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Some early voting sites see a bump compared to 2016 2020-10-29 None Skokie Review, Thursday, October 29, 2020, p. 8 Oakton Community College, Government - U.S., Skokie Courthouse, Cook County Clerk's Office, Mirkovic, John, Elections, Village Hall, Skokie
Polling sites see steady stream of voters 2020-11-05 None Skokie Review, Thursday, November 5, 2020, p. 4, 5 Government - U.S., Elections, Murphy, Grace, Lincoln Junior High School, Stich, Olivia
Niles Township opens food pantry to workers affected by shutdown 2019-01-17 None Skokie Review, Thursday, January 17, 2019, p. 7 Government - U.S., Niles Township Food Pantry, Araque, Tony, Glazer, Marilyn, Charities
Proposed Congress map swaps Schakowsky, Dold areas 2011-06-09 None Skokie Review, Thursday, June 9, 2011 , p. 9 Government - U.S., Schakowsky, Janice 'Jan', Government - Illinois, U.S. House of Representatives 9th District
Skokie contractor, feds settle on overcharges 2009-10-22 None Skokie Review, Thursday, October 22, 2009, p. 12 MPC Products Corporation, Government - U.S., Crime and criminals
Fed money to upgrade Main Street 2009-10-15 None Skokie Review, Thursday, October 15, 2009, p. 5 Government - U.S., Roberts, Randall, Van Dusen, George, Cook, Erik, Rigoni, Al, Streets - Maintenance and repair
Health Insurance Reform: Raucous town hall meeting draws 1,800 2009-09-03 None Skokie Review, Thursday, September 3, 2009, p. 5 Health care, Government - U.S., Insurance, Schakowsky, Janice 'Jan', U.S. House of Representatives 9th District, Gurny, Nancy
Rep. Schakowsky gives students lesson on how laws are made 2009-07-16 None Skokie Review, Thursday, July 16, 2009, p. 19 Government - U.S., Allen, Davin, Schakowsky, Janice 'Jan', Devonshire Elementary School, Sepiashvili, Maia, U.S. House of Representatives 9th District, Lipin, Lisa, Public School District 68 - Student activities
Stimulus package worth $650,000 to Skokie 2009-06-18 None Skokie Review, Thursday, June 18, 2009, p. 5 Government - U.S., Skokie Board of Trustees, Community Development Block Grants, Grants, Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants, Rigoni, Al
Skokie targeted for federal stimulus funds 2009-03-26 None Skokie Review, Thursday, March 26, 2009, p. 9 Government - U.S., Northwest Municipal Conference, Streets - Maintenance and repair
Students feel American pride from inauguration viewing 2009-01-22 None Skokie Review, Thursday, January 22, 2009, p. 7 Oliver McCracken Middle School, Government - U.S., Hampton, Sarah, Public School District 73 1/2 - Student activities, Elkheir, Manar, O'Brien, Tom, Ali, Mahum
Diverse McCracken student body learns lessons from inauguration 2009-01-22 None Skokie Review, Thursday, January 22, 2009, p. 6 Oliver McCracken Middle School, Government - U.S., Public School District 73 1/2 - Student activities, O'Brien, Tom, Multiculturalism, Donegan, Kate, Obama, Barack
Toy safety activist knows she has Obama's support 2008-11-27 None Skokie Review, Thursday, November 27, 2008, p. 8 Government - U.S., Safety devices and measures, Consumers, Lipin, Lisa, Obama, Barack, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Polling places open on Election Day Tuesday 2008-10-30 None Skokie Review, Thursday, October 30, 2008, p. 5 Appel, Brendan, Government - U.S., Younan, Michael, Coulson, Elizabeth, Schoenberg, Jeffrey, Schakowsky, Janice 'Jan', Government - Cook County, Government - Illinois, Elections, U.S. House of Representatives 9th District, Atanus, Susanne, Illinois House of Representatives 17th District, Shanfield, Morris, Biss, Daniel, Illinois Senate 9th District
Election 2008: Candidate forum on public safety 2008-10-02 None Skokie Review, Thursday, October 2, 2008, p. 15 Appel, Brendan, Government - U.S., Younan, Michael, Coulson, Elizabeth, Schoenberg, Jeffrey, Schakowsky, Janice 'Jan', Government - Illinois, Elections, U.S. House of Representatives 9th District, Illinois House of Representatives 17th District, Shanfield, Morris, Biss, Daniel, Illinois Senate 9th District
Consumer protection bill brings cheers from activist 2008-03-20 None Skokie Review, Thursday, March 20, 2008, p. 5 Government - U.S., Safety devices and measures, Lipin, Andrew, Lipin, Lisa, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Nocita, Schakowsky contest Congress seat 2008-01-10 None Skokie Review, Thursday, January 10, 2008, p. 7 Government - U.S., Nocita, John, Schakowsky, Janice 'Jan', Elections, U.S. House of Representatives 9th District
Resolution looks to open Holocaust records 2007-05-03 None Skokie Review, Thursday, May 3, 2007, p. 25 Hirschhaut, Richard, Government - U.S., Holocaust Memorial Museum, Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945)
Schakowsky lauds '100 hour' success 2007-01-25 None Skokie Review, Thursday, January 25, 2007, p. 8 Government - U.S., Schakowsky, Janice 'Jan', U.S. House of Representatives 9th District
