| Skokie Park District awarded $2.5 million state grant for Skatium Ice Arena updates |
2021-04-01 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, April 1, 2021, p. 14 |
Park and Recreation Facilities Construction (PARC),
Renovation and repair,
Pritzker, J. B.,
Skokie Park District,
Tuft, Michelle,
Grants,
Skatium,
Bottorff, Jim |
| $3M approved in contracts |
2021-03-18 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 18, 2021, p. 1, 8 |
Manrique, Jill,
Renovation and repair,
Niles West High School,
Neubauer, Tim,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Board,
Niles North High School,
Nowik, Joseph,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Budget and expenditures |
| Officials hope to debut library renovations in the spring |
2020-10-29 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, October 29, 2020, p. 5 |
Renovation and repair,
Skokie Board of Trustees,
Robinson, Christie,
Skokie Public Library - Expansion and renovation,
Coronavirus infections (COVID-19) |
| Library renovation slightly delayed |
2020-08-13 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 13, 2020, p. 12 |
Renovation and repair,
Robinson, Christie,
Skokie Public Library - Expansion and renovation,
Coronavirus infections (COVID-19) |
| It may not be the same way that it was' |
2020-04-23 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, April 23, 2020, p. 6 |
Renovation and repair,
Skokie Public Library,
Robinson, Christie,
Community development,
Skokie Public Library - Activities, programs and exhibits,
Coronavirus infections (COVID-19) |
| Five new bike shelters coming to Skokie CTA stations this summer |
2020-03-05 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 5, 2020, p. 7 |
CTA Yellow Line,
Renovation and repair,
Cook, Erik P.,
Skokie Board of Trustees,
Skokie bike path,
Christopher B. Burke Engineering,
Community development |
| Skokie Public Library marked for upgrade |
2019-12-26 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 26, 2019, p. 4 |
Renovation and repair,
Skokie Public Library - Budget and expenditures |
| Skokie issues bonds to pay for library renovation |
2019-11-07 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, November 7, 2019, p. 13 |
Renovation and repair,
Skokie Public Library - Budget and expenditures,
Klein, Ralph,
Prendi, Julian |
| Library renovation to begin in January |
2019-09-19 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, September 19, 2019, p. 1, 7 |
Renovation and repair,
Skokie Public Library,
Kong, Richard,
Community development |
| Skokie CTA stations to get new bike shelters, improved sidewalks |
2019-06-13 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 13, 2019, p. 6 |
CTA Yellow Line,
Renovation and repair,
Skokie Board of Trustees,
Cook, Erik P.,
Transportation,
Streets - Maintenance and repair |
| School additions get commission backing |
2016-08-18 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August, 18, 2016, p. 12 |
Elizabeth Meyer School,
Dolinko, Gary,
Renovation and repair,
Skokie Board of Trustees,
Skokie Plan Commission,
John Middleton Elementary School,
Skokie Planning Department,
Public School District 73 1/2 |
| Yellow Line repairs more complicated than thought |
2015-07-02 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 2, 2015, p.7 |
CTA Yellow Line,
Renovation and repair,
Carter, Dorval, Jr.,
Transportation,
Kennedy, Joe |
| All aboard - again |
2015-11-05 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, November 5, 2015, p.6 |
CTA Yellow Line,
Schakowsky, Janice 'Jan',
Renovation and repair,
Carter, Dorval, Jr.,
Van Dusen, George |
| Library leaders consider major interior changes |
2018-07-26 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 26, 2018, p. 10 |
Renovation and repair,
Andrew Berman Architect,
Skokie Public Library,
Kong, Richard |
| Skokie library leaders move forward renovation plans |
2018-10-04 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, October 4, 2018, p. 4 |
Renovation and repair,
Lockerby, John,
Skokie Public Library,
Kong, Richard |
| Skokie Park District prepares to break ground: Weber Leisure Center upgrade to be completed by August 2017 |
2016-09-22 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, September, 22, 2016, p. 8 |
Mihelich, Steve,
Fitness First,
Renovation and repair,
Williams Architects,
Skokie Park District,
Weber Leisure Center |
| $2 million village hall expansion project moves ahead |
2014-06-05 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 5, 2014 , p. 15 |
Renovation and repair,
Buildings,
Village Hall |
| Westfield Old Orchard wins backing for critical changes |
2011-10-13 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, October 13, 2011 , p. 5 |
