Respiratory viruses, such as pertussis (whooping cough), influenza, RSV and COVID-19, continue to circulate throughout Illinois and specifically in Skokie. Stay vigilant about symptoms and prevention.

Skokie's history is rich with influences of the American Indian, French and British explorers, and the emigration of European settlers. Founding father Henry Harms was a Prussian immigrant who became Skokie's first merchant, first postmaster, and …

The Village of Skokie, Illinois, located 16 miles northwest of downtown Chicago and 12 miles east of O'Hare International Airport, provides high-quality government services to the over 64,000 residents, 24,000 households and 2,400 businesses that call Skokie their home.

For 142 years, the Skokie Fire Department has upheld a strong culture of service to others, while maintaining core values of respect, accountability, honesty, and cooperation. Health & Human Services. Learn more about animal control, disability services, senior services, and more.

The Village of Skokie, Illinois, located 16 miles northwest of downtown Chicago and 12 miles east of O'Hare International Airport, provides high-quality government services to the over 67,824 residents, 24,000 households and 2,400 businesses that call Skokie their home.

The Skokie Health Department is only one of seven state-certified municipal health departments in Illinois and provides a wide range of services to Skokie residents. Access more about Animal Control, Environmental Health, Personal Health, birth and death records.

The Village of Skokie is a home-rule unit under the 1970 Illinois Constitution. Skokie's Council-Manager form of government was inaugurated in 1957, when residents overwhelmingly voted to adopt the Council-Manager form.

Through thoughtful planning and an overall spirit of cooperation, Skokie has grown into a thriving center of commerce, with many vibrant retail centers, a strong industrial base and extensive professional services.

See the Skokie Chamber of Commerce jobs board for postings from local employers looking to fill positions. See information about the Chicago Cook County Workforce Partnership that combines federal and philanthropic resources to provide comprehensive workforce development services to employers and job seekers.

May 6, 2024 · Study and assess the ongoing supply and demand for inclusive affordable housing in Skokie. Preserve, protect, and improve Skokie’s existing affordable housing to be accessible and sustainable. Reduce “jobs/housing mismatch” and ensure that housing is available to all of Skokie’s workers.