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  2. Your Government

    1. Administrative Hearings
      1. Hearings for Code & Health Violations
      2. Hearings for Vehicle & Parking Violations
        1. Contest a Ticket
        2. Failure to Appear at a Hearing
        3. Pay a Ticket
        4. Vehicle Immobilization - The Boot
        5. Vehicle Ordinance Violations Fines & Fees
    2. Agendas & Minutes
      1. Public Meeting Livestream Link and Video Archives
      2. Village Board and Other Public Meeting Agendas
      3. Public Meetings Calendar
    3. Village Codes & Zoning Ordinances
    4. Electoral Changes
    5. Office of the Mayor
      1. Temporary Liquor License
    6. Board of Trustees
      1. Board of Trustees Members
    7. Village Departments
      1. Community Development
        1. Skokie Census Information
        2. Building Permits
          1. Permit Process
          2. Current Building Codes
          3. Selecting a Contractor
        3. Certificates of Occupancy and Business Licenses
          1. Home-Based Businesses
        4. Housing
        5. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
          1. CDBG PY23 Application
          2. CDBG PY23 Action Plan - Draft for Public Review
          3. Consolidated and Action Plans
          4. CDBG Program Guides
          5. CDBG-CV Skokie CARES Act Amendment
            1. CDBG-CV/CV3 Small Business Assistance Program
            2. CDBG-CV/CV3 Residential Financial Assistance Program
            3. CDBG-CV/CV3 Public Services Grant Application
          6. CAPER Draft Year-End Report
          7. CDBG Hearing Schedule
        6. Community Development Documents
        7. Complete Streets
        8. Economic Development Division
        9. FAQs
        10. Long-Range Planning
          1. Bicycle Plan
          2. Comprehensive Plan
          3. Dempster Station Area Plan
          4. Neighborhood Plans
            1. 2020 Plan for Sector A: Downtown
              1. Core Concepts
              2. Future Actions
              3. Land Use Types
              4. Public Participation
              5. Study Area Context
            2. West Dempster Street Redevelopment Plan, Sector B
          5. Skokie Swift / Yellow Line Extension
          6. Skokie Valley Trail
        11. Building & Inspection Services Division
          1. Automobiles
          2. Downspout Disconnection
          3. Flood Control Program
          4. Graffiti Removal Program
          5. Home Improvement Program
          6. Neighborhood Enhancement Program
          7. Home Maintenance Tips
          8. Lawn Equipment Noise
          9. Neighborhood Integrity Programs
          10. Rental Unit Standards & Neighborhood Integrity
            1. Certified Owner Program
            2. Crime Free Addendum
            3. Forms & Documents
            4. Inspection Upon Sale
            5. Owner Seminar
            6. Rental Unit Registration
          11. Tenant / Landlord
          12. Weed Ordinance
        12. Public Hearings
        13. Solar Energy
        14. Village Code
        15. Zoning Administration
          1. Zoning Ordinances
      2. Corporation Counsel
        1. FAQs
        2. Neighbor Mediation Program
        3. Prosecution
        4. Scofflaw Program
        5. Youth Outreach Program
      3. Business and Economic Vitality
        1. Why Choose Skokie?
          1. Key Demographic Indicators
        2. Business Assistance and Incentive Programs
        3. Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Districts
          1. Oakton - Niles TIF District
          2. Downtown Science + Technology TIF District
          3. West Dempster TIF District
          4. 2022 Annual Joint Review Board Meeting and Report Packet
        4. Available Sites
        5. Downtown Hotel Project Updates 
          1. Sustainability Measures
        6. Old Orchard Business District Information
        7. Licensing, Planning and Zoning
          1. Business Licenses
          2. Village Codes & Zoning Ordinances
          3. Community Development Department
      4. Finance
        1. Budget & Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
        2. Collections Division
        3. Electronic Payment (e-Pay)
        4. FAQs
        5. Parking in Skokie
          1. Downtown Skokie Parking
          2. Residential Parking Permits
        6. Pet Licensing
        7. Purchasing
          1. Bids & Proposals
          2. Certificates of Compliance
          3. Conditions for Bids
        8. Refuse Fee
        9. Tax Guide
          1. Local Tax Rates
          2. Tax Table
        10. Vehicle Licensing
          1. Vehicle License Fees
        11. Village Bond Rating Information
        12. Water Billing
      5. Fire
