Skokie celebrates 50th anniversary of Farmers Market with new officers sworn in

The May 19, 2025, Village Board Meeting of Skokie, Illinois, commenced with a celebratory proclamation marking the fiftieth anniversary of the Skokie Farmers Market. Mayor Ann Tennis highlighted the market's history, which began in 1975 with just a dozen vendors, including R and B Miller Farmers, who remains a participant today. The market has since expanded to over 70 vendors and introduced a winter market earlier this year. The mayor encouraged community members to attend the anniversary celebration on June 1, 2025, when the market will reopen for the season.

Following the proclamation, the meeting transitioned to the swearing-in ceremony for two new police officers, Daisy Dorcas and Kenneth Tate Jr. Commissioner Bruce Rotner of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners led the ceremony, emphasizing the significance of the day for the new officers and their families. He expressed gratitude for the support from family and friends, which he noted would be crucial throughout the officers' careers. Both officers took the oath of office, pledging to uphold the Constitution and serve the community to the best of their abilities.

After the swearing-in, the board took a brief recess to allow families to celebrate the new officers. Upon reconvening, the meeting opened the floor for public comments, inviting community members to address the board on various issues.

Overall, the meeting underscored the village's commitment to community engagement through its farmers market and the dedication of its police department to serving the residents of Skokie.