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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
Summary
A public commenter urged the village to secure more frequent Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) litter collection along the Edens Expressway and suggested corporate sponsorship models. Village Manager John Lockerbie said the village and state have communicated with IDOT and that the state currently picks up litter quarterly.
A Skokie resident urged the village to press the Illinois Department of Transportation for more frequent litter pickup along the Edens Expressway and proposed exploring corporate sponsorship to fund additional cleanups.
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.
