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November 11, 2025

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Greetings Skokie73.5! 

Here’s what you need to know this week:

🎖 Today is Veterans Day: Thank you to all those who have served.

🚓 Protect and serve: The Skokie Police Department will host an open house on November 22 for those interested in a career in law enforcement.

🚋 Getting around: Provide your feedback on where new rail stations are needed in Cook County.

Signage was posted at Village-owned parking lots last week following the Village Board’s action to strengthen restrictions on using Village-owned facilities and properties for civil immigration enforcement operations.

Federal immigration enforcement operations have continued recently in Skokie, surrounding communities, and in the greater Chicagoland area.

While those directly targeted and detained, along with their families, have been most impacted, these operations have also caused trauma and distress among community members who have witnessed them in their neighborhoods. 

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS BRIEFING & TRAUMA PRESENTATION, NOVEMBER 13

Learn about your constitutional rights and ways to promote and support wellness regarding trauma exposures, related distress and care practices this Thursday, November 13, 6:30 p.m., at Skokie Public Library (Petty Auditorium). 

What to expect: The event will include a Know Your Rights briefing by the Indo-American Center and a Trauma Exposure and Coping presentation by JCFS Chicago’s Kaufman Wolf Center for Trauma and Resilience. Please register in advance.

CONTACTING SKOKIE POLICE: WHAT TO KNOW

If you’re concerned about the legitimacy of any observed law enforcement activity or have a public safety concern, dial 911. Skokie police – including a supervisor – will be dispatched to respond.

Please know that there are legal limits to what local law enforcement can do in these situations.

What Skokie Police will do:

What Skokie Police cannot do:

The Village of Skokie upholds the Illinois TRUST Act, which prohibits local law enforcement from participating in federal immigration enforcement operations or detaining individuals based solely on citizenship or immigration status, except under a valid criminal warrant.

View the Village’s Know Your Rights page for more information and resources.

Leaves can benefit lawns and landscape beds.

Did you know that fallen leaves can help improve soil quality and provide nutrients to landscaping and lawns? Try raking a few inches of leaves into your landscape beds this fall, or mulch leaves into your lawn.

Still planning to rake? Learn about the Village’s seasonal leaf collection and yard waste programs.  

National Recycling Day (November 15) is the perfect time to refresh your recycling habits and take advantage of the Village’s many recycling programs! Visit Skokie’s Recycling Page to learn more about:

The Skokie Health and Human Services Department is giving away 200 free, lockable cannabis “stash bags” to promote safe and responsible cannabis storage. 

How to pick up a bag: Stop by the Health and Human Services Department, located on the lower level of Skokie Village Hall, 5127 Oakton St. Bags are available while supplies last. To check availability, please call 847-933-8252.

What to expect: These lockable canvas bags are designed to help parents and guardians keep cannabis products safely stored and out of the hands of young children. The bags are water-resistant, smell-proof, and child-proof, providing a simple and effective way to prevent accidental ingestion or exposure.

Review drug education and safety resources.

BYHEART INFANT FORMULA RECALL

The IDPH reports that two Illinois infants have shown symptoms consistent with botulism after consuming ByHeart powdered infant formula. 

What’s being done: CDC and FDA are investigating this situation and some ByHeart formula has been recalled.

What you can do: IDPH urges parents and guardians to avoid using the recalled ByHeart infant formula until further notice

DANGERS OF CONSUMING RAW MILK

The IDPH issued a reminder about the potential hazards of drinking raw milk after at least 11 recent illnesses were linked to its consumption.

What is raw milk? Raw milk has not been pasteurized (treated with heat to kill viruses, germs and other pathogens).

Who’s at risk: Anyone can become ill from foodborne pathogens, but the very young, older people and those with underlying health conditions are at greatest risk.

Endeavor Health will host a free webinar, “Your Holiday Wellness Blueprint,” on Wednesday, November 19, 11 a.m. to noon. Join providers for a practical, whole-person approach to stay healthy during the holiday season, and walk away with actionable strategies to help you feel balanced, energized and present.

Ready to be the difference? The Skokie Police Department is now hiring entry-level and lateral entry police officers. Please share these opportunities with anyone who may be interested.

Learn more: The department is hosting an open house on Saturday, November 22, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 7300 Niles Center Rd. Explore career opportunities, tour the station, and meet members of the department.

Downtown Skokie shoppers at See Jane Sparkle boutique.

Shop local on Small Business Saturday and all holiday season long! Enjoy special promotions and incentives at Downtown Skokie businesses. 

Light up the holiday season at Westfield Old Orchard’s Illuminate the Orchard on Saturday evening, November 29, including a fireworks display at 5:45 p.m. 

Explore more holiday events at Westfield Old Orchard.

EVENTS

PUBLIC MEETINGS

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