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Village officials and project developers at the August 11 ceremonial groundbreaking for the
Skokie Homewood Suites and
Conference Center in Downtown Skokie.
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In This Edition:
- Skokie Homewood Suites and Conference Center
- New Downtown Skokie and Hotel Parking Garage
- Congrats to Deputy Police Chief Robert Libit!
- Skokie Fourth of July Parade Military Grand Marshals Honored
- August 19 = Cop on a Rooftop!
- Citizen's Fire Academy
- Quick Links!
- Backlot Bash Sustainability Monitors Needed
- SEED Applications Open
- Business of the Year Nominations Open
- Skokie Farmers' Market News
- August 21 Food, Clothing and Toiletry Drive
- Meet Skokie's Summer Forestry and Recycling Interns
- Skokie Resident and Artist Leonid Osseny Featured at a+c gallery
- Zorro: the Musical at the North Shore Center
- From the Skokie Health and Human Services Department:
- August is National Breastfeeding Month
- New CDC COVID-19 Guidance
- Skokie COVID-19 Vaccine Info and Data
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Skokie Homewood Suites and Conference Center
Construction Underway!
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A groundbreaking ceremony was held on August 11 for the future 143-room Skokie Homewood Suites and Conference Center on the northeast corner of Oakton Street and Niles Avenue in Downtown Skokie. Over 100 people joined Village officials at the event, including the hotel developer, construction team, Downtown merchants, Skokie residents and representatives of Skokie businesses and the Skokie Chamber of Commerce. Maverick Hospitality CEO Bob Habeeb kicked off the celebration followed by Chicago’s North Shore Convention and Visitors Bureau Executive Director Gina Speckman. Skokie Mayor George Van Dusen (pictured) then welcomed the crowd and encouraged everyone to grab a shovel to be part of this transformational development that will serve as a key anchor for the Illinois Science + Technology Park (ISTP) and Downtown Skokie.
Click here and scroll down for more information on the project that is expected to open in late 2023.
The Village and the hotel project team are committed to advancing sustainability measures for this development. Click here for details.
| | New Downtown Skokie and Hotel Parking Garage |
As part of the hotel project, the Village is bringing public parking to a centralized Downtown Skokie location. The first phase of the parking garage will provide 100 public parking spaces to serve Downtown Skokie businesses and 200 parking spaces for the hotel. Future plans for the garage include additional floors for future ISTP tenants. The alley north of the hotel will become a fully improved street known as Oakton Terrace. This image shows the location of the hotel directly north of the hotel/Oakton Terrace, with Warren Avenue leading to the parking garage entrance. An overview of the ISTP including the garage to the left/west of 8030 Lamon Avenue and north of the hotel appears below. | |
Congratulations to
Deputy Police Chief Robert Libit
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At the August 15, 2022 Skokie Village Board meeting, Robert Libit was sworn in as Deputy Chief of Police. Libit joined the Skokie Police Department as a patrol officer in 1993, was promoted to Patrol Sergeant in 2001 and to Commander in 2014.
Most recently, Libit has served as Professional Standards Commander, managing all internal disciplinary investigations and overseeing the Department’s training programs. He also founded the Skokie Police Department Benevolent Fund, a non-profit organization that assists the community as well as Skokie Police Department members and their families that are in need.
Click here to read more about Deputy Police Chief Robert Libit.
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At the August 15, 2022 Village Board meeting, the Illinois National Guard honored three military veterans who were slated to serve as the Military Grand Marshals at the 2022 Skokie Fourth of July Parade. The recognition ceremony was conducted by Major James Brock, the Officer-in-Charge of the 2nd Battalion, 122nd Field Artillery of the Illinois National Guard.
The honored Skokie residents include:
- Master Sergeant Hank Gould, Illinois Army National Guard
- Mr. Gerald Jaffe, United States Army
- Staff Sergeant Paul Plotnick, United States Army
Click here to see the ceremony honoring the veterans that begins with remarks from Richard Evonitz, chairman of the Skokie Fourth of July Parade committee. (Note: ceremony starts at the nine-minute mark on the video.)
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Master Sergeant
Hank Gould
Illinois National Guard
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Mr. Gerald Jaffe
United States Army
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Staff Sergeant
Paul Plotnik
United States Army
| | ISTP Hosts Bisnow Chicago Conference | | |
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On Thursday, August 11, the Village of Skokie hosted the Bisnow Chicago Healthcare and Life Sciences Real Estate conference at the Illinois Science + Technology Park (ISTP). Over 275 registered attendees representing over 130 local and regional businesses and organizations attended panel discussions covering Chicagoland’s emergence as a life science hub, healthcare and development report as well as strategic lab design and construction trends.
Mayor Van Dusen and ISTP co-owner Joe Concepcion of Singerman Real Estate opened the conference with a summary of developments occurring within and surrounding the ISTP. The conference was co-sponsored by American Landmark Properties, TopMed and JLL. Attendees enjoyed having the Soul Good Coffee mobile café greeting them as they arrived, Sketchbook Brewing Company pouring beer at the post-event reception and Ignite Gaming-Skokie welcoming attendees for after-conference fun across from the ISTP!
