Westfield Old Orchard Redevelopment Update
Plans for the transformative redevelopment of Westfield Old Orchard are now going through the Village’s formal review process.
The planned $100 million investment in Skokie follows the Village Board’s 2022 decision to designate the shopping center as a business district, paving the way for redevelopment and enhancement of the property, the Village’s premiere sales tax generator.
What’s proposed
Plans call for two phases of redevelopment:
• Phase 1 would demolish the former Bloomingdale’s space at the northwest portion of the mall and construct a five-story and a seven-story mixed-use building with more than 400 residential apartments, 16,000 square feet of restaurant and retail space, and a new public common area and event space.
• Phase 2 would include demolition of the existing retail space at the north end of the shopping center and construction of a seven-story mixed-use building that would contain retail and restaurant uses, 250 residential units, residential amenity space, and a parking garage; along with an eight-story mixed-use building that will contain retail and restaurant uses and a 200-key hotel or up to 125 residential units.
Perspective toward planned common area and event space
Review process
• The Village’s Plan Commission recommended approval of the plans at its meeting on August 15.
• The Village’s Appearance Commission will next review the project and determine if it will be awarded a Certificate of Appropriateness.
• Following reviews by the Plan and Appearance Commissions, the Village Board will consider the recommendations and make a decision, anticipated later this fall.
Updates throughout the process will be shared on the Village’s Westfield Old Orchard Redevelopment web page, at skokie.org
New businesses bloom
As redevelopment plans are reviewed, new businesses continue to bloom at Westfield Old Orchard. Recent additions include a new, larger Pottery Barn location, a flagship location for fashion brand Zara, design and furniture brand Arhaus, Swiss chocolate and confectionery Läderach, adventure gear store Arc’teryx, and more.
Know an Outstanding Skokie Business?
The Village’s Consumer Affairs Commission is accepting nominations for the 2024 Business of the Year through September 30, 2024.
Share which store, service or business provides the most outstanding service to you. There are several ways to nominate a business:
• Complete the online nomination form at skokie.org or by scanning the QR code.
• Mail nominations to Skokie Village Hall, Attn: Consumer Affairs Commission, 5127 Oakton St., Skokie, IL 60077
• Complete a paper nomination form at the 2023 Skokie Business of the Year (Soul Good Coffee) or honorable mentions (Qahwah House, Take Flight Spirits, or Charcoal Oven)
Five Quick Facts About
the Village Budget
In June, the Skokie Village Board of Trustees approved the Village’s Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Budget. Here are five quick facts you should know. The FY25 Budget:
• Extends the Village’s historic property tax freeze for the 34th consecutive year. The Village’s share of a typical property tax bill has dropped from 16 percent in 1990 to less than 6 percent today.
• Is balanced and includes an operating General Fund of $68 million.
• Maintains efficient operations, with 40.5 staff positions continuing to be held vacant since the Great Recession, resulting in $3.3 million in annual savings.
• Increases funding for rat abatement by more than $335,000, providing for expanded contractual treatment and the addition of two part-time environmental health officer positions to respond to rat control service requests following several consecutive mild winters and a regional increase in the rat population.
• Enhances sustainability initiatives, including expanding the Village’s popular food scrap drop-off program and providing for the acquisition of 15 new electric vehicles (EVs) to replace retiring fleet vehicles.
Learn more about the FY25 Budget at skokie. org/budget
Spotlight: Village Boards and Commissions
Did you know the Village of Skokie has nearly 20 advisory boards and commissions that contribute time to planning, researching and analyzing issues affecting quality of life in Skokie?
Approximately 250 Skokie residents serve on Village Boards and Commissions, which make recommendations to the Village Board on issues ranging from economic vitality, to family services, to public safety, to environmental sustainability. The Village Board of Trustees reviews and considers these recommendations, and then directs the Village Manager, who oversees Village staff, to implement them.
Get to know a few of the boards and commissions serving our community below.
Fine Arts Commission
Goal: Promoting interest in cultural and arts activities in Skokie.
Activities: Fine Arts Commission initiatives and activities include coordinating the annual Awards for Artistic Excellence and Students’ Outstanding Artist Recognition (SOAR) student art show, providing grants to support Skokie artists and organizations, organizing the annual Skokie Through the Lens community photography exhibit, celebrating Arts and Humanities Month in October, and hosting storytelling and artist networking events.
