James Murphy Defeats Liam Kelly In Race To Become Cook County Judge

A career prosecutor who resigned from the state's attorney's office in protest of Kim Foxx defeated a candidate backed by elected Democrats.

Democratic Bosses Back 'Not Qualified' Candidate For Cook County Judge

Liam Kelly, ex-president of 39th Ward Democrats, faces off against longtime prosecutor James Murphy, who resigned in protest of Kim Foxx.

Former State Rep Founds New Group To Push For Truth In Politics Pledge

Newly formed nonprofit Citizens for Ethical Campaigns wants more candidates to sign Illinois' little-known Code of Fair Campaign Practices.

Improperly Secret Board Meeting Concerned Loan To Stalled Skokie Hotel

After the Illinois Attorney General's Office found the village violated the Open Meetings Act, Patch obtained audio of the discussion.

Skokie Public Defender Sues To Be Able To Display Photo Holding Rifle

Debra Gassman says preventing her from displaying the photograph is a violation of her First Amendment rights.

Cyberattack Shuts Down Skokie Network, Staff Told To Keep It Secret

After an "unauthorized actor" gained access to Skokie's networks and took "certain files and data," village staff were told to keep quiet.

Brian Baker Retires After Nearly 30 Years At Skokie PD, 3 As Its Chief

The Skokie police chief has just 10 more days on the job, village staff announced Tuesday.

New Electoral Map, Schedule Implemented By Skokie Village Board

Electoral reforms approved last November will be in effect for local elections in 2025.

CTA Yellow Line Crash Probed By NTSB Investigators

The National Transportation Safety Board chair told reporters she did not yet know why there was snow-removal equipment on the tracks.

Gunfire, Pepper Spray, Hit-And-Run Outside Pro-Israel Rally: Police

Police said there were multiple disturbances when about 200 pro-Palestinian protesters gathered near an Israel solidarity event in Skokie.

Voters To Get First Look At Draft Of 4-District Skokie Electoral Map

A proposal for a new electoral map is due for public release Sept. 7 ahead of a Sept. 11 community meeting at Skokie Public Library.

$300,000 Federal Grant Awarded To Holocaust Museum For Police Training

The Justice Department grant will allow the museum to expand its law enforcement training program statewide and reach up to 47,000 officers.

Flirty Skokie Lawyer Banned From Will Co. Courthouse Cafeteria: Report

Skokie attorney Robert Lewin told county officials, "I've told them they have a nice dress, but it would better if it was off."

Skokie Faces Lawsuit Over Failure To Abide Attorney General Ruling

The village board is expected to vote on the matter on Monday — more than two months after it was informed of Open Meetings Act violations.

Family Sues Chicago, Cop Over Off-Duty Takedown Of Teen In Park Ridge

A judge found Chicago police Sgt. Michael Vitellaro not guilty of criminal charges. He and the city now face a civil lawsuit.

Ex-State Rep Sues State Rep, Gun Control Group Over Primary Campaign

Former State Rep. Denyse Wang Stoneback alleges current State Rep. Kevin Olickal and Gun Violence Prevention PAC conspired to defame her.

New Laws To Strengthen Labor Rights Sponsored By Sen. Villivalam

A trio of bills sponsored by the local state senator and signed into law Friday protect picketing workers and expand public safety benefits.

Skokie To Redesign Village Seal, Remove Image Of Native American Man

Skokie's village seal, which features an arrowhead and a man in a headdress, was adopted more than 70 years ago.

Skokie Violates Open Meetings Act Again, This Time In Closed Session

The Illinois attorney general's office asked the Skokie village board to vote to release audio from parts of a pair of executive sessions.

Skokie Switches To Once-Weekly Trash Pickup

Village officials said the transition to once-a-week refuse collection will reduce pollution and help minimize future rate increases.

Skokie To Loan Developer $4.5 Million To Build Hilton Hotel Downtown

Trustees authorized the loan on top of $13.5 million in pledged TIF money. Staff said the loan was unprecedented but "critically important."

2 Skokie Park District Commissioners Win New 6-Year Terms

Mike Reid won a fourth term on the board, while Ezra Jaffee was elected for the first time since his appointment nearly two years ago.

116 Illinois Nonprofits Given $20 Million In State Security Grants

A dozen Skokie institutions are among the 116 recipients of security grants from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency.

Deignan to Lead Skokie's Communication and Engagement Efforts

Village Manager John Lockerby announced the appointment of Patrick Deignan as Skokie's Director of Communications and Community Engagement.

Schakowsky Presents $2 Million 'Check' For Skokie Lead Service Lines

The Evanston Democrat gave a giant ceremonial check to Skokie's mayor to tout federal funding earmarked for the 9th Congressional District.

Skokie Senior Village Staff Set For Retroactive Raises, Benefit Boost

Wage hikes for the village manager, corporation counsel, deputy village clerk and assistant village attorneys are effective from last May.

Skokie Park District Gets $357,000 Matching Grant For Lawler Park

District officials plan to replace Lawler Park's 30-year-old playground and install a zip line, a Teqball court and other new amenities.

Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky Moves District Office To Skokie

U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky closed her offices in Chicago and Glenview but plans to hold neighborhood office hours around the district.

Skokie Ethics Commission Promises To Start Following Open Meetings Act

Records show village's three-member ethics commission has never properly held public meetings, provided agendas or recorded minutes.

Asian American Caucus Backs Olickal For Democratic Central Committee

Freshman Skokie State Rep. Kevin Olickal is in the running to replace Mike Cabonargi on the Democratic Party's state central committee.

Carvana No Longer Has Permission To Build Skokie Tower, Officials Say

The Skokie ordinance approving Carvana's planned 134-foot tower "has become invalid and will be repealed," village staff told the company.

Skokie Public Library Board To Appoint New Trustee As President Resigns

The new trustee is set to be appointed this spring and serve through April 2025, library officials said.

Village of Skokie Affordable Housing Review Schedule

See information on the anticipated public hearing schedule and process for review and consideration of an affordable housing policy.

Skokie Raises Condo Deconversion Threshold, 85% Must Vote To Sell

The village board's move came in response to concerns from residents in the Optima Old Orchard condo complex.

SAFE-T Act Challenge: IL Supreme Court To Hear Oral Arguments In March

The Illinois Supreme Court is hearing an appeal of a judge's ruling that lawmakers violated the constitution when they abolished cash bail.

Cook County Courthouses Close Friday Due To Winter Weather Forecasts

Only bail, juvenile detention and civil emergency protective order hearings will be held, the chief judge ordered.

Outgoing State Rep Denyse Stoneback Introduces 'Truth In Politics Act'

Under the proposed bill, making a political statement that's "only partially true" could be punished by up to a year in jail.

Village of Skokie Selected for EV Readiness Program

Skokie among 16 towns to receive funds to meet the growing need for electric vehicle charging stations and electrifying public transit.

Skokie Voters Choose Electoral Reforms To Make Every Vote Matter

With the voters’ resounding endorsement for change, Skokie is becoming a leader in expanding democracy.

November 14 Special Village Board Meeting Update

Review the Village's next Environmental Sustainability Plan that will be considered by the Village Board on Monday, November 14 at 7:30 p.m.