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Woman Attacked, Robbed of Vehicle in Skokie

A 58-year-old woman was cut with a sharp object following a robbery attempt in Skokie on Saturday. The offender would ultimately make off with woman's vehicle.

Woman Attacked, Robbed of Vehicle in Skokie
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TODAY: Jet's to Give Out Free Pizza in Skokie

Last year's Pizza Wars champion, Jet's Pizza, will be giving out free pizza to customers on Saturday, Jan. 26, at their Skokie location.

TODAY: Jet's to Give Out Free Pizza in Skokie
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OCC Soccer Player Named to All-American Team

Bobak Khalili was recently named to the 2012 Junior College Men Scholar All-America Team. “Bobby has been an outstanding contributor and leader to our program for the past two seasons,” said Raiders head coach Steven Brody.

OCC Soccer Player Named to All-American Team
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UPDATE: Accident on Dempster and McCormick

New details have come in on the Jan. 25 accident that occurred at the intersection of Dempster Street and McCormick Boulevard. According to officials, the driver went into cardiac arrest shortly after the accident and was transported to a nearby hospita

UPDATE: Accident on Dempster and McCormick
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Accident Advisory: AVOID Dempster and McCormick

The Skokie Police Department has issued a warning to avoid westbound lanes on Dempster Street near the intersection of McCormick Boulevard due to a traffic accident.

Accident Advisory: AVOID Dempster and McCormick
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Jet’s Skokie Set for Free Pizza Day

Jet’s Skokie will be giving out free pizza this Saturday. “Detroit is a bigger pizza town than Chicago,” said Jet’s co-owner Mark McConnell. Jet’s is a Michigan-based business.

Jet’s Skokie Set for Free Pizza Day
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Friday Blotter: 'Aggressive' Animal

The following arrest information was supplied by the Skokie Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction. At Skokie Patch, we update our blotter daily.

Friday Blotter: 'Aggressive' Animal
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Broadview Hair Cuttery Robbed at Gunpoint

Another hair salon was robbed yesterday, but this time in Broadview. The Hair Cuttery robbery is the latest hair salon in the Chicago area to be robbed.

Broadview Hair Cuttery Robbed at Gunpoint
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Event: How to Avoid Getting Ripped Off

The Ethical Humanist Society will be hosting a free event on Jan. 27 on “How to avoid getting ripped off.”

Event: How to Avoid Getting Ripped Off
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OCC Soccer Player Named to All-American Team

Bobak Khalili was recently named to the 2012 Junior College Men Scholar All-America Team. “Bobby has been an outstanding contributor and leader to our program for the past two seasons,” said Raiders head coach Steven Brody.

OCC Soccer Player Named to All-American Team
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Pizza Wars 3: The Official Numbers

It’s been six days since Pizza Wars 3 concluded. The winner for 2013, Village Inn, had some strong competitors. See additional results here.

Pizza Wars 3: The Official Numbers
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Thursday Blotter: Drive By Squirreling

The following arrest information was supplied by the Skokie Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction. At Skokie Patch, we update our blotter daily.

Thursday Blotter: Drive By Squirreling
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Survey Says: Skokie is High Quality and Happy

A recent survey conducted by the National Research Center reveals that citizens are happy with services, safety and overall quality of life in Skokie. The study also indicates some areas that need improvement.

Survey Says: Skokie is High Quality and Happy
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New Officers, Firefighters Sworn in At Village Hall

The Skokie Police Department will be getting new officers to replace existing vacancies. Meanwhile, the fire department is set to gain two additional firefighters.

New Officers, Firefighters Sworn in At Village Hall