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Greetings Skokie73.5!
Here’s what you need to know this week:
🌻 Have a fantastic front yard? Today is the last day to submit your application for the annual Beautification Awards.
📷 Share your favorite Skokie Farmers’ Market memories! Submit your photos by August 12 for a special 50th anniversary exhibit
🎒 Back to School: Skokie Health & Human Services offers vaccinations to qualifying children for $5 per visit through the Vaccines For Children Program.
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Skokie Sets New Compost Record!
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In June, Skokie residents and businesses composted 26.3 tons of food scraps—our highest monthly total ever!
Thank you to everyone already participating. Your efforts keep organic waste out of landfills, reduce harmful methane emissions, and help create healthy, nutrient-rich soil.
Want to join in?
Visit Skokie’s compost page to learn more about:
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- Free food scrap drop-off sites for residents
- Affordable composting subscriptions for homes, condos, and businesses
- Rebates for backyard compost bins
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Note: The promotional countertop bin program has ended and Public Works is currently out of stock.
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Crews work to repair water transmission main in February 2025.
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Skokie to Begin Water Main Assessment Work
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Church Street & East Prairie Road
- Northshore Sculpture Park (McCormick Boulevard south of Golf Road)
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Why it matters: These two locations were chosen because they are similar to the spot where the water main broke in February. The break happened at a joint where the pipe changes direction. The Village will check the pipes and replace parts to help prevent future problems.
What to know:
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No water service interruptions are expected.
- Work starts July 23 at Church Street & East Prairie Road.
- Northshore Sculpture Park site will follow.
- All work expected to wrap by August 15.
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East Prairie Road will be closed to through traffic between Golf Road and Church Street (local access only).
- Church Street remains open, but lanes will shift.
- McCormick Boulevard remains open but expect temporary lane closures.
- Northshore Sculpture Park trail will stay open.
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Thank you for your patience during this critical infrastructure project.
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Skokie’s Dengeos Featured for Iconic Gyros and Greek Roots
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Beloved Skokie restaurant, Dengeos, is in the spotlight for its longtime role in Chicago’s Greek food scene. Open since 1972, Dengeos is known for its classic Chicago-style fare—hot dogs, beefs, sausages—but it’s the gyros that take center stage. Owner Nick Theodosis credits the restaurant’s success to its signature sizzling gyro cones and precision-shaving tool, the “Wizard.”
The Chicago Tribune feature (subscription required) highlights how Dengeos remains a standout, adapting through decades of change while honoring the immigrant roots that helped build the city's Greek dining tradition.
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IDOT Lincoln Avenue Improvement Meeting
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The Illinois Department of Transportation will host a public meeting this afternoon regarding proposed roadway improvements for Lincoln Avenue, from Niles Center Road to Howard Street. The meeting will take place:
Tuesday, July 15
4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Lincoln Junior High School, 7839 Lincoln Ave.
At the meeting, IDOT will present plans for proposed improvements. The scope of work is anticipated to include lane reallocation to improve safety. More information can be found on IDOT’s project website.
IDOT will accept public comment regarding the project through Friday, August 8. Contact Amruta Mate at 847-705-4330 or DOT.D1.LincolnAve@illinois.gov.
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Regional Day Pass Launches
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A new pilot program provides unlimited rides on CTA, Metra, and Pace for one low price — all through the latest version of the Ventra app (v2.2.11).
Weekday Regional Day Pass prices:
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$10 single-zone ($6 reduced fare)
- $13.50 two-zone ($8 reduced fare)
- $16 three-zone ($9 reduced fare)
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Weekend passes are $9.50 flat.
How to buy:
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Register a physical or virtual Ventra card in the Ventra app.
- Tap “Buy Metra Tickets,” select your Metra line and longest trip.
- Choose the Day Pass and proceed to checkout.
- After purchase, tap “Add a Regional Day Pass” and select your Ventra card.
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Complete the purchase.
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Pass is valid 24 hours on CTA and Pace, and until 3 a.m. next day on Metra.
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Public Hearings on TAP and RAP Changes
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Pace is holding public hearings about changes to the Taxi Access Program (TAP) and Rideshare Access Program (RAP).
Key proposed changes for 2025:
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- Fare increase to $3.25 (matching ADA Paratransit fares)
- Ride limit of 30 per month per rider
- Free CTA and Metra rides for ADA certified riders (already started in 2024)
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The hearing for Cook County is scheduled for Wednesday, July 30 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Chicago Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities, Central West Community Center, 2102 W. Ogden Ave., Chicago.
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For more info on hearings and how to share public comments, call 847-364-7223 or visit PaceBus.com
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CLUE Comes to Life in Downtown Skokie!
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Step into the classic board game like never before with CLUE: A Walking Mystery. Starting at Village Green, players ages 8+ become detectives searching Downtown Skokie for missing Tudor Mansion furniture. Solve puzzles, find clues, and discover WHO did it, WHERE, and with WHAT.
When: July 23 – August 17
Where: Village Green and Downtown Skokie
Time: About 2 hours
Ready to solve the mystery? Get your tickets now before they sell out!
Bonus: Sophie Woolley, Marketing Manager for North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, recently appeared on WGN’s Spotlight Chicago to share more about the performances. Watch for details and a special discount code!
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Kaleidoscope Eyes Brings Beatles Sound to Wednesdays on the Green
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No wigs. No accents. No costumes. Just the timeless music of The Beatles—played live and acoustic by Kaleidoscope Eyes, one of the Midwest’s most beloved tribute bands.
The group brings their signature blend of harmony, energy, and authenticity to Wednesdays on the Green this week for an all-ages free show starting at 7 p.m. on the Village Green (between Skokie Public Library and Skokie Village Hall)
Come hungry: Brain Freeze Ice Cream and Lincoln Dogs Chicago—run by one of Skokie’s youngest entrepreneurs—will be serving food on-site. Or grab takeout from a nearby Skokie restaurant or bring your own picnic.
So bring a chair or blanket and settle in to enjoy Skokie’s weekly summer tradition celebrating community and music.
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Mayor Ann Tennes and Village Manager John Lockerby tour The Talking Farm's Howard Street Farm.
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A Summer Night to Savor – Farm Dinner at The Talking Farm
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Celebrate local flavor at The Talking Farm’s Farm Dinner with Hofherr Meat Co. on Sunday, July 27 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Howard Street Farm (3669 Howard St., Skokie). Enjoy a four-course feast made with fresh-picked produce grown just steps from your table—plus appetizers, drinks, dessert, and s’mores by the fire.
It’s a one-of-a-kind night of great food, community, and summer vibes—all to support The Talking Farm’s work in urban agriculture.
Tickets are $175 per person and include food, drinks, and a tax-deductible donation. Learn more and grab your seat.
Interested in Volunteering?
Get your hands in the soil and make a difference at The Talking Farm! Whether you're an individual, part of a group, or joining a field trip or work day, volunteering at the Howard Street Farm is a chance to connect with nature, learn how to grow food sustainably, and support your local community. Explore volunteer options on The Talking Farm website or email volunteering@thetalkingfarm.org.
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Unless otherwise indicated, all meetings are held at Skokie Village Hall, 5127 Oakton Street.
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