Schakowsky urged to alter view on Lebanon 2006-08-10 None Skokie Review, Thursday, August 10, 2006, p. 8 Lebanon, Government - U.S., Israel, Schakowsky, Janice 'Jan', U.S. House of Representatives 9th District, War
9th House race finances tilted toward Schakowsky 2006-08-10 None Skokie Review, Thursday, August 10, 2006, p. 5 Government - U.S., Schakowsky, Janice 'Jan', Elections, Shannon, Michael, U.S. House of Representatives 9th District
Rally draws few from Skokie 2006-05-04 None Skokie Review, Thursday, May 4, 2006, p. 5 Government - U.S., Employees, Immigrants, McTague, Frances, Public School District 68 - Teachers and personnel, Business, Miles, Randy
Road dollars now in state's hands 2005-08-04 None Skokie Review, Thursday, August 4, 2005, p. 5 Government - U.S., Skokie Swift, Schakowsky, Janice 'Jan', Transportation, U.S. House of Representatives 9th District, Chicago Transit Authority (CTA)
Unconfirmed reports say terrorists killed Skokie man 2005-05-26 None Skokie Review, Thursday, May 26, 2005, p. 3 Government - U.S., Schakowsky, Janice 'Jan', War - War on Terrorism, Khoshaba, Neenus, U.S. House of Representatives 9th District, Iraq
Kudos to Lipin 2005-05-19 None Skokie Review, Thursday, May 19, 2005, p. 18 Government - U.S., Coulson, Elizabeth, Safety devices and measures, Schoenberg, Jeffrey, Schakowsky, Janice 'Jan', Government - Illinois, U.S. House of Representatives 9th District, Lipin, Lisa, Illinois House of Representatives 17th District, Editorial, Games, Illinois Senate 9th District
State House OKs ban on water ball toy 2005-05-12 None Skokie Review, Thursday, May 12, 2005, p. 12 Government - U.S., Coulson, Elizabeth, Safety devices and measures, Schoenberg, Jeffrey, Schakowsky, Janice 'Jan', Government - Illinois, U.S. House of Representatives 9th District, Lipin, Lisa, Illinois House of Representatives 17th District, Games, Illinois Senate 9th District
Water Ball ban passes Senate 2005-04-21 None Skokie Review, Thursday, April 21, 2005, p. 6 Government - U.S., Coulson, Elizabeth, Safety devices and measures, Schoenberg, Jeffrey, Schakowsky, Janice 'Jan', Government - Illinois, U.S. House of Representatives 9th District, Lipin, Lisa, Illinois House of Representatives 17th District, Games, Illinois Senate 9th District
Schakowsky mulls future after Bush's re-election 2004-11-11 None Skokie Review, Thursday, November 11, 2004, p. 6 Government - U.S., Schakowsky, Janice 'Jan', Elections, U.S. House of Representatives 9th District, Eckhardt, Kurt J.
Schakowsky coasts in 9th District 2004-11-04 None Skokie Review, Thursday, November 4, 2004, p. 5 Government - U.S., Schakowsky, Janice 'Jan', Elections, U.S. House of Representatives 9th District, Eckhardt, Kurt J.
Schakowsky defends her travel record 2004-10-28 None Skokie Review, Thursday, October 28, 2004, p. 5 Government - U.S., Schakowsky, Janice 'Jan', Elections, U.S. House of Representatives 9th District, Eckhardt, Kurt J.
Skokie activist testifies against water ball toy 2004-10-21 None Skokie Review, Thursday, October 21, 2004, p. 12 Safety devices and measures, Government - U.S., Schakowsky, Janice 'Jan', Lipin, Lisa, Games
Eckhardt throws verbal punches in race against Schakowsky in the 9th 2004-09-16 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, September 16, 2004, Sec. 1, p. 1 Government - U.S., Schakowsky, Janice 'Jan', Elections, U.S. House of Representatives 9th District, Eckhardt, Kurt J.
Skokie resident wins Congressional art award 2004-07-29 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, July 29, 2004, Sec. 1, p. 4 Art, Government - U.S., Zapata, Vivian, Schakowsky, Janice 'Jan', U.S. House of Representatives 9th District, Awards, prizes, etc.
The Patriot Act and library privacy 2004-05-13 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, May 13, 2004, Sec. 1, p. 5 Government - U.S., Patriot Act, Libraries
Local GOP groups fail to endorse Senate candidate 2004-01-29 None Skokie Review, Thursday, January 29, 2004, p. 9 Hedrick, Joe, Government - U.S., Elections
How some leaders in the community spent New Year's 2004-01-08 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, January 8, 2004, Sec. 1, p. 1 Government - U.S., Schakowsky, Janice 'Jan', McCann, Leo, Van Dusen, George, Holidays and celebrations - New Year's, Government - Skokie
Skokie woman seeks ban on yo-yo balls 2003-09-11 None Skokie Review, Thursday, September 11, 2003, p. 5 Government - U.S., Lipin, Lisa, Laws and regulations, Games
Niles North students quiz U.S. Rep. Kirk 2002-12-12 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, December 12, 2002, Sec. 1, p. 1 Government - U.S., Kirk, Mark, Niles North High School
Statewide endorsements 2002-03-14 None Skokie Review, Thursday, March 14, 2002, p. 18 Government - U.S., O'Connor, William, Birkett, Joseph, Madigan, Michael, Blagojevich, Rod, Government - Illinois, Elections, Washington, Joyce, Editorial, Durkin, James B.
