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Give surplus to schools: voters 1960-06-23 Voters recommend surplus funds in Township treasury be given to school districts. The News, Thursday, June 23, 1960, p. 1 Elections, Schools
Village court wins whopping 5-1 victory 1960-06-23 Establishment of Skokie Village Court is approved by voters. The News, Thursday, June 23, 1960, p. 1 Skokie Village Court, Elections, Courts
Republicans, Caucus to pick judicial screeners 1960-06-23 Skokie Caucus and Republican parties announce plans for selecting judges and clerk of the Skokie Village Court. The News, Thursday, June 23, 1960, p. 2 Skokie Village Court, Politics - Skokie Caucus Party, Politics - Republican Party
Light sculpture in dark: Officials grope for location 1977-06-23 Article on the controversy over placement of kinetic light sculpture. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, June 23, 1977, Sec. 1, p. 1 Art,
Temples consolidate July 1 1977-06-23 Temple Judea of Skokie and Temple Mizpah of Chicago to consolidate. The News, Thursday, June 23, 1977, p. 21 Synagogues, Temple Judea Mizpah
Cabs may be licensed 1977-06-23 Village Board tentatively agreed to grant license for American Taxi to operate in Skokie. The News, Thursday, June 23, 1977, p. 4 Taxi cabs, American Taxi
March in Skokie unlikely: Officials question likelihood of march 1977-06-23 Village officials unsure status of proposed July 4th Nazi march. The News, Thursday, June 23, 1977, p. 3 Protests, demonstrations, etc., National Socialist Party of America, Harvey, Roy
Searle sells division 1983-06-23 G.D. Searle and Co. and UGI Corp. announced the signing of an agreement for the purchase of Searle's Matheson Gas Products unit in the U.S. and Canada by a joint venture formed by UGI's AmeriGas subsidy and Nippon Sanso K.K. of Tokyo. The News, Thursday, June 23, 1983, p. 7 UGI Corp., G.D. Searle & Co., Business - Pharmaceutical companies
Josada condo proposal is rejected by trustees 1983-06-23 The Village Board rejected a controversial 76-unit condominium proposal for a site south of Hebrew Theological College. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, June 23, 1983, Sec. 1, p. 1 Housing - Condominiums,
Board okays housing complex 1983-06-23 The Skokie Village Board passed a resolution permitting the construction of a six-story, 95-unit residential development on the east side of Carpenter Road on property owned by Hebrew Theological College. The News, Thursday, June 23, 1983, p. 3 Housing - Condominiums,
Tower struggle latest delay in cable system 1983-06-23 The Village Board rejected Group W Cable's request to build a microwave tower next to its proposed local headquarters in the 9700 block of Gross Point Rd. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, June 23, 1983, Sec. 1, p. 1 Group W Cable, Cable television
Petitions available for OCC board 1985-06-23 Two positions on the Oakton Community College Board will be open in November. Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Sunday, June 23, 1985, Sec. 1, p. 2 Oakton Community College - Board - Elections,
Skokie Library to be resource center for blind, physically handicapped 1985-06-23 This summer Skokie Public Library will become host to the state's first truly public resource center for the blind and physically handicapped. The library will receive a $93,000 grant for the first year of operation. Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Sunday, June 23, 1985, Sec. 1, p. 3 Disabled - Physically, Skokie Public Library - Grants
Area employees get tuition break 1985-06-23 Employees of companies located within Oakton District 535 may enroll at Oakton for in-district fees regardless of where they live. This policy will take effect June 18. Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Sunday, June 23, 1985, Sec. 1, p. 1 Oakton Community College - Fees,
