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During public comment, David Alka said the Edens Expressway between Touhy and Old Orchard Road “resembles Maywood right now” and described it as a “litter pile.” He suggested asking IDOT for more frequent pickups and exploring models where corporations sponsor cleanup signage similar to programs near Wrigley Field.

Village Manager John Lockerbie responded during the meeting, saying, “You and I exchanged emails about this. Both the state senator and IDOT located in Northbrook have been contacted. The village of Skokie has been picking up the litter, and the state already picks up litter quarterly, and so we have asked them to increase that frequency.” Lockerbie said the village has been in touch with the state and local legislators to request more frequent collections.

No additional policy or funding commitment was recorded at the meeting; Lockerbie indicated staff and elected officials had already raised the issue with IDOT and the state senator’s office.

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David Alka, who identified himself as a resident at 93 30 Laurel, thanked Trustee Edie Sue Zucker for “putting together the co responder unit” and said the program has been “useful.” Alka asked the board to consider adding “a second team that works evenings and weekends because that's when a lot of those types of problems occur.”

Alka also described a recent personal case in which his father was taken by ambulance to a hospital that did not match recorded patient preference. He said paramedics were “confused by that request” (his stated preference was Lutheran General) and asked the village and Fire Department leadership to improve communications with residents and first responders. Alka urged the board and Fire Department leaders to consider a fourth ambulance to restore preferred routing to Lutheran General Hospital.

No board action or vote was taken on those requests during the meeting. The remarks were recorded in public comment; officials acknowledged the concerns and fielded requests for follow‑up from staff and trustees.

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Trustee Lisonbee Pierce Slobin moved to approve the consent agenda; Trustee Ralph Klein seconded the motion. In a roll call, trustees present voted yes and Mayor Van Dusen said, “Aye. The motion passes.” One proclamation item had been removed from the consent agenda so it could be read aloud later in the meeting.

The board read a proclamation recognizing the Cambodian genocide and presented it to Laura Oak, who identified herself as board president of the National Cambodian Heritage Museum and Killing Fields Memorial. Oak thanked the board and said the recognition “is not only a celebration of our heritage and culture, but also a reflection of the strong bonds that unite us.”

The Human Relations Commission presented its annual Block Party of the Year awards. Maria Monastero Bueno, chair of the commission, said 79 block parties were hosted last year and 22 applied for the award; three winners were selected. The winning blocks and summary details announced by the commission: the 3900 block of White Cloud Drive (July 21; features included live music, a bounce house, library studio support and donations to the Niles Township Respite Center), the 4600 block of Grove Street (Aug. 10; bookmobile and District 68 participation and an international food fest), and the 5100 block of Morse Avenue (Sept. 14; bicycle parade, movie under the stars, garden walk and labeled communal dishes). Winners received certificates and will have a Block Party of the Year sign displayed for one year.

Board members and staff gave tributes to four departing trustees and to Mayor George Van Dusen. Trustee Edie Sue Zucker, who was recognized for her work creating the co‑responder program and other initiatives, told the board, “This has been the honor of my life, and I leave with a grateful heart.” Trustee comments and mayoral remarks emphasized collaboration with village staff and highlighted recent responses to a village water incident in which officials distributed bottled water and restored service.

No new policy or ordinance was enacted at the meeting; the consent agenda covered routine items and the proclamation and awards were ceremonial recognitions. The board adjourned after a reception for outgoing members.

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Resident urges Skokie to press IDOT for more frequent Edens Expressway litter pickup; village manager says state already does quarterly pickups

Residents urge Skokie to expand co‑responder coverage; one resident says ambulance hospital preference caused confusion during a recent transport

Skokie board approves consent agenda; issues proclamation marking 50th anniversary of the Cambodian genocide and honors outgoing trustees