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Greetings Ivan!
Here’s what you need to know this week:
🐢The Summer of 25 is in full swing. Learn more about the upcoming 25 mph speed limit for residential streets
⚡Shocked by your electric bill? Request a parkway tree to increase shade and help lower your summer electric costs.
🍔 Late night craving? Redhot Ranch celebrates its grand opening tonight.
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Skokie's Backlot Bash 2024. Photo: Rich Cahan
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Get Ready for Skokie’s Biggest Party of the Year
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Mark your calendars for this weekend as Downtown Skokie is filled with music, food and lots of fun. Presented by the Village of Skokie, Skokie Park District, and Skokie Public Library, Skokie’s Backlot Bash includes everything from live entertainment and carnival rides to pancakes, a 5K and a relocated Skokie Farmers’ Market.
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Weekend Highlights at a Glance
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- 5:30 p.m. – Backlot Bash 2025 Officially Opens!
- 6 p.m – 10 p.m. – Live music with headliners Elements: The Definitive Earth, Wind & Fire Tribute starting on the main stage at 8:45 p.m.
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8 a.m. – Kids’ Half-Mile Color Fun Run
- 8:30 a.m. – Backlot Dash 5K Run (Registration begins at 6 a.m.)
- Noon – 10 p.m. – Live music with headliners Strangelove: The Depeche Mode Experience hitting the main stage at 8:45 p.m.
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- 7:30 a.m.–12 p.m. – Skokie Farmers’ Market (special location; see below)
- 8 - 11 a.m. – Rotary Club of Skokie Valley Pancake Breakfast, including bloody marys and mimosas, $8 per person
- 1 - 8 p.m. – Live music with headliners Tributosaurus becomes Van Halen on the main stage at 6:30 p.m.
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Don't forget: Carnival midway, beer and food tents, art fair, bingo, museum exhibits, movie marathons, and more. In addition, this year Ascione Bistro will host the official after-parties each night beginning at 10 p.m..
Be sure to check BacklotBash.com for a complete schedule of performers and events.
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Farmers’ Market Moves for Sunday
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On Sunday, August 24, the Skokie Farmers’ Market will be temporarily relocated to accommodate Backlot Bash festivities.
Location: In front of the Skokie Public Library, along Oakton Street, including the library’s parking lot
Parking: Available in the Public Library lot, accessible from Park Avenue and westbound Oakton Street
A refreshed layout and map will be available to help guide you. Visit the Skokie Farmers' Market Facebook page for more information.
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Composting at Village Hall Unavailable Starting Thursday
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Drop-off composting at Village Hall will be suspended beginning Thursday, August 21, due to Backlot Bash preparations. Regular services will resume once the event concludes. Please visit one of the other 11 sites to drop off your food scraps.
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Mayor Tennes poses with members of the Assyrian community in recognition of Assyrian Remembrance Day.
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At the August 18, 2025 Village Board meeting:
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- A proclamation was read recognizing Assyrian Remembrance Day.
- Newly promoted members of the Skokie Fire Department were sworn into their positions, including the Fire Chief, Deputy Chief, Captain and Lieutenant. (see below)
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Over 30 new commissioners were appointed to serve on various Boards and Commissions. (see below)
- Nathan Roseberry of the Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways gave a presentation regarding Cook County roadway projects within Skokie.
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An ordinance and TIF Rehabilitation Program Grant were considered to allow Skokie Provisions to open their first location at 8149 Lincoln Avenue. The ordinance will be up for second reading on Monday, September 2.
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Watch a recording of the Village Board meeting for a discussion of these items and more.
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Deputy Fire Chief Adam Pease (center) poses with his father and uncles (from left) Daniel, Donald, Michael and Timothy Pease.
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Deputy Fire Chief Adam Pease Sworn In as Part of Skokie Fire Department Leadership Team
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The Skokie Fire Department welcomed several leadership changes at Monday’s Village Board meeting, ensuring a strong future for the department. Among the promotions was the swearing-in of Deputy Fire Chief Adam Pease, who will focus on operations, professional development, and community relationships.
Pease has built his career at the Skokie Fire Department, previously serving as battalion chief and as the department’s medical officer/EMS coordinator.
His dedication to the fire service is rooted in family tradition. His father, a retired lieutenant with the Glenview Fire Department, served 34 years, and three uncles went on to long and distinguished careers in Highland Park and Beloit, Wisconsin.
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Newly promoted members of the Fire Department. From left: Deputy Fire Chief Adam Pease, Fire Chief Nicholas Eschner, Fire Captain James Cortilet and Fire Lieutenant Jason Dziedzic.
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In addition to Pease’s appointment, the department celebrated the following promotions on Monday night:
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Congratulations to Chief Eschner, Deputy Chief Pease, Captain Cortilet, and Lieutenant Dziedzic on their well-earned promotions and their dedication to keeping Skokie safe.
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Skokie Welcomes Over 30 New Commissioners to Village Boards and Commissions
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At last night’s Village Board meeting, more than thirty residents were officially appointed to serve on Skokie’s Boards and Commissions.
The Village relies on the nearly 250 dedicated residents who serve on advisory boards and commissions to provide insight and guidance on issues that affect the Village. These volunteers play a vital role in shaping policies and initiatives that help maintain Skokie as a great place to live.
How it works: Commissioners are appointed by the Mayor and approved by the Village Board of Trustees.
Get involved: Interested residents can apply through the Online, Interactive Board Member Application. Serving on a commission is a commitment, but it’s a rewarding way to contribute directly to local government.
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Community Art Piece Marks 50 Years of the Skokie Farmers’ Market
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A special art piece created at the Skokie Farmers’ Market by artist Laura Frisch and over 100 market attendees to celebrate the market’s 50th anniversary has been gifted to the Village.
Why it matters: The artwork reflects the energy, creativity, and community connections that make the Farmers’ Market a beloved local gathering and underscores the Village’s commitment to supporting the arts.
Where to see it: The piece will be on display in the lobby of Village Hall through the end of the year, giving residents a chance to celebrate the market’s milestone and the contributions of participants.
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New Stores Coming to Westfield Old Orchard
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NBC 5 Chicago recently reported on an exciting wave of new retailers and restaurants set to open at Westfield Old Orchard Mall.
The following new additions are coming soon:
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- Beyond Yoga — a California-based activewear brand — opens this Wednesday next to Macy’s on the east side of the mall.
- Abercrombie & Fitch, originally a mid-1990s tenant, will be returning with a new storefront near Macy’s in the coming months.
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Sweetgreen, the popular fast-casual bowl and salad eatery, is on the way.
- Blue Bottle Coffee, a specialty coffee roaster, will open near Bloomingdale’s.
- The Derm Institute, offering cosmetic dermatology services, is also opening at the mall.
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These upcoming openings join recent developments like Puttshack, a high-tech mini-golf and dining experience inside the former Lord & Taylor space.
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West Nile Virus Alert: Take Precautions
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Skokie residents should be aware that the Greater Chicagoland area is experiencing historically high levels of West Nile virus (WNV), expected to continue for the next two to three weeks.
While mosquito numbers in Skokie remain relatively low due to ongoing control efforts, the mosquitoes that are present are more likely to carry WNV than in previous years.
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Use EPA-registered repellents with Picaridin, DEET, IR3535, or Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus. Check the North Shore Mossquito Abatement District website for the EPA Interactive Repellent Guide to choose the right repellent for you and your family.
- Wear long sleeves and pants when outdoors.
- Remove standing water around your property.
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Unless otherwise indicated, all meetings are held at Skokie Village Hall, 5127 Oakton Street.
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