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Referendum reaction mixed: Medak supports Niles North sale 1978-12-03 Petition drive is being held urging sale of Niles North to OCC and asking for referendum on the issue. Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Sunday, December 3, 1978, Sec. 1, p. 1 Oakton Community College, Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Buildings, Niles North High School
Niles Township abates general assistance levy 1978-12-03 Niles Township Board voted for abatement of the general assistance tax levy for fiscal year 1978-79. Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Sunday, December 3, 1978, Sec. 1, p. 1 Taxation - Property tax, Government - Niles Township
Merchants: New ramps are cause for optimism 1981-12-03 Merchants at Old Orchard believe that business will be better this Christmas season because a new interchange at the Edens and Old Orchard Rd. opened on December 1 making it easier for shoppers to get to the mall. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, December 3, 1981, Sec. 1, p. 1 Old Orchard Shopping Center, Traffic, Business - Shopping centers, Edens Expressway
Reinstate foreign language study - Hawkins 1981-12-03 Lee Hawkins, the Chairman of the English Department at Niles North, said in a recently published article that foreign language study requirements should be reinstated in all public schools and colleges. The News, Thursday, December 3, 1981, p. 11 Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Curriculum, Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Teachers and personnel, Hawkins, Lee
219 may have to close second school 1981-12-03 Dramatic enrollment declines are forecast for the next ten years in Dist. 219. Within several years the district may have to close a school. The News, Thursday, December 3, 1981, p. 2 Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Buildings, Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Statistics
Skokie Board program to celebrate 10th year 1981-12-03 The Village will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Skokie blood replacement program on December 9. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, December 3, 1981, Sec. 1, p. 1 Anniversaries and birthdays, Blood banks
Yogurt-like drink flows in Skokie 1987-12-03 Skokie resident Mike Smolyansky, who immigrated to the U.S. 12 years ago, founded Lifeway Foods Company in Skokie. In the first six months of this year the company did more than $241,000 in sales. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, December 3, 1987, Sec. 1, p. 1 Smolyansky, Michael, Business - Manufacturing, Lifeway Foods Inc., Business - Distributors
Shopping center plan jumps its first hurdle 1987-12-03 The Skokie Plan Commission voted last week to recommend rezoning the 61 1/2 acre site of the AT&T Teletype Corporation for retail use. Opponents have until December 17 to voice a response to the plan. Skokie Review, Thursday, December 3, 1987, p. 3 Zoning, Skokie Plan Commission, AT&T Teletype Corporation, Business - Shopping centers
219 board to form community relations committee 1987-12-03 The District 219 board has formed a community relations advisory committee. The committee was formed in response to criticism over the board's handling of the forced resignation of Superintendent Kenneth Olsen. Skokie Review, Thursday, December 3, 1987, p. 4 Public relations, Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Board
No Title 1988-12-03 The Skokie Plan Commission has recommended that the Village Board approve a plan to reopen a gas station at Dempster and McCormick. Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Saturday, December 3, 1988, Sec. 1, p. 3 Skokie Plan Commission, Business - Automobile service stations and gas stations
No Title 1989-12-03 The Niles Township High School District 219 Board of Education on November 28 honored 44 athletes who were named All-Conference players or placed on the All-Academic Team. Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Sunday, December 3, 1989, Sec. 1, p. 2 Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Awards, prizes, etc., Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Athletics, Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Board
Oakton unveils East campus design 1992-12-03 Oakton Community College has a new $16 million facility at its Skokie site. Skokie Review, Thursday, December 3, 1992, p. 5 Oakton Community College - Buildings,
Gorell to run again 1992-12-03 Skokie Mayor Jackie Gorell has announced that she intends to run for a second term. Skokie Review, Thursday, December 3, 1992, p. 3 Elections, Gorell, Jacqueline