Beautification & Improvement Commission
Goal: Promoting and educating residents on environmentally sustainable gardening and landscaping, advocating for the enhancement of Skokie’s tree canopy, and improving the overall aesthetics of Skokie.
Activities: Beautification & Improvement Commission initiatives and activities include designing, supporting, and funding landscaping for public properties; sponsoring the annual Arbor Day observation, Property Owner’s Beautification Awards, and Clean Green litter activities; and coordinating with Village staff to promote and increase Skokie’s tree canopy.
Learn more and apply to serve on a Village Board or Commission at skokie.org/628/Boards-Commissions.
Photo by Rich Cahan
Coming Up: 2025 Village Board Elections
Find your electoral district using the Village’s searchable map
Skokie Village Board elections will next occur in 2025 and will include the offices of Mayor, Clerk, At-Large Trustee and District Trustee.
Following the Village Board’s adoption of an implementation plan for three citizen-initiated electoral referendums approved by voters in 2022, the Village has provided a searchable map to help voters quickly and conveniently find their electoral district. The map and other resources are available on the Village Clerk’s Office’s 2025 Elections web page, at skokie. org/2025elections
Changes to Village Board Elections
The 2025 Election will be the Village’s first since voters approved three citizen-initiated electoral referendums that changed Skokie Village Board elections. Changes include:
• Four election districts now exist. One trustee will be elected by voters from each of the Village’s four newly established geographic districts, and two trustees will be elected at-large. In previous elections, all six trustees were elected at-large.
• Municipal elections are now staggered, occurring every two years instead of every four years. Mayor, Clerk and the two At-Large Trustees will be elected to four-year terms in the 2025 Election. The four District Trustees will be elected to initial two-year terms, followed by four-year terms in the 2027 Election and every four years thereafter.
• Elections are non-partisan. Candidates will be prohibited from listing any political affiliation on their nominating papers, and no political party affiliation will be listed on the ballot.
Community members can learn more about the changes at skokie.org/electoralchanges.
Information for Candidates
The Village is following all timelines established for the February 2025 Consolidated Primary Election. All candidate nominating petitions must be circulated and filed for the February 2025 Consolidated Primary Election.
Five Ways to Prepare for Emergencies
September is Emergency Preparedness Month – there’s no better time to ensure you and your family are ready for an emergency. Here are five simple steps you can take:
Sign up for Smart911. The Village uses the Smart911 emergency notification system (skokie.org/smart911) to send alerts regarding severe weather and other significant public safety incidents. Creating an optional Safety Profile allows you to include information on medical conditions, preferred medical providers, emergency contacts, key holders, pets in the household and more that would then be available to the emergency response team to help them better assist you. This information is even available when traveling if the 911 center receiving your call participates in Smart911.
A searchable version of the above map is available at skokie.org/2025elections
Resources
• Illinois State Board of Elections www.elections.il.gov
• Cook County Clerk’s Office www.cookcountyclerkil.gov
• Village of Skokie www.skokie.org/electoralchanges
Add emergency contacts to the IL Secretary of State Emergency Contact Database. You can add up to two people to serve as your emergency contacts if you’re involved in a traffic crash or have a medical emergency in which you are unable to communicate with emergency responders. You can also add basic information on disabilities, medical conditions or special needs. This information is only made available through law enforcement. Visit apps.ilsos.gov/eci to register.
Create an emergency supply kit. Have emergency supply kits ready for your home and vehicle with enough water, food, medications, first-aid items, flashlight, warm clothing and other essential items. Visit skokie.org or ready.gov/kit for a list of recommended items.
Have an emergency plan. Prearrange a place to stay with family or friends in the event of a serious incident that could displace you from your home. Have emergency contact information readily available and make sure everyone in your family understands the plan.
Familiarize yourself with emergency shelters. Many facilities may be available as warming or cooling centers in the event of extreme temperatures, including Skokie Public Library, Oakton Community Center, Weber Leisure Center, Devonshire Cultural Center, Niles Township and Cook County Courthouse. Hours vary by location.