Mayers removed from 9th ballot 2002-01-10 None Skokie Review, Thursday, January 10, 2002, p. 10 Government - U.S., Mayers, Richard Benedict, Schakowsky, Janice 'Jan', Elections
Berwyn resident seeks Schakowksy House post 2001-12-27 None Skokie Review, Thursday, December 27, 2001, p. 8 Government - U.S., Schakowsky, Janice 'Jan', Mayers, Richard Benedict, Elections, U.S. House of Representatives 9th District
Missile shield unrealistic, says bulletin head 2001-12-20 None Skokie Review, Thursday, December 20, 2001, p. 5 Government - U.S., Lectures and lecturing, Schwartz, Stephen, War, National Council of Jewish Women, Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
Schakowsky gives students her take on 9/11 attacks 2001-12-13 None Skokie Review, Thursday, December 13, 2001, p. 9 Government - U.S., Terrorism, Lectures and lecturing, Schakowsky, Janice 'Jan', Patriot Act, Niles North High School, Hoffman, Isaac, Seminars for Scholars
Schakowsky set for Dem leader award 2001-10-18 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, October 18, 2001, Sec. 1, p. 5 Government - U.S., Schakowsky, Janice 'Jan', Democratic Leadership for the 21st Century (DL21C) Bow Tie Award, Awards, prizes, etc.
Daily life changes for Congress members 2001-10-18 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, October 18, 2001, Sec. 1, p. 4 Government - U.S., Terrorism, Blagojevich, Rod, Schakowsky, Janice 'Jan'
Rep. Schakowsky looking at issues here and abroad 2001-10-04 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, October 4, 2001, Sec. 1, p. 9 Government - U.S., Crime and criminals - Hate crimes, Terrorism, Schakowsky, Janice 'Jan', Democratic Task Force on Homeland Security
Schakowsky in capital during Pentagon crash 2001-09-13 None Skokie Review, Thursday, September 13, 2001, p. 8 Government - U.S., Terrorism, Schakowsky, Janice 'Jan'
Sept. 11 now another day of infamy: Durbin 2001-09-13 None Skokie Review, Thursday, September 13, 2001, p. 8 Durbin, Richard 'Dick', Government - U.S., Terrorism
Ill. Senate OKs new districts 2001-05-31 None Skokie Review, Thursday, May 31, 2001, p. 9 Government - U.S., Schakowsky, Janice 'Jan', U.S. House of Representatives 9th District, Census
Schakowsky says GOP must compromise 2001-01-04 None Skokie Review, Thursday, January 4, 2001, p. 5 Government - U.S., Schakowsky, Janice 'Jan'
Election for the books, but it's not yet history 2000-11-16 None Skokie Review, Thursday, November 16, 2000, p. 19 Government - U.S., Elections, Editorial
Compassionate conservatism more like acute hypocrisy 2000-11-02 None Skokie Review, Thursday, November 2, 2000, p. 23 Government - U.S., Politics, Editorial
Africa trade, education top Congress' agenda 2000-05-11 None Skokie Review, Thursday, May 11, 2000, p. 20 Schools - Finances, Government - U.S., Schools - Charter schools, Laws and regulations
Congress approves budget blueprint 2000-04-20 None Skokie Review, Thursday, April 20, 2000, p. 18 Government - U.S., Budget and expenditures, Firearms, Taxation, Laws and regulations
House OKs $12.6 billion in additional spending 2000-04-06 None Skokie Review, Thursday, April 6, 2000, p. 91 Government - U.S., Drugs, Budget and expenditures, American flag, Laws and regulations
House repeals Social Security earnings limit 2000-03-09 None Skokie Review, Thursday, March 9, 2000, p. 16 Education, Government - U.S., Social Security, Firearms, Laws and regulations
How area lawmakers voted 1999-12-02 None Skokie Review, Thursday, December 2, 1999, p. 10 Government - U.S., Budget and expenditures, Employees, Disabled, Laws and regulations
How area lawmakers voted 1999-11-25 None Skokie Review, Thursday, November 25, 1999, p. 12 Government - U.S., Budget and expenditures, Crime and criminals, Television, Laws and regulations
How area lawmakers voted 1999-11-18 None Skokie Review, Thursday, November 18, 1999, p. 16 Government - U.S., Parents and parenting, Separation of church and state, Internet, Laws and regulations
How area lawmakers voted 1999-11-04 None Skokie Review, Thursday, November 4, 1999, p. 12 Government - U.S., Laws and regulations
Schakowsky: When we knock, you'd better open 1999-11-04 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, November 4, 1999, Sec. 1, p. 3 Government - U.S., Women, Schakowsky, Janice 'Jan', Nations Convention to Eliminate All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)
How area lawmakers voted 1999-10-21 None Skokie Review, Thursday, October 21, 1999, p. 25 Government - U.S., Laws and regulations
Schakowsky denounces housing cuts 1999-09-16 None Skokie Review, Thursday, September 16, 1999, p. 17 Government - U.S., Budget and expenditures, Schakowsky, Janice 'Jan', Housing
Schakowsky jumps into Capitol Hill business 1999-02-25 None Skokie Review, Thursday, February 25, 1999, p. 8 Government - U.S., Schakowsky, Janice 'Jan'
Don't lose heart 1998-09-24 None Skokie Review, Thursday, September 24, 1998, p. 18 Government - U.S., Politics, Editorial
Pols mixed on Clinton's fate 1998-09-17 None Skokie Review, Thursday, September 17, 1998, p. 5 Government - U.S., Porter, John, Schoenberg, Jeffrey, Sutker, Calvin, Yates, Sidney
Yates back on the job 1997-11-20 None Skokie Review, Thursday, November 20, 1997, p. 4 Government - U.S., Yates, Sidney
