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Eugene Salganik Discusses His Life in Skokie

Submitted by taylor ervin on Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 4:30pm
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Mr. Eugene Salganik discusses his life in Skokie. He immigrated from Soviet Union many years ago and has made Skokie his proud home almost ever since. http://skokiestories.org/2013/05/23/skokiestories-eugene-salganik/

SkokieStories: Eugene Salganik

Submitted by kate on Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 3:44pm
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Mr. Eugene Salganik discusses his life in Skokie. He immigrated from Soviet Union many years ago and has made Skokie his proud home almost ever since.

5th Annual Back-to-School Health Fair

Submitted by kate on Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 3:02pm
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FREE school physicals & dental exams on June 12 at the ELL Parent Center. Call & make your appointment today! 847.568.7611 more

Author of "Vivian Maier: Out of the Shadows" Speaks

Submitted by taylor ervin on Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 1:50pm
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The Sexual Health Education Bill (HB 2675) was passed by the Illinois Senate

Submitted by skokie on Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 12:35pm
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The Sexual Health Education bill (HB 2675) was passed by the Illinois Senate. The final vote resulted in 37 voting in favor and 21 voting against.

 

HB 2675 creates a standard for existing sexual health education courses taught in grades 6-12. It provides medically accurate, age-appropriate, complete information on reducing STIs and unintended pregnancies including information on abstinence, contraception, healthy relationships, and boundary setting.

 

HB 2675 is headed to Governor Quinn's desk.

 

Former Skokie Resident Honored for Activism

Submitted by taylor ervin on Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 10:45am
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She was a feminist, ecologist and activist, well before these terms became popular. Shirley Odegaard of Friendship Village considers herself to be a late bloomer because she didn’t drive a car until she turned 39 and didn’t earn a college degree until she was 52. Sustained bloomer is a more appropriate description as at the age of 84, Shirley remains a vibrant and intelligent role model for her community. In honor of Women’s History Month, Shirley was invited by State Representative Michelle Mussman to participate in a panel discussion at an event called Talk and Tea.

2013 Downtown Skokie Construction Projects Update

Submitted by skokie on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 3:22pm
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Downtown Infrastructure and Streetscape Improvement Projects Activities planned for the next week on Oakton Street west of Lincoln Avenue include:

 

* Paving/restoration of sidewalk and driveways

* Continued installation of curb, gutters and sidewalk on the north side

* Continued sod restoration

* Continued paving of Village Hall parking lot

* Continued installation of the underground conduits and foundations for the upgraded street lighting

* Continued installation of Oakton Street medians

Skokie Memorial Day Observance

Submitted by lee on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 2:56pm
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Six Chicago-area Rabbis, Including One from Skokie, Make National List of Top Rabbis

Submitted by skokie on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 2:54pm
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Six Chicago-area Rabbis Make National List of Top Rabbis May 21, 2013 By JUF News Leave a Comment Six Chicago-area rabbis have named among the nation’s best and most inspiring. The Jewish Daily Forward recognized five Chicago rabbis on its list of “America’s 36 Most Inspiring Rabbis” and The Daily Beast, online hub of Newsweek, ranked Rabbi Asher Lopatin of Anshei Sholom B’nai Israel Congregation in Lakeview No. 22 on its list of “America’s Top 50 Rabbis for 2013.”

 

Rep. Fine to Host Town Hall Meeting in Glenview

Submitted by skokie on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 2:27pm
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GLENVIEW, IL – In an effort to reach out to area residents and provide an update on the spring legislative session, state Rep. Laura Fine (D-Glenview) will host a town hall meeting Thursday, June 6 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Glenview Police Station located at 2500 E. Lake Ave., in Glenview.

 

One State registration is open and line-up is set!

Submitted by skokie on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 2:19pm
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Internationally acclaimed artist and urban planner Theaster Gates will keynote the One State Together in the Arts conference this June 24 & 25 in the Quad Cities.