Lincoln Junior High School recognizes class of 1988 1988-06-23 Promotional exercises for the eighth-grade class of Lincoln Junior High School, Elementary School District 69, were held June 7 at Niles West High School. Skokie Review, Thursday, June 23, 1988, p. 82 Public School District 69 - Student activities, Lincoln Junior High School, Graduation
Storyteller's down home tales capture imagination 1988-06-23 Storyteller Jim May will perform at Skokie Public Library on June 26 as part of the Village's centennial open house. Skokie Review, Thursday, June 23, 1988, p. 12 Skokie - History, Anniversaries and birthdays, Storytelling, May, Jim, Skokie Public Library - Activities, programs and exhibits
Artist sculpts his vision of society 1988-06-23 Skokie sculptor Elliott Balter has produced some interesting works. Skokie Review, Thursday, June 23, 1988, p. 7 Art, Balter, Elliott
Library: Dial-in access available 1988-06-23 Patrons with home computers may dial into the Skokie Public Library's computerized card catalog. Skokie Review, Thursday, June 23, 1988, p. 86 Skokie Public Library, Joint Computer Program for Libraries (JCPL), Computers
Library: Gardens of delight exhibit 1988-06-23 An exhibit of maps and travelers' accounts of Illinois and the Great Lakes, consisting of books and maps dating from 1616 to 1950, will be on display during July at Skokie Public Library. Skokie Review, Thursday, June 23, 1988, p. 86 Skokie Public Library - Activities, programs and exhibits,
Petroski cool under political fire 1988-06-23 Betty Petroski's appointment to the Skokie Village Board has caused a great deal of debate. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, June 23, 1988, Sec. 1, p. 1 Petroski, Betty, Skokie Board of Trustees, Politics
Teachers receive 7 percent raise 1988-06-23 District 65 teachers will receive a 7 percent raise next school year and another 7 percent raise the following school year. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, June 23, 1988, Sec. 1, p. 9 Public School District 65 - Teachers and personnel, Salaries
Middleton gets new principal 1988-06-23 Julia James has been named Middleton School's new principal. James has 14 years of teaching experience in special education. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, June 23, 1988, Sec. 1, p. 2 John Middleton Elementary School, James, Julia, Public School District 73 1/2 - Teachers and personnel
Chief: Business lock box would assist firefighters 1988-06-23 Skokie Village Trustees approved drafting an ordinance that would require lockboxes as part of the alarm system for some 110 local businesses. Skokie Review, Thursday, June 23, 1988, p. 18 Fire prevention, Ordinances, Skokie Board of Trustees, Business
Niles North anticipates principal's resignation 1994-06-23 Niles North principal Donald Childs is expected to resign. Skokie Review, Thursday, June 23, 1994, p. 3 Niles North High School, Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Teachers and personnel, Childs, Donald
Village decision might threaten condo project 1994-06-23 Village trustees split a vote in a condominium zoning decision. Skokie Review, Thursday, June 23, 1994, p. 3 Skokie Board of Trustees, Housing - Condominiums
Answers sought on cable money 1994-06-23 The Skokie Board of Trustees will be monitoring the Skokie Cable Foundation more closely. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, June 23, 1994, Sec. 1, p. 1 Skokie Board of Trustees, Skokie Cable Television Foundation, Cable television
Little change in '93 stats of Skokie crime reports 1994-06-23 Skokie crime statistics for 1993 show little change. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, June 23, 1994, Sec. 1, p. 1 Crime and criminals, Statistics
Babysitting store tripped up 1994-06-23 Permission was denied for a babysitting franchise at a Skokie strip mall. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, June 23, 1994, Sec. 1, p. 3 Child care and day care centers,
Niles North's Christie says next year is his last 1994-06-23 Niles North basketball coach Pete Christie will retire after this season. Skokie Review, Thursday, June 23, 1994, p. 103 Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Athletics, Christie, Peter, Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Teachers and personnel, Sports - Basketball