To learn more about emergency preparedness, visit skokie.org/322/ Emergency-Preparedness
Trick-or-Treat Safety
Official Skokie trick-or-treat hours are Thursday, October 31, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Participating homes are encouraged to turn their porch light on. Homes that do not wish to participate are encouraged to turn their porch lights off.
Safety tips for trick-or-treaters
• Adults should accompany trick-or-treaters under the age of 12. Children 12 and over should trick-or-treat with a group and stick to familiar homes and neighborhoods.
• Never enter a stranger’s home.
• Cross streets at corners, using traffic signals and crosswalks.
• Make eye contact with drivers before crossing.
• Decorate costumes and bags with reflective tape or stickers. Carry a flashlight or wear glow-in-the-dark bracelets.
• Choose face paint or makeup when possible instead of masks, which can obstruct vision.
• Inspect candy and discard unwrapped or damaged items.
Reminders for drivers
Use extra caution driving on Halloween and be alert for trick-or-treaters. Slow down and pay attention to the road.
Give the Gift that Keeps on Giving this Holiday Season
Beginning Small Business Saturday (November 30), shoppers can purchase a stylish reusable coffee mug at participating Skokie locations and enjoy free coffee or tea all January 2025!
Not only does the mug make a great holiday gift, but $5 from the sale of every mug will go to the Skokie Community Foundation. Mugs will be available for purchase at the following locations:
• Qahwah House, 5238 W. Touhy Ave.
• Complimentary Café, 4933 Oakton St.
• Sweet Reserve Café and Bakery, 4845 Oakton St.
• Kneads & Wants Café & Bakery, 8042 Lincoln Ave.
Skokie Fire to Host Patriot Day 9/11 Remembrance Ceremonies
On Wednesday, September 11, the Skokie Fire Department will host ceremonies in remembrance of those lost in the attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001.
Ceremonies will take place at the flag pole of all three Skokie Fire stations beginning at 8:57 a.m. At 8:59 a.m. (time of the World Trade Center South Tower collapse), a “last alarm” bell ceremony will take place followed by a minute of silence at 9 a.m.
Fire station locations include:
• Fire Station 16, 7424 Niles Center Rd.
• Fire Station 17, 8157 Central Park Ave.
• Fire Station 18, 9024 Gross Point Rd.
All are welcome to attend.
Photo by Rich Cahan
Practice Sustainable Landscaping at Home
To help reduce noise and air pollution generated by gas-powered landscaping equipment, the Village wants to support you in implementing sustainable landscaping practices at home.
Benefits of electric lawn equipment
Say goodbye to the pull cord workout and last-minute trips to the gas station. Mowers and other electric lawn equipment start with the push of a button. Other benefits include:
• Improved air quality
• Quieter operation
• Environmentally friendly
• Convenient
• Low maintenance – no more oil changes or filter replacements
• Improved battery technology
Other ways to make your landscaping more sustainable
• Mow to 4 inches to reduce watering needs and weed growth. Cut the grass when it reaches about 5 inches; anything taller can clog your mower.
• Don’t mow when it’s hot and dry, when grass isn’t growing. Instead, compost, edge, weed, or just take a break for the week.
Skokie Public Works transitioned to electric lawn equipment in 2023
• Mulch grass and keep the clippings on the lawn – they make excellent fertilizer. (Lawn clippings are not accepted in Skokie’s yard waste program.)
• Bee friendly – convert some lawn into native plants. Start with corners or other hard-tomow areas.
• Don’t idle equipment.
Talk to your landscaper
Have a conversation with your landscaper
about implementing these actions and the possibility of using alternatives to gas-powered equipment.
Some larger companies offer service with electric equipment and some even utilize noise-free robotic mowers. However, smaller companies may face challenges with transitioning to electric equipment due to high upfront costs and lack of charging infrastructure, as many operate out of trailers rather than facilities.
Prairie In Progress Along Skokie Valley Trail
In late August 2024, the Village will began a project to convert large areas of turf into native plantings between Terminal Avenue and the Skokie Valley Trail, from Dempster Street to Niles Center Road.
Natural benefits: Native plantings support pollinators, reduce maintenance, and provide stormwater benefits. The Village’s Environmental Sustainability Plan calls for replacing 8 percent of turf community-wide with alternative natives or other plants by 2030.