Renovation and repair,
Business - Shopping centers,
Westfield Shoppingtown Old Orchard,
Kashima, Hide |
| Ice skating champs welcome back Skatium |
2011-09-29 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, September 29, 2011 , p. 5 |
Renovation and repair,
Skokie Park District,
Schneiderman, Mark,
Skatium |
| Skatium rehab skates along with nifty new features |
2011-08-25 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 25, 2011 , p. 6 |
Renovation and repair,
Skokie Park District,
Schneiderman, Mark,
Skatium |
| Families take renovation work into their own hands |
2011-01-27 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 27, 2011 , p. 11 |
Katzman, Rabbi Sheryl,
Renovation and repair,
Solomon Schechter Day School,
Glass-Hirshman, Rachel,
Glass, Charlotte |
| Revitalization plan unveiled for Oakton |
2010-12-30 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 30, 2010 , p. 5 |
Tennes, Ann,
Renovation and repair,
Lee, Margaret,
Oakton Community College - Buildings |
| Oakton College Board OKs $68.5 million renovation |
2010-12-23 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 23, 2010 , p. 8 |
Renovation and repair,
Oakton Community College - Buildings |
| Walgreens planning major relocation on Dempster Street |
2010-12-16 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 16, 2010 , p. 5 |
Business - Drugstores and pharmacies,
Renovation and repair,
Walgreens,
Skokie Plan Commission |
| Log cabin renovation completes first phase |
2010-11-25 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, November 25, 2010 , p. 3 |
Renovation and repair,
Central United Methodist Church,
Arvizu, Julianne |
| Ace Hardware plans facelift |
2010-10-07 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, October 7, 2010 , p. 9 |
Renovation and repair,
Business - Hardware stores,
Ace Hardware,
Downtown Facade Assistance Program |
| Play time again |
2010-07-01 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 1, 2010 , p. 6 |
Renovation and repair,
Skokie Park District,
Exploritorium,
Ford, Kylie |
| Board of Education commits to pool renovation |
2010-02-11 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 11, 2010 , p. 7 |
Sports - Swimming and diving,
Evans, Carlton,
Bubley, Haley,
Brody, Anne,
Smith, Lynda Gault,
O'Malley, Paul,
Klint, Ruth,
Gatta, Nanciann,
Vertz, Laura,
Frendreis, John,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Buildings,
Martin, Amber,
Greenspan, Jeffrey,
Toy, Andrew,
Niles North High School,
Latin, Cindy,
Toribio, Roy,
Hagedorn, Sue,
Renovation and repair,
Anson, Amy,
Toy, Christine |
| Skokie Hospital plans major overhaul |
2009-09-24 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, September 24, 2009, p. 7 |
Renovation and repair,
Skokie Plan Commission,
Skokie Hospital,
Marciani, Steve,
Hospitals |
| Niles West: 'Green' construction ready for opening day |
2009-07-30 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 30, 2009, p. 9 |
Renovation and repair,
Niles West High School,
Buildings,
Osburn, Kaine,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) |
| School work could cost close to $4 million |
2009-02-05 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 5, 2009, p. 9 |
Madison Elementary School,
Renovation and repair,
Lincoln Junior High School,
Thomas A. Edison School,
Public School District 69 - Buildings |
| Rules spelled out in new ordinance |
2009-01-29 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 29, 2009, p. 8 |
Renovation and repair,
Ordinances |
| Maintenance standards set for village vacant buildings |
2009-01-29 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 29, 2009, p. 8 |
Renovation and repair,
Ordinances,
Skokie Board of Trustees,
Peyer, Peter,
Roberts, Randall,
McCabe, Frank,
Perille, Donald |
| Congregation Or Torah plans for new expansion |
2008-09-18 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, September 18, 2008, p. 16 |
Congregation Or Torah,
Renovation and repair,
Synagogues |
| Holiday Inn expansion open for major events |
2007-01-18 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 18, 2007, p. 5 |
Business - Hotels and motels,
Renovation and repair,
Holiday Inn North Shore,
Skokie Banquet and Conference Center,
Gilani, Sheila,
Lakhani, Mansoor |
| Downtown incentives approved by trustees |
2006-11-30 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, November 30, 2006, p. 8 |
Renovation and repair,
Skokie Board of Trustees,
Skokie - City planning,
Downtown Facade Assistance Program,
Parking,
Rigoni, Al,
Thompson, Tom,
Skokie Appearance Commission |
| Brummel neighbors have wish fulfilled |
2006-08-10 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 10, 2006, p. 5 |
Fires,
