Skokie Alliance Sunset Celebration
It's time for one last celebration of all the amazing results that we've achieved together over the last three years. The Alliance has been a force for good in Skokie, bringing us together to make vital changes that have inspired civic engagement and action all over our community.
Please attend our sunset celebration on Saturday, January 11, 2025. We will gather at Sketchbook Brewing (4901 Main St) from 5:00 - 7:00 pm. All are welcome - please share this event with others who may be interested! Please come even if you can only stay for a few minutes.
The mission of the Skokie Alliance for Electoral Reform was to revitalize democracy and promote inclusive civic engagement in our Village through the enactment of three ballot initiatives. Thanks to all of our efforts, we've actually achieved that goal.
It's bittersweet to look around and realize that the thriving civic community we've helped build will continue to flourish far beyond the scope of the Alliance. Our nonpartisan ballot initiative committee will dissolve by the end of the year, making way for new organizing efforts focused on the next phases of civic growth in Skokie.
With that in mind, we're hosting one final event to bring us together again to celebrate this wonderful community and all of our accomplishments.
Feel free to bring a snack to share and to wear your Alliance swag! We hope to see you there.
Campaign Training Event
IMPORTANT UPDATE: This event has been postponed due to COVID. The campaign training will be held on September 29.
Now that the Skokie has implemented a more open and and equitable electoral system, the Skokie Alliance for Electoral Reform, in partnership with the Independent Voters of Illinois-Independent Precinct Organization (IVI-IPO), is focused on helping voters understand how to run for office.
To that end, we are very excited to co-host a one-time special campaign training event! On September 29th, Jim Garfield of IVI-IPO will lead a 6-hour training for candidates and their campaign teams from 12:30-6:30pm at the Skokie Weber Leisure Center.
If you’re interested in running for office or helping run a campaign anywhere in Illinois, join our event to learn more about filing as a candidate, collecting signatures, and running a campaign for office! Please use the following registration link.
Note that this event includes a minimum suggested donation of $25 for advance registration to cover event costs. Please give what you can, and feel free to contact us with any questions.
Skokie’s New Electoral System: What’s Next?
Want to learn more about what's changed, what's new, and how you can get involved? If you are a curious voter, a potential candidate, or a supporter of someone who could be a candidate, join us at one of our public education presentations this summer! We will talk about how to navigate the new system and what it means for you.
The Skokie Public Library Hosts Civic Lab: The Local Election Process
If you are a curious voter, a potential candidate, or a supporter of someone who could be a candidate, come learn about the process to file and run for office.
All eyes may be on the general Presidential election in November, but don't let upcoming local elections surprise you. Deadlines are coming up quickly to determine who will be on the ballot for local offices in Skokie in 2025, including our school, park district, library, and village boards and other positions. Election attorney John Fogarty, Jr. will present information on what to you need to consider if you are thinking about running for election, including how to get on the ballot, the required timeline, and related issues. This presentation is also for people who want to be informed voters and know what to expect in the coming months.
Skokie’s New Electoral System: What’s Next?
Want to learn more about what's changed, what's new, and how you can get involved? If you are a curious voter, a potential candidate, or a supporter of someone who could be a candidate, join us at one of our public education presentations this summer! We will talk about how to navigate the new system and what it means for you.
Skokie’s New Electoral System: What’s Next?
Want to learn more about what's changed, what's new, and how you can get involved? If you are a curious voter, a potential candidate, or a supporter of someone who could be a candidate, join us at one of our public education presentations this summer! We will talk about how to navigate the new system and what it means for you.
Celebrate the Referendums Passing into Law!
On Monday, December 04 2023, the three referendums (nonpartisan elections, staggered terms, and hybrid representation) were officially passed into law! It’s been two years of hard work from all of our members, volunteers, and Skokie voters.
Come celebrate this momentous occasion with SAER at Sketchbook Brewing (4901 Main St.) from 7-9pm on Saturday, December 16. Food and drinks will be available. We look forward to seeing you there!
Village Board Meeting to Pass the Referendums
Attend the Skokie Village Board meeting on Monday, December 04 beginning at 7:30pm. The Board will be voting on whether to pass our referendums into law. Show your support for the three referendums (nonpartisan elections, staggered terms, and hybrid representation) and for a more inclusive, transparent democracy in Skokie.
Early Voting Ends
Early in person voting for Skokie residents runs from October 12 - November 7.
Virtual Q&A
Join us online to learn more about the three pro-democracy Skokie referendums. Ask any questions you may have!
Virtual Q&A
Join us online to learn more about the three pro-democracy Skokie referendums. Ask any questions you may have!
Virtual Q&A
Join us online to learn more about the three pro-democracy Skokie referendums. Ask any questions you may have!
Civic Lab: Get Informed about Electoral Reform
In addition to selecting government leaders, voters sometimes have the opportunity to make decisions about how the electoral system works–in other words, to vote about voting.
Rally for the Referendums
Rally and volunteer with us this weekend to help ensure Skokie voters get the truth!
Virtual Q&A
Join us online to learn more about the three pro-democracy Skokie referendums. Ask any questions you may have!
Virtual Q&A
Join us online to learn more about the three pro-democracy Skokie referendums. Ask any questions you may have!
Early Voting Begins
Early in person voting for Skokie residents runs from October 12 - November 7.
Skokie Alliance Town Hall
Join us at the Devonshire Cultural Center to learn more about how voting YES for our 3 referendums will revitalize democracy in Skokie. Bring your questions! All are welcome.
Skokie Alliance Community Meeting
Our referendums are officially on the ballot! Come learn more about the initiatives, ask questions, and volunteer with us for the next phase of our campaign.
FILING THE PETITIONS!!
We’re filing the petitions on Monday, August 8th and we’d love for you to join us to celebrate the momentous occasion! We are so very grateful to all of you. Whether you volunteered, donated, endorsed, attended events, asked people to sign, spread the word, or even just cheered us on, we appreciate you and could not have made it here - to this point - without YOU! Come out to celebrate and file - we’ll see you there.
FINAL Notary Event and Celebration!
Get the last of your petition sheets notarized and raise a glass in celebration of our momentous collective effort to bring electoral reform to Skokie!
Skokie Farmer's Market
Come hang out and collect signatures outside of the Skokie Farmer’s Market! Sign up for a time slot anytime during the morning.
Skuffle in Skokie
Collect signatures and watch the action - Brown Street gets shut down for live wrestling at the Skuffle in Skokie! Sign up here.
Festival of Chariots
Collect signatures along parade route or at Oakton Park, where the caravan ends. Enjoy the festival while you’re at it! Sign up here.
Dive-In Movie
Collect signatures before and after this quirky “dive-in” movie! Sign up here.
Ice Cream Night
Join Kneads & Wants on Thursday nights for specialty made ice cream - and signatures, of course! Show up whenever you can and grab some registered Skokie voters to while you wait for your dessert.
Wednesdays on the Green
Come out to collect signatures and then enjoy the free fun, entertainment, and music. Sign up here!
National Night Out
Join the community for a night of free food, entertainment, and signature collecting! Sign up here.