Skokie reigns in Cable Foundation 1994-06-23 The Skokie Board of Trustees will be monitoring the Skokie Cable Foundation more closely. Skokie Review, Thursday, June 23, 1994, p. 12 Skokie Board of Trustees, Skokie Cable Television Foundation, Cable television
Niles North's workhorse sprints to head of pack 2005-06-23 None Skokie Review, Thursday, June 23, 2005, p. 91 Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Athletics, Valescot, Chris, Niles North High School, Robbins, Tom, Sports - Track and field, Needham, Pat, Pioneer Press North Stars, Loyola Academy - Athletics, Niles West High School, Metellus, Robert
Dog days come early for Vikings 2005-06-23 None Skokie Review, Thursday, June 23, 2005, p. 93 McGowan, Josh, Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Athletics, Stepniewski, Jesse, Heller, Joey, Jackson, Steve, Sports - Baseball, Sklena, Brian, Ehrlich, Dan, Gliffe, Tony, Seebacher, Steve, Williams, Jonathon, Rosemeyer, Michael, Tichy, Tony, Bradarich, Michael, Niles North High School, Miller, Patrick, Meyers, Tommy
Skokie Village Board Briefs 2005-06-23 None Skokie Review, Thursday, June 23, 2005, p. 11 Maloney, Nancy, Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC), Garcia, Ervin, Ordinances, Skokie Zoning Board of Appeals, Skokie Fine Arts Commission, Van Dusen, George, Skokie Police Department, Rigoni, Al, Zoning, Skokie Board of Trustees, Skokie Plan Commission, Glazer, Marilyn
Plan Commission supports outdoor dining for eatery 2005-06-23 None Skokie Review, Thursday, June 23, 2005, p. 5 Chipotle Mexican Grill, Peyer, Peter, Business - Restaurants and caterers, Skokie Plan Commission, Jimmy John's
District 219 Board Briefs 2005-06-23 None Skokie Review, Thursday, June 23, 2005, p. 11 Alltown Bus Co., Budget and expenditures, Stein, Roger, Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Board, Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Schedule, Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools), School children - Transportation
Friends bring medals to a very modest man 2005-06-23 None Skokie Review, Thursday, June 23, 2005, p. 3 Armed Forces - Veterans, War - World War II (WWII), Caplan, Aaron, Awards, prizes, etc.
New group has ideas for downtown 2005-06-23 None Skokie Review, Thursday, June 23, 2005, p. 3 Downtown Skokie Merchants Association, Luke, Paul, Skokie Plan Commission, Skokie - City planning, Independent Merchants of Downtown Skokie, Skokie Chamber of Commerce, Miles, Randy
Chicagoland Jewish High School 2005-06-23 None Skokie Review, Thursday, June 23, 2005, p. 14 Awards, prizes, etc., Graduation, Stein, Aliza, Chicagoland Jewish High School
Clarke continues her run into national spotlight 2005-06-23 None Skokie Review, Thursday, June 23, 2005, p. 92 Loyola Academy - Athletics, Black, Kristina, Sports - Track and field, Pioneer Press North Stars
Scholarship winner 2005-06-23 None Skokie Review, Thursday, June 23, 2005, p. 86 El Rassi, Diana, Scholarships and fellowships
District 219 2005-06-23 None Skokie Review, Thursday, June 23, 2005, p. 24 Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Awards, prizes, etc., Presidential Classroom Scholars Program, Drachenberg, Jessica, Niles West High School, Niles North High School, Goss, Woody
Plane art heralds museum's lift-off 2005-06-23 None Skokie Review, Thursday, June 23, 2005, p. 5 Museums, Kohl's Children's Museum, Luthardt, Kevin, Benveniste, Esther
Confidence growing with each win 2005-06-23 None Skokie Review, Thursday, June 23, 2005, p. 89 Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Athletics, Sports - Baseball, Shimanovsky, Matt, Gustafson, Garry, Ceisel, Matt, Coorlas, P.J., Parsill, Adam, Thompson, Chris, Niles West High School, Senensky, Clint, Portnoy, Kyle, Gustafson, Tom, Kontos, Chris, Boldt, Ryan
