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Skokie Filipina Community Leader Angeles "Jelly" Carandang Recipient Of Philippines' 2008 Banaag Award

Submitted by skokienet on November 13, 2008 - 2:43pm.

Angeles "Jelly" Carandang

Submitted by skokienet on November 17, 2008 - 2:00pm.

Filipino Community

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"Jelly" Carandang

Submitted by skokienet on November 17, 2008 - 1:37pm.

Filipino Community

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You're Invited To the "Third Annual Parol Making Workshop" At Skokie Public Library

Submitted by skokienet on November 13, 2008 - 12:18pm.

a new assyrian cook book

Submitted by Anonymous on October 31, 2008 - 10:39pm.

Assyrian Community

To all the Assyrians out there,

An Essay on "Exercising Your Right, Enjoying Your Power"

Submitted by skokienet on October 31, 2008 - 9:23am.

The early voting started October 13, 2008, and a number of people who have already made up their minds went to various locations to cast their votes.

Flamenco Dancer Michelle Nascimento and SkokieNet volunteer Shivani Patel

Submitted by skokienet on October 14, 2008 - 9:21am.

Skokie Library Director Carolyn Anthony and Skokie Teen Aleks Krapivkin Meet First Lady Laura Bush

Submitted by skokie on October 10, 2008 - 2:46pm.

Skokie Library Director Carolyn Anthony receives the National Medal for Museum and Library Service from First Lady Laura Bush.

Skokie Student Finds His Niche Thousands of Miles from Home

Submitted by skokie on October 7, 2008 - 2:25pm.

Skokie Public Librarian Kate Belogorsky and Volunteer Aleks at the Russian Festival

Submitted by skokienet on September 30, 2008 - 10:54am.

Skokie Public Library staff member Kate Belogorsky poses with SkokieNet volunteer Aleks at the opening of the Russian Festival.

Ellen Cherkassky Stops By the Skokie Library Booth at the Russian Festival September 20th

Submitted by skokienet on September 30, 2008 - 10:49am.

In the background manning the table is SkokieNet's indispensable volunteer Aleks.

Great Sculptor Auguste Rodin- lecture @Skokie Public Library

Submitted by kate on September 25, 2008 - 3:56pm.

Saturday, October 18th, 3:00pm, MR

Program dedicated to the famous artist and sculptor Auguste Rodin.

Lector - Jenny Karpasov (in Russian)

Classical Music Concert @ Skokie Public Library

Submitted by kate on September 25, 2008 - 3:45pm.

Saturday, October 25, 3:00pm, Petty Auditorium

Peaces from favourite operas by Mozart,Puccini,Tchaikovsky, etc.

Singer - Polina Donskaya.

1 2 3 and the RED BLACKMAIL.

Submitted by skokie on September 19, 2008 - 4:16pm.

Indian Community

Past political history of our country prevents us from accepting our Left Comrades as ardent nationalists.

Tickets On Sale Now for 'Chinese New Year Spectacular' Performing At Civic Opera House

Submitted by skokienet on September 5, 2008 - 12:11pm.

Chinese Community

Tickets are on sale now for the Chinese New Year Spectacular's visit to Chicago's Opera Lyric House in December.

Assyrians Walk For Hope To Cure Breast Cancer

Submitted by skokienet on September 5, 2008 - 10:26am.

Assyrian Community

The North Shore's Assyrian community is sponsoring a team in the

"Lifeway Foods Festival - 2008"

Submitted by kate on August 13, 2008 - 3:43pm.

Russian and Eastern European Celebration 2007

Happy time for all at the annual Coalition of Asian Americans Picnic in Skokie

Submitted by skokienet on August 4, 2008 - 3:43pm.

Members and friends of the Asian Coalition gathered at Oakton Park for their annual picnic, food made by the diverse members of the coalition, and fun for all.

