Meet Khemarey "Khem" Khoeun: Candidate For Skokie At-Large Trustee

Candidate Khemarey "Khem" Khoeun tells Patch why she should be elected as At-Large Trustee for Skokie on April 1.

Meet Minal Desai: Candidate For Skokie Village Clerk

Candidate Minal Desai tells Patch why she should be elected as Village Clerk for Skokie on April 1.

School District 219 candidates discuss diversity and safety in schools

Student-led candidates forum covers vocational opportunities, cell phones in schools

Meet Lissa Levy: Candidate For Skokie Trustee, District 3

Candidate Lissa Levy shares insight with Patch on her campaign for trustee in Skokie's third district.

Meet Ann Tennes: Candidate For Skokie Mayor

Candidate Ann Tennes tells Patch why she should be elected as Mayor of Skokie on April 1.

Meet Nathan Norman: Candidate For Skokie Trustee, District 2

Candidate Nathan Norman tells Patch why he should be elected as District 2 Trustee for Skokie on April 1.

Meet Alison Pure-Slovin: Candidate For Skokie Trustee, District 2

Candidate Alison Pure-Slovin tells Patch why she should be elected as District 2 Trustee for Skokie on April 1.

Skokie school district 68 candidates share visions, challenges

Communication, library books and diversity among topics of discussion at candidates forum.

Meet Gail Schechter: Candidate For Skokie At-Large Trustee

Candidate Gail Schechter tells Patch why she should be elected as At-Large Trustee for Skokie on April 1.

Meet Jospeh Nowik: Candidate For Skokie At-Large Trustee

Candidate Joseph Nowik tells Patch why he should be elected as At-Large Trustee for Skokie on April 1.

School board seats contested in four Skokie districts

Candidate forums for Districts 68 and 219 tonight

Meet James Johnson: Candidate For Skokie Village Clerk

Candidate James Johnson tells Patch why they should be elected as Village Clerk for Skokie on April 1.

Affordability and development top concerns at Skokie trustee forum

Candidates discuss business challenges, housing and environmental sustainability as village moves to district-based representation

Skokie trustee and clerk candidate forums this week at Skokie Library

First forum for four new village trustee electoral districts tonight.

Skokie Voters To Have Say In Ranked Choice Voting Referendum

A referendum on ranked choice voting will appear on the April ballot as legal challenges complicate implementation in Cook County towns.

Federal Judge To Rule On Israeli Flag, M-16 Rifle Photo Dispute

Oral arguments are set this month on whether to dismiss a suit filed by a Cook County public defender who claims her rights were violated.

Lincolnwood's Largest Park Awarded State Grant To Fund Renovations

A $600,000 state OSLAD grant will go toward accessibility improvements, court renovations and a new playground at Proesel Park.

Old Orchard Mall Redevelopment Plan Gets Final Approval From Trustees

Developers included some affordable units, but fewer than required by an ordinance that passed after the $100 million project was proposed.

Skokie Term Limits Referendum Wins By Large Margin

Residents of a town that has had just 3 mayors in the past 60 years decided it's time to impose term limits.

Skokie Voters Considering Term Limit Referendum: 2024 Election

Village residents are voting on whether to limit elected officials to three terms each as mayor, trustee or clerk.

Skokie 2024 Election Guide: What's On the Ballot, What To Know

Skokie voters will consider term limits for elected officials, pick a new top prosecutor and determine a few contested statehouse races.

Former Skokie Rep. Lou Lang Testifies In Mike Madigan Corruption Trial

The lawmaker-turned-lobbyist was pressured out of the legislature at Madigan's insistence after facing allegations of sexual harassment.

Skokie 2024 Election Guide: What's On the Ballot, What To Know

Skokie voters are casting ballots early to decide on a wide range of issues, from local term limits to Cook County races.

$1.4 Million In Pollution Reduction Grants Go To 3 Skokie Businesses

A brewery and two local dry cleaners are among the first half-dozen winners of a new Cook County grant program.

Old Orchard Mall Apartment Plan Approved By Skokie Village Board

Village trustees gave the green light to the first phase of a $100 million redevelopment plan to add housing to Westfield Old Orchard Mall.

Binding Term Limit Referendum Goes Before Skokie Voters

For the first time, Skokie residents will decide whether to impose caps on the amount of time mayors, clerks and village trustees can serve.

North Shore Representatives Reflect On Anniversary Of Oct. 7 Attacks

One year after the deadliest attack on Jews since the Holocaust, Reps. Schakowsky and Schneider call for peace and safe return of hostages.

Phase 1 Of Old Orchard Mall Redevelopment Plans Come To Village Board

Fifteen of the first 425 apartments planned for the first phase of Old Orchard Mall's redevelopment are set to be designated as affordable.

After Ex-Chicago Cop Sues Kim Foxx, Prosecutors Move To Toss Out Case

Cook County prosecutors claim total immunity against a lawsuit filed by an acquitted ex-sergeant who retired before he could be fired.

Fatal Crashes Reveal Dangers Of Cycling In Skokie, Advocates Say

The Skokie Bike Network urged village officials to take action to protect riders on Skokie's roadways.

Lincolnwood Opts Out of Protected Bike Lanes, Forfeits Grant Funding

Village trustees decided to give up more than $2 million in grant funding following opposition to protected bike lanes from some residents.

Skokie Police Sergeant Sues Over Sexism In Department

Sgt. Melissa Russell's lawsuit alleges years of gender discrimination, harassment and retaliation from high-ranking Skokie police officials.

Ex-Cop Who Pinned Teen Sues City, County Officials For Charging Him

Former CPD Sgt. Michael Vitellaro's suit alleges he was arrested for "the improper purpose of satisfying the desires of the community."

More To Be Eligible For Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

“Home energy is a basic human right," said chief senate sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam, "we should treat it as such."

2 Appointments Bring Skokie Park District Board Back To Full Strength

The two newest park district commissioners include a former journalist and an ex-employee of the Art Institute of Chicago.

Village Establishes Skokie Green Business Baseline Program For $40,000

The Skokie Village Board hired the Smart Energy Design Assistance Center at the UIUC to create a new Skokie-specific green business program.

Minal Desai Appointed New Skokie Village Clerk, Succeeding Pramod Shah

Out of more than a dozen applicants seeking to replace the longtime clerk, Desai emerged as mayor's top choice.

Illinois Towns Lobby To Keep Revenue From 'Regressive' Grocery Tax

Gov. J.B. Pritzker wants to eliminate a 1% grocery sales tax at a cost of about $325 million to local governments.

Skokie Referendums On Term Limits, Ranked-Choice Voting Set For Ballot

Village trustees prepare to let voters decide whether to impose three-term limits on local officeholders or have instant runoff elections.

Mail-In Ballots Set To Decide Cook County State's Attorney Nominee

The race between retired judge Eileen O'Neill Burke and longtime government staffer Clayton Harris remains too close to call.