Taste of Skokie Valley serves up food feast 2011-06-23 None Skokie Review, Thursday, June 23, 2011 , p. 7 Anthony, Carolyn, Fundraising and fundraisers, Taste of Skokie Valley, Skokie Chamber of Commerce, Skokie Valley Rotary Club
Second Dine-Around serves up plateful of downtown eateries 2011-06-23 None Skokie Review, Thursday, June 23, 2011 , p. 14 Tennes, Ann, Business - Restaurants and caterers, Downtown Dine-Around
Skokie Theatre continues to open doors for varied uses 2011-06-23 None Skokie Review, Thursday, June 23, 2011 , p. 13 Theaters, Curtis, Al, Skokie Theater
Wolves need steering wheel for offense 2011-06-23 None Skokie Review, Thursday, June 23, 2011 , p. 52 Sagett, Nathan, Logan, Donte, Gibson, Ahmad, Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Athletics, Dolins, Cory, Pierce, Tony, Hill, Demonte, Younatham, Ramsan, O'Connor, Patrick, Niles West High School, Herth, Lauris, Biser, Alek, Darville, Alex, Harris, D.J., Sports - Basketball, Williams, Bob
Health fair provides care for dozens 2011-06-23 None Skokie Review, Thursday, June 23, 2011 , p. 5 Health care, English Language Learners (ELL) Center, Immigrants, Vasilj, Ralia, Wallace, Corrie, Oakton Community College - Student activities
New Holocaust museum exhibit highlights women 2011-06-23 None Skokie Review, Thursday, June 23, 2011 , p. 5 Museums, Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center, Spots of Light: To Be a Woman in the Holocaust
Pioneer Press North Stars softball team 2011-06-23 None Skokie Review, Thursday, June 23, 2011 , p. 50 Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Athletics, Lefevre, Joanna, Sanchez, Brittany, Gilbert, Rebecca, Niles North High School, Reichert, Kristin, Sugihara, Keiko, Loy, Jess, Niles West High School, Sports - Softball, Matthies, Rachel
Success breeds optimism at Niles North 2011-06-23 None Skokie Review, Thursday, June 23, 2011 , p. 53 White, Jaylen, Wells, Avery, Washington, Eron, Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Athletics, Nader, Abdel, Niles North High School, Olson, Glenn, Henry, Mychael, Nix, Malachi, Moss, Robby, Sports - Basketball
Whiffleball tournament reunites friends 2011-06-23 None Skokie Review, Thursday, June 23, 2011 , p. 54 Skokie Park District, Sports, Bottorff, Jim, Competitions
New principal, director of curriculum named 2016-06-23 None Skokie Review, Thursday, June 23, 2016, p. 12 Lincoln Elementary School, Beardsley, Stacy, Cooney, Michelle, Public School District 65, Goren, Paul
Duo honors 'The Piano Men' for Skokie Theatre show 2016-06-23 None Skokie Review, Thursday, June 23, 2016, p. 26 Michael, Tom, Music, Skokie Theatre, 'Piano Men, The', Menzie, Beckie
'These were beautiful ... loving people' 2016-06-23 None Skokie Review, Thursday, June 23, 2016, p. 6 Orlando shooting victims, Oakton Community College, Finkenbine, Amy
Community, officials meet at Winnebago Park 2016-06-23 None Skokie Review, Thursday, June 23, 2016, p. 8 Ohrlund, John, Reid, Mike, Solomon, Ladd, Bucknor, Anaya, Skokie Park District, Solomon, Alissa, Winnebago Park, Hanawalt, Curtis, Solomon, Ellie
We mourn, we grieve' 2016-06-23 None Skokie Review, Thursday, June 23, 2016, p. 1 Orlando shooting victims, Oakton Community College, Finkenbine, Amy
District 65 hires consultant to conduct 'equity audit' 2016-06-23 None Skokie Review, Thursday, June 23, 2016, p. 12 Wallace, Corrie, Public School District 65, Goren, Paul
Familiar face slated to take top job at Skokie library 2016-06-23 None Skokie Review, Thursday, June 23, 2016, p. 16 Anthony, Carolyn, Skokie Public Library, Kong, Richard, Prosperi, Mark
Kabul House plans move to Evanston 2016-06-23 None Skokie Review, Thursday, June 23, 2016, p. 19 Business - Restaurants and caterers, Qazi, Akmal, Kabul House
Dons' Hendry uses draft as 'incentive' to improve 2016-06-23 None Skokie Review, Thursday, June 23, 2016, p. 46 Sports - Baseball, Hendry, John, Notre Dame High School
Northwestern students help lighten Skokie doctor's load 2016-06-23 None Skokie Review, Thursday, June 23, 2016, p. 15 SEE International, Sondheimer, Stuart