First steps: The Village’s licensed contractor specializing in maintaining prairies will first treat areas to remove existing grass before planting new seeds. Signs will be posted to notify and educate the public on this exciting project.
Prairies require patience: The transition from mowed turf to native plantings takes time, but it’s worth it! We look forward to beautiful, mature native plantings along the trail in two to three years.
SEPTEMBER EVENTS
Village Board Meetings
September 3 and 16, 7:30 p.m. See page 8.
CPR Skills Testing
Saturday, September 21 at Fire Station 17, 8157 Central Park Ave. Fees apply and advance registration is required at skokie.org.
Fall Holiday Refuse Schedule:
There will be no refuse or recycling collection on Labor Day, Monday, September 2
• Monday routes will be serviced on Tuesday
• Tuesday routes will be serviced on Wednesday
• Thursday and Friday routes remained unchanged
Yard waste will be collected the following Saturday, September 7
There will be no refuse or recycling collection on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 28.
• Monday, Tuesday, and Friday collection will occur as normal.
• Thursday service will occur on Wednesday.
OCTOBER EVENTS
Skokie Farmers’ Market
The Skokie Farmers’ Market continues every Sunday through November 3 from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the west Village Hall parking lot at 5127 Oakton Street. A schedule of events can be found at skokie.org
Reminders:
• Dogs and pets are not permitted in the Market.
• The Skokie Farmers’ Market is a smoke-free outdoor market.
Village Board Meetings
October 7 and 21, 7:30 p.m. See page 8.
CPR Skills Testing
Saturday, October 19 at Fire Station 17, 8157 Central Park Ave. Fees apply and advance registration is required at skokie.org.
Arts & Humanities Month
Throughout the month of October, Skokie arts events will be highlighted via an easily searchable calendar at skokie.org. Community members are encouraged to check out the calendar and support the arts in Skokie by attending the listed events.
NOVEMBER EVENTS
Village Board Meetings
November 4 and 18, 7:30 p.m. See page 8.
CPR Skills Testing
Saturday, November 16 at Fire Station 17, 8157 Central Park Ave. Fees apply and advance registration is required at skokie.org.
Skokie Volunteer Palooza, November 24
Looking for opportunities to support your community? Mark your calendar for Skokie Volunteer Palooza to explore rockstar organizations serving Skokie!
Where: Skokie Public Library, 5215 Oakton St.
When: Sunday, November 24, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Volunteer Palooza headliners will include a range of fantastic organizations with opportunities for those 16 years and older. This is a drop-in event – stop by anytime.
Volunteer Palooza is presented by Skokie Public Library, Village of Skokie, Skokie Community Foundation, and the Skokie Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
More information about the event and participating organizations will be available at https://skokielibrary.info/ events or 847-673-7774.
Ghosts and goblins trick-or-treating, doing some holiday shopping while collecting cookies along the way or visiting your favorite coffee shop for free coffee or tea throughout the month of January, there is always something fun and new to explore in Skokie!
Village Board Action
The Village Board meets on the first and third Mondays of each month in the Council Chambers of Skokie Village Hall, 5127 Oakton St. Meetings begin at 7:30 p.m.
Upcoming Village Board Meetings
September 3* and 16
October 7 and 21
November 4 and 18
*Meeting occurs on Tuesday due to a holiday observance on Monday
Meeting agendas are published at skokie.org on the Thursday prior to the meeting date.
Public comments may be:
• Submitted to publiccomments@skokie.org
• Mailed or hand-delivered to Skokie Village Hall, 5127 Oakton St., Skokie, Illinois, 60077, Attention: Village Manager’s Office;
• Placed in the exterior drop box on the west side of Skokie Village Hall.
Comments received prior to or during the meeting will be provided to the Village Board and will not be read aloud. Individuals wishing to speak at a Village Board meeting will be allocated three minutes to do so according to the meeting agenda.
The Village Board recently approved:
• A balanced Fiscal Year 2025 Budget (FY25). See story on page 2.
• Storefront Enhancement Program grants to support the buildout of three storefronts at 4012-4024 Main St. The location will include the first brick-andmortar location of Soul Good Coffee; a retail gourmet food store, Zelda’s Table; and another smaller retail space to be announced. SEP grants for the location will not exceed $175,000, and are provided on a reimbursement basis after work is completed.
