What's up Skokie! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
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Also on today's calendar: Chicago Artisan Market in Fulton Market - Sun, May 3rd (Spring Market) and 11 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do optometrists live so long? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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• 31 Best Things to Do in Chicago and the Suburbs in May 2026 (better.net) — Skokie residents can look forward to the Skokie Festival of Cultures at Oakton Park on May 16–17, featuring performances, cultural booths, kids’ activities, and global foods. The broader guide also highlights dozens of other May events around Chicago and nearby suburbs, from art shows and theater to flower exhibits and street festivals.
• Suspect charged, detained in Evanston shooting on Howard Street (chicagotribune.com) — An Evanston teen charged in an April 21 Howard Street shooting is now being held after a judge at the Skokie Courthouse ordered him detained on May 1. Police say the victim’s injuries were not life-threatening, and investigators used video and physical evidence to identify the suspect. The case continues, with the next court date set for May 28 in Skokie.
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