Left to right: Anil Pillai, Richard Reeder, Roy Swenson, Linda Swenson, David Putrus, Leona Davis, Mayor George Van Dusen, Krishna Goyal, Ken Grossman, Judy Putrus, Lisa Kudon, and Pat Hanley.

Happy time for all at the annual Coalition of Asian Americans Picnic in Skokie

Submitted by skokienet on August 4, 2008 - 3:43pm.

Members and friends of the Asian Coalition gathered at Oakton Park for their annual picnic, food made by the diverse members of the coalition, and fun for all.

Left to right: Anil Pillai, Richard Reeder, Roy Swenson, Linda Swenson, David Putrus, Leona Davis, Mayor George Van Dusen, Krishna Goyal, Ken Grossman, Judy Putrus, Lisa Kudon, and Pat Hanley.

Happy time for all at the annual Coalition of Asian Americans Picnic in Skokie

Submitted by skokienet on August 4, 2008 - 3:43pm.

Members and friends of the Asian Coalition gathered at Oakton Park for their annual picnic, food made by the diverse members of the coalition, and fun for all.

Left to right: Anil Pillai, Richard Reeder, Roy Swenson, Linda Swenson, David Putrus, Leona Davis, Mayor George Van Dusen, Krishna Goyal, Ken Grossman, Judy Putrus, Lisa Kudon, and Pat Hanley.

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Skokie Assistance Centers

What is the New Immigrants Information Center?

New Immigrant Resource:

About

During the last few decades, Skokie received the largest number of new immigrants and refugees of any community in the Chicago metropolitan area. The countries of birth most heavily represented in Skokie are: Former Soviet Union (Russia & Ukraine) 13.4% India 11.3% Philippines 10.2% Korea 8.5% Iraq 6.1% In keeping with our mission of serving the needs of all Skokie residents, Skokie Public Library is developing online resources, programming, and services for these Americans. New Immigrants Information Center is an innovative multilingual Internet website, developed by Skokie Public Library reference librarians. Our goal is to provide helpful information for recent immigrants in Skokie, as well as the Internet community at large.

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Car Ownership

Illinois Gateway: Driver Services Facilities

Website:

http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/drivers/facilities/

New Immigrant Resource:

Car Ownership

A variety of services are available to motorists through the Secretary of State's Drivers Services and Vehicle Services departments, including an online Name/Address Change Form; obtain a copy of your driving record and find out when driver services facilities will be closed

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Skokie Public Library Automotive Links

Website:

http://www.skokielibrary.info/s_info/a_to_z.asp

New Immigrant Resource:

Car Ownership

Skokie Public Library A to Z research section covers a huge variety of topics related to cars.

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Foreign degrees

Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG)

Website:

http://www.ecfmg.org/

New Immigrant Resource:

Foreign Degrees

ECFMG Certification helps graduates of foreign medical schools to enter U.S. residency and fellowship programs.

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NAFSA: Association of International Educators

Website:

http://www.nafsa.org/

New Immigrant Resource:

Foreign Degrees

NAFSA: Association of International Educators is a member organization promoting international education and providing professional development opportunities to the field. Hundreds of NAFSA members volunteer to serve the Association and thousands advocate for international education. NAFSA serves international educators and their institutions and organizations by setting standards of good practice, providing training and professional development opportunities, providing networking opportunities, and advocating for international education.

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National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, INC (NACES)

Website:

http://www.naces.org/

New Immigrant Resource:

Foreign Degrees

Association of private foreign educational credential evaluation services.

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The Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc (AICE)

Website:

http://www.aice-eval.org/

New Immigrant Resource:

Foreign Degrees

AICE represents a broad membership spectrum that unifies not only independent evaluation but also respected evaluators whose advice and recommendations on academic issues are sought by individuals educated abroad, academic institutions, government offices, licensing agencies, employers, and immigration specialists.

