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Greetings Skokie73.5!
Here’s what you need to know this week:
🍄 Winter Market: Stop and shop at the final Winter Market on Main this Sunday. S’mores available while supplies last.
🌳 Arbor Day: Join the Beautification and Improvement Commission for an Arbor Day tree planting this Friday at Meyer School.
🎉 Party planning: Attend the Human Relations Commission’s annual Block Party Forum on April 29.
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Skokie Public Works staff clean out a storm sewer catch basin following last week’s storms.
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How to Protect Your Home from Flooding
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Take these simple actions before it rains:
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Check downspouts and direct water away from your home and neighboring properties
- Clear drains and debris so water can flow properly
- Test sump pumps and backup generators or battery systems
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Limit or delay unnecessary water usage during Overflow Action days
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VILLAGE PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES
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The Village offers programs to help reduce future flood risk:
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Overhead Sewer Cost-Share Program. Overhead sewer systems help prevent basement flooding caused by sewer backups. The Village offers a 50/50 cost-share, up to $7,500, for eligible installations. Learn more on the Village’s Water, Sewer and Stormwater page.
- Yard drainage assistance. If your yard or block experiences flooding, the Village can work with you and your neighbors to design drainage solutions. Learn more about help with yard flooding. Note: Consultation is provided as staff resources permit.
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GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE AND LANDSCAPING
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Green infrastructure and native landscaping supports effective stormwater management.
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Purchase a rain barrel. Rain barrels capture rainwater from your roof and save it for later use, helping prevent basement backups, street flooding and sewer overflows by keeping rainwater out of the sewer system. MWRD is offering discounted rain barrels while supplies last.
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Install native landscaping. Native plants develop deep root systems that stabilize soil, reduce erosion, and absorb stormwater more effectively—helping slow water flow and reduce flooding.
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Apply Today: Youth Commission
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Want to make an impact in your community? The Village is seeking applicants for its new Youth Commission!
Who should apply: High school students who live in Skokie or attend a Skokie public or private high school. Members must meet this requirement throughout their term. Each member will serve a one academic-year term beginning August 1. Apply online today.
Why join:
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- Influence Village decisions
- Build leadership skills
- Work with other Skokie students
- Make real change
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Community Gathering Tonight at Central Park
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Following two antisemitic incidents involving pre-teen and early teen youth at local parks this past weekend, village leaders invite our community to stand together against hate, support our Jewish neighbors, and work towards a safer, more inclusive future for everyone.
📍 Central Park, 9350 Central Park Ave.
🗓 Tuesday, April 21 at 5 p.m.
All community members are welcome.
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Deputy Chief Adam Pease, Firefighter Warren Allen, Firefighter Brandon Evans, and Chief Nicholas Eschner.
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Village Board Briefs: April 20, 2026
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At its meeting on April 20, the Village Board:
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Celebrated the swearing in of new Skokie firefighters Brandon Evans and Warren Allen
- Advanced creation of a Housing Fund and Skokie Community Land Trust to support housing affordability and homeownership in Skokie
- Reviewed and advanced a recommended design for a new Village flag
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Advanced a Plan Commission recommendation to grant a Special Use Permit for an auto repair facility at 7309 Monticello Ave.
- Discussed and advanced recommended amendments to the Zoning Chapter of the Village Code to better support existing and future housing stock
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FY27 Budget Hearings Continue
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The Village will host budget hearings on April 21 and 27 to continue the Board’s review of the proposed Fiscal Year 27 Budget. (Note: Tonight’s hearing will begin at 7 p.m.)
Dive in: Check out the Village’s Budget web page to explore the proposed budget and learn more.
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Share Your Input: Support Biking and Walking In Skokie
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The Village is working with the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) to develop a Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan.
The goal: Identify opportunities to make walking and biking safer, more comfortable, and more convenient throughout Skokie.
Get started: Take the Skokie Community Travel Survey and visit the Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan project website to learn more.
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Ride Safe: Skokie Police to Host Bike Safety Event, May 3
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Join the Skokie Police Department for a free, family-friendly bicycle safety event on Sunday, May 3, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at Oakton Park.
Learn safe riding practices, rules of the road, and enjoy activities for all ages. The event will include:
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- Prizes for participants
- Free helmet fittings and bike inspections
- Review of traffic safety rules and hand signals
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ComEd Plans Overnight Transmission Infrastructure Work; Weekend CTA Service Impacted
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This weekend, ComEd will complete upgrades to overhead transmission structures along the CTA rail corridor in the area of Main Street.
CTA impacts: On Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26, CTA Yellow Line rail service will be replaced with free shuttle bus service.
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Ann Thanoukos, Tony Thanoukos, Mayor Tennes, Clerk Desai, and Bill Thanoukos.
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Hub’s Celebrates 50 Years In Skokie!
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Last week, Mayor Ann Tennes and Clerk Minal Desai presented a proclamation to Hub’s Restaurant, celebrating the Skokie institution’s 50 years serving delicious food and community connection!
Get hungry: Food influencer Sean Ely recently embarked on a Skokie area food crawl, where he visited Hub’s, Poochie’s and other nearby destinations.
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Photo by Joerg Metzner Photography.
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North Shore Center for the Performing Arts In Skokie Turns 30
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The North Shore Center for the Performing Arts In Skokie is kicking off its 30th anniversary celebration with seven shows in six days, and a brand new website!
Make plans: Explore upcoming shows at the North Shore Center.
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Fire Explorer Car Wash this Saturday, April 25
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The Skokie Fire Explorers will host their annual car wash at Fire Station 16, 7424 Niles Center Rd., this Saturday, April 25 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cleaning for a cause: All proceeds will go directly toward helping the Explorers attend the Illinois Fire Service Institute, where they gain hands-on experience through skill-building exercises and realistic training scenarios, including live fire drills.
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AI Literacy Session, May 2
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The Skokie Technology Advancement and Transformation Commission (STAT) will host a free AI Literacy Session on Saturday, May 2, 3 p.m., at Skokie Public Library (Radmacher Room).
What you’ll learn: This session will introduce AI ‘agents’—tools that can help automate everyday tasks and personal organization. You’ll learn how to build simple, no-code AI agents using tools like Google Gemini and Microsoft Copilot.
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Unless otherwise indicated, all meetings are held at Skokie Village Hall, 5127 Oakton St.
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