        1. Activities, Services & Fees
          1. CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation)
          2. Citizens Fire Academy
          3. Medication Recycling Program
          4. Sharps Disposal
          5. Warming/Cooling Centers List
          6. Emergency Incident Cost Recovery Fees
          7. Emergency Medical Service Fees
          8. Fire Explorer Program
          9. L.I.F.E. File
        2. Emergency Medical Services
          1. Notice of Privacy Practices
          2. St. Francis Hospital EMS System
          3. Uniform Do-Not-Resuscitate Advance Directive Form
          4. Emergency Medical Service Fees
        3. Emergency Preparedness
          1. Bioterrorism Agents & Diseases
          2. Smart911 Emergency Notification System
          3. Communicating During an Emergency
            1. 1660 AM Skokie
          4. Emergency Supply Kits
            1. Winter and Holiday Travel Vehicle Emergency Kit
          5. Family Preparedness
          6. Managing Anxiety During a Crisis
          7. Outdoor Emergency Sirens
          8. Preparing your Animals
            1. Emergency Supplies Kit for Your Pet
            2. Skokie Animal Shelter
          9. Seasonal Safety Tips
          10. Shelter Information
            1. Skokie Animal Shelter
          11. Skokie Medical Reserve Corps
          12. Terrorism Awareness
          13. Threat Condition Updates
          14. Tips for Senior Citizens
          15. What to do in an Emergency
        4. FAQs
        5. Fire Department Operations
          1. Ice Rescue Program
        6. Fire Prevention
          1. Business Owner Information
          2. Candle Safety
          3. Carbon Monoxide & Smoke Detectors
            1. Updated Illinois Smoke Alarm Law - Effective January 1, 2023
            2. Carbon Monoxide Detectors
            3. Disposal of Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detectors
          4. Do I Need a "Knox Box"?
          5. Do I Need a Residential Fire Sprinkler System?
          6. Emergency Vehicles For Safer Driving FAQs
          7. Fee Schedule
          8. Fire & Life Safety Tips
          9. Fire Hydrant Obstruction Code
          10. High-Rise Safety
          11. Home Fire Inspections
          12. Household Fire Extinguishers
            1. Expired or Discharged Household Fire Extinguishers
          13. Information About Kids & Fire
            1. Fire Safety for Kids
            2. Juvenile Firesetting
          14. National Fire Prevention Week
          15. Seasonal Tips
            1. Spring & Summer
            2. Tornado Information
            3. Winter
              1. More Winter Home Safety Tips
            4. Fall
          16. Senior Safety
            1. How to Prevent Falls for Older Adults
            2. Older Adults Fire Safety
          17. Smoke Alarms
          18. Dangers of Mixing Household Chemical Cleaners
        7. History & Trivia
        8. Kids Corner
          1. Adopt a Fire Hydrant
          2. Firefighter Clothes
          3. Official Mascot
          4. Stay Fire Smart
        9. Stations / Apparatus
          1. Ambulance Companies
          2. Engine Companies
          3. Fire Stations
            1. Station 16 (Headquarters)
            2. Station 17
            3. Station 18
          4. Incident Command Vehicle
          5. Squad / Rescue Companies
          6. Tower Ladder
          7. Truck Companies
        10. Hydrant Flushing Program
        11. Become a Firefighter
        12. Fire Protection System Inspection Reports
      6. Health
        1. Birth & Death Records
        2. Directory of Health Department Services
        3. Emergency Preparedness
        4. Environmental Health
          1. Honeybee Keeping
          2. Rat Control Program
            1. Rat Prevention Tips
        5. FAQs
        6. Health Alerts
          1. The Flu
          2. Bats and Diseases
          3. Tick-Borne Illnesses
          4. West Nile Virus
          5. World Aids Day
          6. Zika Virus
        7. Human Services
        8. Medical Reserve Corps
        9. Community Health Services
          1. Rethink Your Drink
          2. South Asian Healthy Lifestyle Initiative "SAHELI"
          3. Vaping
          4. Skokie Resilient Community Collaborative (SRCC)
          5. Partner Resources
          6. COVID-19 Vaccinations
        10. Lead Water Line Resident Survey
        11. Medication Recycling Program
        12. Skokie IPLAN
      7. Human Services
        1. Stand Against Racism
        2. Disability Services
        3. Family Services
        4. Human Services FAQs
        5. Immigrant Services
        6. Senior Services
          1. Community Services
          2. Legal Services
          3. TeenLink
