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12 retiring from local school boards 1960-03-31 Article on retiring school boards members and candidates. The News, Thursday, March 31, 1960, p. 7 Public School District 73 1/2 - Board - Elections, Public School District 202 - Board - Elections, Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Board - Elections, Public School District 69 - Board - Elections, Public School District 73 - Board - Elections, Public School District 68 - Board - Elections, Public School District 72 - Board - Elections
Science Seminar - One man's dream: Shapiro's efforts opened door 1960-03-31 Article on the Science Seminar at Nilehi and Searle Scholarship. The News, Thursday, March 31, 1960, p. 54 Science Seminar, Scholarships and fellowships, G.D. Searle & Co., Science, Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools), Shapiro, Jacob
Balanced budget dream may burst: Employees demand raises 1960-03-31 Village employees disapprove of the Village budget, want raises. The News, Thursday, March 31, 1960, p. 5 Skokie - Budget and expenditures, Municipal employees
Musical prodigy dead at age 57 1977-03-31 Dr. Eugene Jacobs, 57, died on March 18th. The News, Thursday, March 31, 1977, p. 28 Jacobs, Eugene, Dr., Death
For twp. trustee spots: GOP taps Skokie officials 1977-03-31 Article on three candidates running for Township Trustees on the Independent Township Caucus Party ticket. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, March 31, 1977, Sec. 1, p. 14 Niles Township Board of Trustees - Elections,
Skokie - town vote Tuesday: candidates, captains in final drive 1977-03-31 Elections for Skokie and Niles Township boards will be held on Tuesday, April 5th. Article includes information on candidates and parties. The News, Thursday, March 31, 1977, p. 3 Skokie Board of Trustees - Elections, Niles Township Board of Trustees - Elections
Time for a Change': Nathan rings bells to 'sell' campaign 1977-03-31 Article on Bernard Nathan who is running for Mayor. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, March 31, 1977, Sec. 1, p. 1 Elections, Nathan, Bernard, Government - Skokie
Smith seek PhD from Marquette U. 1977-03-31 Albert Smith, Jr. has been accepted into graduate school at Marquette University. The News, Thursday, March 31, 1977, p. 18 Smith, Albert, Jr., Colleges and universities
219 school board selects superintendent 1983-03-31 District 219 has selected James G. Erickson to be Superintendent effective no later than July 1, 1983. Dr. Erickson is currently Superintendent of Schools in District 4 in DuPage County. The News, Thursday, March 31, 1983, p. 3 Erickson, James, Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Management and organization, Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Teachers and personnel
Start local child identification 1983-03-31 The Skokie Police Department has begun implementing its Missing Children Identification Program by having Skokie parents voluntarily bring their children to the station to be finger-printed. The News, Thursday, March 31, 1983, p. 3 Safety devices and measures, Skokie Police Department
Niles Twp. Board OKs pay raises 1985-03-31 The Niles Township Board of Supervisors approved a 20 percent pay increase for the next group of elected officials. Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Sunday, March 31, 1985, Sec. 1, p. 3 Niles Township Board of Trustees, Government - Niles Township, Salaries
Rodgers closes book on career 1985-03-31 Paul Rodgers is retiring after 15 years as superintendent of District 68. Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Sunday, March 31, 1985, Sec. 1, p. 1 Rodgers, Paul, Public School District 68 - Teachers and personnel, Public School District 68 - Management and organization, Retirement
Shooting suspect ruled unfit for trial 1985-03-31 Jerry Powell, the 32-year-old Des Plaines man charged in the February 6 triple shooting at Wells Manufacturing Co., has been found unfit to stand trial. Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Sunday, March 31, 1985, Sec. 1, p. 2 Powell, Jerry, Wells Manufacturing Co., Crime and criminals - Shootings
TCI mulls over fines 1988-03-31 TCI of Illinois officials refused to say whether they would pay $38,700 in fines imposed by Skokie, but said they were willing to meet with Skokie to discuss the matter. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, March 31, 1988, Sec. 1, p. 1 Skokie - Fees and fines, TCI of Illinois, Cable television
Township role comes under fire 1988-03-31 John (Bill) Handzel, who ran unsuccessfully this month in the Republican Primary for the 1st Illinois Senate District, said he plans to seek election to a township post next year with the goal of dissolving township government. Skokie Review, Thursday, March 31, 1988, p. 3 Government - Niles Township, Elections, Politics - Republican Party, Handzel, John (Bill)
