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Hello Skokie! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Which Skokie blocks were hit in this month's crime reports?
• How Niles North's redesign could shape future Skokie school safety plans
• Skokie senior powers Carthage volleyball into a title-chasing season

Also on today's calendar: Try-it for FREE Aikido For Kids and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Humid with clearing, with a high of 78 and low of 65 degrees.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 80, low: 66.
• Friday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 77 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Police Reports: Traffic camera removed, bicycle thefts, retail burglaries (therecordnorthshore.org) — Skokie residents are seeing a string of burglaries, car thefts, and an aggravated assault with a firearm reported across streets like Old Orchard, Laramie, Howard, and Suffield in early August. The roundup also lists bicycle thefts, scams, and retail crimes in nearby North Shore suburbs, offering a snapshot of current public safety concerns.
   

• How Strategic Design Supports Effective Evacuation and Emergency Access for Enhanced School Safety (schoolconstructionnews.com) — A recent renovation at Niles North High School in Skokie shows how smarter design can boost safety without turning schools into fortresses, using secure vestibules and clearer circulation to protect students. The piece also highlights broader strategies—like better site planning, visibility, and ADA-compliant entrances—that any local district could consider when upgrading buildings.
   

• Carthage Women's Volleyball Earns First-Place Votes in 2026 CCIW Preseason Poll (carthage.edu) — A standout from Skokie, senior outside hitter Kristina Manojlovic is leading Carthage women's volleyball into a 2026 season where they're picked second in the CCIW and earned two first-place votes. After a 21–12 campaign and conference finals run, she returns with over 1,100 career kills and a strong supporting cast for another title push.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Skokie

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 22
• Try-it for FREE Aikido For Kids →
  Lakeshore Aikido Club, 1818 Dempster St, Evanston
  3:00 pm
Sunday August 23
• Ravi Baichwal Q&A and Brunch →
  Ezra-Habonim, the Niles Township Jewish Congregation, 4500 Dempster St, Skokie
  10:30 am
Tuesday August 25
• Central Street Evanston's 5th Annual Summer Evening Takeout Picnic →
  Independence Park, 2627 Stewart Ave, Evanston
  6:00 pm
Tuesday September 8
• Little Legends Fall Outdoor Soccer (Ages 3-7) →
  Little Legends Soccer Academy, 74 Park Dr, Glenview
  4:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday August 19
• Board of Education Meeting
  Fairview South School District 7040 Laramie Ave, Skokie, IL 60077
  7:00 pm
• Zoning Board of Appeals →
  VIllage of Skokie - Public Meetings - Skokie IL 60077
  7:30 pm
Thursday August 20
• Teachers' Institute Day
  Skokie SD 69 Skokie, IL 60077
• Meyer Party on the Playground
  Skokie School District 73.5 Elizabeth Meyer School, 8100 Tripp Ave, Skokie, IL 60076, USA
  5:00 pm
• Madison Meet & Greet (1-2)
  Skokie SD 69 Madison Elementary School, 5100 Madison St, Skokie, IL 60077
  5:30 pm
• Plan Commission →
  VIllage of Skokie - Public Meetings Skokie Village Hall > Council Chambers - 5127 Oakton Street Skokie IL 60077
  7:30 pm
Saturday August 22
• Help Us Clear the Shelters During C.A.R.E.'s Open Hours! →
  Community Animal Rescue Effort - C.A.R.E.™, 4927 Main St, Skokie
  12:00 pm
Saturday August 29
• Harrer Park →
  Harrer Park and Harrer Pool, 6250 Dempster St, Morton Grove
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Mariano's Fresh Market posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Skokie. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Lincolnwood

• AutoCanada continues to divest in US, with agreement on remaining stores (autoremarketing.com)

Evanston

• City to seek legal advice from county in responding to ICE activity (dailynorthwestern.com)
• XA Investments taps Evanston Capital to steer multi‑manager hedge fund strategy (alternativeswatch.com)
• D65 board taps Alma Advisory Group for superintendent search (dailynorthwestern.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: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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