        7. Information and Referral
          1. Veterans, Service Members & Family Resources
          2. Local Area Food Pantry Information
          3. Cooling and Warming Center List
        8. STAR and Other Transportation Services
        9. Volunteers
        10. Youth Outreach Program
        11. TeenLink
        12. COVID-19 Resources
      8. Human Resources
        1. Employment Opportunities
        2. Employment Opportunities
      9. Police
        1. Welcome from Police Chief Brian Baker
        2. Apply to be an Officer
        3. Online Services
        4. Administrative Services
        5. Animal Control
          1. Living with Urban Wildlife
          2. Coyote Information
          3. Animal Control Resources
          4. Animal Control FAQ's
          5. Barking Dogs
        6. Beat Officer Program and Meeting Information
          1. Skokie Police Department Beat Map
          2. Quarterly Beat Meeting Schedule
          3. Beat 310
          4. Beat 311
          5. Beat 312
          6. Beat 313
          7. Beat 314
          8. Beat 315
          9. Beat 316
          10. Beat 317
          11. Beat 318
          12. Neighborhood Watch Program
        7. Contact the Police
        8. Co-Responder Team
        9. Crime Prevention & Community Relations Unit
          1. Carjacking Safety Information
          2. Community Initiatives & Programs
          3. Hate Crimes
          4. Neighborhood Watch
          5. Public Safety Bulletin
          6. Quarterly Beat Meetings
          7. Six Tips to Be a Good Neighbor
          8. Submit a Tip to Police
        10. Emergency Preparedness
        11. FAQs
        12. Field Operations
        13. File a FOIA Request
        14. File a Police Report
        15. Firearms Safety Information
        16. Headquarters
        17. Prescription Drug Drop Box
        18. Skokie Police Department Policies and Procedures
        19. Skokie Police Department Use of Force Policy
        20. Skokie Police Use of Force Policy Community Review
        21. Skokie Police Department Annual Report
          1. Skokie Police Department Annual Report Archive
        22. Skokie Police Department Commendation & Complaint Procedure Brochure
        23. Special Assignments
        24. Text a Tip
        25. Letters of Commendation and Good News Notes
          1. Skokie PD Awards Ceremony September 2021
      10. Public Works
        1. Streets & Alleys
          1. Alley Grading and Leaf Collection
          2. Street Maintenance
          3. Snow & Ice Control
            1. Alternate-Side Parking Rules and Exempt Streets
            2. Alternate-Side Parking Enforcement Information
            3. Alternate-Side Parking Notification Options
          4. Alley Lighting
          5. Clean Green Skokie and Adopt-A-Street
        2. Engineering
          1. Sidewalks & Curbs
          2. Street Projects & Engineering
          3. Alley Light Application
          4. Block Party Application
        3. Construction Projects
          1. Residential Street Resurfacing Process Information
        4. Forestry
          1. Tree Pruning
          2. Free Parkway Tree Planting
          3. Tree Preservation and Permits
          4. Tree Diseases and Insects
          5. Program Highlights
          6. Additional Resources
        5. Water & Sewer
          1. Water
            1. Water Quality and Safety
              1. Backflow Prevention
            2. Lawn Sprinkling Restriction
            3. Fracta Water Main Evaluation Technology
          2. Sewer
            1. Sewer Laterals & Private Warranty Programs
            2. Financial Assistance for Roadway Abutment
            3. National Pollution Discharge Elimination
          3. Lead Water Line Information
          4. Understanding Your Sewer
        6. Flood Relief
          1. Storm Water System Terminology
        7. Refuse Collection
          1. Commercial, Condominium & Multi-Family Collection
          2. Household Hazardous Waste
          3. Prescription Drug Drop Box
        8. Recycling
          1. Medication Recycling Program
          2. Textile Recycling
        9. Yard Waste Collection Guidelines
        10. Request a Service with Access Skokie
        11. FAQs
        12. Composting
        13. Community Solar
        14. Electric Aggregation
          1. Frequently Asked Questions
      11. Village Clerk
        1. Marriage Licenses
        2. Passports
        3. Real Estate Transfer Tax
        4. Records Division
        5. Voter Registration
        6. Legislative Map and Districts
      12. Village Manager
        1. Skokie Community Survey
        2. 2022 Year in Review
        3. 2021 Year in Review
        4. 2020 Year in Review
        5. SkokieVision Cable TV