Library: Medieval/Renaissance music 1988-03-31 The Old Towne Renaissance Consort will give a concert April 10 in Skokie Public Library. Skokie Review, Thursday, March 31, 1988, p. 79 Old Towne Renaissance Consort, Concerts, Skokie Public Library - Activities, programs and exhibits
News digest 1988-03-31 Skokie will have a new trustee by the end of April. The vacancy was created when Albert Smith resigned from the mayor's seat and Jackie Gorell, formerly a trustee, was appointed to succeed Smith. Skokie Review, Thursday, March 31, 1988, p. 7 Skokie Board of Trustees, Smith, Albert J., Mayors, Gorell, Jacqueline, Government - Skokie
New cable manager says she welcomes subscriber calls 1988-03-31 Leona Brown, new General Manager of Skokie's cable franchise, must deal with service problems at the local office. Skokie Review, Thursday, March 31, 1988, p. 4 Brown, Leona, TCI of Illinois, Cable television
Fire damaged 20% of building 1988-03-31 Last week's fire at Williamson Adhesives, Incorporated, located at 8220 Kimball Avenue in Skokie, damaged 20 percent of the factory. The fire was triggered when fumes were ignited by a ventilating fan. Skokie Review, Thursday, March 31, 1988, p. 14 Fires, Business, Williamson Adhesives, Incorporated
Dist. 68 seeks input on plans 1988-03-31 Skokie's largest elementary school district is thinking of reorganizing and wants local residents to volunteer to study its reorganization plan in detail. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, March 31, 1988, Sec. 1, p. 1 Public School District 68, School districts - Reorganization
Remap plan stokes ire 1994-03-31 A redistricting plan in School District 65 has some opposition. Skokie Review, Thursday, March 31, 1994, p. 6 School districts - Reorganization, Public School District 65
Age didn't dull this gent's desire to dance : At 108, Soviet immigrant still wants to enjoy American life 1994-03-31 Grigory Skolnick celebrated his 108th birthday . Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, March 31, 1994, Sec. 1, p. 1 Skolnick, Grigory, Anniversaries and birthdays
Park panel considers '95 budget 1994-03-31 More than $1 million has been added to the Skokie Park District's budget. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, March 31, 1994, Sec. 1, p. 1 Skokie Park District - Budget and expenditures,
Oakton's Tenhoeve retires September '95 1994-03-31 Thomas TenHoeve, president of Oakton Community College, will retire. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, March 31, 1994, Sec. 1, p. 5 Oakton Community College - Teachers and personnel, TenHoeve, Thomas
Warning system down for 2 weeks 1994-03-31 There is confusion about the cable television emergency announcement system Skokie Review, Thursday, March 31, 1994, p. 3 Safety devices and measures, Cable television
Blasts bedevil neighborhood 1994-03-31 Skokie homeowners claim underground blasting has damaged their houses. Skokie Review, Thursday, March 31, 1994, p. 3 Housing,
A cut above 1994-03-31 Frank Polanzi, owner of the Oakton Barber Shop, still gives old fashioned service. Skokie Review, Thursday, March 31, 1994, p. 77 Oakton Barber Shop, Business - Barber shops, Polanzi, Frank
Pianist holds the keys to success 1994-03-31 Pianist Inna Faliks will perform with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra after winning the Illinois Young Performers competition Skokie Review, Thursday, March 31, 1994, p. B-1 Faliks, Inna, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Awards, prizes, etc.
Park District budget up 11% 1994-03-31 More than $1 million has been added to the Skokie Park District's budget. Skokie Review, Thursday, March 31, 1994, p. 7 Skokie Park District - Budget and expenditures,
Yates foe still in doubt 1994-03-31 The results are still undetermined in the Republican primary race for the 9th congressional district. Skokie Review, Thursday, March 31, 1994, p. 5 Elections, U.S. House of Representatives 9th District
Vikings take title at West 2005-03-31 None Skokie Review, Thursday, March 31, 2005, p. 112 Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Athletics, Vivone, Chris, Kammerer, Chris, Wilson, Martel, Niles North High School, Sports - Track and field, Evans, Wes, Krejcie, Alex, Niles West High School, Metellus, Robert, Valescot, Chris
East Prairie candidates cite money, space issues 2005-03-31 None Skokie Review, Thursday, March 31, 2005, p. 107 Murphy, Darlyn, Glickman, Sheldon, Zeidman, Irwin, Ritter, Sandra, Shamsuddin, Mir, Vela, Jerry, Zolotor, Marc, Public School District 73 - Board - Elections
West adjusting to new setter 2005-03-31 None Skokie Review, Thursday, March 31, 2005, p. 117 Sports - Volleyball, McKinney, Chris, Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Athletics, Theodorakakis, Frank, Johnson, Chris, Mallorca, Andrew, Sinnick, Jenifer, Kilgallon, Colin, Kilgallon, Miles, Niles West High School, O'Reilly, Tim, Tamondong, A.J.
