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Skokie Co-Responder Team Highlighted |
Last week, the Skokie Review featured the Village’s Co-Responder Team on its front cover. Read the article (subscription may be required).
Blue & McHugh: Since 2021, Skokie Police Department Officer Kimberly Blue and Health and Human Services Department social worker Brian McHugh have responded together to individuals in crisis to defuse situations and provide support and resources to those in need.
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Two New Businesses Coming to Downtown Skokie |
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On Monday, the Village Board approved a $35,220 Storefront Enhancement Program (SEP) grant to support a $100,000+ buildout of Slyce of NY, which will offer a New York-inspired menu at its second location at 4849 Oakton St.
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- You should know: SEP grants are provided on a reimbursement basis only after work is completed.
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Also at Monday’s meeting, the Village Board approved an ordinance granting a special use permit to a new co-working office and lounge, Enclave, opening in the Highpoint building at 8014 Lincoln Ave.
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- What's inside: The location will be home to 11 offices shared by working professionals.
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Help the Skokie Tree Counter Hit 1,000! |
The Skokie Roots for Trees campaign aims to plant 1,000 trees in Skokie, supporting the Village’s Environmental Sustainability Plan goal of increasing tree canopy coverage Village-wide. Help us reach our goal!
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Two New Businesses Open at Westfield Old Orchard |
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Fashion retailer Zara has opened a flagship store at Westfield Old Orchard in the redeveloped Lord & Taylor space.
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- More to come: Other tenants coming to the space later this year include home furnishings brand Arhaus and high-tech mini golf experience Puttshack.
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On the menu: The Mexico City-style torteria highlights the famous Mexican sandwich, the torta, alongside freshly prepared margaritas, tacos, quesadillas and churros.
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National Public Works Week |
They get it done! The Village’s nationally accredited Public Works Department provides snow and ice control, leaf pick-up, solid waste collection, water and sewer maintenance, engineering, forestry services, and much more! Thank you to our dedicated staff team.
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Did you know the ISO Class 1-rated Skokie Fire Department provided emergency medical services and care to more than 8,000 patients this past year? Thank you to our highly trained, professional team of first responders
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…to Skokie Firefighters Michael Hernandez and Glen Reno, who were sworn into their new position at Monday evening’s Village Board meeting.
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…to Safa Hussain and Nusaiba Rehmani, 8th grade students recognized by the Skokie Telecommunications and Technology Commission for studying the impact of Artificial Intelligence on teaching.
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Skokie Police raised more than $6,000 for Special Olympics Illinois as part of last week’s Cop On a Rooftop campaign at participating Dunkin’ locations! Thanks to those who donated and volunteered.
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The Skokie Farmers’ Market will kick off the 2024 season on Sunday, June 2! The first week’s activities will include live music from the Goats and the Girl band as well as children’s face painting.
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| TRACK THE TORCH, ALL JUNE |
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