Dist. 219 board settles on raises 1992-12-03 The District 219 board has given raises to more than half of its teachers. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, December 3, 1992, Sec. 1, p. 1 Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Teachers and personnel, Salaries
Gorell throws in hat to make another turn 1992-12-03 Skokie Mayor Jackie Gorell has announced that she intends to run for a second term. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, December 3, 1992, Sec. 1, p. 1 Elections, Gorell, Jacqueline
Tiny Jenny wages big fight 1992-12-03 A benefit will be held for Jenny Lazarus, who has been diagnosed with leukemia. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, December 3, 1992, Sec. 1, p. 1 Lazarus, Jenny, Fundraising and fundraisers, Diseases - Leukemia
Parks president won't run 1992-12-03 Skokie Park Board President, Martin Peccia, will not seek reelection. Skokie Review, Thursday, December 3, 1992, p. 6 Peccia, Martin, Skokie Park District - Board - Elections
Squirrel cart mischief is a hard nut to crack 1992-12-03 Squirrels have been gnawing holes in Skokie's new plastic garbage carts. Skokie Review, Thursday, December 3, 1992, p. 3 Refuse and refuse disposal, Wildlife
Centrex sells comfort, independence 1998-12-03 None Skokie Review, Thursday, December 3, 1998, p. 93 Business - Retail, Baggett, Louise, Health and fitness, Centrex Life Solutions
Aikido school to move into storefront 1998-12-03 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, December 3, 1998, Sec. 1, p. 1 North Shore Aikido School, Sports - Martial arts, Special schools and classes, Benjamin, Art
Rosenblatt captures two golds in karate 1998-12-03 None Skokie Review, Thursday, December 3, 1998, p. 112 Rosenblatt, Rachel, Sports - Martial arts
Schedule change gives big boost to swim program 1998-12-03 None Skokie Review, Thursday, December 3, 1998, p. 116 Trinh, Richard, Sports - Swimming and diving, Laughlin, Joe, Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Athletics, Torres, Lisa, Schutt, John, Freeman, Mike, Mammoser, Reid, Bae Jun, Jeong, Kagan, Isaac, Niles West High School
Dist. 65 committee rejects proposals for charter schools 1998-12-03 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, December 3, 1998, Sec. 1, p. 1 Evanston Advantage, Sin Fronteras (Without Borders), Schools - Charter schools, Public School District 65
North matmen grappling with numbers, youth 1998-12-03 None Skokie Review, Thursday, December 3, 1998, p. 119 Fell, Nate, Neihaus, Steve, Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Athletics, Sports - Wrestling, Wood, Craig, Mathew, Ted, Niles North High School, Paulos, Senin, Esho, George, Tortorello, Tony
District 219 board approves ventilation system for West 1998-12-03 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, December 3, 1998, Sec. 1, p. 1 Budget and expenditures, Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Buildings, Niles West High School, Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools)
Dons rebound from loss; Ramblers struggle 1998-12-03 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, December 3, 1998, Sec. 1, p. 9 Reich, Derek, Cherry, Matt, Notre Dame High School - Athletics, Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Athletics, Masciopinto, Joe, Sneed, Mike, Sports - Basketball, Jakubowski, Mike, Stanton, Peter, Mocogni, Kevin, Loyola Academy - Athletics, Niles West High School
Loyola Gold icemen top New Trier in title matchup 1998-12-03 None Skokie Review, Thursday, December 3, 1998, p. 115 Loyola Academy - Athletics, Roth, Ryan, Wesley, Matt, Sports - Hockey, Oldenberg, Kevin, Vargas, David
Park district boosts pantry stores 1998-12-03 None Skokie Review, Thursday, December 3, 1998, p. 3 Niles Township Food Pantry, Hunger, Skokie Park District, Charities, Sabbara, Richele, Food and nutrition
District 219 continues high-tech improvement efforts 1998-12-03 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, December 3, 1998, Sec. 1, p. 3 Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools), Computers, Technology
West sharp in defeat; Vikes 6th in tourney 1998-12-03 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, December 3, 1998, Sec. 1, p. 8 Toliopoulos, Athena, Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Athletics, Allen, Andrea, Niles North High School, Talbert, Lindsey, Ratner, Alena, Sports - Basketball, Fonzetti, Gaby, Stephens, Kristin, Rieger, Cara, Niles West High School
A tall order for Niles N. 1998-12-03 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, December 3, 1998, Sec. 1, p. 8 Nelson, Matt, Adesuyi, Ade, Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Athletics, Niles North High School, Ventura, Aris, Sports - Basketball
