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87th Annual Board Installation & Member Awards Luncheon

Submitted by taylor ervin on Friday, January 27, 2012 - 3:25pm

 

Russian Ebooks at the Skokie Public Library

Submitted by kate on Friday, January 27, 2012 - 10:05am
Russian Ebooks at the Skokie Public Library

The Russian eBooks are now active in Skokie Public Library eBook catalog.

January 2012 Update on Oakton Station Progress

Submitted by lee on Thursday, January 26, 2012 - 1:23pm

Career Connections for Professionals "The IT/Tech Future"

Submitted by barbara on Thursday, January 26, 2012 - 11:09am

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago

30 South Wells Street

Chicago, IL. 60606

 

Pre-event Networking/Recruiting with Talent Acquisition Teams,

bring your resumes 4:00 5:00PM.

 

Panel of Industry Experts 5:00 to 7:30PM

 

The event is free and open to the public. However, registration is required as space is limited. To register: Call 312.673.3400 or e-mail carolmcdermott@jvschicago.org

 

Free Citizenship Classes at Skokie Public Library

Submitted by taylor ervin on Thursday, January 26, 2012 - 10:41am

Beginning January 20th, free citizenship preparation classes will be offered at the Skokie Public Library in partnership with Oakton Community College and the Alliance for Lifelong Learning on Fridays from 6-8:45 pm.

 

The nine week class will teach students about eligibility for naturalization, US history and governmantion as well as how proper diction and other tips for getting though the naturalization interview.

Crime Down in Skokie During 2011

Submitted by lee on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 - 2:12pm

Marks Fourth Consecutive Year of Decline in Crime

 

Preliminary statistics show that, overall, crime in Skokie declined by four percent in 2011 from 2010 crime levels.  This marks the fourth consecutive year of declining crime in the community.

Turning Point Behavioral Health Care Center and the Skokie Public Library Invite You to a Town Hall Meeting

Submitted by lee on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 - 12:31pm


Take part in the ongoing discussion about mental health needs,
challenges and opportunities for our community.
Representatives from government, funding sources,
advocacy groups, and constituents will be featured and all are
invited to participate in this important dialog.


Friday, February 10, 2011
10:00-11:30 AM


Skokie Public Library
5215 Oakton Street

Pioneer Page Turners Next Book Chat is About the Life of Henrietta Lacks

Submitted by skokie on Monday, January 23, 2012 - 5:06pm

The next live chat book discussion for the Pioneer Page Turners online book club will take place at 7 p.m. Feb. 2 and feature The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot. Lacks, an African-American tobacco farmer in the south, played a vital role in the development of the polio vaccine, as well as advances in gene mapping, in vitro fertilization and cloning. The only thing was, she wasn’t around to know about it.

Tribute to Little Angel: Janvi Patel

Submitted by skokie on Monday, January 23, 2012 - 3:27pm

 

 

Skokie Homeowners May be Eligible for 2008 Storm Damage Grants

Submitted by lee on Monday, January 23, 2012 - 12:12pm

 

 

Federal grant money recently became available through the Illinois “IKE” Disaster Recovery Program, to potentially assist Skokie homeowners who have damage remaining from the September 13 and 14, 2008 severe rain storms and flooding. 

Staying Motivated in a Tough Job Market

Submitted by barbara on Monday, January 23, 2012 - 11:05am

Looking for a job takes an enormous amount of emotional energy. This four week workshop will help participants understand the personal barriers to motivation, manage stress and find support and encouragement, and create an action plan that works for them. No fee.

 

JVS Career Planning Center

300 Revere Drive, 2nd floor, Northbrook

January 26, 2012 9:30am to 11:30am

Rosalie Greenberger 224.625.2814 jcfs/org

Weekly digest for January 23, 2012

Submitted by barbara on Monday, January 23, 2012 - 10:22am

As a kid of fifteen with a decidedly liberal political bent, I really wanted to be part of the parade and rally and see my idol, John Fitzgerald Kennedy in person. My Aunt Della, who worked for County Commissioner and 50th Ward Committeeman Jerome Huppert, pulled a few strings to let me part of the ward contingent going downtown that memorable Friday night of November 4, 1960.

 

http://aliteraryreeder.wordpress.com/2012/01/21/november-4-1960/

Cook County Provides Data on Housing Choice Voucher Holders in Skokie

Submitted by barbara on Monday, January 23, 2012 - 10:14am

Cook County recently provided the Village of Skokie with client information on Section 8 housing Choice Voucher holders in the community.

 

Skokie Snow Plowing Efforts Underway: Streets Plowed Today; Alleys and Sidewalks Plowed on Saturday

Submitted by skokie on Friday, January 20, 2012 - 4:34pm

Skokie Snow Plowing Efforts Underway

Streets Plowed Today; Alleys and Sidewalks Plowed on Saturday

CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY NOTICE: Lane Closure for AT&T Repair on Main Street

Submitted by skokie on Friday, January 20, 2012 - 3:34pm

 CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY NOTICE: Lane Closure for AT&T Repair on

Main Street

 

 

Obama Touts Tech as Path to Success for Disadvantaged Youths

Submitted by barbara on Friday, January 20, 2012 - 2:51pm

SAN FRANCISCO--President Obama knows that unemployment is rampant among disadvantaged teens, and he thinks that the tech industry can help.

Talking Baseball with ESPN's Bruce Levine

Submitted by barbara on Friday, January 20, 2012 - 12:35pm

Bruce Levine from ESPN

 

Join Us As We Talk Chicago White Sox and Chicago Cubs Hot Stove League Baseball in the Back Room of Max and Benny's Restaurant. There will be Complimentary Coffee and Cookies! So get your questions ready! 

 

Location: 461 Waukegan Rd. Northbrook, IL. 847.272.9490

Thursday, February 9, 2012
7:00pm-8:30pm

 

 

Rep. Dan Biss to Hold Town Hall Meeting Jan. 29

Submitted by Anonymous on Friday, January 20, 2012 - 12:17pm

From State Representative Daneil Biss:

 

Skokie Police Headquarters Selected as APWA Project of the Year

Submitted by barbara on Friday, January 20, 2012 - 11:24am

The Village of Skokie was recently awarded the 2012 Project of the Year Award by the Suburban Branch of the Chicago Metro Chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA) for the Skokie Police Headquarters in the Structures - $5 Million, but less than $25 Million category. The 80,000-square-foot facility opened in October 2010.

 

The award recognizes excellence in completing Public Works projects and alliances

between the municipality, consultant and the contractor. The distinction will be

Honor and Support Military Families! Volunteers Needed

Submitted by barbara on Friday, January 20, 2012 - 10:48am

Chicagoland Military Families has announced a new program designed to connect military families in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. Volunteers are needed to act as military family outreach advocates and Blue Star coordinators to spread awareness of the Blue Star Tradition.

 

A Blue Star Banner displayed in a window signifies that a family member in the household is an active member in the United States Armed Forces. Chicagoland Military Families is seeking out eligible families to honor with Blue Star Banners.

 

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