Flood relief is just a phone call away 1997-09-25 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, September 25, 1997, Sec. 1, p. 1 Government - U.S., Floods, Sacia, Linda, Federal Emergency Management Agency
The code crusade : Congressman Sidney Yates lobbies the local powers that be in the quest for better postal service 1997-06-26 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, June 26, 1997, Sec. 1, p. 5 Government - U.S., U.S. Postal Service, Yates, Sidney
Latest deal more empty promises, too good to be true 1997-05-29 None Skokie Review, Thursday, May 29, 1997, p. 19 Government - U.S., Budget and expenditures, Editorial
Sincere balancing effort deserves Congress' support 1997-05-29 None Skokie Review, Thursday, May 29, 1997, p. 19 Government - U.S., Porter, John, Budget and expenditures, Editorial
Yates proposes Postal Service lawsuit 1997-04-03 None Skokie Review, Thursday, April 3, 1997, p. 10 Government - U.S., U.S. Postal Service, Litigation, Yates, Sidney
Balanced budget amendment would be a poor balancing act 1997-02-06 None Skokie Review, Thursday, February 6, 1997, p. 19 Government - U.S., Budget and expenditures, Editorial
Coalition gives Porter high marks 1997-01-30 None Skokie Review, Thursday, January 30, 1997, p. 83 Government - U.S., Porter, John, Concord Coalition
Seal of approval : Students and faculty are there as Bill Clinton pays special recognition to local strides in education 1997-01-30 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, January 30, 1997, Sec. 1, p. 1 Naughton, Jacklyn, Education, Government - U.S., Lectures and lecturing, Mokyr, Elizabeth, Clinton, Bill, Wei, Jennie
Village seeks help in fight with TCI cable 1997-01-23 None Skokie Review, Thursday, January 23, 1997, p. 3 Government - U.S., Skokie Cable Television Advisory Commission, Yates, Sidney, TCI of Illinois, Cable television
Clean air : Government should stand firm on standards 1996-12-19 None Skokie Review, Thursday, December 19, 1996, p. 19 Government - U.S., U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Pollution - Air
The Medigap : Medicare supplementary insurance a must 1996-11-28 None Skokie Review, Thursday, November 28, 1996, p. 19 Health care, Government - U.S., Insurance, Medicare, Aged, Editorial
Medicare : Government losing money while HMOs profit 1996-09-12 None Skokie Review, Thursday, September 12, 1996, p. 17 Health care, Government - U.S., Medicare, Editorial
Salvi squeaks past Kustra 1996-03-21 None Skokie Review, Thursday, March 21, 1996, p. 5 Government - U.S., Kustra, Robert, Elections, Salvi, Al, U.S. Senate
Lively GOP contests spice up primary 1996-03-21 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, March 21, 1996, Sec. 1, p. 1 Government - U.S., Durbin, Richard 'Dick', Kustra, Robert, Elections, Marcus, Sheldon, U.S. Senate, Gauza, Ted
Durbin and Kustra 1996-03-07 None Skokie Review, Thursday, March 7, 1996, p. 14 Government - U.S., Durbin, Richard 'Dick', Kustra, Robert, Elections, U.S. Senate, Editorial
Kustra, Salvi battle for GOP nod 1996-02-29 None Skokie Review, Thursday, February 29, 1996, p. 5 Government - U.S., Kustra, Robert, Marshall, Robert, Elections, Gallagher, Martin Paul, Politics - Republican Party, Salvi, Al, U.S. Senate, Kurzeja, Wayne
Federal grants up in air : Budget impasse affects local request 1996-02-29 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, February 29, 1996, Sec. 1, p. 1 Government - U.S., Community Development Block Grants, Grants, Community development
Budget battle clouds Federal block grants 1996-02-08 None Skokie Review, Thursday, February 8, 1996, p. 11 Government - U.S., Budget and expenditures, Community Development Block Grants, Grants
Medicare reform is needed if program is to survive 1996-02-01 None Skokie Review, Thursday, February 1, 1996, p. 13 Health care, Government - U.S., Medicare, Editorial
Local IRS office has stayed open 1996-01-11 None Skokie Review, Thursday, January 11, 1996, p. 8 Government - U.S., Employees, Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Our challenge as people 1996-01-11 None Skokie Review, Thursday, January 11, 1996, p. 11 Government - U.S., Railroads, Editorial
Yates seeks 24th term 1995-12-21 None Skokie Review, Thursday, December 21, 1995, p. 4 Government - U.S., Elections, Yates, Sidney
Miracle on Capitol St. 1995-11-23 None Skokie Review, Thursday, November 23, 1995, p. 18 Government - U.S., Editorial
Student gets a look at Washington whirl 1995-10-19 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, October 19, 1995, Sec. 1, p. 3 Government - U.S., Sharma, Pankaj, Homer, Carly, Students
Marketplace can't solve seniors' health problems 1995-08-10 None Skokie Review, Thursday, August 10, 1995, p. 17 Health care, Government - U.S., Aged, Editorial
Time to turn off Congress' spigot is overdue 1995-07-13 None Skokie Review, Thursday, July 13, 1995, p. 15 Government - U.S., Taxation, Editorial
Porter pushes 2-staple paper 1995-06-29 None Skokie Review, Thursday, June 29, 1995, p. 21 Government - U.S., Porter, John, Neill, Peter, Newspapers, Pioneer Press Newspapers
Public transportation 1995-06-29 None Skokie Review, Thursday, June 29, 1995, p. 13 Government - U.S., Transportation, Intermodal Surface Transportation Enhancement Act, Editorial
