Voting In Skokie: Everything You Need To Know

Everything you need to know to vote in the Nov. 3 election, including same-day registration, where to find your polling place and more.

See Election Shenanigans In Cook County? Tell Skokie Patch

Electionland tip lines are collecting information about any problems preventing people from voting in Cook County.

Some Skokie Shoplifters Set To Get Ticketed Instead Of Arrested

Those who steal less than $300 could be cited with a local ordinance violation instead of charged with a misdemeanor.

Skokie Voter Guide: 2020 General Election

Everything you need to know about voting in the Nov. 3 election, including early and mail-in voting, grace-period registration and more.

North Shore Businessman Accused Of Coronavirus Price Gouging

A Winnetka resident is accused of illegally marking up the price of N95 respirator masks at his Skokie company during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Skokie Caucus Party Accepting Candidate Nomination Applications

Residents have until Oct. 15 to request the endorsement of the party that has controlled the Skokie Village Board for more than 60 years.

Patch Candidate Q&A: Sargis Sangari, 9th Congressional District

The Skokie Republican and founder of the Near East Center for Strategic Engagement is making his second run for Congress.

Dermatologist Permitted To Expand Golf Road Office Building

The Skokie Village Board last month granted a request to add a 1,922-square-foot addition to the offices of University Dermatology.

Niles Township Property Tax Appeals Window Opens

Taxpayers have until Oct. 30 to appeal the assessed value of their residential or commercial properties.

North Shore Rabbi Ran $22M Nursing Home Ponzi Scheme: Prosecutors

The head of a Skokie-based company and religious congregation faces 10 counts of mail fraud in connection with the scheme, prosecutors said.

Skokie Approves Sale Of 8000 North Site To New Development Group

Construction on the long-delayed downtown apartment building is expected to be underway by early October.

Two Ballot Drop Boxes Coming To Skokie Ahead Of November Election

More than 50 drop boxes are planned in the city and suburbs to allow voters to return ballots directly to the Cook County Clerk's Office.

Over 76% Support Recreational Marijuana Stores In Skokie: Survey

One in three Skokie Patch readers said they have visited an adult-use cannabis dispensary in the six months since the legalization of weed.

Spending Cuts Reduce Skokie's Deficit By Nearly $5 Million

The village faced a $10.2 million budget shortfall for the fiscal year beginning May 1, according to staff.

Village of Skokie Storm Summary and Flooding Clean Up Information

The Village of Skokie received a total accumulation to 7.35 inches of rain between May 13 and 17, 2020.

Big 2020 Census Push This Weekend - Everyone in Skokie Counts!

Respond to the Census online at www.2020census.gov - the questionnaire is simple and easy!

Skokie Residents - Please Don't Forget Your 2020 Census Response

Reminder postcards arriving soon!

Village of Skokie COVID-19 Response Information

See Skokie Health Department webpage for info on the number of cases in Skokie, what to do if you're sick, community resources and more.

Denyse Wang Stoneback Wins Democratic Primary In 16th District

The founder of a gun violence prevention nonprofit defeated an appointed incumbent in the district's first competitive primary in decades.

Voting Moved From Nursing Homes Due To Coronavirus Concerns

Dozens of suburban nursing homes have opted out of serving as Election Day polling places, and one early voting site has been shut down.

2 Of 8 Candidates 'Not Qualified' To Be Judges In 9th Subcircuit

Democratic primary voters in Evanston, Glenview, Lincolnwood, Skokie, Wilmette, Rogers Park and West Ridge will fill two vacant judgeships.

16th District State Representative Candidate: Kevin Olickal

Skokie Democrat Kevin Olickal is running for state representative in the 16th District.

16th District State Rep Candidate: Denyse Wang Stoneback

Skokie Democrat Denyse Wang Stoneback is running for state representative in the 16th District.

Election 2020 In Skokie: We Want To Hear From Voters

With primaries just a month away and the 2020 presidential election coming up fast, Patch wants to know what issues are on voters' minds.

Lobbyist Rabbi Lawmaker Lied About Abortion Law: Pro-Choice Group

Abortion rights advocates say State Rep. Yehiel "Mark" Kalish broke a promise to support the Reproductive Health Act at the last minute.

State Rep Candidates Release Finance Reports Ahead Of 1st Forum

In the North Shore's only competitive race, find out who gave campaign cash to the trio of first-time candidates and how it was spent.

Free Clinic to Reduce Your Utility Bills

Skokie residents are invited to sign up for an appointment with a CUB representative to review utility bills for savings!

Lincolnwood Mayor Blocks Wage Hike, Board Adopts Sick Time Rules

Lincolnwood Mayor Barry Bass cast the deciding vote Tuesday to keep the village's minimum wage at the state minimum.

Niles Township Property Tax Appeal Workshops Offered In Skokie

The window for taxpayers to appeal their new assessments to the county's review board opens Monday.

Skokie Appeals Federal Judge's Dismissal Of Water Lawsuit

The village is asking to overturn a ruling it previously described as procedural.

Uber Sues Skokie Over 'Arbitrary Tax' On Rides Using Its App

The ride-hailing giant filed a lawsuit against the village the same day a new tax was due to take effect.

Matthew Brandmeyer New Skokie Community Development Director

Succeeds Peter Peyer who recently retired after 40 years of service to the Village of Skokie

Chicago Democrat Arrested On Corruption Charges

State Rep. Luis Arroyo is accused of bribing a state senator at a Skokie restaurant to support a bill benefiting a lobbying client.

Man Sentenced In Hate Crime Over Puerto Rico Flag Shirt

The man who delivered a racist rant in a viral video recorded last year in a Cook County forest preserve learned his fate Monday in Skokie.

Jury Finds Man Guilty Of Hate Crimes In Puerto Rican Flag Assault

Prosecutors urged jurors not to give him a pass just because he was an "old, drunk, racist guy."

Hate Crime Trial Begins In Puerto Rico Flag Shirt Case

Jurors must decide if a 63-year-old Des Plaines man was motivated by hate while shouting at a woman last year in a widely shared video.

Skokie Uses New Technology for Water Main Evaluation

Public Works will use new data to prioritize water main replacement in vulnerable areas

Ousted State Senator Ira Silverstein Seeks Cook County Judge Job

Defeated in a primary after being found to have behaved "in a manner unbecoming of a legislator," he's now filed to run for a judgeship.

Construction On Tallest Building Downtown Slowed Over IDOT Permit

Illinois environmental regulators have signed off on Skokie's 8000 North project, but state transportation officials have yet to approve.

Jury Finds North Suburban Man Not Guilty Of Threats To FBI Agents

Prosecutors said he tried to get into an FBI office after warning “all these flags will be Russian. I’m gonna kill you and kill Americans."