The ISTP's August newsletter features news on LanzaTech, Vetter and other park tenants and much more. Click here to view the newsletter.
| | Cop on a Rooftop ~ Friday, August 19 | | |
The Skokie Police Department will participate in the August 19, 2022 "Cop on a Rooftop " event to benefit the Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Illinois. From 5 a.m. to 12 p.m., Skokie Police Department representatives will be at both the Dunkin’ Donuts at 5150 Touhy Avenue and 8800 Gross Point Road to help raise funds for the effort.
Stop by to say hi, grab a donut or coffee and consider making a donation! Last year, police departments from across the state raised more than $900,000 to support the Illinois Special Olympics athletes.
| | Sign Up for the Citizen's Fire Academy! | | |
Sustainability monitors needed for Skokie's Backlot Bash - click here
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Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity (SEED) applications being accepted through August 26 - click here
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Business of the Year nominations due by August 31 - click here
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Click here to subscribe to the Skokie Farmers' Market weekly email!
The Skokie Farmers’ Market continues every Sunday through November 6 from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the west parking lot at Skokie Village Hall, 5127 Oakton Street. No smoking or pets, please!
Here is this week's entertainment/activities line up:
- 10 a.m. to noon:
- Skokie Public Library kids entertainment
- Michael Miglore music
- All morning long:
- Kaleidoscope Dance - Dancing and demos
- Food Drive - Commission on Family Services (see article below)
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August 21 Skokie Farmers' Market
Food, Clothing and Toiletry Drive
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Members of the Village's Commission on Family Services will collect toiletries, clothing and non-perishable food at the August 21, 2022 Skokie Farmers' Market, 5127 Oakton Street. The collection runs from 7:30 a.m. to noon and all donations will benefit neighbors in need throughout Skokie and Niles Township. Donated clothes are taken to the Niles Township Clothing Closet.
Each Monday, staff from Skokie Public Works take all of the donated produce to the Niles Township Food Pantry. Let's try to top the 60 bags and boxes of clothing donated at the July 24 market, as well as the 300 pounds of non-perishable food!
| | Meet Skokie's Summer Interns! | | | Josie Neville - Recycling Intern |
Click here to view a short video about Skokie Public Works summer intern Josie Neville who is working on recycling projects. | | | Michael Small - Forestry Intern |
Click here to view a short video about Skokie Public Works summer intern Michael Small who is working on projects in the Forestry Division. Michael is a Niles North graduate!
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Skokie Artist Leonid Osseny Featured
at a+c gallery on Main Street
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Skokie resident and artist Leonid Osseny's "CONSTRUCTIVISM CHICAGO" art exhibit opens on Thursday, August 18, 2022 in the beautiful gallery space at
a+c architects, 4840 Main Street. The exhibit runs through September 22, 2022.
| | Zorro: The Musical at the North Shore Center | | | August is National Breastfeeding Month | | |
Breast/Chest feeding has several health benefits for both newborns and lactating parents who wish to breastfeed. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that breast milk is the best nutritional option for babies who do not eat solid foods. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that infants are breastfed for at least six months and up to at least one year as a complement to other foods.
Please click here for more information on the benefits of breastfeeding and resources for Skokie residents regardless of ability to pay or insurance status.
| | New CDC COVID-19 Guidance | | |
On Thursday August 11, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released new guidance relating to COVID-19. The new guidance acknowledges that although COVID-19 continues to circulate, high levels of vaccine- and infection-induced immunity, along with effective treatments and prevention tools, have reduced the risk of severe illness. This now allows the CDC to minimize public health interventions and reduce barriers to social, educational and economic activity. It remains important for individuals to know their risk, protect themselves with vaccines and take actions if exposed or if testing positive.
Please click here for more information and resources.
| | Update on Skokie's Vaccination Statistics and Data | | |
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The Skokie Health and Human Services Department (HHS) offers the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine product only for individuals age six months and older on the lower level of Skokie Village Hall, 5127 Oakton Street, by appointment only. Those individuals wishing to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine can find a clinic by visiting www.vaccines.gov, or by reaching out to their primary care provider.
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Click here for info on how to protect yourself, your family and friends as the COVID-19 transmission rate is 'high' in Skokie and Cook County.
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Click here for information on getting therapeutic medications to reduce your chances of severe illness from COVID-19 (in addition to vaccinations).
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Click here for information on newly-authorized COVID-19 vaccines for very young children ages six months to five years of age.
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Click here for information on vaccination safety for young children.
- The Village's COVID-19 data page is updated when new data is available from the Illinois Department of Public Health.
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Click here to see the Village's COVID-19 website for info on testing, symptoms and more.
- Please stay vigilant and practice the 3 W's: Wear a Mask, Watch Your Social Distance and Wash Your Hands!
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Village of Skokie
5127 Oakton Street
Skokie, IL 60077
Phone: 847-673-0500
Hours: M-F 8:30 am -5:00 pm
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