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Human Relations Commission
Monday, February 23, 2026
6:30pm
Location: Village Hall, 5127 Oakton Street – Conference Room D & E (2nd Floor)
AGENDA
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of Agenda
III. Public Comments
IV. Guest Speaker: Rabbi Ari Hart, Senior Rabbi at Skokie Valley Agudath Jacob Synagogue, will lead
a training and discussion on antisemitism, including historical context and its relevance to the
Skokie community.
V. Approval of January 26, 2026 Meeting Minutes
VI. Discussion: Commission Procedures and Meeting Protocols
VII. Committee Reports
A. Subcommittee on Fair Housing
1. Report from Subcommittee and Discussion of Potential Fair Housing Initiatives
and Code Recommendations
2. Update on Plan Commission Discussion of ADUs
B. Neighbor Engagement Committee
1. Block Party Forum
2. 4th of July Parade
C. Equity and Diversity Committee
1. Cold War & Civil Rights Walking Tour Proposal

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2. Skokie Festival of Cultures
3. Skokie Pride
4. Skokie Juneteenth.
5. Discussion of Potential Programming Related to Native American Heritage
Month and the Skokie Land Acknowledgment
D. Community Engagement Sub-Committee
1. Follow-Up with Community Partners and Commission Work Related to
Antisemitism, Hate, and Bias
VIII. Other Items of Business
IX. Public Comments
X. Adjourn
Future Meeting Dates (all at 6:30 pm)
Monday, March 23, 2026
Monday, April 27, 2026
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Monday, June 22, 2026
Monday, Sept 28, 2026
Monday, Oct 26, 2026
Monday, Nov 30, 2026