New amendments to Illinois' FOID law also require background checks for private gun sales.
All village employees, officials and visitors are required to wear masks when inside village-owned buildings.
A new analysis found more than 6 million nationwide are behind on rent, owing a total of $23 billion.
The board picked Mateo Farzeneh to fill the seat vacated by James Specker — hours before Rebecca Abraham announced she was also resigning.
Trustees are due to grant final approval Monday to an ordinance appropriating about $178.5 million for the fiscal year ending next April.
See the latest announcement from the Village of Skokie.
Patch obtained the confidential 2018 settlement agreement following a determination from the Illinois Attorney General's Office this week.
Judge Timothy Evans signed an order to open dozens more courtrooms in light of easing COVID-19 restrictions and looming caseloads.
A proposal to use a warehouse on Monticello Avenue for cremation services goes before the Skokie Plan Commission Thursday.
The Public Safety Commission proposed the creation of a new community review board to evaluate the Skokie Police Department's use of force.
The unemployment rate in Cook County hasn't had a month-to-month change.
In order to offset increases in the cost of collecting and disposing refuse, the Village is implementing an $8.75 monthly refuse fee tha ...
Here is how the Skokie area is doing in the race to vaccinate its population.
The preliminary forecast report presents a mid-year projection of year-end revenues and expenses for FY2021 and an initial forecast for ...
Village officials asked residents not to call 911 if there is no life safety or fire threat from neighborhood fireworks displays.
Plan commissioners are set to hold a hearing next month on the local pot shop ban.
Historically, some birds have tested positive for WNV, and results from testing help to determine the extent of WNV activity.
The House approved a Senate compromise keeping fingerprints optional but making background checks for private purchases mandatory.
Now that the state has entered Phase 5, trustees will start meeting at Village Hall again Monday.
Conventions, festivals, and other large events can proceed at full capacity. Phase 5 allows businesses, schools, and recreation to resum ...
Commissioners recommended approving a special use permit after Amazon began operating at the site with a temporary certificate of occupancy.
The open seat was vacated by Khem Khoeun in April after she was elected to the Village of Skokie board of trustees.
Cook County's unemployment rate increased recently.
Effective July 1, 2021, the minimum wage for non-tipped workers will remain $13.00. The minimum wage is $6.60 for tipped employees.
With gun-related homicides up by more than 15% in Cook County this year, President Toni Preckwinkle was joined by County officials at th ...
"Today, Cook County takes another step in our fight for fair housing," said Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle. "The protectio ...
Logistics for the newly authorized cannabis dispensary license lotteries are being worked out, the governor's top cannabis advisor says.
The 2021 Skokie Farmers’ Market is just around the corner so mark the date and don’t be late!
Skokie joins the 156-year-old holiday celebrating the emancipation of African Americans from enslavement.
Hundreds gathered to condemn antisemitic attacks Sunday in Skokie at a demonstration organized by local synagogues and Jewish organizations.
Sincere thanks to the Village's Public Safety and Human Relations Commissions and the representatives of the 16 community groups that pa ...
For additional Housing Stability Service Providers or additional information on the Illinois Rental Payment Program, please visit: https ...
MWRD Commissioner Josina Morita Thursday revealed her plans to succeed Larry Suffredin on the Cook County Board.
Skokie businesses have the authority to impose stricter rules when deemed necessary.