Article: Skokie commission announces beautification awards

The Skokie Improvement and Beautification Commission last month handed out its annual awards to residents and businesses that make a special effort to maintain the outside appearance of their properties.

"The bestowal of this honor is one way the village can say thank you for your efforts, which are noticed and appreciated by your fellow citizens and neighbors in Skokie," said Commission Chairman Ferdinand Soto.

Commission members evaluate properties throughout Skokie every year before deciding on the winners. But this year, special awards were also given for the first time to those property owners who have won the award for five years.

They included Adam's Mobil Service of the 8400 block of ...

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