health risks.
How to stay informed: While Skokie’s Health and Human Services Department conducts regular food safety inspections at grocery stores, restaurants, and other retail food establishments, learn how you can easily access real-time recall information from the FDA and USDA to help protect your household.
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Unless otherwise indicated, all meetings are held at Skokie Village Hall, 5127 Oakton Street.
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