Brummel Street,
Renovation and repair,
Oline, Terry,
Whalen, Terry,
Lewen, Cliff |
| School undergoes major upgrades |
2006-07-20 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 20, 2006, p. 9 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Buildings,
Renovation and repair,
Cohen, Cynthia |
| Roof repairs keep parks budget from balancing |
2006-04-06 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, April 6, 2006, p. 16 |
Renovation and repair,
Skokie Heritage Museum,
Devonshire Cultural Center,
Skokie Park District - Budget and expenditures |
| Work begins on major Holiday Inn expansion |
2006-03-30 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 30, 2006, p. 5 |
Business - Hotels and motels,
Holiday Inn North Shore,
Leisner, Paul,
Renovation and repair |
| MoMax owner guilty |
2005-12-22 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 22, 2005, p. 20 |
Bankruptcy,
Renovation and repair,
MoMax Builders,
Crime and criminals - Theft,
Resnick, Fred,
Crime and criminals - Forgery |
| Builder Resnick, out on bail, files for bankruptcy |
2005-09-01 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, September 1, 2005, p. 14 |
Renovation and repair,
Crime and criminals - Fraud,
MoMax Builders,
Crime and criminals - Theft,
Resnick, Fred |
| New concrete floor poured for renovated Skatium rink |
2005-08-18 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 18, 2005, p. 8 |
Ohrlund, John,
Renovation and repair,
Skokie Park District,
Skatium |
| Computers, air systems get once-over |
2005-05-26 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 26, 2005, p. 9 |
Renovation and repair,
Niles West High School,
Ballard, Guy,
Buildings,
Yeggy, Gerry,
Niles North High School,
Knudsen, Tim,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools),
Doniger, Sheri |
| District 219 Board Briefs |
2005-05-26 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 26, 2005, p. 12 |
Renovation and repair,
Niles West High School,
Silverman, Robert,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Board,
Niles North High School,
Burnett, Michael Wolf |
| Hotel renovation under way |
2005-04-28 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, April 28, 2005, p. 6 |
Business - Hotels and motels,
Cox, James,
Holiday Inn North Shore,
Renovation and repair,
Skokie Plan Commission |
| District 219 Board Briefs |
2005-04-28 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, April 28, 2005, p. 10 |
Renovation and repair,
Greenspan, Jeffrey,
Swanson, Paul,
Smith, Lynda Gault,
Construction,
Silverman, Robert,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Board,
Doniger, Sheri |
| Rink rehab bond sale hearing set |
2005-03-03 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 3, 2005, p. 3 |
Ohrlund, John,
Renovation and repair,
Schmidt, William,
Skokie Park District,
Skatium |
| Remodeler held on Skokie complaint |
2005-02-03 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 3, 2005, p. 7 |
Renovation and repair,
Crime and criminals - Fraud,
Crime and criminals - Theft,
Buntain, Jonathan,
Resnick, Fred |
| Trustees reject smoking ban renovation help |
2003-10-23 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, October 23, 2003, p. 3 |
Renovation and repair,
Skokie Board of Trustees,
Business - Restaurants and caterers,
Grants,
Business - Bars,
Smoking |
| Station entrance closes, project work gears up |
2002-10-17 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, October 17, 2002, p. 3 |
Renovation and repair,
Dempster Street Train Station,
Taxman, Seymour,
Chicago Transit Authority (CTA),
Gendell, Scott,
Operation Greenlight,
Rigoni, Al,
Historic buildings,
Gerber, Arthur U. |
| Oakton offers preview of tech center |
2002-07-25 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 25, 2002, p. 9 |
Renovation and repair,
Illinois Capital Development Board,
Ross, Barney and Jankowski,
Construction,
Oakton Community College - Buildings,
Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation,
Technology |
| D68 borrows $5 million |
2002-07-04 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 4, 2002, p. 11 |
Renovation and repair,
Millard, Beth,
Public School District 68 - Budget and expenditures,
Public School District 68 - Buildings,
Old Orchard Junior High School |
| New-home design standards being eyed by commission |
2002-05-30 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, May 30, 2002, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Renovation and repair,
Zoning,
Skokie Board of Trustees,
Construction,
McCabe, Frank,
Housing - Single family homes,
Perille, Donald |
| Skokie village hall to get new look |
