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🌱 Patch AM: See where recent burglaries and car thefts hit Skokie neighborhoods

Make time for 8th Annual Assyrian Food Festival on the Skokie Patch calendar

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Hi there, Skokie! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See where recent burglaries and car thefts hit Skokie neighborhoods
  • Skokie senior poised to power Carthage volleyball's title push
  • How Skokie's model helped shape Wilmette's new crisis-response team

Also on today's calendar: 8th Annual Assyrian Food Festival and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Jan G.!

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 77, low: 66.
  • Saturday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 81 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Police Reports: Traffic camera removed, bicycle thefts, retail burglaries (therecordnorthshore.org) — Skokie residents get a detailed rundown of recent local crime, including multiple building burglaries, car thefts, and an aggravated assault involving a firearm across several neighborhood blocks. The report also summarizes nearby incidents in Wilmette, Highland Park, and other North Shore communities, offering a broader snapshot of regional safety trends.
   

• Carthage Women's Volleyball Earns First-Place Votes in 2026 CCIW Preseason Poll (carthage.edu) — A Skokie-raised standout, senior outside hitter Kristina Manojlovic, is expected to lead Carthage women's volleyball after helping earn the team second place in the CCIW preseason poll. The article previews the Firebirds' 2026 roster, key returning players, and upcoming schedule against regional rivals.
   

• Wilmette police officer, social worker team as co-responders, make 'significant impact' (chicagotribune.com) — Wilmette's new police–social worker co-responder team, modeled after Skokie's similar program, is already reducing traditional patrol calls and offering more sustained help on mental health and domestic situations. A social worker who grew up in Skokie helps connect residents with therapy, food assistance, and follow-up support after crises.
   

📸 Around Skokie

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📸 Looking east at sundown in Skokie. —Jan G. Like

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Skokie

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★ Featured events ★

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Other local events
    Thursday August 20
  • Plan Commission →
    VIllage of Skokie - Public Meetings Skokie Village Hall > Council Chambers - 5127 Oakton Street Skokie IL 60077
    7:30 pm
    • Friday August 21
  • PTA Back to School Social
    Fairview South School District Schack Park, 6940 Laramie Ave, Skokie, IL 60077, USA
    6:00 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
  • Ally Venable →
    North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie
    7:30 pm
    • Sunday August 23
  • Skokie Farmers' Market →
    Skokie, IL Calendar, 5127 Oakton Street, Skokie
    7:30 am
    • Saturday August 29
  • Harrer Park →
    Harrer Park and Harrer Pool, 6250 Dempster St, Morton Grove
    4:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

 

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Skokie Concert Choir gets underway for 2026-27 concert season —JoAnne Kempf Read on Patch
  • Eric Schenkman (of Spin Doctors) Releases Upbeat New Single "Hit On Me" —Lauren Sanchez Read on Patch
  • Well yes we are downsizing as many might know, guess I should have started at the beginning instead of part way with the great clean out with Gone Guys.
    So if you are thinking of selling your home and downsizing I would like to suggest a few things. 1st and foremost if you haven't kept up your home… (Nextdoor Devonshire)
  • Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Skokie. Apply here.
  • The Citadel of Skokie posted a job opening for Dietary Aide in Skokie. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Skokie here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lincolnwood

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

Evanston

Winnetka

  • Thieves Relocate Bike: Winnetka, Glencoe Crime Blotters (patch.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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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