 

Joining Theaster is an all-star line-up of pioneering and inspiring presenters. These thought-leaders and change-agents are working to engage and impact their communities through the arts:

• Community engagement evangelist Doug Borwick is author of Building Communities, Not Audiences: The Future of the Arts in the U.S.

Skokie 2013 Merchant of the Year Deadline Extended to June 1st

Submitted by tratoff on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 11:33am
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Which store, service or business in Skokie is outstanding? The Skokie Consumer Affairs Commission will recognize a business that has distinguished itself to consumers. Skokie consumers can cast their vote for merchant of the year through the ballot that was located in the April edition of NewSkokie or by clicking here. The deadline for nominations has been extended to June 1st.

 

Senate Judiciary Committee approves immigration overhaul

Submitted by kate on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 8:20pm
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After three long weeks of hearings and debates, spectators burst out into screams and applause Tuesday night after the Senate Judiciary Committee approved an immigration bill that would be the biggest overhaul to the nation's immigration laws in a generation.

Infant-Toddler Event

Submitted by kate on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 1:56pm
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Industry Leaders in Early Care and Education & Parents of Infants and Toddlers to gather on June 1 for the Largest Infant-Toddler Event in the Midwest. June 1 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the University Center located at 525 S. State Street, Chicago. The conference was created and is hosted by the Chicago Metropolitan Association for the Education of Young Children (Chicago Metro AEYC). People have relied on them as their go-to resource to build professional competence for 87 years.

SBA Small Business Learning Center: Free Training, Tools and Answers

Submitted by skokie on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 9:49am
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Starting or growing a business? Learn about the many aspects of business ownership with SBA's Learning Center, an online portal with a variety of self-paced training courses, quick videos and web chats.

 

What's Happening in Downtown Skokie

Submitted by skokie on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 9:38am
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Downtown Skokie Construction Projects Update Downtown Infrastructure and Streetscape Improvement Projects Activities planned for the next week on Oakton Street west of Lincoln Avenue include:


*Paving/restoration of sidewalk and driveways

 

Skokie Public Library Honored for Community Service

Submitted by taylor ervin on Monday, May 20, 2013 - 8:58pm
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Out of Print: The Story of Bob Katzman

Submitted by taylor ervin on Monday, May 20, 2013 - 7:19pm
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A few weeks ago a Columbia College film student made a short film about Bob Katzman and his store Magazine Memories. Bob is a Downtown Skokie business owner. Before he opened his store on Oakton a few years ago, his store was located on Dempster in Morton Grove. The Katzman family is also long time family friends with the Kruger (Sweety Pies) family. Several months ago I stopped by Bob’s store to say hello. He handed me a few of his information papers he keeps up front. I took them home, read his biography and knew I wanted to know more about this man and his life.

Legendary Chicago Writer Willard Motley

Submitted by taylor ervin on Monday, May 20, 2013 - 7:16pm
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Willard Motley's first novel, Knock on Any Door, is on the short list of the greatest Chicago novels ever written. This African American writer brilliantly creates the story of Italian American Nick Romano, a street thug who eventually murders. This book also has the best fictional account of life and death in Chicago's Depression-Era Skid Row.

On the Green....for kids

Submitted by Anonymous on Monday, May 20, 2013 - 2:59pm
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Hot Wheels on the Green is a new event. Check it out at wednesdaysonthegreen.com. Registration starts 7-1-13. Other GREEN events include Fabulous Frogs, for K to 5th graders with Randy Korb a wildlife educator, on Monday 7-15-13, 4:30 to 5:30. Frogs in Art is scheduled for 7-15-13 at 3 to 4. The Green will feature a campfire, songs, and S'mores on 6-13-13 for 7 to 8:30. Ac Rock is a family program scheduled for the Green on 7-10-13 from 7 to 8. For those into computers, there are Green Screen programing lessons. There are lots of other activities as well...at the library.
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