2002-05-23 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, May 23, 2002, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Skokie - Budget and expenditures,
Renovation and repair,
Municipal buildings,
Streets - Maintenance and repair |
| Trustees approve renovation of Dunkin' Donuts branch |
2002-05-23 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, May 23, 2002, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Dunkin' Donuts,
Renovation and repair,
Baskin Robbins,
Business - Restaurants and caterers |
| Panel OKs expansion plan |
2002-04-25 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, April 25, 2002, p. 3 |
Public School District 73 1/2 - Buildings,
Renovation and repair,
Klein, Lillian,
Campbell, Karen |
| Lincoln Tech lab work to begin |
2002-04-25 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, April 25, 2002, p. 14 |
Gustafson, James,
Renovation and repair,
Lincoln Junior High School,
Public School District 69 - Buildings |
| D219 construction on budget for now |
2002-03-21 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 21, 2002, p. 9 |
Renovation and repair,
Glenbrook Excavating and Concrete Inc.,
Budget and expenditures,
MacDonald Construction Services,
Buildings,
Borek, Sam,
Silverman, Robert,
Finkel, Leon,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) |
| Spring spruce-ups may require a permit |
2002-03-21 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 21, 2002, p. 8 |
Renovation and repair,
Construction,
Hanson, Wayne,
Laws and regulations |
| Hotel renovates rooms |
2002-02-28 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 28, 2002, p. 77 |
Business - Hotels and motels,
Renovation and repair,
Strang Corporation,
Paul, Ruth,
Maple Hall Interiors,
Howard Johnson Hotel |
| D68 prepares for finale of school renovation |
2002-02-21 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 21, 2002, p. 8 |
Renovation and repair,
Millard, Beth,
Public School District 68 - Buildings,
Kersten, Thomas,
Old Orchard Junior High School |
| Year in Review : D219 moves forward with building plans |
2001-12-27 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 27, 2001, p. 13 |
Budget and expenditures,
Renovation and repair,
Buildings,
Construction,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) |
| Building plan won't feel state budget ax: D219 |
2001-12-06 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 6, 2001, p. 8 |
Budget and expenditures,
Renovation and repair,
Buildings,
Borek, Sam,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) |
| $2 million cut from D219 building plan |
2001-12-06 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 6, 2001, p. 3 |
Renovation and repair,
Schulman, Francine,
Mackey, Dale,
Buildings,
Finkel, Leon,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools),
Szachowicz, Sharon Deemar,
Winter, Beth,
Portnoy, Wendy,
Rogoski, Jan,
Budget and expenditures,
Borek, Sam |
| D219 looks to trim renovation project |
2001-11-15 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, November 15, 2001, p. 3 |
Renovation and repair,
Budget and expenditures,
Buildings,
Construction,
Borek, Sam,
Finkel, Leon,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools),
Montgomery, Dan |
| Permit request causes sparks |
2001-10-25 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, October 25, 2001, p. 11 |
Renovation and repair,
Greenspan, Jeffrey,
Buildings,
Construction,
Borek, Sam,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Board,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) |
| Station lease on hold |
2001-10-11 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, October 11, 2001, p. 3 |
Antunovich, Joseph,
Renovation and repair,
Dempster Street Train Station,
Taxman, Seymour,
Gendell, Scott,
Historic buildings |
| Building plans boost budget |
2001-07-26 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 26, 2001, p. 9 |
Budget and expenditures,
Renovation and repair,
Buildings,
Construction,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) |
| Construction hits Dist. 219 budget |
2001-06-21 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 21, 2001, p. 7 |
Renovation and repair,
Budget and expenditures,
Yeggy, Gerry,
Buildings,
Construction,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) |
| District 219 board adds enhancements to expansion project |
2001-06-21 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, June 21, 2001, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Stone, Gail,
Renovation and repair,
Codell, Neil,
Buildings,
Construction,
Borek, Sam,
Silverman, Robert,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools),
Legat Architects,
Budget and expenditures |
| Borek spokesman on D219 project |
2001-06-14 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 14, 2001, p. 3 |
