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And check out AIKIDO Summer Session on the Skokie Patch calendar

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Monday June 1st Patch AM

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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In today's newsletter:

  • What’s new at Skokie’s 51st annual farmers’ market this season?

Also on today's calendar: AIKIDO Summer Session and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is always in front of you but can never be seen? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 70 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 71, low: 57.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 77 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Skokie Farmers' Market kicks off 51st year in the northern suburbs (wgntv.com) — Skokie’s beloved Farmers’ Market is back for its 51st season, now featuring a record 92 vendors and running every Sunday through November 1 from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. You’ll find producer-only fruits, veggies, baked goods, plants, cheeses, and more, all grown or made by the sellers themselves, making the market a weekly community gathering spot.    

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Skokie

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Other local events
    Monday June 1
  • MM Parent Night
    Marie Murphy Middle School 2921 Illinois Road , Wilmette, IL 60091
    6:30 pm
    • Tuesday June 2
  • Board of Fire & Police Commissioners Special Meeting 6/2/2026
    Village of Morton Grove Fire Station #4, 6250 Lincoln Ave, Morton Grove, IL, 60053
    1:00 pm
  • 8th Grade Presentation of Diplomas
    Skokie SD 69 Lincoln Junior High School, 7839 Lincoln Ave, Skokie, IL 60077\
    5:00 pm
  • Appearance Commission 6/2/2026
    Village of Morton Grove FLICKINGER MUNICIPAL CENTER, 6101 Capulina Avenue, Morton Grove, IL, 60053, United States
    7:00 pm
    • Wednesday June 3
  • Commission on Family Services →
    Skokie, IL Calendar Skokie, IL 60077
    7:00 pm
    • Wednesday June 10
  • "Klezmer Night" with Maxwell Street Klezmer Band →
    Sabor A Café Niles - Steakhouse & Live Music Venue, 6873 N Milwaukee Ave, Niles
    7:00 pm
    • Saturday June 13
  • 63rd Chicago Book & Paper Fair →
    1340 W Washington Blvd, Chicago
    9:00 am
  • Ensemble Espanol: 50th Anniversary Celebration →
    North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie
    7:30 pm

📣 Skokie Shout Outs!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • History Made in Skokie: Why I Filed an Ethics Complaint —elline eli Read on Patch
  • Hi neighbors!
    We’re looking for recommendations for a reliable concrete contractor. We need some concrete work done at our home. (Nextdoor Niles Center South)
  • Howmet Aerospace, Inc. posted a job opening for Production Assembler in Skokie. Apply here.
  • Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Evanston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Skokie here.

🗞 Nearby News

Evanston

  • Umbrella Arts Festival celebrates AAPI heritage (dailynorthwestern.com)
  • Passersby spot major rooftop solar build at Illinois storage site as community power project moves ahead (thecooldown.com)
  • Evanston Police escort welcomes ETHS Boys Track & Field state champions home (evanstonroundtable.com)

Morton Grove

  • US jobless claims rise to 215,000 but layoffs remain low despite Iran war uncertainty (heraldstaronline.com)

Ok Skokie! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The future (Thank you Brenda C. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

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