The Village of Skokie, Illinois, located 16 miles northwest of downtown Chicago and 12 miles east of O'Hare International Airport, provides high-quality government services to the over 67,824 residents, 24,000 households and 2,400 businesses that call Skokie their home. Accessibility to transportation is a key advantage in Skokie, with the Edens Expressway (Interstate 94) spanning the community's western edge, seven Chicago Transit Authority and10 Pace suburban bus lines and the CTA's Skokie Swift rail line offering numerous options for public transportation.

Skokie was the first community in the entire United States to have nationally accredited Fire, Police and Public Works Departments.

Police Department
The Skokie Police Department is nationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA), a credential it has held since 1988.

Fire Department
The Skokie Fire Department holds both a Class 1 rating from the Insurance Services Office (ISO), an independent organization used by the insurance industry to rate fire fighting capability, and full accreditation from the Commission on Fire Accreditation International.

Public Works
In 2003 the Public Works Department achieved accreditation from the American Public Works Association, giving Skokie its status as the first town in the country to achieve this level of professional accreditation.

Health Department
In addition, the Skokie Health Department is only one of seven state-certified municipal health departments in Illinois and provides a wide range of services to Skokie residents.

Government

Village of Skokie

Village of Skokie's headquarters in Skokie, IL, United States

This department oversees the governance and strategic direction of the organization through a board of trustees.

Board Governance

The Public Safety Team at the Village of Skokie ensures the well-being and security of its residents through a range of specialized roles. The Risk Manager mitigates potential municipal risks and enhances safety protocols; the Environmental Health Officer oversees public health and safety standards; firefighters and firefighter/paramedics respond to emergencies and provide medical assistance; the Fire Plans Examiner Fire Inspector ensures fire code compliance and safety in buildings; and School Crossing Guards, like the one at East Prairie School, protect children as they travel to and from school. Together, they form a cohesive unit dedicated to maintaining and improving public safety in the community.

Public Safety Team

This department focuses on fostering relationships and managing initiatives that connect the organization with local communities and stakeholders.

Community Engagement

The Operations and Maintenance Team at the Village of Skokie is responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective upkeep of the village's infrastructure and public services. This includes managing water and sewer systems, handling refuse collection, and maintaining public facilities and assets. The team coordinates closely across various divisions to support the high standards of service and safety for the community's residents, businesses, and visitors.

Operations and Maintenance Team

This department manages organizational processes and provides support services to enhance efficiency.

Administration

This department oversees the strategic direction and governance of the organization.

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