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Wednesday Blotter: Pill Bust

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.

Wednesday Blotter: Pill Bust
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Dec. 21: End of the World? Scholars, NASA Respond

Find out what the experts are saying about the Dec. 21, 2012, Doomsday prophesies, the end of the Mayan calendar and their potential impact on humanity.

Dec. 21: End of the World? Scholars, NASA Respond
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Nicor Cleanup Has Begun, Expects Trucks

For the next two years, Nicor Gas will begin cleaning up a contaminated site near Oakton Street and McCormick Boulevard. Cleanup started Monday.

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AT&T To Post New Cell Site in Skokie

AT&T customers can expect more coverage in the Skokie area as a new cell tower is set to be built in Skokie.

AT&T To Post New Cell Site in Skokie
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No Injuries Reported in Senior Center Fire

Fire and police officials responded to a fire at the Cook County Senior Center in Skokie on Monday. According to authorities, about 50 seniors were taken to the Weber Center Gymnasium to stay warm as firefighters put out the blaze.

No Injuries Reported in Senior Center Fire
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Tuesday Blotter: Stolen Budget Rental Truck

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.

Tuesday Blotter: Stolen Budget Rental Truck
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Extremist Church to Picket Sandy Hook Elementary

Westboro Baptist Church came to Skokie in September 2010 to protest on the Jewish holiday Rosh Hashanah. Now, the group says they will protest outside of Sandy Hook Elementary, claiming, "God Sent the Shooter."

Extremist Church to Picket Sandy Hook Elementary
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Westboro Baptist Church to Picket Sandy Hook Elementary

Westboro Baptist Church came to Skokie in September 2010 to protest on the Jewish holiday Rosh Hashanah. Now, the group says they will protest outside of Sandy Hook Elementary, claiming, "God Sent the Shooter."

Westboro Baptist Church to Picket Sandy Hook Elementary
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Services for Toby Harris This Tuesday

Services for Toby Harris will be held Tuesday, Dec. 18 at Chicago Jewish Funerals, Skokie Chapel, at 9:30 a.m.

Services for Toby Harris This Tuesday
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Monday Blotter: Battered, Bilked Cabbie

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.

Monday Blotter: Battered, Bilked Cabbie
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Services for Edward L. Kaplow Today

Beloved husband of Ruth Kaplow nee Balaban. Services will be held today, Dec. 14, at Chicago Jewish Funerals in Skokie.

Services for Edward L. Kaplow Today
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An Interview with Skokie's Homeless

Ramesh Shah is homeless and living in Skokie. The 59-year-old once had a job and lived in the village with his brother. Today, however, Shah is bracing himself for the upcoming harsh weather.

An Interview with Skokie's Homeless