Defense cuts key to tax savings 1995-06-22 None Skokie Review, Thursday, June 22, 1995, p. 17 Government - U.S., Budget and expenditures, Editorial
Social Security : Seniors should take a more objective look 1995-06-08 None Skokie Review, Thursday, June 8, 1995, p. 15 Government - U.S., Social Security, Aged, Editorial
Veterans programs' critics forgetting nation's debt to defenders 1995-06-01 None Skokie Review, Thursday, June 1, 1995, p. 17 Government - U.S., Armed Forces - Veterans, War - World War II (WWII), Editorial
Fed cash sought for math, science 1995-05-11 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, May 11, 1995, Sec. 1, p. 6 Education, Government - U.S., Science, Marks, Linda, First in the World Consortium
Budget amendment : So called gimmick is better than a shell game 1995-04-27 None Skokie Review, Thursday, April 27, 1995, p. 17 Government - U.S., Budget and expenditures, Balanced Budget Amendment, Editorial
Budget amendment : Nation addicted to debt; start treatment now 1995-03-09 None Skokie Review, Thursday, March 9, 1995, p. 15 Government - U.S., Budget and expenditures, Balanced Budget Amendment
Feds back off mandate to reduce commuting cars 1995-02-09 None Skokie Review, Thursday, February 9, 1995, p. 22 Manzullo, Donald, Government - U.S., Nichols, Mary, Clean Air Act, Allstate Insurance, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Rowan, Anne, Employee Commute Options, Pollution - Air, Abbott Labs
Simon shares views on balanced budget, taxes 1995-02-09 None Skokie Review, Thursday, February 9, 1995, p. 18 Government - U.S., Budget and expenditures, Sowatsky, Laura, Simon, Paul, Taxation
No to amendment : gradual deficit reduction is the best solution 1995-02-09 None Skokie Review, Thursday, February 9, 1995, p. 17 Government - U.S., Budget and expenditures, Editorial
Budget amendment offers a real solution to deficit spending 1995-02-02 None Skokie Review, Thursday, February 2, 1995, p. 15 Government - U.S., Budget and expenditures, Concord Coalition, Editorial
Exercise lets local folks play at deficit-busting 1993-10-28 The Concord Coalition is sponsoring a workshop on how to balance the national debt. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, October 28, 1993, Sec. 1, p. 1 Government - U.S., Budget and expenditures, Concord Coalition
Ex-Skokie woman on Clinton transition team 1992-12-24 Maxene Parker, formerly of Skokie, is a member of Bill Clinton's transition team. Skokie Review, Thursday, December 24, 1992, p. 10 Government - U.S., Politics, Parker, Maxene
Searle exec. named to federal council 1990-10-04 The newly formed National Advisory Council for Health Care Policy now includes Dr. Joseph T. Curti, president of Searle's North American operations. Skokie Review, Thursday, October 4, 1990, p. 9 Government - U.S., Health care, G.D. Searle & Co., Curti, Dr. Joseph T.
Eisendrath challenges 20-term Yates 1989-11-16 Ed Eisendrath, 31, the Alderman from the 43rd Ward, has announced that he will challenge 20-term veteran, Sidney Yates, in the Democratic primary for the 9th Congressional District seat. Skokie Review, Thursday, November 16, 1989, p. 13 Government - U.S., Elections, Yates, Sidney, Eisendrath, Ed
Dixon promises seniors: I'll vote to repeal surtax 1989-08-31 U. S. Senator Alan Dixon promised a packed house of Skokie area senior citizens that he would vote to repeal a catastrophic health insurance surtax that has enraged many of them. Skokie Review, Thursday, August 31, 1989, p. 7 Government - U.S., Health care, Insurance, Aged, Dixon, Alan, Laws and regulations
Seniors grill Dixon on health-care tax 1989-08-31 More than 200 people came to Skokie Village Hall August 29 for a one-hour "Town Meeting" with U. S. Senator, Alan Dixon. Most of the questions concerned the 1988 Catastrophic Health Coverage Act. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, August 31, 1989, Sec. 1, p. 9 Government - U.S., Health care, Insurance, Catastrophic Health Coverage Act, Aged, Dixon, Alan, Laws and regulations
Annunzio easily wins 13th term in Congress; Yates headed for 20th Congressional term 1988-11-10 Elections were held November 8 for the 11th U.S. Congressional District and the 9th U.S. Congressional District. Skokie Review, Thursday, November 10, 1988, p. 6 Government - U.S., U.S. House of Representatives 11th District, Elections, Yates, Sidney, Annunzio, Frank, U.S. House of Representatives 9th District
It was one wet whistle stop 1988-10-20 George Bush came to Skokie to make a campaign speech in front of the Skokie Holocaust Memorial. The speech, which was organized by the Holocaust Monument Committee and the Holocaust Foundation, had to be cut short due to a thunderstorm. Skokie Review, Thursday, October 20, 1988, p. 3 Government - U.S., Elections, Bush, George, Holocaust Memorial Foundation of Illinois, Holocaust Monument Committee
Rain can't slow campaign 1988-10-20 George Bush came to Skokie to make a campaign speech in front of the Skokie Holocaust Memorial. The speech, which was organized by the Holocaust Monument Committee and the Holocaust Foundation, had to be cut short due to a thunderstorm. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, October 20, 1988, Sec. 1, p. 1 Government - U.S., Elections, Bush, George
