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March 19, 2024

Cast Your Vote: Refuse Truck Youth Art Contest

Voting is now open for the Village's Refuse Truck Youth Art Contest! Select your favorite by Friday, March 29 at 5 p.m. Cast your vote.

The prize: Two winning entries will be chosen to adorn the Village's new refuse truck.

Skokie Summer Music Lineups Announced

Plans this summer? Skokie’s outdoor music scene will be rocking, with exciting concerts planned for June, July and August!

June 21 and 22, Off North Shore: Enjoy music from Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs, Larkin Poe, Grace Potter and more at Skokie Sports Park East. View the Off North Shore lineup.

July 26-28, Out of Space: Performing at the Illinois Science + Technology Park, artists will include Courtney Barnett, Thee Sacred Souls, St. Paul & The Broken Bones, Guster and more. View the Out of Space lineup and use the presale code, SKOKIE, to purchase tickets.

August 23-25, Backlot Bash: This year’s Backlot Bash headliners include Arrested Development and Tonic. View the Backlot Bash lineup.

And don’t forget, there will be plenty of live outdoor music at Wednesdays on the Green, the Skokie Farmers’ Market, and other outdoor venues and events.

Make Skokie Sparkle this Spring!

The Village's Clean Green litter pickup program is great for all ages and group sizes!

How it works: Gather your family, friends and neighbors, tell us your preferred Skokie clean-up spot (or have one assigned to you), and pick a date between now and April 19. We’ll provide a clean-up kit for your group to pick up.

Register: Register online or call Skokie Public Works at 847-933-8427. All volunteers must also complete the online waiver.

Explore Skokie: Aw Yeah Comics!

March is National Reading Month! Aw Yeah Comics on Lincoln Avenue has you covered with a large selection of all-age comic books and graphic novels.

Start your adventure: Explore Aw Yeah Comics on the Village’s Explore Skokie Facebook and Instagram.

Dessert for Breakfast!?

Kaufman’s Bagel & Delicatessen received a shoutout from Axios Chicago last week, which highlighted the deli’s delectable Oreo cream cheese.

The verdict: Try it the next time you’re looking for a sweet departure from your normal bagel order!

We're Hiring!

Summer opportunities

Start your public service career here! The Village is hiring for a wide variety of seasonal positions, including opportunities in Finance, Fire and Public Works.

Apply today: Visit our employment opportunities page to download and complete the application. Applicants must be at least 18 years old.

Skokie PD recruitment

Ready to serve your community? The Skokie Police Department is hiring!

Join our team: The Department is accepting entry-level police officer applications until April 1, 2024. Candidates should apply through the National Testing Network portal. Please share with any aspiring police officers in your life.

A Salute to Skokie K9 Jinn

March 13 was National K9 Veterans Day! Thank you to Skokie Police Department K9 Officer Ochoa and his four-legged partner, Jinn!

FY25 Budget Hearings Announced

Hearings for the Village’s Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Budget are scheduled for April 11, 25, and May 1 at Village Hall. View the schedule on the Village’s budget page.

More to come: The FY25 Budget Message and FY25 Proposed Budget will be available in the coming weeks.

Last Chance: Submit Sustainability Award Nominations

Do you know a Skokie neighbor who’s a leader in home sustainability? Nominate them (or yourself) for a 2024 Residential Sustainability Award!

Why it’s important: This new award, developed by the Village’s Sustainable Environmental Advisory Commission (SEAC) in collaboration with Go Green Skokie, recognizes households that demonstrate exceptional commitment to sustainable and environmentally-friendly practices.

Raise a Mug to Skokie!

The Village of Skokie and local businesses recently presented the Skokie Community Foundation with a $1,200 donation courtesy of its “Start Your Day In Skokie” coffee mug campaign! Those who bought a keepsake travel mug this winter were able to get a free coffee or tea throughout the month of January at select locations.

Kudos to our caffeine team: Thank you to Kneads & Wants, Soul Good Coffee, Will’s Place, Qahwah House and Village Inn for participating in this initiative, and to the many community members who purchased mugs!

Get Started Composting!

Last year, Skokie community members composted nearly 200 tons of food scraps through the Village’s curbside and drop-off composting programs!

Ready to start? View this quick step-by-step video to see how easy it is.

Why it’s important: Diverting food waste from the landfill reduces harmful greenhouse gas emissions. Compost can also be used to improve soil health!

Two Sweet Ways to Support Honey Bees

Looking to nurture Skokie’s honeybee population? The Village’s Residential Beekeeping and Community Apiary programs can help you support these precious pollinators.

See what the buzz is about: Learn about beekeeping options in Skokie.

Protecting Property and People

Village of Skokie Building and Inspection Services Manager Angel Schnur shared information about zoning, permits, remodeling, and more with representatives of nearly 40 local businesses as part of the Skokie Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s Real Estate Round Table event last week!

Why it’s important: The Building and Inspection Services Division works with Skokie property owners to ensure buildings are safe and up to code.

Measles Cases Reported In Chicago

Measles is a serious and highly contagious respiratory infection and can be especially harmful to children, babies and pregnant persons. Multiple cases have been reported in Chicago.

Protect yourself: Anyone unvaccinated should get the Measles vaccine right away. Two doses of the vaccine are 97 percent effective at preventing infection.

Symptoms: Call your medical provider if you or your loved ones develop: