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Better Than Ever! Skokie's Mayor and First Lady Review the Parade on the 4th of July

Submitted by skokie on Friday, August 6, 2010 - 5:53pm
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Better Than Ever! Skokie's Mayor and First Lady Review the Parade on the 4th of July

Suresh Bodiwala captured the moment during the village's popular 4th of July parade. The Mayor and First Lady reviewed the procession from their platform located near Oakton Park. Despite the economy, the Skokie parade had as many participants and was as exciting as ever.

 

Picture courtesy of Asian Media USA

Youth Programs: Volunteering

Submitted by stargirl024 on Friday, August 6, 2010 - 3:39pm
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In my previous story, “English Rebellion Project 2”, I talked about how some of us did absolutely NOTHING this summer, but other teens had the time and energy to make a difference in the lives of others.

Cook County Treasurer Plans Reception Honoring Skokie Artist Minas Gharibian

Submitted by skokienet on Friday, August 6, 2010 - 10:57am

 

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas invites you to attend a reception honoring Skokie artist Minas Gharibian and Chicago painter Anatoly Khmara.


Armenian artist Minas Gharibian arrived in the United States in 1979 and quickly settled in Chicago. He sells his paintings through his gallery, Sevan Gallery, at 4233 Main Street in Skokie.

Robert Freeman Retires as Niles North Principal -- McTague Tagged for Promotion

Submitted by claire on Thursday, August 5, 2010 - 5:30pm
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Seen in picture are District 219 Board President Bob Silverman, Superintendent Nanciann Gatta, Dr. Ryan McTague and outgoing Niles North Principal Robert Freeman.

Career Transitions Fair a Great Success!

Submitted by skokie on Thursday, August 5, 2010 - 2:35pm
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Career Transitions Fair a Great Success!

Job hunters and career changers converged on Skokie Library to take advantage of the dynamic presentations and helpful resources offered at the Career Transitions Fair.

 

Sponsored by the North Suburban Business Development Foundation whose mission is to provide educational programs that enhance skill development and benefit the community, the fair offered practice interviews, job search tips, and access to a range of area and online resources.

 

Shown above is Catherine Johns of the Chicago Hypnosis Center demonstrating the impact of

Time To Shop As Illinois Waives Sales Tax In First Tax Holiday

Submitted by skokienet on Thursday, August 5, 2010 - 11:10am
Time To Shop As Illinois Waives Sales Tax In First Tax Holiday

For the first time ever, Illinois is slashing 5% off
the total sales tax August 6–15, 2010. School supplies, clothing and footwear for adults and children, and other items will be state tax free when they are rung up.

Celebrate Social Security's 75th Anniversary

Submitted by skokienet on Thursday, August 5, 2010 - 10:45am
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You are invited to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Social Security Administration. The government's cornerstone safety net was signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on August 14, 1935. Today the program provides retirement or disability benefits to more than 50 million Americans.

Senator Silverstein Addresses Local Concerns at Town Hall

Submitted by eh re ca on Wednesday, August 4, 2010 - 4:42pm
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Senator Silverstein Addresses Local Concerns at Town Hall

Each year, Senator Silverstein holds 3 or 4 town halls at different locations within his district to update his constituents on actions taken during the legislative session and to hear their concerns. SkokieNet staff attended the meeting held at the Devon Bank in Chicago.

 

Silverstein started by describing the bills he had sponsored or co-sponsored during the legislative session. Some were passed, others are still in negotiation.

Mosquito Spraying Date Re-Scheduled

Submitted by claire on Wednesday, August 4, 2010 - 4:06pm
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The North Shore Mosquito Abatement District (NSMAD) postponed the scheduled adult mosquito control operations on Tuesday, August 3, 2010 due to inclement weather.

 

The rescheduled date for adult mosquito control operations takes place in Skokie on Thursday, August 5, 2010, between the hours of 8 p.m.

Teens Art Contest Theme: Reading is So Delicious!

Submitted by claire on Wednesday, August 4, 2010 - 3:59pm
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Illinois Library Association's iRead program is sponsoring a drawing contest for middle and high school artists. The winning artwork will be used in libraries across the state of Illinois as part of the 2012 Summer Reading Program.  Artwork will also be published online and in the iREAD Resource Guide.

 

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