Latest: Check Hospital Capacity In Skokie Area

Updated federal data shows how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in Cook County.

Skokie Public Library: BOOMbox At Home: Careers In Gaming

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Skokie Public Library: BOOMbox At Home: Collaborative Storytelling

Another option is text-based adventure games. The game begins with a general description of your situation. To play, you type what you'd ...

Skokie Public Library: BOOMbox At Home: Among Us

Why do the Crewmates wear full body spacesuits and backpacks? Spacesuits are like miniature human-shaped spaceships that protect astrona ...

Skokie Public Library: Beginner's Guide To Audiobooks

Recently, during the pandemic, I decided to try them again. Sometimes, after looking at words on a screen all day, I just want to close ...

Skokie Public Library: BOOMbox At Home: Minecraft

What about coal? Is it living or not? Even though it looks like a rock, coal is actually a living resource. Coal is made of the dead bod ...

$25,000 In Grants To Be Awarded By Skokie Community Foundation

The foundation is accepting proposals for ways to help Skokie residents recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Skokie Public Library: A New Library In A New Phase

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Skokie Public Library: BOOMbox At Home: Probability And Strategy

When you have the option to swap, you're choosing whether to stick with the team with one chance or move to the team with two chances. E ...

Skokie Park District: Skokie's Backlot Bash Is On For 2021!

With the state moving into Phase 5 of the Restore Illinois plan, Skokie Park District officials have announced that Skokie's Backlot Bas ...

Skokie Public Library: Summer Meals Available At The Library

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Skokie Public Library: Celebrating And Reflecting On Juneteenth

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Skokie Public Library: BOOMbox At Home: Letters, Logic, And Learning

Car trips and math homework can be made fun and time-efficient with license plate math and other handy number tricks. License plate math ...

Skokie Police Department Recruitment Underway!

See more information and register by June 25, 2021 for the late-July 2021 police officer written examination.

Skokie Public Library: BOOMbox At Home: Puzzles

You will need some thick string or yarn, a bead, scissors, a ruler, a hole puncher, and cardboard (from something like a cereal box). Fo ...

Skokie Public Library: BOOMbox At Home: Gaming 101

The legacy of marketing games to teenage boys has led to caricature portrayals of people of color, women, gay, and transgender people--r ...

Mary Oshana Seated On Skokie Park Board, Aberman Elected President

Mary Oshana was sworn in as the newest Skokie Park District commissioner this month.

Hadassah Hosts Virtual Power Lunch with Gabby Giffords on May 6

Hadassah Magazine Exec. Ed. Lisa Hostein Moderates Panel with U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords and Giffords Law Center on Gun Control Safety

Skokie Park District: Skokie 4th Of July Parade And 3-D Fireworks Festival Cancelled

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American Youth Symphony Orchestra - Auditions (4/18)

Calling All Young Musicians - AYSO offers a unique musical training experience for Chicagoland's best young artists

Skokie Park District Wins State Photo Award

The Skokie Park District won third place in the Illinois Association of Park District's "Give Us Your Best Shot" photo contest.

Skokie Park District: Oshana Wins Board Of Commissioners' Seat

Skokie voters spoke yesterday, with Mary Oshana newly-elected to the Skokie Park District board of commissioners. Oshana, born and raise ...

Skokie Public Library: Join Our Book Discussions

Library moderators actively engage in hour-long discussions about monthly reading selections.

Emily Oaks Nature Center Now Solar Powered: Skokie Park District

The Skokie Park District received a nearly $24,000 grant and covered the rest of the $42,334 project cost.

Skokie Park District Renovations In Full Swing

Portions of nine district parks are undergoing the upgrades this spring and summer.

Skokie Park District Receives $2.5 Million State Grant For Skatium Ice Arena

The renovation of the Skatium’s mechanical systems and ice rink is planned for spring 2022.

Skokie Public Librarians Put Focus On Pollution, Renewable Energy

Staff offers resources, facts and activities surrounding earth and the environment.

Discover Oakton’s Skokie campus at virtual open house March 24

Application fees waived for students who apply during event.

Skokie Public Library To Celebrate Women’s History Month

A slate of online events and activities for all ages will celebrate Women’s History in March.

Skokie Public Library Was Closed Thursday Due To Staff Member's Positive COVID-19 Test

The library has now reopened after a deep cleaning and the staff member is isolating at home.

'Ask Debbie Sue' Dating Advice

'Ask Debbie Sue' Dating Advice with Author & Comedian Debbie Sue Goodman

Workers File To Form Union At Skokie Public Library

A majority of eligible workers have signed authorization cards to join SEIU Local 73, according to the union.

Skokie Public Library Now Offers Digital Magazines

Libby now has a wide selection of eBooks, downloadable audiobooks and digital magazines that are accessible with smartphones or computers.

Skokie Public Library Celebrates Black History Month

The library is offering online resources and books about Black lives.

Illinois Holocaust Museum To Reopen To Public In February

The Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center in Skokie is scheduled to reopen Feb. 3. A new exhibit on Nelson Mandela begins Feb. 20.

Skokie Librarian Breaks Down How To Decode 'Breaking' News

"Making sense of the news helps us understand what’s happening around us, giving us solid ground beneath our feet."

Skokie Public Library Offers Tips For Supporting Kids In Difficult Times

"Now is a good time to talk to children about what is happening and to see how they are feeling," librarian Amy Koester writes.

Skokie 2020 In Review: Developments Approved, Businesses Accused

Take a look back at some of 2020's biggest stories from the Skokie Patch.

Meals Available At Skokie Public Library

The library is partnering with the Greater Chicago Food Depository to help get food to families that need it.

Skokie Library Releases How-To Guide For At-Home Disguises, Masks

"This week, we’re exploring disguises and masks through the use of arts and crafts, sewing, and makeup."

Travel Like A Local: Submit Your Town For Our 2018 Travel Guide

Whether you've got the best brewery around or a music festival that rivals Coachella, tell us why your town should be a destination in 2018.