Public relations,
Renovation and repair,
Buildings,
Construction,
Borek, Sam,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Board,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) |
| D219 work could cost $113 million |
2001-06-14 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 14, 2001, p. 3 |
Renovation and repair,
Yeggy, Gerry,
Buildings,
Construction,
Borek, Sam,
Silverman, Robert,
Dane, Howard,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools),
Legat Architects,
Budget and expenditures |
| Gag order hurts district confidence |
2001-06-14 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 14, 2001, p. 14 |
Public relations,
Renovation and repair,
Buildings,
Construction,
Borek, Sam,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools),
Editorial |
| Necessities must take top priority in Dist. 219 plans |
2001-06-14 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, June 14, 2001, Sec. 1, p. 6 |
Renovation and repair,
Codell, Neil,
Buildings,
Silverman, Robert,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools),
Legat Architects,
Editorial,
Budget and expenditures,
Stein, Roger,
Yeggy, Gerry,
Construction,
Borek, Sam |
| Cost gaffe hits plans for D219 work |
2001-06-07 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 7, 2001, p. 3 |
Renovation and repair,
Codell, Neil,
Budget and expenditures,
Stein, Roger,
Buildings,
Construction,
Borek, Sam,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools),
Legat Architects |
| District 219 renovation plans short-circuited by wiring cost |
2001-06-07 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, June 7, 2001, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Renovation and repair,
Codell, Neil,
Ballard, Guy,
Buildings,
Silverman, Robert,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools),
Legat Architects,
Budget and expenditures,
Stein, Roger,
Yeggy, Gerry,
Construction,
Borek, Sam |
| More debt for D219 remodel |
2001-05-31 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 31, 2001, p. 3 |
Stone, Gail,
Renovation and repair,
Yeggy, Gerry,
Buildings,
Construction,
Silverman, Robert,
Nicor,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools),
Deemar, Sharon,
Budget and expenditures,
Siemens Energy |
| Bonds sold, D 73 1/2 moves on projects |
2001-05-24 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 24, 2001, p. 12 |
Public School District 73 1/2 - Buildings,
Renovation and repair,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Security,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Budget and expenditures |
| Station, West Dempster awaiting their facelift |
2001-04-26 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, April 26, 2001, p. 3 |
Renovation and repair,
Nees, Michael,
Blanchette, Dave,
Dempster Street Train Station,
Witry, Richard (Dick) J.,
Taxman, Seymour,
Gendell, Scott,
Operation Greenlight,
Historic buildings,
Antunovich, Joseph |
| District unveils draft plans |
2001-03-08 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 8, 2001, p. 5 |
Renovation and repair,
Niles West High School,
Buildings,
Construction,
Niles North High School,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools),
Legat Architects |
| Caveat emptor should be Dist. 219 board's hallmark |
2001-03-08 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, March 8, 2001, Sec. 1, p. 6 |
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Bond issues and referendum,
Renovation and repair,
Budget and expenditures,
Buildings,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools),
Legat Architects,
Editorial |
| Post office remodel plan put in limbo |
2001-03-01 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 1, 2001, p. 3 |
Renovation and repair,
Buildings,
U.S. Postal Service |
| Architects draft plans for Niles North, West projects |
2001-02-22 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, February 22, 2001, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Renovation and repair,
Niles West High School,
Buildings,
Construction,
Niles North High School,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools),
Legat Architects,
Siepka, Craig |
| Skokie Library seeks $17.5 million expansion, renovation |
2001-02-15 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, February 15, 2001, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Graham, John,
Anthony, Carolyn,
Renovation and repair,
Hunter, Robert,
O'Donnell, Wicklund, Pigozzi and Peterson,
Fred Berglund & Sons Inc.,
Skokie Public Library - Expansion and renovation |
| An unexplained bond |
2001-02-01 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, February 1, 2001, Sec. 1, p. 6 |
Renovation and repair,