• Placement of a term limits referendum on the November 5, 2024 Presidential Election ballot to seek voters’ determination as to whether to establish a limit of no more than three terms for the elected offices of Mayor, Trustee and Clerk.
• The purchase of several electric vehicle (EV) charging stations to support further electrification of the Village’s fleet, including two fast charging stations and three wall-mounted chargers at the Skokie Police Department, and dual port charging stations at both Skokie Public Works and the Skokie Fire Department.
• An update to the Housing Chapter of the Village’s Comprehensive Plan, which aims to provide a diverse range of housing that addresses current housing demand and plans for all future housing demand in Skokie. The Village Board established the Housing Sub-Committee of the Plan Commission to study, review, discuss and provide recommendations. The Sub-Committee held two public engagement events to receive public input.
• Three new green alleys, which provide storage for storm water and other environmental benefits, funded in part by a Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) Green Infrastructure Grant.
More information and an online application can be found at www.skokie.org. Village Board Meeting agendas are published at www.skokie.org on the Thursday prior to the meeting date. Each meeting includes a period for public comments. All residents are invited to watch Village Board meetings live-streamed on the Village of Skokie YouTube channel or on SkokieVision cable channel 25 (RCN) or channel 17 (Comcast). Meetings also are rebroadcast on both cable channels during the weeks following each meeting. See www.skokie.org for a full calendar of meetings.
Support Public Safety in Your Neighborhood
The Skokie Police Department holds quarterly meetings in each of the Village’s geographic beats to provide an opportunity for community members to meet with officers who patrol their neighborhoods, exchange inforamtion, identify problems and develop solutions.
What to expect: Meetings typically last about an hour and include introductions, discussion of current crime conditions and any new issues, and updates on issues discussed at prior meetings.
Who should attend: Residents, business owners and representatives of schools, houses of worship, and neighborhood organizations are invited to attend.
Fall 2024 Meeting Schedule
All beat meetings begin at 6 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
• Beat 310: October 1 (tentative) at 9 a.m., Nordstrom Café, 4937 Old Orchard Ctr.
• Beat 311: October 8 at 6:00 p.m., Skokie Police Department, 7300 Niles Center Rd.
• Beat 312: October 7 at 6:00 p.m., John Middleton Elementary School, 8300 St Louis Ave.
• Beat 313: October 10, at 6:00 p.m., Emily Oaks Nature Center, 4650 Brummel St.
• Beat 314: October 14 at 6:00 p.m., Skokie Public Library, 5215 Oakton St.
• Beat 315: October 15 at 6:00 p.m., Jane Stenson School, 9201 Lockwood Ave.
• Beat 316: October 22 at 6:00 p.m., Will’s Place Skokie, 7927 Lincoln Ave.
• Beat 317: October 28 at 6:00 p.m., Oakton Community Center., 4701 Oakton St.
For more information and to locate your police beat, visit skokie.org/beat
Are You Following These Smoke Alarm Guidelines?
Fire Prevention Week is October 6 through 12. This year’s theme is “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you! TM”
Smoke alarms save lives. Follow these guidelines to make sure they’re working for you:
• Install smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each separate sleeping area (like a hallway), and on each level (including the basement) of the home.
• Make sure smoke alarms meet the needs of all family members, including those with sensory or physical disabilities.
• Test smoke alarms at least once a month by pushing the test button.
• Replace all smoke alarms when they’re 10 years old or stop responding when tested.
Fire Prevention week began in 1925 in remembrance of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. It is one of the longest running public health observances in the United States.
Fall Cleanup: Leaf Collection and Yard Waste
The Village’s Public Works Department makes it easy to keep your yard clean this fall! Below are two programs to be aware of as autumn arrives.
Leaf Collection
On Monday, October 21, Public Works will begin seasonal leaf collection, which continues through early December, weather permitting. Instead of bagging leaves in landscape bags, residents may rake leaves into the street next to the curb in front of their home. (Do not place leaves in the street prior to October 19.) Crews will collect leaves throughout Skokie every five to seven days, as weather permits.
