Help Skokie Become A Bike-Friendly Community

The Village of Skokie is seeking a bicycle-friendly community designation from the League of American Bicyclists.

Skokie Phasing Out 10 Gas-Powered Cars To Replace With EVs

The Village of Skokie will soon replace 10 aging gas-powered vehicles with electric vehicles over the next year.

You Choose: What Should Skokie Do With Newly Acquired Park Land?

Skokie is asking for the public's input on what should be included in the park via an online survey.

Fire Chief Retires After Nearly 4 Decades Of Service

Skokie Fire Department Chief Jeff Hoeflich will be retiring next month, according to village officials.

15,000-Mile Motorcyle Ride Honoring Holocaust Victims To Stop In Skokie

The North America Holocaust Museum Tour is more than just a road trip — it aims to be a living tribute to Holocaust victims.

Financial Relief Available For Skokie ComEd Customers Plagued With High Bills

ComEd is offering $10 million in bill assistance for customers struggling with increased energy bills this summer.

Illinois Holocaust Museum In Skokie Temporarily Closing For Renovations

The Illinois Holocaust Museum is gearing up to close for the rest of the year while the facility undergoes extensive renovations.

Treasure Hunting in Skokie: 3rd Annual Community-Wide Garage Sale

Discover deals and hidden gems at Skokie’s Community-Wide Garage Sale, May 30–June 1

Skokie's Population Grew In 2024

Communities across the Prairie State saw growth from 2023 to 2024, according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau.

50th Season For Skokie Farmers' Market Kicks Off June 1

This year's weekly farmers' market in Skokie will bring new experiences to celebrate its 50th season.

Generous Chef Sustains 3rd Degree Burns While Cooking Brunch

A woman who graciously volunteered to cook for a Mother's Day brunch at church ended up in the hospital with third-degree burns.

Skokie Among Top 250 Places To Live In U.S.

The U.S. News & World Report rankings look at value, desirability, job markets and the quality of life in U.S. cities.

Photo Shows Pipe That Broke And Caused Massive Flood In Skokie, Illinois

CBS News Chicago has now obtained more than 100 internal documents and photos outlining what happened that day.

Boil Order Issued For Skokie, Evanston Following Water Main Breaks

A number of Skokie schools are closed Friday following the early morning transmission water main break.

Village Treasure House Grants Help Sustain Non-Profit Agencies

Charitable consignment warehouses’ ongoing financial support benefits numerous non-profit agencies serving diverse needs of the community

North Suburban YMCA to host a NEW Youth Explorer Expo on Jan 12th

This FREE inclusive event includes youth activities, bounce house, face painting, fitness and sports programs, art, dance and more!

North Suburban YMCA Opens Summer Camp Registration

Attend our FREE Youth Explorer Expo on Sunday, January 12th, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM to learn more about camp at the Y!

What Does Your Health Have To Do With Plastic?

Learn about the health risks of plastics at a hybrid event 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 16 at Sketchbook Brewing Co. in Skokie and via Zoom.

34 Sex Offenders In Skokie: 2024 Safety Map

Illinois State Police list two sex offenders in Skokie as "non-compliant" with the requirements of the sex offender registry.

Heroic Little Girl From Chicago's North Suburbs Calls 911 After Her Mom Faints

It was an unimaginable call that Zoey's mom, Jessica Reddick, couldn't seem to wrap her head around when paramedics arrived.

NSSC Joins the Ranks of “Best & Brightest Companies to Work For®”

North Shore Senior Center has distinguished itself as having the most innovative business acuteness and human resources practices

North Suburban YMCA Welcomes the Community to Its Annual “Fall Fest”

Free to the community the Trunk or Treat Event will be held on October 13 from 1 to 3 pm

'Last Alarm': Skokie Fire Department Honors 9/11 Victims

The community is invited to ceremonies Wednesday at three Skokie fire stations to remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost in the 2001 attacks.

Skokie, Lincolnwood Libraries Receive Over $120,000 In State Grants

The funding boost can support technology, collections and infrastructure at both public libraries, according to the secretary of state.

Village Treasure House Earns “Environmental Sustainability Award”

Volunteers and customers team up to achieve recycling and material reuse to save costs, help protect environment

Hunger Resource Network Board Member Shares Food Insecurity Challenges

“Hunger is all around us and has many different faces. Food insecurity can happen to anyone at any time, including the Northern Suburbs”

Village Treasure House Announces New Grants to Non-Profit Agencies

Spring grant funding of $114,000 propels VTH support of non-profit agencies beyond $4 million since 1998

Endangered Elderly Skokie Woman Has Been Missing For 2 Weeks: Police

Tsering "Dolma" Wangyal, 82, was last spotted at the Levy Center in Evanston on July 15.

82-Year-Old Woman Missing From Skokie, Police Say

Skokie police say Tsering Wangyal was last seen Monday afternoon.

Celebrate Cycling This July With 'Tour De Skokie' Downtown Tour

Coinciding with the Tour de France, the self-guided storybook tour and decorated downtown bike displays promotes both reading and riding.

NSSC Hosts Family Dynamics and Conflicts in Aging Life Care Planning

North Shore Senior Center program will offer insights into family conflicts with older family members on Thursday morning, June 20

$450,000 Still Unclaimed From Winning Ticket Sold In Skokie A Year Ago

Whoever's got the ticket has three weeks to claim the nearly half-million dollar prize before it expires.

New Skokie Garbage Truck Adorned With Artwork From Local Students

Following a contest with the theme "reducing waste," the two winning pieces have been applied to either side of a new refuse truck.

NSSC Hosts “Social Isolation and Loneliness: How to Move Forward”

You are not alone: Educational Program on Wednesday, May 15 will help identify a path for older adults to feel more socially connected

'This Didn't Happen Overnight'

Reflecting on the 30th Anniversary of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda

Clinton, Pritzkers, Messing Headline IL Holocaust Museum Awards Dinner

“We were reminded tonight of how quickly things can change," Clinton said, warning that many people failed to take Hitler's rise seriously.

Illinois Students Asked To Confront Hate, Bigotry In Essay Contest

This year's prompt: “The history of man is the history of crimes, and history can repeat. So information is a defense against repetition."

Village Treasure House awards record $305,000 in local agency grants

Grant funding provides alternate financial support for non-profit agencies serving families and individuals in crisis

Applications Open To Become Skokie Park District Commissioner

Residents have until Feb. 20 to apply to be appointed to succeed former Commissioner Mary Oshana, who resigned in November.

Lincolnwood Firefighter Fights Sepsis: GoFundMe

Test results showed the 26-year-old was septic with injured kidneys and a large liver abscess, according to a fundraiser.