Our choices for April 5 2005-03-31 None Skokie Review, Thursday, March 31, 2005, p. 14 Reid, Michael, Shamsuddin, Mir, Skokie Park District - Board - Elections, Elections, Luecke, Mary Rita, Erickson, Mary, Eder, Bob, Editorial, Public School District 73 - Board - Elections, Murphy, Darlyn, Glickman, Sheldon, Ritter, Sandra, Clarito, Jerry, Willis-Brown, Jill, Public School District 65 - Board - Elections, Public School District 69 - Bond issues and referendum, Oakton Community College - Board - Elections
Skokie Board Briefs 2005-03-31 None Skokie Review, Thursday, March 31, 2005, p. 4 Ordinances, Skokie Board of Trustees, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Comcast Corp., Church Street Synagogue, Inc., Laramie Park Homeowners Association, Streets - Maintenance and repair, Cable television, RCN Corporation, Gross Point Road
Skokie supports Autobarn project 2005-03-31 None Skokie Review, Thursday, March 31, 2005, p. 9 Fisher, Richard, Taxation - Property tax, Skokie Board of Trustees, Autobarn, Business - Automobile dealerships, Thompson, Tom
Rambling for diversity 2005-03-31 None Skokie Review, Thursday, March 31, 2005, p. 5 Yabes, Samuel, Jr., Loyola Academy - Student activities, Multiculturalism
Poznansky enters final spring at North 2005-03-31 None Skokie Review, Thursday, March 31, 2005, p. 112 Franklin, Natalie, Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Athletics, Walsh, Emily, Poznansky, Steve, Anselmo, Nicki, Kadet, Allix, Christopoulos, Christine, Seebacher, Beth, Seebacher, Kate, Cameron, Amanda, Bubley, Megan, Sports - Softball, Niles North High School, Collinsworth, Dana, Gaynor, Sophie
Cohen learns to use his speed 2005-03-31 None Skokie Review, Thursday, March 31, 2005, p. 113 Kruszynski, Kevin, Niles Nighthawks, Sports - Hockey, Pioneer Press North Stars
Niles West diamondmen split 1-0 decision 2005-03-31 None Skokie Review, Thursday, March 31, 2005, p. 111 Sandalow, Scott, Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Athletics, Barry, Tim, Sports - Baseball, Eastman, Greg, Hohs, Matt, Boldt, Ryan, Gustafson, Garry, Loyola Academy - Athletics, Toy, Chris, Niles West High School, Senensky, Clint, Friedrich, Chris
New Viking ace tosses shutout in opener 2005-03-31 None Skokie Review, Thursday, March 31, 2005, p. 114 Deutsch, Mike, Agnew, Eric, Stepniewski, Jesse, Schiller, Brian, Sklena, Brian, Gliffe, Tony, Brutzkus, Joey, Tichy, Tony, Reeder, Michael, Carro, Kelly, Niles North High School, Endo, Michael, Williams, John, Heller, Scott, Beladi, Sam, Miller, Patrick, Meyers, Tommy, Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Athletics, Heller, Joey, Sports - Baseball, Vulic, Vehid, Ehrlich, Dan, Litwin, Andrew, Kendall, Max, Seebacher, Steve
Firing catches Genis by surprise 2005-03-31 None Skokie Review, Thursday, March 31, 2005, p. 111 Niles West High School, Heuerman, Steve, Genis, Dave, Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Teachers and personnel, Sports - Basketball
California on the North Shore 2005-03-31 None Skokie Review, Thursday, March 31, 2005, p. 99 Business - Retail, Karlin, Nathan, Alcohol, Schaefer's Wines, Foods and Spirits
Worthy project 2005-03-31 None Skokie Review, Thursday, March 31, 2005, p. 3 Kao, Vicky, Holidays and celebrations - Easter, Old Orchard Junior High School, Public School District 68 - Student activities
Humorous 'Herring' 2005-03-31 None Skokie Review, Thursday, March 31, 2005, p. B6 Plays, Northlight Theatre, 'Red Herring'
Doc still plays that 'darn thing 2005-03-31 None Skokie Review, Thursday, March 31, 2005, p. B4 Centre East Studio Theater, Music, Watson, Doc