Simon's triumph reflected locally 1988-03-17 In the 1988 presidential primary election first-term U.S. Senator Paul Simon of Illinois carried Niles Township by 6,181 votes over his opponent, Michael Dukakis. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, March 17, 1988, Sec. 1, p. 1 Government - U.S., Dukakis, Michael, Elections, Simon, Paul
Jeanne Simon stumps for husband 1987-12-17 Jeanne Simon, wife of Paul Simon was in Skokie on December 12 to campaign for her husband. Skokie Review, Thursday, December 17, 1987, p. 5 Government - U.S., Elections, Simon, Paul, Simon, Jeanne
Disaster status sought for Niles Township 1987-08-27 Illinois Governor James Thompson has asked President Ronald Reagan for a second set of disaster designations which would include Niles Township. Skokie Review, Thursday, August 27, 1987, p. 5 Government - U.S., Government - Illinois, Floods, Niles Township
Cranston pro-Israel stand earns local $$ support 1986-06-26 U.S. Senator Alan Cranston from California spoke at Wilmette's Beth Hillel Congregation and pledged that he would not allow internal political pressure to derail America's commitment to Israel's security. Skokie Review, Thursday, June 26, 1986, p. 4 Government - U.S., Israel, Lectures and lecturing, Cranston, Sen. Alan, Beth Hillel Congregation
Simon survives Skokie's second guessers 1986-04-03 U.S. senator Paul Simon recently held a town hall meeting at the Skokie Public Library. Skokie Review, Thursday, April 3, 1986, p. 5 Government - U.S., Simon, Sen. Paul, Skokie Public Library - Activities, programs and exhibits
Local reps criticize tax-reform plan 1985-06-02 U.S. Rep. Sidney Yates (D-9th) and Rep. Frank Annunzio (D-11th) have criticized portions of President Ronald Reagan's tax reform proposal. Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Sunday, June 2, 1985, Sec. 1, p. 1 Government - U.S., Budget and expenditures, Annunzio, Frank, Yates, Sidney
Smith exchanges ideas at U.S. mayors' meeting 1985-01-31 Mayor Smith has returned from the U.S. Conference on Mayors and has stated that Skokie and other cities must do their part to "stem the budget deficit that has become such a crisis for this country. Skokie Review, Thursday, January 31, 1985, p. 6 Government - U.S., Budget and expenditures, Smith, Albert J.
Percy concedes seat to Simon in tight race 1984-11-08 U.S. Representative Paul Simon (D-1st) won over the incumbent U.S. Senator Charles H. Percy in the November 6 election. Skokie Review, Thursday, November 8, 1984, p. 6 Government - U.S., Simon, Sen. Paul, Percy, Charles H., Elections, Berkowitz, Karen, U.S. Senate
Sutker sees Reagan's age as debate issue 1984-10-11 Illinois Democratic Chairman Cal Sutker was present at the debate between President Ronald Reagan and Democratic nominee Walter Mondale on October 8. Skokie Review, Thursday, October 11, 1984, p. 3 Government - U.S., Sutker, Calvin, Elections
Yates will run again 1983-08-04 Congressman Sidney R. Yates, 73, announced that he will be a candidate for re-election for the 9th Congressional District. The News, Thursday, August 4, 1983, p. 3 Government - U.S., Yates, Sidney, U.S. House of Representatives 9th District
Annunzio issues 10th victory statement 1982-11-11 Congressman Frank Annunzio, who was elected to his tenth term from the newly realigned 11th Congressional District, is delighted with his overwhelming victory on November 2. The News, Thursday, November 11, 1982, p. 4 Government - U.S., U.S. House of Representatives 11th District, Elections, Annunzio, Frank
Yates, Annunzio return to House: Incumbents retain seats 1982-11-04 Incumbents Sidney Yates (9th Congressional District) and Frank Annunzio (11th Congressional District) were both reelected. The News, Thursday, November 4, 1982, p. 3 Government - U.S., U.S. House of Representatives 11th District, Government - Illinois, Elections, Yates, Sidney, Annunzio, Frank, U.S. House of Representatives 9th District
Remap triggers GOP 'civil war 1982-01-14 A Supreme Court decision which upheld the new Democrat-drawn congressional map appears to have started a primary war between two north suburban GOP congressmen, John Porter (10th) and Robert McClary (13th). Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, January 14, 1982, Sec. 1, p. 3 Government - U.S., Porter, John, U.S. House of Representatives 11th District, Elections - Apportionment, McClary, Robert, U.S. House of Representatives 13th District
She works harder: Reagan appointee can look back at jobs well done 1981-06-28 Lee Ann Elliott has just been appointed by President Reagan to the six-member Federal Election Commission. Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Sunday, June 28, 1981, Sec. 1, p. 1 Government - U.S., Elliott, Lee Ann, Elections
Porter gets seat on appropriations 1981-01-22 U.S. Rep. John Porter (R-10th) has been appointed to the House Appropriations Committee, which is considered one of the three most important and prestigious panels in the House. The News, Thursday, January 22, 1981, p. 5 Government - U.S., Porter, John
President Reagan: Local residents react 1980-11-06 Survey of local residents opinion on President-elect Reagan. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, November 6, 1980, Sec. 1, p. 1 Government - U.S., Soohen, Elizabeth A.
