Skokie McDonald's Coming Down, To Be Rebuilt

The restaurant will soon be demolished and rebuilt to modernize facilities and enhance customer experience.

Old Orchard Owner Adds New Stores, Considers Residential Development

A Westfield executive said transformative "first-to-market retail and entertainment destinations" will be announced in the coming months.

Lincolnwood Town Center Owner Declares Bankruptcy

Washington Prime Group, owner of more than 100 malls, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy relief Sunday.

Amazon Special Use Permit Request Goes To Skokie Plan Commission

Amazon argues it is Skokie's responsibility to deal with traffic concerns at the site, according to village planning and engineering staff.

Amazon Silent On Plans For Skokie Trucking Facility

Amazon.com Services LLC wants permission to operate "truck and freight transportation services" from a 7-acre property along Howard Street.

Tracy McGuire Named Byline's New North Shore Market President

McGuire brings key relationships and strategic insights to the North Shore Market

Lincolnwood Mall Owner Defaults On Debt, Considers Bankruptcy

Washington Prime Group officials have missed payments on a $47.3 million mortgage secured by Lincolnwood Town Center and due April 1.

Skokie Area Bankruptcy Filings In Year Of Coronavirus: See Trend

Bankruptcy filings were down in Cook County last year, but experts expect them to surge in coming years.

How Reliable Is Your Illinois Power Supplier?

See how well power providers in the Skokie area and across IL serve local customers.

Skokie Event Planner Cited Over Flouting Coronavirus Rules

A and E Events was aware the wedding it planned at the Hilton Chicago/Northbrook hotel violated public health orders, authorities said.

Illinois Cannabis Sales Flatten For First Time Since Coronavirus

Meanwhile, more than half of parents who consume cannabis said they have reduced or replaced their alcohol consumption with marijuana.

Amazon-Friendly Industrial Development To Replace Skokie Foundry

Village staff anticipate the new development will provide over 170 new jobs and an extra $475,000 in annual property taxes when complete.

Grocery Sector Still Strong Amid Covid-19 Pandemic

Jewel-Osco at Elston Plaza sees record sales in second quarter.

Skokie's Unemployment Rate Rises By Over 334% Over Past Year

The coronavirus drove the village's unemployment rate to 13.9 percent last month — the highest rate among neighboring suburbs.

Amazon To Hire More Than 5,000 Around Chicago, Including Skokie

The rapidly expanding online retail behemoth is hiring 100,000 new employees to handle increased business during the coronavirus pandemic.

Greenhouse Marijuana Dispensary Ready To Open To Public In Skokie

Skokie's first recreational cannabis retailer is planning a grand opening Thursday featuring actor and weed farmer Jim Belushi.

13 Skokie Business Awarded First Round Of State Grants

The Business Interruption Grant program awards up to $20,000 to Illinois businesses that have suffered during the coronavirus pandemic.

Sherman Dodge Violates Consumer Fraud Act, Attorney General Says

The Skokie car dealership is accused of engaging in "ongoing and continuous" unfair and deceptive business practices after agreeing not to.

Economic Recovery Plan Released by Skokie Task Force

Business, healthcare, and community leaders assist developing Village-wide recovery plan

Walmart, Sam's Club, Best Buy To Require Shoppers To Wear Masks

More big box retailers announced masks are mandatory in all stores this week, including locations in Evanston, Lincolnwood and Skokie.

2020 Skokie Business Of The Year Award Nominations Open

Residents can the name of their favorite local business to be recognized as the best in town.

Recreational Marijuana Dispensaries In Skokie: Take Our Survey

Recreational marijuana has been legal in Illinois since January. Several towns are reconsidering their votes against allowing its sale.

Skokie PPP Loans: Where The Coronavirus Relief Money Went

Here are the nearly 300 Skokie businesses approved for the largest loans from the $51 billion Paycheck Protection Program.

Skokie Target Store Raises Minimum Wage For All Workers

Company officials also announced one-time bonuses for people working in stores and distribution centers during the coronavirus pandemic.

Westfield Old Orchard Shopping Center Sets Reopening Date

Management of the Skokie mall announced it will reopen Wednesday with new safety protocols and services.

Skokie Businesses - See Reopening Guidelines!

Many Skokie businesses will be allowed to reopen on May 29, with restrictions. See guidelines for these restrictions.

Village of Skokie Convenes Economic Recovery Task Force

A volunteer group of Skokie business and healthcare leaders are assisting the Village with its response to COVID-19-related economic issues.

Skokie Launches Zoombusiness Tool

Community-specific, interactive database helps customers find businesses and allows businesses to list hours, specials and more.

J.Crew, With Store At Old Orchard, Files For Bankruptcy

The parent company of J.Crew of Madewell becomes the first national retailer to seek bankruptcy protections amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Walmart Begins Implementing One-Way Aisles In Skokie

Starting Thursday, all Walmart locations are implementing single-direction aisles.

$68M Project In Downtown Skokie Gains New Partner

Murphy Development Group out of Chicago is partnering with the village of Skokie to complete a $68 million development in downtown Skokie.

Coronavirus: Skokie Pizzeria Donating To Area Hospitals

The Village Inn Pizzeria Bar and Grill is donating personal pizzas to area hospitals for every one sold on Mondays through May 4.

Social Service Group Producing Face Masks Amid Coronavirus Crisis

The Douglas Center, a social services organization in Skokie, has been producing face masks to help fight the coronavirus.

Coronavirus: Skokie Restaurant Feeds Staff Of Area Hospitals

Grecian Kitchen Delight, through the support of Give InKind, has made food deliveries to medical staff at area hospitals for weeks.

Local Business Guide: What's Open And Closed In Skokie

We asked local businesses to offer updates on their status during the coronavirus crisis and produced a directory of their responses.

Local Business Owners: Open or Closed? Let Skokie Customers Know

Patch is publishing a simple Open-or-Closed Directory for Skokie Businesses. Here’s how to get listed.

Skokie Company Prints Face Shields To Protect Healthcare Workers

The company is using high-area rapid printing to make 1,000 medical face shields per day.

Coronavirus: Non-Essential Business Closures Announced in Skokie

A comic book store and yoga studio were among the downtown Skokie businesses closing their doors under the stay at home order.

Skokie Businesses Need Your Help and Are Here to Help You, too!

Many offer carry-out, delivery and curbside pick-up, and some are offering special senior shopping hours.

Nearly 150 Workers To Be Laid Off As Skokie Foundry Shutters

The Castwell Products iron foundry, across the street from Niles West High School, announced its plans to close after 113 years.

1st Recreational Marijuana Shop In Skokie Planned For Old Orchard

Grassroots Cannabis aims to transform a former bank at Route 41 and Old Orchard Road into the village's first recreational weed retailer.