Senate bill would ban yo-yo balls 2005-03-31 None Skokie Review, Thursday, March 31, 2005, p. 3 Safety devices and measures, Schoenberg, Jeffrey, Illinois Senate 9th District, Government - Illinois, Lipin, Lisa, Games
Skokie's downtown TIF reduced 2005-03-31 None Skokie Review, Thursday, March 31, 2005, p. 3 Stamp, Sandi, Forest City Enterprises, Inc., Nelson, Rebecca, Public School District 69 - Budget and expenditures, TIF (Tax Increment Financing), Rigoni, Al, Hanley, J. Patrick, Thompson, Tom, Skokie Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Skokie Merchants Association, Budget and expenditures, Skokie Board of Trustees, Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools)
District 219 Board Briefs 2005-03-31 None Skokie Review, Thursday, March 31, 2005, p. 12 Budget and expenditures, Yeggy, Gerry, Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools), Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Board
Skokie voters to decide Dist. 69 tax hike April 5 2005-03-31 None Skokie Review, Thursday, March 31, 2005, p. 12 Gustafson, James, Elections, Public School District 69 - Bond issues and referendum
Wolves softball squad has Ramseyer optimistic 2005-03-31 None Skokie Review, Thursday, March 31, 2005, p. 116 Curry, Julie, Scheler, Martha, Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Athletics, Gibbs, Cora, Kearns, Colleen, Wilgus, Andrea, McDonald, Casey, Niles West High School, Novak, Brittney, Sports - Softball, Azarnoosh, Mina, Duffy, Shayna, Ramseyer, Steve, Gremley, Kelly, Kolodziej, Audrey, Rosin, Chrissy, Heuer, Jamie
Silkaitis, McCaffrey secure All-American recognition 2005-03-31 None Skokie Review, Thursday, March 31, 2005, p. 115 Silkaitis, Terry, Sports - Swimming and diving, Schutt, John, National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Bookmobile brings renowned library to neighborhoods 2011-03-31 None Skokie Review, Thursday, March 31, 2011 , p. 11 Blau, Judy, Schaffel, Chaya, Skokie Public Library - Bookmobile service, Rankin, Ed, Kreisman, Leah, Carlsen, Phil, Rosenson, Linda, Tabin, Kay, Anthony, Carolyn, Dunlap, Gail
Challengers hope to tilt Evanston School Board 2011-03-31 None Skokie Review, Thursday, March 31, 2011 , p. 14 Terry, Keith, Rykhus, Richard, Budde, Eileen, Bailey, Katie, Rees, J.B., Public School District 65 - Board - Elections
Niles North troupe runs clinic for young dancers 2011-03-31 None Skokie Review, Thursday, March 31, 2011 , p. 10 Hertz, Zoe, Kim, Annie, Sortino, Deanna, Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Student activities, Ariaz, Shana, Auroris Dance Company, Niles North High School
Candidates weigh in on detracking debate 2011-03-31 None Skokie Review, Thursday, March 31, 2011 , p. 12 Rochelle, Scott, Public School District 202 - Board - Elections, Baum, Jonathan, Colleton, Jane, Metz, Mark
North grad Cameron earns shot at Golden gloves title 2011-03-31 None Skokie Review, Thursday, March 31, 2011 , p. 41 Cameron, Matt, Sports - Boxing
French, Dons begin season with solid play: Senior hitter piling up kills early on 2011-03-31 None Skokie Review, Thursday, March 31, 2011 , p. 44 Sports - Volleyball, French, Dan, Notre Dame High School - Athletics, Maniscalco, Peter, Cole, Pat, Krogstad, Kyle, Regal, Kevin, Podkowa, Dan, Choate, Evan, Maloney, Conor
Speedy Gordon paces West at Top Times meet: Senior posts career-best 55 dash 2011-03-31 None Skokie Review, Thursday, March 31, 2011 , p. 45 Hellwig, Sydney, Niles West High School, Townsend, Jasmine, Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Athletics, Medland, Mark, Dawood, Rita, Sports - Track and field, McCarte, Marykate, Gordon, Kellion