Ramblers roll, but not in peak form, yet 1998-12-03 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, December 3, 1998, Sec. 1, p. 9 Loyola Academy - Athletics, Regina Dominican High School - Athletics, Mitchell, Kathleen, Gvozdenovic, Olga, Sobieszczyk, Laurie, Sports - Basketball, Markoff, Jenna
Loyola Gold feasts on opposition at tourney 1998-12-03 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, December 3, 1998, Sec. 1, p. 9 Loyola Academy - Athletics, Skoglund, Dan, Schilling, Brian, Sports - Hockey, O'Connor, Matt
Vikes end week 3-3 1998-12-03 None Skokie Review, Thursday, December 3, 1998, p. 113 Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Athletics, Niles North High School, Talbert, Lindsey, Sports - Basketball
Viking gymnasts have eyes on future 1998-12-03 None Skokie Review, Thursday, December 3, 1998, p. 115 Groisman, Nelly, Abano, Jilienne, Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Athletics, Schwartz, Jamie, Goldberg, Wendy, Niles North High School, Choi, Grace, Sports - Gymnastics, Neustadter, Pam
Reich's solo effort not enough 1998-12-03 None Skokie Review, Thursday, December 3, 1998, p. 122 Reich, Derek, Niles West High School, Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Athletics, Gierke, Todd, Davis, Mike, Sports - Basketball
D68 employees see pay raises in 98-99 1998-12-03 None Skokie Review, Thursday, December 3, 1998, p. 14 Public School District 68 - Teachers and personnel, Salaries
Why not get involved? 1998-12-03 None Skokie Review, Thursday, December 3, 1998, p. 22 Elections, Politics, Editorial
Big crowds fill Orchard opener 1998-12-03 None Skokie Review, Thursday, December 3, 1998, p. 3 Old Orchard Shopping Center, Traffic, Business - Shopping centers
Police department accredited 1998-12-03 None Skokie Review, Thursday, December 3, 1998, p. 4 Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA), Skokie Police Department
Fairview sells first bonds 1998-12-03 None Skokie Review, Thursday, December 3, 1998, p. 4 Public School District 72 - Bond issues and referendum,
Blind runner finishes Turkey Trot 1998-12-03 None Skokie Review, Thursday, December 3, 1998, p. 5 Disabled - Physically, Musser, Heidi, Sports - Running
Area code plan comes under fire 1998-12-03 None Skokie Review, Thursday, December 3, 1998, p. 7 Area codes, Illinois Commerce Commission
Tax cap limits District 219 levy 1998-12-03 None Skokie Review, Thursday, December 3, 1998, p. 9 Taxation - Property tax, Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools)
Nelson provides spark in final tourney outing 1998-12-03 None Skokie Review, Thursday, December 3, 1998, p. 119 Bjelica, Charles, Nelson, Matt, Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Athletics, Niles North High School, Ventura, Aris, Yabut, Dustin, Koss, Adam, Sports - Basketball
Tournaments reveal cagers' strengths, weaknesses : Niles W. should flourish with across-the-board contribution 1998-12-03 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, December 3, 1998, Sec. 1, p. 8 Reich, Derek, Niles West High School, Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Athletics, Kisielewski, Luke, Davis, Mike, Sports - Basketball
Power outage wipes out bid for medals 1998-12-03 None Skokie Review, Thursday, December 3, 1998, p. 116 Niles West High School, Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Athletics, Sports - Wrestling, Schaab, Mike, Ravenna, Joe, Medvin, Slava
Never too late to be a playwright 1998-12-03 None Skokie Review, Thursday, December 3, 1998, p. B3 Hoffman, Beverly Asher, Levy, Joe, Jr., 'Open Door, The', Northlight Theatre, 'Winter Wanderlust', Kaplan, Barbara Lee, Drama, North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Plays
H1N1 flu clinics open to all at-risk in state 2009-12-03 None Skokie Review, Thursday, December 3, 2009, p. 5 Immunizations, Skokie Health Department (formerly Skokie Public Health Department), Counard, Dr. Catherine, Diseases - Flu
Annual Statement of Affairs Summary For Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2009 2009-12-03 None Skokie Review, Thursday, December 3, 2009, p. 47 Public School District 202 - Budget and expenditures - Annual Financial Statement,
Vikings earn first victory of season: North nabs tourney for new coach 2009-12-03 None Skokie Review, Thursday, December 3, 2009, p. 52 Sharples, Sam, Morrisey, Chris, Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Athletics, Nader, Abdel, Niles North High School, Freitas, Artur, Olson, Glenn, Nix, Malachi, Sports - Basketball, Sykes, Montreal, Senior, Marlon
College culture' now in all District 68 schools 2009-12-03 None Skokie Review, Thursday, December 3, 2009, p. 12 Devonshire Elementary School, McTague, Frances, Illa, Luis, Public School District 68 - Curriculum, Old Orchard Junior High School, No Excuses University, Jane Stenson Elementary School, Highland Elementary School