Niles,
Notre Dame High School - Buildings,
Editorial,
Notre Dame High School - Bond issues and referendum |
| Village OKs $6 million bond issue for Notre Dame for Boys |
2001-02-01 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, February 1, 2001, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Annunzio, Joseph,
Rattin, Dan,
Renovation and repair,
Niles,
Notre Dame High School - Budget and expenditures,
Notre Dame High School - Buildings,
Van Geem, George,
Notre Dame High School - Bond issues and referendum |
| Dist. 219 signs off on architect's plan |
2001-01-04 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, January 4, 2001, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Renovation and repair,
Budget and expenditures,
Buildings,
Construction,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools),
Legat Architects |
| Year in review : D219 gets OK to borrow $65 million |
2000-12-28 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 28, 2000, p. 11 |
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Bond issues and referendum,
Budget and expenditures,
Renovation and repair,
Buildings,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) |
| D219 Board reviews expansion plans |
2000-12-14 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 14, 2000, p. 5 |
Renovation and repair,
McDonough, James,
Yeggy, Gerry,
Buildings,
Construction,
Borek, Sam,
Silverman, Robert,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools),
Legat Architects,
Seipka, Craig |
| Skokie solicits Swift station restoration plans |
2000-11-23 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, November 23, 2000, p. 10 |
Skokie Swift,
Renovation and repair,
Historic buildings |
| Referendum projects going slowly in Skokie Dist. 65 |
2000-11-02 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, November 2, 2000, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Renovation and repair,
Public School District 65 - Buildings,
Scarsi, John,
O'Neill, Therese,
Public School District 65 - Bond issues and referendum,
Arcon Associates Inc.,
Computers |
| Fairview debates expansion |
2000-10-26 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, October 26, 2000, p. 3 |
Renovation and repair,
Public School District 72 - Buildings,
Spitz, Mayta,
Fairview South School,
Armour, Nelson,
Mills, Russell |
| Skokie board gives nod to temporary parking at courthouse |
2000-09-21 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, September 21, 2000, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Skokie - Budget and expenditures,
Renovation and repair,
Imperial Auto Works,
Cook County Circuit Court,
Traffic,
Lamon Avenue,
Material Service Corp.,
Parking,
Streets - Maintenance and repair |
| D219's rehab state share falls short |
2000-08-03 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 3, 2000, p. 3 |
Budget and expenditures,
Renovation and repair,
Buildings,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) |
| Town addition costs climb |
2000-07-13 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 13, 2000, p. 5 |
Niles Township Community Daycare Center,
Child care and day care centers,
Renovation and repair,
Niles Township - Budget and expenditures,
Municipal buildings |
| D219 summer work light |
2000-07-06 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 6, 2000, p. 18 |
Renovation and repair,
Buildings,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) |
| Township approves new costs |
2000-05-25 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 25, 2000, p. 4 |
Renovation and repair,
Niles Township - Budget and expenditures,
Municipal buildings |
| Dist. 219 awards flurry of contracts |
2000-05-25 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, May 25, 2000, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Renovation and repair,
Budget and expenditures,
Intelligent Lighting Creations,
Buildings,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools),
Legat Architects |
| Architect named for renovating high schools |
2000-05-11 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 11, 2000, p. 10 |
Renovation and repair,
Buildings,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools),
Legat Architects |
| Edison School addition rising on schedule |
2000-03-30 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 30, 2000, p. 9 |
Renovation and repair,
Construction,
Thomas A. Edison School,
Public School District 69 - Buildings |
| Board gives facade funds |
2000-03-30 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 30, 2000, p. 4 |
Skokie - Budget and expenditures,
Renovation and repair,
Ready Home Builders Inc.,
TIF (Tax Increment Financing) |