Vikings stand up to mighty New Trier: North plays 'hard and physical' in loss 2011-03-31 None Skokie Review, Thursday, March 31, 2011 , p. 46 Sports - Soccer, Taerbaum, Jeanine, Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Athletics, Edminster, Daniel, Niles North High School, Steinberg, Deborah, Marquez, Camila, Ebeling, Tiffany
Trustees give OK for bike path grants 2011-03-31 None Skokie Review, Thursday, March 31, 2011 , p. 5 Sports - Cycling, Schattner, Fred, Grants
Oakton Street targeted for road diet test 2011-03-31 None Skokie Review, Thursday, March 31, 2011 , p. 5 Roberts, Randall, Schattner, Fred, Skokie - City planning, Oakton Street, Rigoni, Al
Bullish shot 2011-03-31 None Skokie Review, Thursday, March 31, 2011 , p. 5 Lieberman, Todd, Fundraising and fundraisers, American Cancer Society
Candidates shine in School District 73.5 forum 2011-03-31 None Skokie Review, Thursday, March 31, 2011 , p. 7 Speer, Robert, McNelis, James, Public School District 73 1/2 - Board - Elections, Barr, Karen, Steger, Randall, Quane, Bob, Adamson, David, Montgomery, Brian, Guolee, Terrence, Stumme, Simeon
Nicholsin, Wolves ready to rock out in gym: West junior takes garage-band approach 2011-03-31 None Skokie Review, Thursday, March 31, 2011 , p. 41 Lazar, Ari, Niles West High School, Nicholsin, Josh, Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Athletics, Foerch, Steve, Mahoney-Muno, Casey, Sports - Gymnastics, Williams, Chris, Shiheiber, Eli
Chicago man charged in Skokie bank robbery 2011-03-31 None Skokie Review, Thursday, March 31, 2011 , p. 6 Brickyard Bank, Stillwell, Carlos, Crime and criminals - Robberies
North's Bacalla returns with high expectations: Soph back after strong frosh campaign 2011-03-31 None Skokie Review, Thursday, March 31, 2011 , p. 44 Sports - Tennis, Rosen, Eric, Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Athletics, Schun, Daniel, Niles North High School, Reinfrank, Eddie, Bacalla, David, Braubach, Will, Moy, Jeremy, Jaffe, Rich, Crane, Ian, Gupta, Saagar
Vikings start new season on right foot: North posts upsets in Marist Invite 2011-03-31 None Skokie Review, Thursday, March 31, 2011 , p. 43 Sports - Volleyball, Suh, Justin, Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Athletics, Rowen, Mike, Shaw, Andre, Kao, Eddie, Nulud, Jed, Chan, Eric, Herlocker, Carol, Sherman, Sam, Persaud, Jason, Patt, Hershel, Niles North High School
A cautionary tale 2016-03-31 None Skokie Review, Thursday, March 31, 2016, p. 1 Drugs, Niles North High School, Parent Advisory Council, Newberg, P. J.
Purim celebration goes under the sea at Lubavitch Chabad in Skokie 2016-03-31 None Skokie Review, Thursday, March 31, 2016, p. 12 Holidays and celebrations - Purim, Posner, Menachem, Lubavitch Chabad of Skokie
Review: 'Butler' makes the most of a Civil War moment 2016-03-31 None Skokie Review, Thursday, March 31, 2016, p. 27 Plays, 'Butler', North Shore Center for the Performing Arts
Another conviction handed down in Rosner home-health fraud case 2016-03-31 None Skokie Review, Thursday, March 31, 2016, p. 9 George, Jenette, Ttenej Senior Referral Agency, Rosner Home Healthcare
Police holding man for questioning in slaying 2016-03-31 None Skokie Review, Thursday, March 31, 2016, p. 9 Benyamin, Catherine, Powell, Jermaine
Jim Robinson, president of Astellas Americas 2016-03-31 None Skokie Review, Thursday, March 24, 2016, p. 4 Astellas Americas, Robinson, Jim
Standup Steven Wright keeping it strange at 60 2016-03-31 None Skokie Review, Thursday, March 31, 2016, p. 26 Wright, Steven, North Shore Center for the Performing Arts
I felt shame and fear and helplessness 2016-03-31 None Skokie Review, Thursday, March 24, 2016, p. 6 Drugs, Niles North High School, Parent Advisory Council, Newberg, P. J.