If you would like more information or to report a dog bite, contact the Skokie Health Department's Animal Control Division at 933-8484. The Skokie Health Department urges all Skokie residents to take some time this month to have their blood pressure checked. The Department is also available upon request to conduct blood pressure screenings at local businesses, clubs, churches, and synagogues. Having your blood pressure checked takes only a few minutes of your time and could save your life. If you would like more information about hypertension and the Health Department's screening programs, call 933-8252.
Illinois law requires anyone occupying the front seat of a motor vehicle to be properly restrained.
Children under the age of five must be properly restrained regardless of where they are sitting in the vehicle. The Skokie Health Department urges you to go beyond these requirements and make sure every passenger is buckled up regardless of where they are sitting in your vehicle. Wearing a proper restraint should be required of every adult and child. Children who are not large enough to use a seat belt should be restrained using the proper car seat or booster seat based on their size. The Skokie Health Department offers two programs to help residents assure the safety of the children riding in their vehicles.