SkokieNews - Spring clean-up, two major roadway projects, and more

March 12, 2024

Clean Up Your Corner of Skokie!

Looking for a fun volunteer opportunity this spring? The Village's Clean Green litter pickup program is great for all ages and group sizes!

How it works: Assemble a group of friends or neighbors, tell us your preferred Skokie clean-up location (or have one assigned to you), and select a date between March 18 and April 19. The Village will provide a clean-up kit for your group to pick up.

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

Skokie Student Artists SOAR!

Hundreds of Skokie students, educators, families and officials gathered at Oakton College on Monday evening to view and celebrate exceptional creative works by student artists in preschool through 8th grade!

Plan your visit: The Fine Arts Commission’s Students’ Outstanding Artist Recognition exhibit is on display in the atrium lobby at Oakton College, 7701 Lincoln Ave., through March 31. Exhibition hours are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Pictured: The Branch family (from left) - Rahim, Riley, Rani and Reva. (Photo by Rich Cahan.)

Last Call: Refuse Truck Youth Art Contest

Skokie students in grades 5-12 are invited to submit their original artwork to be displayed on the Village’s new refuse truck!

Submit your art: Share your design by completing the online form by Sunday, March 17.

Contest theme: Art should reflect the theme, “Reducing Waste,” to call attention to the Village’s Environmental Sustainability Plan goal of reducing landfill waste community-wide.

Coming Soon: The Henry at Harms Woods

Tucker Development and Wingspan Development Group are constructing a new mixed-use development at 5400 Old Orchard Road (the site of the former Portland Cement Association).

What’s coming: The project includes 245 multi-family units, 49 townhomes, and approximately 13,000 square feet of commercial space. Thirteen units will be leased at rents affordable at 100 percent of Area Median Income.

Status: The project has received all necessary permits and is commencing construction.

Looking for a Great Summer Job? Start Here!

The Village is now 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.

Two Parking Reminders

Street Sweeping Underway

Skokie Public Works has begun 2024 street sweeping operations.

Help sweepers do their job: Please move your vehicle when sweeping is planned for your block.

On-Street Parking During Ramadan

Observed by Muslims worldwide, Ramadan began on March 10 and will end the evening of April 9. The Village reminds residents and local businesses that there may be limited on-street parking availability during peak worship times near mosques in Skokie during the 30-day holiday.

Explore Skokie: Casa Elegante

Looking to transform your home? Casa Elegante at 4935 Oakton St. has unique and expertly crafted designs to fit your aesthetic and your lifestyle!

Take a look: The Village’s Explore Skokie account recently toured Casa Elegante. Check it out on Facebook and Instagram.

Next Week: Home Decarbonization 101

Join the Citizens Utility Board (CUB) and the Village of Skokie for a free presentation on ways to start decarbonizing your home! Join us on Tuesday, March 19, 6 p.m., at Sketchbook Brewing.

What you’ll learn: Learn about the benefits of building electrification, appliances such as heat pumps and induction stoves, and new tax credits and rebates.

Plus: Get $1 off any beverage!

Reminder: Old Orchard Road and Oakton Bridge Improvements

This month, work is commencing on two major roadway projects in Skokie.

Oakton Bridge: IDOT is completing a phased replacement of the Oakton Street bridge over the Edens Expressway. Improvements include a new 10-foot-wide shared-use path, accessibility improvements, and enhanced pedestrian protections.

Old Orchard Road: Cook County is completing major roadway improvements on Old Orchard Road from Woods Drive to Skokie Boulevard. Improvements include a new multi-use path, new turn lanes at the I-94 eastbound ramp, and more.

Skokie Health and Human Services News - Tips to Eat Healthy

Navigating health conditions or just looking to improve your diet? Endeavor Health is hosting a free virtual seminar, Healthy Eating Simplified, on Wednesday, March 20, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Register online.

Upcoming Events

Community Calendar

Students’ Outstanding Artist Recognition Exhibit, March 1-31
CPR Skills Testing, March 16
Home Decarbonization 101, March 19

Public Meetings

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

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

March 18, 2024, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Conference Rooms D&E

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Village Board Meeting

March 18, 2024, 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM @ Council Chambers

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