Please follow these guidelines:
• Rake leaves away from parked cars and do not park on leaf piles.
• Be mindful of fire hydrants and keep them visible.
• Consider wetting leaves after piling them to prevent them from blowing away.
• Do not rake leaves onto or into sewer drains.
• Do not add twigs, branches or other garden debris to leaf piles, as these materials can damage equipment. Grass clippings are not allowed for yard waste or leaf collection.
Yard Waste Collection
The final weekly yard waste collection for 2024 will be on Wednesday, November 13.
For more information on the Village’s leaf and yard waste collection programs, visit the Public Works Department page at skokie.org
Sign Up for a Free Flu Shot
Beginning September 4, Skokie residents can schedule appointments for the Skokie Health and Human Services (HHS) Department’s fall flu shot clinics by visiting skokie.org or calling 847-933-8252. Vaccination remains one of the most effective ways to prevent and reduce the severity of flu infections.
Clinics will be held on Tuesday, October 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Tuesday, October 8 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Oakton Park Community Center, 4701 Oakton St., and are open to Skokie residents ages 4 and older.
What to bring: Bring identification showing proof of residence, medical insurance (if applicable), and/or your Medicare card (if applicable).
Flu shots are free: You will not be charged even if you don’t have insurance or your insurance doesn’t cover the flu vaccine.
High dose vaccine available for seniors: Skokie Health and Human Services will once again provide the high-dose flu vaccine specifically tailored for those age 65 and older. This specialized vaccine is designed to address the potential weaker immune response in older adults, ensuring enhanced protection against the flu virus.
For more information, visit skokie.org or call HHS at 847-933-8252.
Support Skokie Families in Need
Would you like to bring a little extra warmth and support to Skokie families facing financial hardship? You can make a big difference by contributing to the Village’s Assist-a-Family (AAF) program, which provides crucial emergency assistance throughout the year and offers holiday gift card support to families in need.
Making the season bright for all
During the winter holidays, the Skokie Health and Human Services Department reaches out to eligible families and provides them with gift cards to local businesses, helping them purchase essential items, such as food and household necessities. In 2023, the AAF program directly supported 290 Skokie households.
Skokie Farmers’ Market Donation Drive
Donate
Food, Toiletries and Clothing to Local Families
The Skokie Commission on Family Services invites you to bring new and gently used clothing, non-perishable food items and toiletries to a monthly donation drive at the Skokie Farmers’ Market.
Donations are collected at the main entrance to the market — look for the Skokie Commission on Family Services banner.
When: Sunday, September 29 and October 27, 9 a.m. to noon
What: Clothing for all ages, toiletries (diapers, hygiene products, paper towels, cleaning supplies) and non-perishable food
All items benefit the Niles Township Food Pantry and Niles Township Clothing Closet at St. Paul Lutheran Church, organizations which serve local families.
Year-round emergency assistance
The AAF Emergency Financial Assistance program provides immediate support to lowincome individuals and families facing unexpected hardships, including assistance with rent, mortgage payments, or unpaid utilities.
How to Donate
Your support makes a real impact. There are two ways to donate:
1. Donate online: Visit skokie.org, search for “Assist-A-Family,” and click on the Family Services page to make an online donation.
2. Check: Write a check payable to the Village of Skokie, noting “Skokie Assist-AFamily Program” on the memo line. Mail it to: Village of Skokie, Health and Human Services Department, 5127 Oakton St., Skokie, Illinois, 60077.
For more information, please contact Skokie Health and Human Services at 847-933-8208.
Photo by Rich Cahan
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie
North Shore Center’s Feature Series
Ann Hampton Callaway
September 7 in the Center Theatre
Andy Grammer – Greater Than: A One Man Show
September 8 in the Center Theatre
Skerryvore
September 12 in the Center Theatre
Eddie B: Teachers Only Comedy Tour
September 13 and 14 in the Center Theatre
Esperanza Spalding
September 16 in the Center Theatre
Chris Botti
September 19 in the Center Theatre
Jeff Garlin
September 20 in the Center Theatre
Daniel Villarreal
September 21 in the Center Theatre
Songs and Stories with Roger McGuinn
September 25 in the Center Theatre
Nick Carter
September 28 in the Center Theatre
Joan Osborne and Joshua Radin
October 8 in the Center Theatre
Lewis Black
October 9 and 10 in the Center Theatre
Blind Boys of Alabama
October 18 in the Center Theatre
Steep Canyon Rangers
October 24 in the Center Theatre
The Ozark Mountain Daredevils
October 31 in the Center Theatre
Napoleon Dynamite Live!
