The United States Census Bureau reports that the rate of both Asian and Hispanic immigrants has been steadily decreasing due to the slowing economy and immigration laws.

Based on recent budget hearings, there will be an adjustment for the water rate in the 2009-2010 fiscal year.  An average quarterly water bill of $93.42 (or $31.14 per month) will increase to $102.52 (or $34.17 per month) which equates to an increase of $3.03 per month. Despite this adjustment, Skokie has the second lowest water rate among fifteen comparable area communites and serves 16,000 customers.

North Shore Festival of Art presents "Explore Art, Booth By Booth," July 25th and July 26th at Westfield Old Orchard Mall.

 Downtown Skokie's "Cruise the Backlot" returns this summer to the Village Green at 5201 Oakton.

Under the new Illinois Law effective April 1, discounts will be mandatory for people in urban areas who are uninsured and earn up to 600% of the federal poverty level ($127, 200 for a family of four). In rural areas - 300% of poverty (63,600 for a family of four).

Price brakes for poor and low-income patients are typically much more generous. Also, chaeges can vary widely among hospitals.