A special snow edition from the Village of Skokie - Friday, January 12, 2024 | View as Webpage

Alternate-side Parking: January 12 and 13

Alternate-side parking will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, January 12 and Saturday, January 13:

On Friday, January 12, all vehicles must be moved to the side of the street with even-numbered addresses between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.
On Saturday, January 13, all vehicles must be moved to the side of the street with odd-numbered addresses between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Certain Village streets are exempt from alternate-side parking on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. View a list of exempt streets.

View a helpful stop-motion video that explains the Skokie Alternate-side Parking Program.

Alternate-side Parking 101

Alternate-side parking goes into effect in Skokie from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., seven days a week, when two inches or more of snow falls. The snow removal program is a minimum two-day operation.

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Reminder. Emergency sirens sound at 7 a.m. on days when alternate-side parking is in effect.

View more ways to find out if alternate-side parking is in effect.

Need a Place to Park?

When alternate-side parking is in effect, the Village allows temporary parking in select Village-owned parking lots:

North Skokie Swift parking lot accessed off of Gross Point Road north of Dempster Street. Parking is allowed in the section of the lot closest to Gross Point Road.
The municipal parking lot near Crafty Beaver on the north side of Oakton Street in Downtown Skokie.
Skokie Swift parking lot on the northwest corner of Skokie Boulevard and Searle Parkway.

Parking restrictions in these parking lots are relaxed while alternate-side parking is in effect. Parking restrictions go back into effect at 6:01 p.m. on the last day of alternate-side parking.

Snow Removal Operations

Street plowing is underway! Most major thoroughfares in Skokie are under the jurisdiction of the Illinois Department of Transportation or Cook County, which are responsible for snow removal. This includes Church Street, Crawford Avenue, Golf Road, McCormick Boulevard, Old Orchard Road, Skokie Boulevard, Touhy Avenue, sections of Oakton Street and more. View the jurisdiction map (PDF).

Sidewalk snow plowing is provided on residential streets after four inches or more of snow. Visit www.skokie.org for updates.

Alley plowing is provided after six inches or more of snow. Visit www.skokie.org for updates.

Refuse and Recycling Collection Reminders

Refuse and recycling collections are continuing today. Visit skokie.org for updates.

Help crews out. Clear snow from around trash and recycling containers so that crews can access and empty them.

Businesses must clear snow from around containers in order for them to be serviced.

Be a Good Neighbor!

Residents and property owners should keep walkways and public sidewalks adjacent to their property clear of snow and ice to allow everyone - including children and those with disabilities - to travel safely.

Businesses are required to clear snow from sidewalks adjacent to their property.

More Snow Info

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