| Surprise costs, possible grants for Town project |
2000-01-20 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 20, 2000, p. 9 |
Renovation and repair,
Construction,
Community Development Block Grants,
Municipal buildings,
Grants,
Niles Township |
| Old Navy facade gets OK |
2000-01-20 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 20, 2000, p. 4 |
Business - Retail,
Renovation and repair,
Old Navy |
| Committee formed to sell D219 referendum |
2000-01-13 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 13, 2000, p. 5 |
Powell, Griff E.,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Bond issues and referendum,
Renovation and repair,
Buildings,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) |
| Park Board OKs health club bids |
2000-01-13 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 13, 2000, p. 4 |
Peter Maneyski Construction,
Fitness First,
Renovation and repair,
Construction,
Business - Fitness clubs,
Skokie Park District - Budget and expenditures |
| Trustees cool on facade |
1999-12-23 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 23, 1999, p. 4 |
Business - Retail,
Renovation and repair,
Jetco Properties Inc.,
Old Navy |
| D219 tax hike goes to voters in March |
1999-12-09 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 9, 1999, p. 3 |
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Bond issues and referendum,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Buildings,
Council for Exceptional Children Club,
Renovation and repair,
Budget and expenditures,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools),
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA),
Patel, Niraj |
| District 219 gives go-ahead for bond referendum |
1999-12-09 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, December 9, 1999, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Buildings,
Renovation and repair,
Budget and expenditures,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Curriculum,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools),
Acuna, Veronica,
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA),
Patel, Niraj,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Bond issues and referendum |
| Little input from public on referendum |
1999-11-25 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, November 25, 1999, p. 9 |
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Bond issues and referendum,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Buildings,
Renovation and repair,
Budget and expenditures,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools),
Weiner, Saul,
Solal, Raymond |
| Construction imminent on Town Hall project |
1999-11-25 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, November 25, 1999, p. 10 |
Renovation and repair,
Construction,
Municipal buildings,
Niles Township |
| Residents ask District 219 board, staff for more details on referendum |
1999-11-25 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, November 25, 1999, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Bond issues and referendum,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Buildings,
Renovation and repair,
Budget and expenditures,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools),
Legat Architects |
| Hearing Monday on D219 tax hike bid |
1999-11-18 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, November 18, 1999, p. 5 |
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Bond issues and referendum,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Buildings,
Renovation and repair,
Budget and expenditures,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools),
Legat Architects |
| District 219 referendum hearing slated for Nov. 22 |
1999-11-18 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, November 18, 1999, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Bond issues and referendum,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Buildings,
Renovation and repair,
Budget and expenditures,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools),
Legat Architects |
| Board OKs Village Hall roof work |
1999-11-11 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, November 11, 1999, p. 4 |
Skokie - Budget and expenditures,
Renovation and repair,
Municipal buildings,
Clark Roofing |
| Hub's addition gets planning panel's nod |
1999-11-04 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, November 4, 1999, p. 15 |
Hub's Restaurant,
Renovation and repair,
Business - Restaurants and caterers,
Skokie Plan Commission |
| Park Board likes trimmed fitness plan |
1999-10-21 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, October 21, 1999, p. 5 |
Fitness First,
Renovation and repair,
Skokie Park District,
Construction,