    8. Boards & Commissions A - E
      1. Appearance Commission
      2. Beautification & Improvement Commission
        1. Beautification Awards Criteria
        2. Illinois Designated Exotic Weeds List
      3. Board of Fire & Police Commission
      4. Board of Health
      5. Board of Local Improvements (Inactive)
      6. Commission on Family Services
        1. Boomers and Beyond Senior Resource Fair
      7. Consumer Affairs Commission
        1. Avoid Online Scams
        2. Media Literacy Information
      8. Economic Development Commission
      9. Ethics Commission
    9. Boards & Commissions F - Z
      1. Fine Arts Commission
        1. The Arts in Skokie!
        2. Arts and Humanities Month
        3. Award for Artistic Excellence
        4. Fine Arts Commission Grants
        5. Students Outstanding Artist Recognition (SOAR)
        6. Skokie Through the Lens
          1. Skokie Summer Scenes - Summer 2022
          2. Warm Days, Warm Hearts in Skokie - Summer 2021
          3. Fall in Love With Skokie - Fall 2020
          4. 2019/2020 Skokie Through the Lens
        7. Storytelling, Poetry Jams and Other Events
          1. Storytelling Event October 2023 - Ghosted
          2. Storytelling Event February 2023 - Love Lost and Found
          3. February 26, 2020 Poetry Jam
      2. Human Relations Commission
        1. Spring 2022 Abilities Lab at The Douglas Center
      3. Performing Arts Center Board
      4. Plan Commission
        1. Housing Sub-Committee of the Plan Commission
      5. Public Arts Advisory Committee
        1. Public Art Works 2013 - 2019
        2. Public Art Works 1978 - 2012
      6. Public Safety Commission
        1. Skokie Police Use of Force Policy Community Review
      7. Skokie Police Use of Force Review Board
      8. Sustainable Environmental Advisory Commission
        1. Ideas for Making Your Home & Life Greener
        2. SEAC Chairperson Jenny Grossman's Tips on Home Composting
      9. Telecommunications & Technology Commission
      10. Zoning Board of Appeals
    10. Transparency
      1. Annual Budgets & Audits
      2. Contracts
      3. Expenditures
      4. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
        1. Catalog of Department Records
      5. Lobbying
      6. Village Employee Salaries, Benefits & Contracts
      7. Village Fees
      8. Village Taxes
      9. National Citizen Survey
    11. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
      1. CDBG Social Service Support
      2. Commitment to Fair Housing
      3. Council-Manager Form of Government
      4. Human Relations Commission
      5. Niles Township Youth Coalition
      6. Professional Accreditation
      7. Skokie Cares
      8. Skokie Police Department Equity and Inclusion
      9. Village Government as a Model for Equity
      10. Village Government Listens to the Community
      11. Village Scholarship – Oakton Community College
      12. Workforce Training Initiative
      13. Youth Court Call
      14. Village Seal Initiative
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  3. Doing Business

    1. Doing Business IN Skokie
      1. Business and Economic Vitality Division
      2. Business License Payments
      3. TIF Districts
      4. Economic Development Commission
      5. Skokie Chamber of Commerce
      6. Chicago's North Shore Convention & Visitors Bureau
    2. Doing Business WITH Skokie
    3. Licensing, Planning and Zoning
      1. Apply for a Building Permit
      2. Building Permit Payments
    4. Make an Online Payment
    5. All Forms
    6. Tax Guide
    7. Contact Us
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  4. Village Services

    1. Apply for a Building Permit
    2. Contact the Village
    3. Health & Human Services
      1. Disability Services
      2. Senior Services
      3. Social Work Services
      4. Community Health Services
      5. Rat Control Program
    4. Online Payments
      1. Vehicle Stickers
      2. Red Light or Nonmoving Violations
      3. Water Bill
      4. Building Department Payments
      5. Pet License
    5. Pet Licensing
    6. Police & Fire Department Services
      1. Skokie Police Department
      2. Animal Control Services
      3. Alerts
      4. Citizens Fire Academy
      5. Crime Prevention
      6. Emergency Preparedness
      7. Nixle Community Messaging System
      8. Medication Recycling Program
      9. CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation)
      10. Smart911 Emergency Notification System
      11. Automated Red Light Enforcement Program
    7. Property Search
    8. Public Works Services
      1. Report a Missed Refuse Collection
      2. Replace My Refuse or Recycling Container or Lid
      3. Schedule a Bulk Item Pick-Up
