Electoral Reform Referendums In The Lead: Skokie Election Results

Three referendums that would shift Skokie to nonpartisan, staggered elections with some district-level trustees are poised to win.

Special Village Board Meeting Set for November 14

The Skokie Village Board meets on November 14 at 7:30 p.m. to review and discuss the Village’s next Environmental Sustainability Plan.

Op-Ed: Ex-Skokie Village Trustee Endorses Electoral Reform Referendums

"Ask yourself who benefits from a one-party rule," said former Village Trustee Ilonka Ulrich.

Op-Ed: 'Fearmongering' To Describe Skokie Referendums As 'Extreme'

Michael Gelder, a lifetime member of the Skokie Caucus Party and former village trustee, supports the "reasonable, thoughtful" referendums.

Skokie Caucus Party, Mayor Van Dusen Campaign Against Election Reforms

The five-term mayor and the party that has dominated elections since 1965 urged voters not to "let extremists meddle with our elections."

Ye's Antisemitism Dangerous If Unchecked, Holocaust Museum Warns

Anti-Jewish hate groups see Ye as "a powerful ally," with extremists using his fame to advance their agenda, museum officials said.

Letter: Proud To Cast 'Yes' Votes In Favor Of Skokie Electoral Reform

Disheartened to receive mailer last week from the Skokie Caucus Party that characterized the 3 referenda on the ballot as extremist effort.

Op-Ed: Who’s Afraid of Electoral Reform?

This Halloween season, Skokie voters need not be afraid — they have the power to revitalize democracy and promote inclusive civic engagement

Skokie Pro-Referendum Group Holds Town Hall About Ballot Questions

The Skokie Alliance for Electoral Reform will hold a Town Hall Sunday at the Devonshire Cultural Center.

35 Refugee Families Arrive In Skokie, About 40 Kids To Enter Schools

Village staff said the asylum seekers, mostly from Venezuela, arrived last month as part of a program with state and Cook County officials.

Skokie Approves 494-Apartment Development, Largest In Over A Decade

Village trustees approved a plan by the Gidwitz family to build a pair of three-story buildings at the corner of Touhy and Linder avenues.

Skokie Environmental Sustainability Plan Development Underway

A draft plan will be presented to the Sustainable Environmental Advisory Commission on Sept. 22.

Skokie: On the Cusp of Democracy

On Election Day, voters have a historic chance to update our electoral system to reflect the large and diverse village Skokie is today.

Skokie Park Receives $400,000 Matching Grant From State

Central Park renovation is expected take about three months next summer, with the state covering a third of the project cost.

Skokie Electoral Reform Group Files Petitions For November Referendums

The Skokie Alliance for Electoral Reform submitted thousands of signatures Monday to place three binding referendum questions on the ballot.

Johanna Nyden Appointed Skokie Community Development Director

​As of August 22, 2022, Johanna Nyden will serve as the Village of Skokie Community Development Director.

Olickal Defeats Stoneback In 2022 16th District State Rep Primary

Gun violence prevention groups financed the opponent of a founder of a gun violence prevention nonprofit in this Democratic primary race.

Skokie Mayor Withdraws Referendum Proposal After Protest

Mayor George Van Dusen said he intended to "educate our residents and business owners" — rather than block a voter-initiated reform effort.

Skokie Mayor Moves To Block Voter-Initiated Referendums From Ballot

George Van Dusen, a 23-year incumbent, proposed nonbinding referendums that prevent binding electoral reforms from appearing before voters.

Skokie Democrats Square Off As 16th District State Rep Race Heats Up

First-term State Rep. Denyse Wang Stoneback faces a primary challenge from Kevin Olickal. Both candidates ran for the seat two years ago.

Skokie Farmers' Market Kicks Off 2022 Season Sunday

Live music, kids’ activities, yoga and community events are scheduled for Sunday mornings through Nov. 6 in the Village Hall parking lot.

Skokie Hires Iowa Firm To Run North Shore Center For Performing Arts

Under the terms of the new agreement, VenuWorks is incentivized to reduce the venue's annual quarter-million-dollar subsidy from taxpayers.

Skokie Park District Re-Elects President, Vice-President

Commissioners unanimously re-elected board officers and considered $3 million in borrowing at Tuesday's meeting.

Electoral Referendums Take Aim At Skokie Caucus Party's One-Party Rule

The Skokie Alliance for Electoral Reform is collecting signatures to get three election reform referendums on the ballot in November.

Skokie 2023 Budget Hearings Scheduled

The proposed budget that runs through April 30, 2023, is now available online.

Illinois Holocaust Museum, 16 Others Condemn 'War Crimes' In Ukraine

Holocaust museums in 4 countries issued a statement in support of the International Criminal Court's Russian probe of war crimes in Ukraine.

It’s Up To Us To Make Skokie Government Work For All

The Skokie Alliance for Electoral Reform launches a referendum campaign for nonpartisan elections with an April 19 community event.

Village Of Skokie: Clean, Green Skokie!

See the latest announcement from the Village of Skokie.

Two Candidates Challenge State Rep. Denyse Wang Stoneback

In the Democratic Party primary, the first-term state representative faces the District 219 school board president and a law student.

Village Of Skokie: Spring Forward And Change Batteries On Sunday, March 13!

See the latest announcement from the Village of Skokie.

Westfield Old Orchard Declared 'Blighted' As Sales Taxes Hiked 1%

The Skokie Village Board approved a public-private partnership establishing a new tax to pay for the mall landlord's redevelopment plans.

Village Of Skokie: March/April 2022 NewSkokie

See the latest announcement from the Village of Skokie.

Village Of Skokie: SOAR Student Art Exhibit Featured At Oakton Community College

See the latest announcement from the Village of Skokie.

Village Of Skokie: Alternate-Side Parking In Effect February 25 And 26, 2022

Click here to view a video explaining the Skokie Alternate-Side Parking program.

Village Of Skokie: Skokie Calls No "Dibs"!

See the latest announcement from the Village of Skokie.

Mayor George Van Dusen Responds To Criticism Over Westfield Old Orchard Business District

"Old Orchard Mall is ‘blighted’? You’ve got to be kidding, Skokie," the Chicago Tribune editorial board recently opined.

Village Of Skokie: President's Day Holiday - Village Hall Closed And Holiday Refuse Collection Schedule In Effect

Monday collection on Tuesday

Village Of Skokie: Alternate-Side Parking In Effect February 18 And 19, 2022

Due to the estimated three-inch snow accumulation, alternate-side parking will be in effect on Friday, February 18 and Saturday, Februar ...

Village Of Skokie: Electric Bill Sticker Shock?

ComEd and MC-Squared customers can take the total supply charges (the sum of the electricity supply charge, the transmission charge, and ...

Critics Cry Fowl As Skokie Trustees Welcome Carvana Tower

The car dealer made concessions to bird advocates before winning board approval for a tower between the Edens Expressway and Harms Woods.