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Jul 29, 2026

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Board approves downtown business grant

Published Jul 29, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 1, 2026

Board approves tax and zoning changes

The Board adopted a municipal amusement surcharge that expands the amusement tax to include monthly streaming subscriptions, and it approved several zoning actions tied to redevelopment on Skokie Boulevard and Main Street.

4 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

May 18, 2026

Board approves budget and new tax measure

The Board adopted Skokie’s FY2027 budget and moved forward with an amusement surcharge change that would extend the tax to streaming services, with staff estimating about $1.07 million in annual revenue.

3 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

May 4, 2026

Board approves flag and housing measures

The Board approved a new Village Flag design and adopted a housing ordinance creating a Housing Fund and Community Land Trust. It also advanced a $57,535 contract for an ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan and held a public hearing on Community Development Block Grant funding for program year 2026.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 27, 2026

Budget hearing summary

Trustees reviewed FY27 budget requests from multiple boards and commissions, discussed a lobbyist pilot program, and agreed to hold only one Board meeting in July and August unless an extra meeting is needed.

4 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 21, 2026

Budget hearing reviews FY27 priorities

Trustees reviewed proposed FY27 budgets for Health and Human Services, Fire, and Community Development/Economic Vitality/TIF, with staff highlighting ongoing rat control efforts, fire recruitment and staffing needs, and economic development work at Main Street, the downtown area, and other village projects.

3 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 20, 2026

Board approves housing, flag, and zoning actions

The Board approved zoning changes tied to housing flexibility, moved ahead with a new Village flag design, and rejected a proposed fine in an Ethics Commission case involving former Trustee James Johnson.

4 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 16, 2026

Budget hearing reviews FY27 spending plans

The Board reviewed the Village’s FY27 proposed budgets for Administration, Human Resources, Communications and Community Engagement, Information Technology, the Board of Fire & Police Commissioners, Police, and Public Works. Staff highlighted strategic planning work, recruitment efforts, public outreach improvements, technology updates, police staffing challenges, and infrastructure projects including stormwater, drainage, lead service line replacement, and the Church Street bike lane project.

3 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 13, 2026

Budget hearing focuses on FY27 finances

Staff presented Skokie’s FY27 budget overview and revenue and spending plans, and trustees signaled support for several finance policy changes, including a possible higher reserve target and a credit card fee pass-through. The board also reviewed budgets for the Board of Trustees/Liquor Control Commission, Village Clerk, Corporation Counsel, and Finance Department.

4 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 6, 2026

Oakton Street work and water upgrades approved

The Board approved an intergovernmental agreement for Oakton Street improvements led by Cook County, with the Village’s share capped at $150,000, and also backed moving ahead with water main replacement before resurfacing begins.

3 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Mar 16, 2026

Board approves townhouse site plan and special use permit

The Board approved a townhouse development at 4600 Main Street with 68 residential units and granted a special use permit for the Assyrian National Council of Illinois at 3941 Oakton Street.

3 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Mar 2, 2026

Board advances governance changes

The Board approved an ordinance changing the Village Code provisions for the offices of Corporation Counsel and Village Manager, while also setting further discussion on local authority during immigration enforcement for the March 16 Committee of the Whole meeting.

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Briefing

Feb 17, 2026

Housing fund and land trust discussion

Trustees reviewed plans to create a Housing Fund and Community Land Trust and discussed drafting an ordinance to add them to the Village Code.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Feb 2, 2026

Skokie board approves rentals and purchases

The Board approved a short-term rental ordinance for second reading, along with more than $348,000 in equipment purchases for village operations and several zoning and site-use approvals.

4 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jan 20, 2026

Board approves housing and church projects

Trustees approved a site plan change for the Old Orchard Apartments project, plus a special use permit and site plan approval for 5050 Church Street, and a limited retail special use at 7550 Linder Avenue. The board also approved major vehicle and equipment purchases, including a $1,451,348 fire squad/pumper replacement and a $220,307 wheel loader.

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Briefing

Jan 5, 2026

Board approves downtown business grant

The Board approved up to $45,000 for a Downtown TIF rehabilitation grant to help finish the build-out of 5118 Oakton Street for Hummingbird Hideaway, an acai bowl restaurant expected to open around May 1.

3 min readMunicipal coverage