How to Report Potholes In Skokie

SKOKIE, IL — As the weather fluctuates in the Chicagoland, Skokie residents may notice more potholes on village streets.

Potholes occur with the onset of warmer weather and freeze-thaw cycles, typically when precipitation seeps through the surface pavement into the sub-pavement, which creates an expansion of the area.

During winter months, when asphalt plants are closed, potholes are temporarily repaired with cold patch. When asphalt plants reopen in the spring, permanent pavement patching will take place.

To help the Streets and Alleys Division keep village streets safe and drivable, Skokie residents can report potholes online or by calling 847-933-8427. The hotline is open 24 hours a day, and asks residents to provide their name, address, phone number, and the specific location of the pothole.

The Illinois Department of Transportation and the Lake County Traffic Division are responsible for the maintenance of certain streets within the city, such as Crawford Avenue, McCormick Boulevard, Old Orchard Road, and Skokie Boulevard.