      4. Move-outs, Multiple Bulk Items, or a Large Amount of Refuse
      5. Yard Waste Pick-Up
      6. Leaf Collection
      7. Start or Stop Commercial Refuse and Recycling
      8. Report a Missed Recycling Pick-Up
      9. Start or Stop Curbside Food Scrap Collection
      10. Schedule a Parkway Tree Inspection
      11. Report a pothole
      12. Report Street Flooding
      13. Report a Street Light Outage
      14. Request an Alley Light
      15. Schedule an Inspection for Backyard Flooding
      16. Report Other Issues
    9. Report an Issue, Comment or Concern
    10. Transportation
      1. Traffic Safety in Skokie
      2. Bus Routes
      3. Bicycling in Skokie
        1. Bicycle Plan
      4. CTA Yellow Line
      5. Electric Vehicles
      6. STAR and Other Transportation Services
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  5. Our Community

    1. About Skokie
      1. Accredited Departments
      2. Demographic Information
      3. History of Skokie
      4. Skokie: A Centennial History
    2. Activities for Kids & Families
    3. Areas of Interest
      1. Community Events
      2. Skokie Farmers' Market
        1. History of the Skokie Farmers' Market
        2. Quick Facts
        3. Vendors
      3. North Shore Center for the Performing Arts
      4. Parks & Facilities
      5. Public Library
      6. Restaurants & Attractions
      7. Skokie Northshore Sculpture Park
      8. Skokie Schools
      9. Walk Skokie
    4. Downtown Skokie
      1. Downtown Skokie Map
      2. Dine Downtown
      3. Shop in Skokie
      4. Enjoy
      5. Skokie Farmers Market
      6. Public Art and Parks
      7. Special Events in Downtown Skokie
      8. Village Hall and Community Partners
      9. Downtown Skokie History
    5. Parking Information
    6. Information for Residents
      1. New Resident Information
      2. Access Skokie
      3. NewSkokie Resident Newsletter
      4. SkokieNews Email Newsletter
      5. Get Involved and Stay in Touch!
      6. Forms & Applications
      7. Garage Sales
      8. Legislative Map and Districts
      9. Licenses
        1. Pet Licensing
        2. Vehicle Licensing
      10. Multi-Lingual Village Information
      11. Programs
        1. Graffiti Removal Program
        2. Home Improvements Program
      12. Purchase Vehicle Stickers
      13. Tax Guide
      14. Water Billing
        1. 2020 Census
    7. Sustainability
      1. Transportation & Mobility
      2. Land Use & Housing
      3. Buildings & Energy
      4. Waste Management
      5. Water & Wastewater
      6. Local Food & Agriculture
      7. Green Space & Trees
      8. Health & Safety
      9. Economy
      10. Sustainability at Home
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  6. How Do I...

    1. Contact the Village
    2. Apply For
      1. Building Permits
      2. Employment with the Village
      3. Special Event
      4. Advisory Boards/Commissions Positions (PDF)
      5. Block Party Application
    3. Pay For...
      1. Vehicle Sticker
      2. Red Light or Nonmoving Violation
      3. Water Bill
      4. Building Department Payments
      5. Local Taxes
      6. Pet License
    4. Sign Up For...
      1. E-News
      2. CodeRED Emergency Alerts
      3. TeenLink
    5. Find
      1. Forms, Permits & Applications
      2. Skokie Maps
      3. New Resident Information
      4. Transportation Information
      5. Property Information
    6. Request Police Services...
      1. File a Police Report Online
      2. Obtain a Crash Report
      3. Request a Residential Security Check
      4. Register Your Bicycle
      5. View the Skokie Public Safety Bulletin
      6. Contact Your Beat Officer
    7. Employee Intranet
      1. Employee Benefits
      2. Employee Annual Fundraising Drive
      3. Village Forms
      4. Policy Documents
      5. Employee Equity Team
      6. Police Intranet
      7. Fire Intranet
      8. Dispatch Intranet
      9. Sustainability Action Team
      10. Staff Liaison Information
    8. Submit...
      1. An Issue, Comment or Concern
      2. A Tip to the Police
      3. Freedom of Information (FOIA) Request
      4. An O'hare Noise Complaint
    9. Register...
      1. Pet
      2. Bike
      3. To Vote
      4. Alarm Permit
    10. Translate...
    11. View...
      1. Financial Documents
      2. Village Codes & Zoning Ordinances
      3. Village of Skokie Social Media Policy
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    1. Employment Opportunities
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    1. Village Forms
    2. Employee Benefits
    3. Policy Documents
    4. Police Intranet
    5. Employee Equity Team
    6. Sustainability Action Team
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