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Employment

Employment Resource Center at Skokie Public Library

Website:

http://www.skokielibrary.info/s_info/in_careers/index.asp

New Immigrant Resource:

Employment

Use Skokie Public Library's Employment Resource Center to research career opportunities and strategies; learn all you can about the company you're interested in working for, or find out how to go into business for yourself

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The Definitive Chicago Area Job and Career Guide

Website:

http://www.chicagojobs.org/

New Immigrant Resource:

Employment

Comprehensive listings of regional resources to assist Chicago area job seekers and career changers

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English and ESL Classes

Literacy and English as a Second Language at the Skokie Public Library

New Immigrant Resource:

English Classes (ESL)

The Library has a large number of books and audiovisual materials for those learning English as a second language and for adults learning to read. The collection includes textbooks, citizenship guides, TOEFL study guides, and much more. All of the materials may be checked out of the Library. Questions about the collection should be directed to the Reference desk.

The Skokie Public Library provide a space for free ESL classes tree times per week.

Daytime Classes: Tuesday and Thursday, 9:15am-3p.m

Saturday Classes: 9 a.m - 12 p.m.

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Government Information

Directory of Elected Officials

Website:

http://www.congress.org/congressorg/dbq/officials/

New Immigrant Resource:

Government

Find your local, state, and federal elected officials

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Project Vote Smart

Website:

http://www.votesmart.org/

New Immigrant Resource:

Government

Learn more about candidates for elected office, including the presidential race, governors, Congress, and state legislators

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Social Security Administration Chicago Region

Website:

http://www.ssa.gov/chicago/

New Immigrant Resource:

Government

Official home page of the SSA Chicago Region with information on obtaining a Social Security card and other Social Security issues

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USA.gov

Website:

http://www.usa.gov/

New Immigrant Resource:

Government

On USA.gov, you can search more than 51 million web pages from federal and state governments. USA.gov links to those websites that provide useful, timely, and easy to use government information. You can apply for student financial assistance online, compare medical options, renew your car tag, check flight delays, file your taxes, or more...

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Health & Medical

Medical Insurance for Low Income Families in Illinois

Website:

http://www.hfs.illinois.gov/

New Immigrant Resource:

Health

Low-cost or free health insurance for kids from low income families with links to states' health insurance programs

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Village of Skokie Health Department

Website:

http://www.skokie.org/health/index.html

New Immigrant Resource:

Health

The Village of Skokie provides free blood pressure checks, vision and hearing screening for children, nutrition clinics, and other services for local residents.

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Immigration & Citizenship

Historical Statistics on the Foreign Born Population of the United States (Census Bureau)

Website:

http://www.census.gov/population/www/documentation/twps0029/twps0029.html

New Immigrant Resource:

Immigration

Resident foreign born population, 1850-1990.

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ILW.COM: The Immigrartion Portal

Website:

http://www.ilw.com/

New Immigrant Resource:

Immigration

The Leading Immigration Publisher. Over 50000 pages of free information.

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Immigration and Nationality Law

Website:

http://www.visalaw.com/

New Immigrant Resource:

Immigration

Siskind, Susser, Haas and Devin Law Firm's official site, discussion board, and Siskind's immigration bulletin.

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LearningExpressLibrary.com

Website:

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a...

New Immigrant Resource:

Immigration

Learning Express Library provides interactive preparation for dozens of standardized tests, including the SAT, ACT, GED, Citizenship test and more.

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Metro Chicago Immigration Fact Book

Website:

http://www.roosevelt.edu/ima/pdfs/immigration-factbook.pdf

New Immigrant Resource:

Immigration

Roosevelt University Institute for Metropolitan Affairs presents data and information on major demographic, social and economic trends involving the immigrant population of metro Chicago.

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National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights

Website:

http://www.nnirr.org/

New Immigrant Resource:

Immigration

NNIRR is a national organization, it serves as a forum to share information and analysis, to educate communities and the general public, and to develop and coordinate plans of action on important immigrant and refugee issues.