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Cast Your Vote Early In The Presidential Race At Skokie Village Hall from Oct. 13th to Oct. 30th.

Suburban Cook County voters who have already made up their minds in the presidential race will be able to vote early at 44 sites beginning Oct. 13th.


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Village of Skokie Seeks Storm Damage Assessments from Residents and Businesses

The Village of Skokie is working with the Cook County Emergency Management Agency to collect damage assessments from residents and businesses that incurred damage from the storm that occurred on Satur

Election Day Judges and Equipment Managers Needed ASAP By Niles Township Democrats For Nov. 4

Niles Township Democrats is seeking individuals interested in serving as election judges and equipment managers on Nov. 4th, Election Day 2008.

¡Atención Comunidad Latina!

The Office of Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky is


Chicago Public Radio collecting 1968 Democratic National Convention stories

Where were you during the 1968 Democratic National Convention?

Skokie Seeking Funds to Replace Damaged Trees

Tree damage by the ash borer infestation has made it necessary for Skokie to request more than $11,677 for a grant to pay for replacement plantings.

What to Do With Old Medications

Don't pollute by throwing old medications in the trash or flushing them down the toilet.

State Representative Elizabeth Coulson Secures Grants for Community Parks

Park Districts in Evanston, Glenview and Morton Grove each received $400,000 Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grants due to State Rep. Elizabeth Coulson's (17th District) efforts.

Village Hall Open Saturday Mornings from May through October

Beginning Saturday, May 3 and continuing through Saturday, October 25, 2008, Skokie Village Hall, 5127 Oakton Street, will be open on Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. until noon.

Emerson Street Bridge Closed Through October

Earlier this week the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) closed and began repairs on the Emerson Street (Golf Road) bridge over the North Shore Channel in Evanston.

Skokie Boulevard and Gross Point Road Improvements Beginning

Two road improvement projects will be underway shortly.

U.S.Representative Schakowsky Visits Old Orchard Junior High School

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Caucus Party Promotes Diversity in Skokie

The Skokie Caucus Party has elected Pramod Shah as vice chairman and Angeles "Jelly" Carandang as treasurer reflecting the more diverse make-up of the village.

Local Plants Paying Attention To Recent Reports of Meds in U.S. Water

Officials at the Wilmette and Evanston water treatment plants that supply water to Skokie say the recent reports of pharmaceutical drugs found in drinking water do not warrant additional testing of th

Newly Formed Commission Will Review Comprehensive Plan

A new zoning commission is being formed to review the current zoning scheme for Skokie to study major changes made to the village's comprehensive plan.

More Incentive to Recyle -- Weekly Pickups!

Skokie will now have weekly recycling pickups.

Local Activist Spurs On Consumer Protection Bill

Local consumer activist Lisa Lipin is more than pleased with the passage of a tough bill which overhauls the U.S.