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April 9, 2024

This Sunday: Skokie’s Spring Greening

Skokie’s annual community recycling event, the Spring Greening, will take place this Sunday, April 14, from 10 a.m. to 1:45 p.m., at Westfield Old Orchard (West Parking Lot). Recycle electronics, securely shred documents, and responsibly dispose of a wide variety of other items.

Avoid the rush: Wait times are often greatly reduced after 11 a.m.

Can’t make it? Visit the SWANCC website for more recycling events.

Skokie’s Celestial Celebration

Hundreds of Skokie community members gathered on the Village Green yesterday afternoon to enjoy an out-of-this-world experience. Check out photos of the solar eclipse celebration on the Village’s Instagram and Facebook (and follow us while you’re there!).

Shout out: Thanks to the Skokie Public Library for organizing the event and outfitting thousands of community members with much-needed eye protection.

Spare spectacles? Don't throw away your solar eclipse glasses! Instead, bring them to the front desk of Village Hall before April 19 to be sent to Astronomers Without Borders for distribution to educators and students throughout the world!

Temporary Compost Site Added at Timber Ridge Park

The Village, in partnership with the Skokie Park District, is hosting a temporary additional food scrap compost site at Timber Ridge Park, located at Lawndale Avenue and Davis Street, from April 11 through May 4.

Accepted: All food scraps, including meat, dairy, and bones, are accepted. Food scraps should be transported loose (preferred) in paper bags, or in CMA compostable bags.

Not accepted: Plastic bags, deli containers, and other containers are NOT allowed in compost bins.

More locations: The Village offers nine other free composting sites throughout Skokie.

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FY25 Budget Hearings Begin this Week

Last week, the Village shared its proposed Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Budget, which funds Village services and operations for May 2024 through April 2025.

Learn more: The Village will hold public hearings (PDF) on the proposed budget on April 11, April 25 and May 1. All hearings begin at 6:15 p.m. and take place at Village Hall, Conference Room D & E. Visit the Village’s Budget web page for more information.

Disabilities Town Hall, April 14

Share your thoughts and ideas to help our community become more welcoming and accessible for individuals with disabilities.

The Village’s Commission on Family Services, in partnership with the Skokie Public Library and other local service providers, will host a Disabilities Town Hall this Sunday, April 14, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., at the Skokie Public Library. Register online.

Explore Skokie

Even Made

Last week, Skokie’s own Even Made was featured by WGN Morning News on “Around Town.” Watch the video.

What is Even Made: The woman-owned business offers classes, events and instruction to equip individuals with skills needed to improve their homes.

Skokie Public Library

April 7-13 is National Library Week, celebrating the role libraries play in connecting and enriching communities.

Books and beyond: The Skokie Public Library offers maker spaces, study rooms, resources and so much more. Take a look on the Village’s Explore Skokie Facebook and Instagram.

Join Our Team

Looking to start your career in Public Works? The Village is hiring for three temporary seasonal positions. Learn more and apply on the Village’s employment page.

Duties include: Assisting with solid waste collection; pavement maintenance and repair; landscaping maintenance and litter control; water and sewer repairs; and more.

This position is limited to 1,000 working hours in the 12-month period following hiring.