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February 6, 2024

Bundle Up for BINGO!

Explore Downtown Skokie businesses on a BINGO adventure on Leap Day, Thursday, February 29! Enjoy special shopping promotions while earning entries for a BINGO prize raffle at the end of the evening.

Get your tickets: All participants will receive a knit Skokie hat and the first 100 will take home a stainless steel coffee mug! Reserve your spot.

February Fun: Restaurant Month Continues

Take advantage of delicious deals at Skokie restaurants this February as part of North Shore Restaurant Month.

Dine around Skokie: Have a favorite Skokie dining destination? We want to know! Share a photo of your food or a selfie on location using #DineAroundSkokie and tag @ExploreSkokie on Instagram. You’ll be entered for a chance to win a full day of food and fun in Skokie ($150 value).

Explore Skokie: Pilates on Oakton Street

It’s February – how are those New Year’s resolutions coming along? Stay on track towards your health and fitness goals at Oakton Street’s newest business: The Pilates Experience, 5039 Oakton St.

Building strength and community: The Village’s Explore Skokie Facebook and Instagram accounts provided an inside look at The Pilates Experience.

Five Sustainability Successes

Our community continues to make great progress towards Skokie's Environmental Sustainability Plan goals! In the fourth quarter of 2023, the Village:

Planted 200 trees as part of its parkway tree planting program

Achieved designation as an “EV Ready” community

Repaved the Sculpture Park path between Oakton and Howard streets, completing five years of maintenance work

Composted more than 64 tons of food scraps

Joined a U.S. Department of Energy cohort to improve energy efficiency in municipal buildings

Barista with a Badge

Skokie Police Chief Jesse Barnes will be serving up bites and beverages as “celebrity barista” at Will's Place, 7927 Lincoln Ave., this Thursday, February 8, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Stop by to say hello and support a great local business!

Pouring next week: Skokie Village Manager John Lockerby will be behind the counter on Thursday, February 15, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Nobody Throws a Party Like Skokie!

At last night's Village Board meeting, the Village's Human Relations Commission recognized three Skokie blocks with the annual Block Party of the Year Award! Congratulations to the 4600 block of Grove Street; 4600 block of Elm Terrace; and the 3500 block of Arcadia Street.

Start planning your 2024 party: Join the Human Relations Commission for the annual Block Party Forum and Networking Event on Monday, March 4, 6:30 p.m., at the Skokie Public Library. Admission is free; please register in advance.

Village Responds to Cybersecurity Incident

On December 18, the Village learned that it was subject to a cybersecurity incident impacting its computer network. Staff responded immediately and engaged third party experts, restoring the majority of impacted online services and applications over the course of several days and weeks. See the Village's statement.

You should know: There is no indication resident data was accessed as part of this incident. Should the investigation determine personal information was compromised, the Village will notify any affected individuals via U.S. mail as soon as reasonably possible.

No Roof? No Problem!

You can support renewable energy and receive guaranteed savings by signing up for Community Solar. Be on the lookout for a postcard from the Village of Skokie with details.

Beware of Door-to-Door Energy Solicitations

The Village’s municipal aggregation program provider, MC Squared Energy Services (MC2), is alerting communities that door-to-door energy sales persons may be misrepresenting themselves as MC2 personnel. MC2 will not solicit door to door for this program.

Reminder: Don’t give your ComEd bill to anyone at your door or by phone unless you initiated the call first.

Supporting a Healthy Community

The Village's Community Health Division supported a healthier Skokie throughout 2023!

One year in one minute: Watch a short highlight reel recapping the team’s impact, or visit the Village’s Facebook or Instagram channels for highlights.

Provide Input on Housing Chapter Update

The Village is in the process of updating the Housing Chapter of its Comprehensive Plan.

Provide your input: Take an online survey by February 9 to help inform decisions around drafting this chapter. The survey is also available in print at Oakton Community Center, Skokie Public Library, Weber Leisure Center, and Village Hall. Those in need of language assistance are encouraged to visit Village Hall.

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Upcoming Public Meetings

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

Commission on Family Services

February 7, 2024, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Conference Rooms D&E

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Skokie Police Use of Force Review Board

February 13, 2024, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM @ Skokie Police Station

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Consumer Affairs Commission

February 13, 2024, 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM @ Conference Room A

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