Porter, Weinberger fight for 10th district seat 1980-10-30 U.S. Rep. John Porter faces Robert Weinberger in the 10th Congressional District election. The News, Thursday, October 30, 1980, p. 4 Government - U.S., Porter, John, Weinberger, Robert, Elections
Battle rages for Congress in 10th Dist. 1980-10-30 Robert Weinberger and John Porter are running to represent the 10th District in Congress. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, October 30, 1980, Sec. 1, p. 3 Government - U.S., Porter, John, Weinberger, Robert, Elections
Mystery visit: Was lunch with friend real purpose? 1980-10-12 Former President Gerald Ford was in Skokie on October 8 to visit Searle Chief Executive Donald Rumsfeld. Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Sunday, October 12, 1980, Sec. 1, p. 1 Rumsfeld, Donald H., Government - U.S., G.D. Searle & Co.
Debate begins on debates in 10th District 1980-07-17 Robert Weinberger, candidate for the 10th District Congressional seat, has challenged U.S. Representative John Porter to debates. The News, Thursday, July 17, 1980, p. 3 Government - U.S., Porter, John, Weinberger, Robert, Elections
Survey in 10th shows support for draft 1980-07-10 A majority of 10th District residents support draft registration, according to a survey by U.S. Representative John Porter. The News, Thursday, July 10, 1980, p. 4 Government - U.S., Porter, John, Surveys and studies
Porter blocks president on boycotting Olympics 1980-01-31 John Porter (R-10th) votes to back President Carter's call to boycott the Olympics in Moscow. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, January 31, 1980, Sec. 1, p. 7 Government - U.S., Porter, John, Olympic Games
Porter wins seat in 10th 1980-01-24 In the special election to replace Abner J. Mikva (D-10th), John Porter won over Robert Weinberger. The News, Thursday, January 24, 1980, p. 3 Government - U.S., Porter, John, Weinberger, Robert, Elections
Porter to take oath Thursday: GOP claims 'big victory 1980-01-24 John Porter, Republican, won in a special election to replace Abner Mikva (D-10th). Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, January 24, 1980, Sec. 1, p. 3 Government - U.S., Porter, John, Elections, Mikva, Abner
Showdown in the tenth 1980-01-17 Republican John Porter and Democrat Robert Weinberger are running to replace Abner Mikva in Congress. The News, Thursday, January 17, 1980, p. 3 Government - U.S., Porter, John, Weinberger, Robert, Mikva, Abner
Unopposed Weinberger now looks to Jan. 22 1979-12-13 Unopposed in the Democratic special primary election for the 10th District seat, Robert Weinberger will now face Republican John Porter. The News, Thursday, December 13, 1979, p. 3 Government - U.S., Porter, John, Weinberger, Robert, Elections
Porter defeats Nimrod: Receives 71% of vote to capture GOP nomination 1979-12-13 In the Republican special primary for the 10th District seat John Porter defeated John Nimrod by a two-to-one margin. The News, Thursday, December 13, 1979, p. 3 Government - U.S., Porter, John, Weinberger, Robert, Elections, Weinbaum, William
Skokian says ERA will put women in constitution 1979-12-13 Mary Hochleutner of League of Women Voters discussed the implications of the Equal Rights Amendment. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, December 13, 1979, Sec. 1, p. 6 Government - U.S., Women, League of Women Voters of Skokie-Lincolnwood, Hochleutner, Mary
Weinberger to celebrate 1979-12-06 Robert Weinberger became the only Democratic candidate for the 10th District after 2 candidates withdrew and the third failed to collect signatures. The News, Thursday, December 6, 1979, p. 4 Government - U.S., Weinberger, Robert, Politics - Democratic Party, Elections
Nimrod, Porter seek primary win in 10th 1979-12-06 December 11th Republican special primary will determine who will oppose Democrat Robert Winberger for the 10th District. The News, Thursday, December 6, 1979, p. 3 Government - U.S., Porter, John, Nimrod, John J., Elections, Weinberger, Robert, Politics - Republican Party
Delays Skokie mortgage decision: House stalls bond program 1979-11-22 Skokie's eligibility to participate in a federally funded mortgage program has yet to be decided by the U.S. House. The News, Thursday, November 22, 1979, p. 7 Government - U.S., Mortgages
Flynn resigns from 10th race 1979-10-18 Thomas Flynn announced he will not run in the Democratic primary for the 10th Congressional seat. The News, Thursday, October 18, 1979, p. 3 Government - U.S., Elections, Flynn, Thomas
Nimrod reveals he will run for 10th 1979-10-11 Republican State Senator, John Nimrod, announced he will run for the 10th Congressional seat. The News, Thursday, October 11, 1979, p. 3 Government - U.S., Nimrod, John J., Elections
Weinberger makes candidacy official 1979-09-20 Robert Weinberger announced that he will run for the Democratic nomination in the 10th Congressional District. The News, Thursday, September 20, 1979, p. 3 Government - U.S., Weinberger, Robert, Elections
Law change to disqualify village?: Skokie may miss bond chance 1979-09-13 Congressional legislation may disqualify Skokie from participating in the Mortgage Revenue Bond Program. The News, Thursday, September 13, 1979, p. 6 Government - U.S., Mortgages
