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Photo by Joerg Metzner Photography
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Three Ways to Provide Your Input On Skokie’s Future
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Register for the Community Visioning Session. Join your neighbors on Sunday, October 5, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Niles West High School (Main Gym), 5701 Oakton St. The evening will begin with welcoming remarks followed by small-group discussions. Space is limited; registration is required.
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Take the Village’s Strategic Planning Engagement Survey online by October 11. Paper copies are also available at Village Hall and Skokie Public Library, and will be distributed through community partners.
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Participate In a Focus Group. The Village is coordinating a number of focus groups to ensure diverse perspectives and experiences are represented, and is currently seeking participants for the following discussions:
- New residents: Moved to Skokie within the last two years
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Long-time residents: Have lived in Skokie for 10 or more years
- Families with children ages 0-17
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Emergency Preparedness Month: Register for Smart911
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Flag design event for youth held at The Storefront in June.
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Design Your Own Skokie Flag
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There’s still time to submit your original design for a new Skokie flag!
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DESIGN YOUR SKOKIE FLAG EVENT, SEPTEMBER 10
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Learn best practices from a vexillologist (a person who studies flags) and get inspired by the Skokie Heritage Museum before creating your own flag at a free event on Wednesday, September 10, 6 p.m., at Skokie Public Library. Space is limited and registration is required. This event is open to all ages.
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SUBMIT YOUR DESIGNS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30
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⚕️ Health and Human Services |
2024 Flu Shot Clinic (photo by Rich Cahan)
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Protect Yourself: Get Your Flu Shot this Fall!
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Beginning this Wednesday, September 3 at 9 a.m., you can schedule an appointment for Skokie Health and Human Services’ (SHHS) fall flu shot clinics. Visit the Village’s website or call 847-933-8252 to make an appointment starting Wednesday.
Why get a flu shot: Vaccination is one of the most effective ways to prevent and reduce the severity of flu infections. Stay healthy this flu season!
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Clinics will be held on Thursday, October 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Thursday, October 16 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Oakton Community Center, 4701 Oakton St., and are open to Skokie residents ages 4 and older.
What to bring: Bring identification showing proof of residence, medical insurance card (if applicable), and/or your Medicare card (if applicable).
Flu shots are FREE: You won’t be charged even if you don’t have insurance or your insurance doesn’t cover the flu vaccine.
High dose vaccine available for seniors: High-dose flu vaccine specifically tailored for those age 65 and older will continue to be provided.
American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation will be available at all community flu clinics. If you need ASL services, please indicate this when registering.
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September is National Suicide Prevention Month
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At tonight’s Village Board meeting, a proclamation will officially recognize September as National Suicide Prevention Month, raising awareness about suicide as a significant public health issue and highlighting resources available to support those in crisis.
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If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, dial or text 988 anytime, day or night. You can also chat online at 988lifeline.org/chat.
What is the 988 Lifeline? The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is free, confidential and available 24/7 to provide immediate support, prevention resources and guidance—whether for yourself, a loved one, or in your professional role.
Local support: Skokie Health and Human Services has licensed clinical social workers available to answer questions and connect you with services. Call 847-933-8252 for assistance. View more suicide prevention resources.
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Use EPA-registered repellents with Picaridin, DEET, IR3535, or Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus.
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Summer May Be Over, But Mosquito Season Isn’t!
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Summer is over, but mosquito activity persists. Follow the tips below to fight the bite and protect yourself from West Nile virus (WNV):
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Use EPA-registered repellents with Picaridin, DEET, IR3535, or Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus. See the North Shore Mosquito Abatement District’s website for the EPA Interactive Repellent Guide.
- Wear long sleeves and pants when outdoors.
- Remove standing water around your property.
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Another tip: Did you know wearing permethrin-treated clothing can prevent tick and mosquito bites? You can either look for clothing already treated with permethrin or treat them yourself. Watch this CDC video for permethrin application guidance.
More resources: NSMAD offers a number of programs and resources to help fight the bite and reduce the mosquito population.
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Mayor Tennes and Clerk Desai joined Sizzle and the Skokie Chamber of Commerce & Industry for a ribbon cutting on August 29.
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Sizzle Now Open In Downtown Skokie
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Last Friday, Skokie celebrated the grand opening of Sizzle, serving made-to-order burgers, crispy wings, soft serve ice cream and more at 4853 Oakton St.!
On the menu: Start thinking about lunch or dinner and explore what Sizzle has to offer. Follow @eatsizzle_ for more.
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Hefty ReNew Recycling Program Reminder
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Thanks to everyone who has started using the Hefty ReNew (orange bag) program!
What is Hefty ReNew: Single-family households and those in buildings with four units or fewer in Skokie can use the Hefty ReNew orange bags to collect hard-to-recycle plastics, such as chip bags, foam egg cartons, plastic pet food bags, plastic grocery bags, bubble wrap, foam cups, plastic utensils and other flexible film and packaging.
How it works: Simply fill an orange Hefty ReNew bag with accepted items. When the bag is full, tie it up tightly and place it in your recycling cart alongside other loose recyclables.
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Important: Regular recyclables, such as bottles, jugs, cans, tubs and jars, should continue to be placed loose in your recycling cart. Do not place regular recyclable items into orange Hefty ReNew bags.
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Purchase Hefty ReNew orange bags at local retailers: Ace Hardware, at 5035 Oakton St., Crafty Beaver at 4810 Oakton St., and the Jewel at 9449 Skokie Blvd.
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Construction Notice: Work Planned On Church Street
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The Northwest Water Commission is making improvements to its water supply pipeline, and will be completing work on Church Street west of Gross Point Road within the Village of Skokie limits.
What to expect: Construction is anticipated to begin September 8 and be complete by September 26. Traffic control will be implemented to facilitate the work. Two-way traffic will be maintained on Church Street.
Please note: This work is not related to the Village of Skokie's water supply system, and will not impact Skokie water customers.
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Unless otherwise indicated, all meetings are held at Skokie Village Hall, 5127 Oakton Street.
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