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October 29, 2024

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Greetings Skokie73.5! 

🔥 Learn about a design for a new Village seal and share your feedback by taking a brief survey.

🤔 Cook County is seeking public input on programs supported by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

🎭 The deadline for Cultural Arts Fund grant applications is this Thursday, October 31.

Official Skokie trick-or-treat hours are Thursday, October 31, from 3 to 8 p.m. 

Tips for trick-or-treaters. Increase your visibility by placing reflective tape or stickers on costumes, carrying a flashlight, or wearing a glow-in-the-dark bracelet. Drivers, please use extra caution. Review more safety tips.

Tips for households: Turn on your porch light if you’re planning to participate. If not, turn your porch light off and consider posting a sign (PDF) to save trick-or-treaters the trouble.

Stop by for a scare: A spooky Skokie home was recently featured on WGN Morning News.

Stock up for the long winter ahead at the last Skokie Farmers’ Market of the season this Sunday, November 3, 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The best shopping experience: Enjoy live music from Goats & The Girl, take part in a plant/seed swap, and shop for fresh produce, baked goods, and much more.

Give your pumpkins and jack-o'-lanterns an afterlife as compost at Skokie’s Pumpkin Smash! 

Help smash our record: Bring pumpkins to the northwest corner of Oakton Street and Floral Avenue on Sunday, November 3, from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., across the street from the Skokie Farmers' Market. Last year, 3.25 tons of pumpkins were composted.

Photo: Music Theater Works

Just in time for spooky season, Music Theater Works presents Little Shop of Horrors. This sci-fi horror comedy meets love story meets rock musical runs through November 17 at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie.

Get a sneak preview: See a performance of "Suddenly Seymour" by stars Jimmy Hogan (Seymour) and Kayla Shipman (Audrey) 

Ready to cast your ballot? Early voting for the November 5 General Election is underway.

Find a location: View a list of early voting locations, including Skokie Courthouse and Oakton College.

Term limits referendum on the ballot: In July, the Skokie Village Board passed a resolution to place a referendum concerning the imposition of term limits for Skokie elected officials on the November 5 General Election ballot. Learn about the term limits referendum.

On Monday, October 28, a group of 30 students from Niles Township High School District 219 were treated to a career pathways experience through a partnership between the Village of Skokie, Oakton College and Skokie Public Library. In addition to presentations and panel discussions from industry leaders, students toured the new UL Materials Research Discovery Center at the Illinois Science and Technology Park, the CNC and Automation labs at Oakton College, and the beverage manufacturing facility at Boombox Beverage.

Manufacturing Matters: This event was part of the Village’s recognition of Manufacturing Month, a national initiative to recognize the importance and contributions of our manufacturers to both the workforce and economy.

Photo: Environmental Health Officer Lillian LaSanta inspects a property for rat activity. Overgrown vegetation is one factor that can encourage rats.

During cooler months, rat activity may increase as rats search for food and shelter. 

Although the Village of Skokie provides treatment for active rat burrows at no cost to residents, you can help discourage rat activity on your property by taking these actions.

Within the last year, the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie has undergone a number of exterior improvements.

What you’ll see: Improvements include entrance renovations, exterior repainting and sail replacement, and installation of new landscaping, which includes a variety of native species and was completed with funds raised by the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts Foundation.

Upcoming shows: We hope you enjoy the refreshed look at your next concert, production, performance or event! See what’s coming up at the North Shore Center.

Join the Skokie Telecommunications and Technology (STAT) Commission for a free seminar on fraud and cybersecurity on Thursday, November 7, 7 p.m. at Skokie Police Headquarters, 7300 Niles Center Rd. 

What to expect: Hear from an experienced information security professional and Skokie Police officers. Materials covered will include an intro to modern information security and digital privacy, how to protect yourself online, and how and when to contact police if you believe you've been a victim of cybercrime. Register in advance.

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