Electric - Electrical power is provided by ComEd, the largest provider in Illinois. Natural Gas - Nicor Gas is the largest gas supplier in Illinois. The company's distribution system is connected to five interstate pipelines, and its large underground storage facilities enable Nicor to offer reliable service. Telephone - Ameritech is the local telephone service company. Because of technologically advanced digital services and fiber optic networks, Ameritech's business customers enjoy some of the lowest rates of any major urban areas in the country.
Skokie customers are able to take advantage of all of the major long distance carriers.
Transportation Skokie's local transportation network is virtually unequaled in the Chicago metropolitan area. Skokie Swift rail line connects the Village with the north-south elevated trains at Howard Street in Chicago. The Swift operates 87 round trips each weekday carrying approximately 3,600 daily riders. Additionally, the CTA and PACE Suburban Bus Line operate 14 different bus routes that access a variety of locations within Skokie. It is difficult to be more than several blocks from public transit access when in Skokie.