Classmates raise funds for care of friend's brother 2009-12-03 None Skokie Review, Thursday, December 3, 2009, p. 11 Elizabeth Meyer School, Maks, Griffin, Gordon, Alison, Maks, Gretchen, Maks, Kailey, Diseases - Leukemia, Maks, Hudson, Maks, Everest, Maks, Jonathan, Public School District 73 1/2 - Student activities
Holiday shoppers flock to Westfield Old Orchard 2009-12-03 None Skokie Review, Thursday, December 3, 2009, p. 7 Westfield Shoppingtown Old Orchard, Business - Shopping centers
Loyd, Wolves show mettle: Super soph and Co. 'firing on all cylinders 2009-12-03 None Skokie Review, Thursday, December 3, 2009, p. 57 Poskrobko, Michelle, Gremley, Jaclyn, Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Athletics, Sports - Basketball, Hirsh, Alissa, Logan, Talya, Kleppin, Kelly, Guiang, Ally, Konsewicz, Tony, Niles West High School, Loyd, Jewell, Chacko, Jenny, Slauder, Kaitlyn, Niles North High School
New Wolves coach brings strong track record: Genovesi on board after five years at Elgin 2009-12-03 None Skokie Review, Thursday, December 3, 2009, p. 55 Ronning, Eric, Rosen, Ben, Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Athletics, Rosati, Jimmy, Nguyen, Chris, Suarez, Anthony, Niles West High School, Sports - Wrestling, Bahrmasel, Mike, Saikhan, Bayar, Genovesi, Anthony, Shields, David, Wittersheim, Bryan
Kids give to others with their hands, from their heart 2009-12-03 None Skokie Review, Thursday, December 3, 2009, p. 43 Stern, Micah, Charities, Holidays and celebrations - Thanksgiving, Stern, Owen
Northlight's 'Souvenir' explores musical anomaly 2009-12-03 None Skokie Review, Thursday, December 3, 2009, p. B16 Plays, 'Souvenir', Northlight Theatre
Niles North crew performs O'Neill 2009-12-03 None Skokie Review, Thursday, December 3, 2009, p. 15 Plays, Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Student activities, Niles North High School, 'Ah, Wilderness'
Trio of veterans leads North into action: Khouri, Pazmino, Ayala sectional-tested 2009-12-03 None Skokie Review, Thursday, December 3, 2009, p. 55 Khouri, Danny, Schoenberg, Todd, Robbins, Danny, Ehrlich, Tom, Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Athletics, Sports - Wrestling, Felton, Marlon, Niles North High School, Pazmino, Chris, Ayala, Michael
West star-struck at Schnurr tourney: Williams wins first game as Wolves coach 2009-12-03 None Skokie Review, Thursday, December 3, 2009, p. 53 McNichols, Chris, Logan, Donte, Metellus, Rodney, Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Athletics, Herth, Lauris, Fiol, Lorenzo, Pierce, Tony, Sports - Basketball, Williams, Bob, Cayemitte, Boris, Niles West High School
More rely on assistance program during tough times in economy 2009-12-03 None Skokie Review, Thursday, December 3, 2009, p. 8 Assist a Family, Charities, DiFrancesca, Maureen Murphy
Program touts math, science careers for 5th, 6th-grade girls 2009-12-03 None Skokie Review, Thursday, December 3, 2009, p. 10 LeFevre, Ami, Girls Empowered by Math and Science (GEMS), Gin, Dan, Villa, Julie Ann, Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Teachers and personnel
High energy key to Wolves' success 2015-12-03 None Skokie Review, Thursday, December 3, 2015, p.49 Flowers, Aaron, Niles West High School, Asuncion, Don, Hines, Evan, Sports - Basketball, Williams, Bob
Out of retirement 2015-12-03 None Skokie Review, Thursday, December 3, 2015, p.6 Turkey drive, Charities, Wronkowski, Michael
Preparation pays off for Notre Dame's Stritzel 2015-12-03 None Skokie Review, Thursday, December 3, 2015, p.46 Becar, Ammar, D'Avanzo, Anthony, Stritzel, Matt, Notre Dame High School, Simon, Lucas, Sports - Basketball
Coming out of retirement 2015-12-03 None Skokie Review, Thursday, December 3, 2015, p. 1 Turkey drive, Charities, Wronkowski, Michael
Learning experience 2015-12-03 None Skokie Review, Thursday, December 3, 2015, p.50 Stritzel, Matt, Notre Dame High School, Sports - Basketball
Kristin Winter: executive director of the Skokie Community Fund 2015-12-03 None Skokie Review, Thursday, December 3, 2015, p.4 Skokie Community Fund, Winter, Kristin
Kids bring 'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe' to Skokie 2015-12-03 None Skokie Review, Thursday, December 3, 2015, p.27 Plays, 'Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, The', Mayer Kaplan Jewish Community Center
Loyola’s Ogliore continues local trend by committing to DePauw 2020-12-03 None Skokie Review, Thursday, December 3, 2020 p. 22 Kalis, Jessica, Ogliore, Isabella, New Trier High School, Loyola Academy - Athletics, Davidkov, David, Sports - Football, Sports - Basketball
Village of Skokie keeps property tax levy flat 2020-12-03 None Skokie Review, Thursday, December 3, 2020 p. 4 Taxation - Property tax, Skokie Public Library, Skokie Village Board, Prendi, Julian, Skokie