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Political Rally Collaboration
Public Demonstration Insurance
Introduction
Public Comment (3 minutes per person, maximum of 15 minutes)
Automated License Plate Readers
Public Safety
Community Safety and Antisemitism
Community Safety and Housing
Public Safety and Infrastructure
Budget
Immigration enforcement notifications
Fire safety oversight
Fire code compliance
Immigration enforcement police procedures
Women's History Month and Board Support
Civility and Public Comment
Immigration Enforcement Risks
Local Police Protocols and Affordable Housing
Township Programs
Local Police Protocols During Federal Immigration Enforcement
Board Support
Property inspections and homelessness
Public Safety and Auto Theft
Ethics and Transparency
Property safety and governance
Police follow-up and Elm Street parking
In the news
12 articlesRecent coverage of Skokie from local and regional media.
🌱 Patch AM: How Skokie’s new anti-hate pledge aims to protect neighbors
Hi Skokie! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️ In today's newsletter:How Skokie's new anti-hate pledge aims to protect neighborsWhat controversia...
Oct 31, 2026🌱 Patch AM: Why federal investigators visited Jan Schakowsky’s Skokie office again
Good morning to you Skokie! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️ In today's newsletter:Why federal investigators visited Jan Schakowsky's Skokie office againAlso on to...
Oct 29, 2026🌱 Patch AM: Skokie Affirms Anti-Hate Pledge Through Cook County Initiative
Greetings Skokie! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️ In today's newsletter:Skokie strengthens its stand against hate with new county partnershipWhat a $122 millio...
Oct 28, 2026Skokie Police Cracking Down On DUIs this Halloween
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Oct 28, 2026Skokie Affirms Anti-Hate Pledge Through Cook County Initiative
SKOKIE, IL — Skokie village trustees on Oct. 19 adopted a resolution affirming the village's partnership with the Cook County United Against Hate initiative. The resolution also reasserts Skokie's commitment to...
Oct 27, 2026🌱 Patch AM: 'Old Orchard Mall Is a Terrible Neighbor': Skokie Resident Blasts Shopping Center Over Parking Dispute
Greetings Skokie! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️ In today's newsletter:Skokie resident urges action in Old Orchard–Niles North parking clashHow authorities ha...
Oct 24, 2026170+ Cited, 5 Arrested During Enhanced Traffic Enforcement In Skokie
SKOKIE, IL — The Skokie Police Department released the results of its 2026 sustained traffic enforcement campaign, which led to the arrests of five people and more than 170 citations.During the enforcement peri...
Oct 19, 2026Skokie zoning reform would make home renovations easier
Skokie zoning reform would make home renovations easier Illinois Policy
Oct 6, 2026Skokie mayor says "very preliminary conversations" have been launched about a Yellow Line extension
Skokie mayor says "very preliminary conversations" have been launched about a Yellow Line extension CBS News
May 13, 2026Bill advances to prevent local governments from clearing homeless camps
Bill advances to prevent local governments from clearing homeless camps The Center Square
Apr 15, 2026Skokie Reports Third Straight Year With No Murders: 2025 Crime Stats
Skokie Reports Third Straight Year With No Murders: 2025 Crime Stats Patch
Dec 30, 2025‘Distressing, Difficult and Frightening’: Skokie leaders respond to ICE with Village to consider new policy on Monday
‘Distressing, Difficult and Frightening’: Skokie leaders respond to ICE with Village to consider new policy on Monday The Record North Shore
Nov 2, 2025