Oh Skokie, dear Skokie, a gem of a town,
Where kindness and canines both joyfully bound.
With sidewalks for strollers and yards full of cheer,
It's people, not fences, that thrive over here.

The schoolhouse bells ring with learning and light,
Our kiddos feel welcome, supported, and bright.
The parks are a treasure—green, clean, and wide,
Where laughter and leashes exist side by side.

The homes are still priced where a dream can take root,
With porches and gardens and squirrels in cahoots.
And neighbors wave “hi” from their bikes or their stoops,
A village of humans, not cliques or tight loops.

No checkerboard lines, no rigid divide—
Here cultures and stories all flourish with pride.
The food tells the tale—one bite and you’ll see,
That unity’s baked in our community.

But oh, Downtown Skokie, you're quirky, it's true,
A puzzle of promise without much glue.
We love that you're local, we walk when we can,
But you need a vision, a thoughtful plan.

Enough with the randomness, plots made on whims—
Give structure! Give purpose! Let’s aim for the wins.
We dream of a downtown that dazzles and thrives,
With charm and cohesion that helps it revive.

Still, here in this village, the spirit is strong,
We show up, we speak up, we march and we song.
It’s dog-friendly, kid-friendly, human approved,
With forward momentum—if we just get it moved.

So Skokie, dear Skokie, we’re with you all in,
Let’s polish your crown and begin, begin, begin...