Twp. picks Weinburger 1979-08-02 Niles Township Democrats submitted Robert Weinberger's name for the special election in the 10th Congressional District. The News, Thursday, August 2, 1979, p. 3 Government - U.S., Weinberger, Robert, Elections
Porter is officially candidate 1979-06-28 Niles Township Republican precinct captains have endorsed John Porter in his bid for the 10th Congressional District seat. The News, Thursday, June 28, 1979, p. 4 Government - U.S., Elections, Mikva, Abner, Politics - Republican Party
Greiman 'considering' race in 10th; Jaffe, Katz unlikely 1979-03-22 Alan Greiman appears interested in running for Abner Mikva's Congressional seat. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, March 22, 1979, Sec. 1, p. 3 Government - U.S., Greiman, Alan
Porter says he'll run for Mikva's seat if Abner gets appointed 1979-03-15 John Porter says he will again seek the congressional seat of Abner Mikva, if Mikva is appointed to the U.S. Court of Appeals. The News, Thursday, March 15, 1979, p. 3 Government - U.S., Porter, John, Elections, Mikva, Abner
Mikva won't take sides in choosing successor 1979-03-11 Article on Congressman Mikva's career. Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Sunday, March 11, 1979, Sec. 1, p. 1 Government - U.S., Mikva, Abner
Skokie gets $49,000 from Feds 1979-03-01 Skokie received $49,000 in federal relief for snow removal costs. The Village will receive a total of $145,000 from the federal government. The News, Thursday, March 1, 1979, p. 3 Government - U.S., Snow and ice removal
Politix 1979-02-08 Congressman Abner Mikva has been appointed to the Judiciary Committee. He also serves on the House Ways and Means Committee. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, February 8, 1979, Sec. 1, p. 14 Government - U.S., Mikva, Abner
4th and 15th results: Old faithfuls easily re-elected 1978-11-09 Results of November 7 election. The News, Thursday, November 9, 1978, p. 4 Government - U.S., Government - Illinois, Elections, Goodfriend, Iris
Mikva narrowly wins again: 1000 vote victory 1978-11-09 Incumbent Abner Mikva won against John Porter and will retain his seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. The News, Thursday, November 9, 1978, p. 3 Government - U.S., Miller, Scott, Elections, Mikva, Abner
Air Force One glides in, bringing President Carter and excitement 1978-11-09 Congressman Mikva met President Carter at the Glenview Naval Air Station on November 2nd. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, November 9, 1978, Sec. 4, p. 1 Government - U.S., Carter, Jimmy, Mikva, Abner, Bjorklund, Richard
President cheered at rally; Carter: Beat apathy, elect Mikva 1978-11-05 President Carter urged a rally of Democratic workers to elect Abner Mikva. Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Sunday, November 5, 1978, Sec. 1, p. 1 Government - U.S., Carter, Jimmy, Elections, Mikva, Abner
President visits tonight: Campaigns for Mikva at EastHi 1978-11-02 President Carter will campaign tonight for Abner Mikva, who is running for re-election. The News, Thursday, November 2, 1978, p. 3 Government - U.S., Carter, Jimmy, Elections, Mikva, Abner
For Mikva Nov.2: Carter to return 1978-10-29 President Carter will again visit Skokie to campaign for Abner Mikva. Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Sunday, October 29, 1978, Sec. 1, p. 1 Government - U.S., Carter, Jimmy, Elections, Mikva, Abner
Porter - Mikva hold first debate 1978-09-21 Congressman Abner Mikva and Republican challenger John Porter held the first of four debates on September 17. The News, Thursday, September 21, 1978, p. 3 Government - U.S., Porter, John, Elections, Mikva, Abner
Porter gets GOP nod: North shore margin carried the election 1978-03-23 John Porter, winner of Republican primary election, will face incumbent Abner Mikva in the November election. The News, Thursday, March 23, 1978, p. 3 Government - U.S., Elections, Mikva, Abner, Harvey, Roy
10th District showdown 1978-03-16 Republican primary election for 10th District will be held on March 21st. The News, Thursday, March 16, 1978, p. 3 Government - U.S., Elections, Hanlon, Sean
Orchard Center receives windfall to create jobs 1977-11-17 Orchard Mental Health Center will receive federal funding for 4 new jobs. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, November 17, 1977, Sec. 1, p. 2 Government - U.S., Orchard Mental Health Center
Ford finds friends in Skokie visit 1975-10-09 Article on President Gerald Ford's visit in Skokie. The News, Thursday, October 9, 1975, p. 13 Government - U.S., Ford, Gerald
Federal housing funds 1975-06-19 Federal housing funds received by Village will be used to begin first phase of Skokie's community development plan. The News, Thursday, June 19, 1975, p. 3 Government - U.S., Skokie - City planning
Flood control news a'plenty 1975-05-22 Jack Matzer, village manager, indicates federal government may expand flood insurance to include sewer back-up. The News, Thursday, May 22, 1975, p. 23 Insurance, Government - U.S., Matzer, Jack, Floods
Ealy new postmaster 1972-09-07 Leo Ealy new postmaster in Skokie. The News, Thursday, September 7, 1972, p. 22 Government - U.S., Ealy, Leo, U.S. Postal Service
Local leaders tag economy top issue 1971-10-14 Skokie businessmen chat with President Nixon's special assistant on current American problems. The News, Thursday, October 14, 1971, p. 1 Government - U.S., Business