November 8 in the Center Theatre
Ryan Hamilton
November 9 in the Center Theatre
Modi: Pause for Laughter Tour
November 13 and 14 in the Center Theatre
Maz Jobrani: Mr. International Comedy Tour
November 16 in the Center Theatre
Nat Geo Live: Rise of T. Rex
November 17 in the Center Theatre
Calling All Skokie Artists!
The Village of Skokie Fine Arts Commission is hosting its first pop-up gallery as part of October’s Arts and Humanities Month celebration.
This exhibition, juried by artist Jay Ryan of The Bird Machine, seeks to give Skokie artists an opportunity to showcase their talent in their own town.
• Artists 18 or over who live or work in Skokie are invited to submit their work for consideration.
• Deadline for submissions is September 20 and notification of accepted artists will be notified by September 27.
• Submissions can be in any visual medium including but not limited to paintings, photography, sculptures, mixed media, and works on paper but should be suitable for display in a gallery setting and exhibition ready (ie wired and ready to hang).
• There is no submission fee for this exhibition. To submit your work for consideration, visit https://skokie-portal.app.transform.civicplus.com/forms/43001
Jam Presents: Elon Gold
November 17 in the Center Theatre
State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine presents Swan Lake
November 20 in the Center Theatre
The Last Waltz Tribute
November 23 in the Center Theatre
Music Theater Works
Little Shop of Horrors
October 24 – November 17 in the Center Theatre
Legally Blonde
December 19 – 29 in the Center Theatre
Northlight Theatre
The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk
September 5 – October 6 in the North Theatre
Little Women
November 29 – December 29 in the North Theatre
The North Shore Center for the Performing Arts is located at 9501 Skokie Blvd. Ticket prices vary. For information and tickets, visit NorthShoreCenter.org.
The pop-up gallery will be open Fridays through Sundays from October 11 through October 27 with additional arts events happening in the space throughout the month. Schedule subject to change. For pop-up gallery location announcement and updates, visit skokie.org/artsandhumanities.
Skokie Council/Manager
Government Since 1957 www.skokie.org
Officials
Mayor
George Van Dusen
Clerk
Minal Desai
Trustees
James H. Johnson
Khem Khoeun
Ralph Klein
Alison Pure Slovin
Keith A. Robinson
Edie Sue Sutker
Manager
John T. Lockerby
Counsel
Michael M. Lorge
Phone Numbers
Emergency
9-1-1
Crime Tip Hotline
847/933-TIPS (8477)
Information
847/673-0500
Fire Non-Emergency
847/982-5300
Police
Non-Emergency
847/982-5900
Animal Control
847/982-5970
Village Hall
847/673-0500
Citizens Assistance
847/933-8480
Departments
Civil Engineering
847/933-8231
Clerk’s Office
847/933-8203
Community Development
• Permits and Inspections
847/933-8223
• Economic Vitality
847/933-8446
• Planning
847/933-8447
Health and Human Services
• Community Health
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• Environmental Health
847/933-8484
• Human Services
847/933-8208
Public Works
847/933-8427
• Signs and Street Lights
847/933-8232
Village Manager’s Office
847/933-8210
Water Billing
847/933-8418
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Complete the 2024 Community Survey
This July, randomly selected Skokie households received an invitation in the mail asking them to complete an important community benchmark survey.
• If you received a survey mailing, please ask the member of your household (age 18 or older) who most recently had a birthday to complete it. Some households received a postcard inviting them to respond online, while others received a paper survey to complete and return, with an option of responding online.
• If you did not receive a survey mailing, you still have an opportunity to share your feedback. Complete the online all-community survey at skokie.org/survey by Friday, September 6.
Your input matters: This scientific survey, conducted every three years, is used to make recommendations to the Village Board to enhance services and quality of life in Skokie. A report of survey results will be available this fall.
