Plus, more snow reminders
A special snow edition from the Village of Skokie
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🌨️ Alternate-side Parking: November 30 and December 1 |
Public Works crews continue to plow streets throughout Skokie following yesterday's snowfall.
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- On Sunday, November 30, all vehicles must be moved to the side of the street with EVEN-numbered addresses between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.
- On Monday, December 1, all vehicles must be moved to the side of the street with ODD-numbered addresses between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.
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Certain Village streets are exempt from alternate-side parking on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. View a list of exempt streets.
Plows will do their best to avoid any leaf piles that remain in the street.
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View a helpful video that explains the Skokie Alternate-side Parking Program.
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Alternate-side Parking 101 |
Alternate-side parking goes into effect in Skokie from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., seven days a week, when two inches or more of snow falls. The snow removal program is a minimum two-day operation.
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Emergency sirens sound at 7 a.m. on days when alternate-side parking is in effect.
View more ways to find out if alternate-side parking is in effect.
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When alternate-side parking is in effect, the Village allows temporary parking in select Village-owned parking lots:
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North Skokie Swift parking lot accessed off of Gross Point Road north of Dempster Street. Parking is allowed in the section of the lot closest to Gross Point Road.
- The municipal parking lot near Crafty Beaver on the north side of Oakton Street in Downtown Skokie.
- Skokie Swift parking lot on the northwest corner of Skokie Boulevard and Searle Parkway.
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Parking restrictions in these parking lots are relaxed while alternate-side parking is in effect. Parking restrictions go back into effect at 6:01 p.m. on the last day of alternate-side parking.
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Street plowing is underway! Most major thoroughfares in Skokie are under
the jurisdiction of the Illinois Department of Transportation or Cook County, which are responsible for snow removal. This includes Church Street, Crawford Avenue, Golf Road, McCormick Boulevard, Old Orchard Road, Skokie Boulevard, Touhy Avenue, sections of Oakton Street and more. View the jurisdiction map (PDF).
Sidewalk snow plowing is provided on residential streets after four inches or more of snow. Sidewalk plowing will begin on Sunday. Visit skokie.org for updates.
Alley plowing is provided after six inches or more of snow. Visit skokie.org for updates on alley plowing.
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Refuse and Recycling Collection Reminders |
Help crews out. Clear snow from around trash and recycling containers so that crews can access and empty them on your collection day.
Businesses must clear snow from around containers in order for them to be serviced.
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Residents and property owners should keep walkways and public sidewalks adjacent to their property clear of snow and ice to allow everyone – including children and those with disabilities – to travel safely.
Businesses are required to clear snow from sidewalks adjacent to their property.
Difficulty shoveling? TeenLink is here to help.
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