Police Use Of Force Recommendations Accepted By Village Board

The Public Safety Commission proposed the creation of a new community review board to evaluate the Skokie Police Department's use of force.

Unemployment Rate Steady In Skokie Area: Feds

The unemployment rate in Cook County hasn't had a month-to-month change.

Village Of Skokie: Village Of Skokie FY22 Budget Meets Current Economic Challenges

In order to offset increases in the cost of collecting and disposing refuse, the Village is implementing an $8.75 monthly refuse fee tha ...

Village Of Skokie: Holiday Refuse, Yard Waste And Recycling Schedule

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Village Of Skokie: Forecasted Rain Event

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Cook County Ahead Of Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

Here is how the Skokie area is doing in the race to vaccinate its population.

Cook County Government: Preckwinkle Details COVID-19 Financial Impact And Recovery With Preliminary Budget Forecast

The preliminary forecast report presents a mid-year projection of year-end revenues and expenses for FY2021 and an initial forecast for ...

Skokie Police And Illegal Fireworks Enforcement

Village officials asked residents not to call 911 if there is no life safety or fire threat from neighborhood fireworks displays.

Recreational Marijuana In Lincolnwood To Be Reconsidered

Plan commissioners are set to hold a hearing next month on the local pot shop ban.

Village Of Skokie: July/August 2021 NewSkokie

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Summer Mosquitoes And The Threat Of West Nile Virus In Village Of Skokie

Historically, some birds have tested positive for WNV, and results from testing help to determine the extent of WNV activity.

Illinois FOID Card Changes Headed To Governor's Desk

The House approved a Senate compromise keeping fingerprints optional but making background checks for private purchases mandatory.

Skokie Village Board To Resume In-Person Meetings

Now that the state has entered Phase 5, trustees will start meeting at Village Hall again Monday.

Village Of Skokie: Illinois Moves To Restore Illinois Phase 5 As Of June 11, 2021

Conventions, festivals, and other large events can proceed at full capacity. Phase 5 allows businesses, schools, and recreation to resum ...

Amazon Facility Gets Unanimous Skokie Plan Commission Backing

Commissioners recommended approving a special use permit after Amazon began operating at the site with a temporary certificate of occupancy.

Ezra Jaffe Chosen For Vacant Skokie Park Board Seat

The open seat was vacated by Khem Khoeun in April after she was elected to the Village of Skokie board of trustees.

Skokie Area Unemployment Increases: Feds

Cook County's unemployment rate increased recently.

Cook County Government: Cook County Issues Notice To Minimum Wage Ordinance

Effective July 1, 2021, the minimum wage for non-tipped workers will remain $13.00. The minimum wage is $6.60 for tipped employees.

Cook County Government: President Preckwinkle Observes Gun Violence Awareness Day With Call To Action

With gun-related homicides up by more than 15% in Cook County this year, President Toni Preckwinkle was joined by County officials at th ...

Cook County Government: Cook County's First Residential Tenant Landlord Ordinance Goes Into Effect June 1

"Today, Cook County takes another step in our fight for fair housing," said Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle. "The protectio ...

Social Equity Applicants Urge Pritzker To Hold Pot Shop Lottery

Logistics for the newly authorized cannabis dispensary license lotteries are being worked out, the governor's top cannabis advisor says.

Skokie Farmers' Market Runs Sundays From June 6 To Nov. 7

The 2021 Skokie Farmers’ Market is just around the corner so mark the date and don’t be late!

Skokie's Juneteenth Celebration Set For June 18

Skokie joins the 156-year-old holiday celebrating the emancipation of African Americans from enslavement.

Skokie Rallies Against Antisemitism After Hate Crime At Synagogue

Hundreds gathered to condemn antisemitic attacks Sunday in Skokie at a demonstration organized by local synagogues and Jewish organizations.

Village Of Skokie: 2021 Vehicle Sticker Information

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Village Of Skokie: Draft Recommendation - Skokie Police Department Use Of Force Policy

Sincere thanks to the Village's Public Safety and Human Relations Commissions and the representatives of the 16 community groups that pa ...

Village Of Skokie: Emergency Rental Assistance Available For Renters

For additional Housing Stability Service Providers or additional information on the Illinois Rental Payment Program, please visit: https ...

Chair Of Redistricting Task Force Resigns To Run For Seat

MWRD Commissioner Josina Morita Thursday revealed her plans to succeed Larry Suffredin on the Cook County Board.

Skokie Loosens Local Face Mask Mandate For Fully Vaccinated Individuals

Skokie businesses have the authority to impose stricter rules when deemed necessary.

Village Of Skokie: May 23 Bicycle Safety Event

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Broadband Speed In Skokie Area: See How It Compares To Rest Of U.S.

U.S. shows great variance in access and use of high-speed internet.

Skokie Set To Lose Out On $660,000 In Funding From Pritzker Cuts

The village was already facing a projected budget deficit of $2.7 million for the fiscal year that began this month.

Cook County Government: President Preckwinkle Announces Launch Of Cook County Equity Fund Taskforce

The Cook County Equity Fund was established by President Preckwinkle in the County budget approved last November with an initial investm ...

Village of Skokie FY22 Budget Hearings Scheduled

Hearings scheduled for 6:15 p.m. on May 10, 13 and 20, 2021 are available for public viewing on the Village website and cable channels.

Historic Group Of New Skokie Village Trustees Sworn In Remotely

Incoming trustees acknowledged the historic significance of their election after their oaths of office were administered Monday.

Skokie To Pay Evanston Over $4.2 Million In Unpaid Water Bills

Village officials said they had been planning all along on paying the money eventually.

Evanston and Skokie Set to Enter New 20-Year Water Contract

Through the new contract, Evanston will continue to provide Skokie homes and businesses with water as has occurred since 1941.

Skokie Election Results 2021: Independent Candidate Poised To Win

James Johnson led Billy Haido by over 500 votes in the village board race, while Mary Oshana is in position to win a seat on the park board.

Skokie Election: Contested Races For Village Board, Park District

Seven candidates are seeking six seats on the village board, as four candidates compete for a single seat as park district commissioner.

Cook County Government: President Preckwinkle Extends Application Deadline For $73 Million Emergency Rental And Utility Assistance Pr ...

The extension decision was made based on the need for additional technical support requested by applicants and housing agencies administ ...