Business - Fitness clubs |
| D219 officials eye likely tax hike bid |
1999-10-21 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, October 21, 1999, p. 3 |
Budget and expenditures,
Renovation and repair,
Taxation - Property tax,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools),
Legat Architects |
| Building climate bloats bids for health club project |
1999-10-07 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, October 7, 1999, p. 12 |
Fitness First,
Renovation and repair,
Skokie Park District,
Business - Fitness clubs,
Weber Leisure Center |
| Montgomery Ward re-opening leads way in shifts at Village Crossing shopping center |
1999-10-07 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, October 7, 1999, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Business - Retail,
Renovation and repair,
Village Crossing Shopping Center,
Van Heusen,
Construction,
Montgomery Ward,
Hamilton Partners,
OfficeMax,
Business - Shopping centers,
Mid-American Asset Management |
| Downtown offices approved |
1999-09-23 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, September 23, 1999, p. 4 |
Renovation and repair,
Zoning,
Joseph Sayegh Real Estate |
| Industrial property next on village rehab agenda |
1999-07-22 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 22, 1999, p. 3 |
Renovation and repair,
Community development,
Streets - Maintenance and repair |
| Fairview trims $1 million from expansion plans |
1999-07-15 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 15, 1999, p. 19 |
Truner Construction,
Renovation and repair,
Public School District 72 - Buildings,
O'Donnell, Wicklund, Pigozzi and Peterson,
Public School District 72 - Budget and expenditures |
| District 219 board floored by roof repair needs |
1999-07-08 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, July 8, 1999, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Budget and expenditures,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Buildings,
Renovation and repair,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) |
| Niles West roof work adds to summer tab |
1999-07-01 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 1, 1999, p. 13 |
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Buildings,
Renovation and repair,
Niles West High School |
| Town Hall plan given OK |
1999-07-01 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 1, 1999, p. 12 |
Renovation and repair,
Municipal buildings,
Niles Township |
| D69 moves ahead on Edison addition plans |
1999-06-10 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 10, 1999, p. 8 |
Renovation and repair,
Thomas A. Edison School,
Public School District 69 - Buildings |
| Town Board sets addition specifics |
1999-06-10 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 10, 1999, p. 11 |
Renovation and repair,
Municipal buildings,
Niles Township |
| More talk on town addition |
1999-06-03 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 3, 1999, p. 10 |
Renovation and repair,
Municipal buildings,
Niles Township |
| Skokie Park District health club plans approved |
1999-05-27 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 27, 1999, p. 3 |
Fitness First,
Renovation and repair,
Skokie Park District,
Business - Fitness clubs,
Weber Leisure Center |
| Fairview tackles cost cuts for addition |
1999-05-27 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 27, 1999, p. 17 |
Renovation and repair,
Public School District 72 - Buildings,
Public School District 72 - Budget and expenditures |
| Beware of repair scams |
1999-03-25 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 25, 1999, p. 18 |
Renovation and repair,
Consumers,
Editorial |
| D69 referendum targets overcrowding, upgrades |
1999-03-04 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 4, 1999, p. 3 |
Renovation and repair,
Public School District 69 - Bond issues and referendum,
Public School District 69 - Buildings |
| Fairview rehab starts in March |
1999-02-25 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 25, 1999, p. 9 |
Renovation and repair,
Public School District 72 - Buildings,
Fairview South School |
| Architects screened for town addition |
1999-01-21 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 21, 1999, p. 11 |
Green and Associates,
Renovation and repair,
Lehman Design Consultants,
Municipal buildings,
Niles Township,
P.C. Caelis |
| Swift childcare gets go-ahead |
1999-01-07 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 7, 1999, p. 4 |
Child care and day care centers,
Renovation and repair,
Swift Child Care |
| Mall area raises issues on growth |
1998-12-31 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 31, 1998, p. 5 |
Renovation and repair,
Old Orchard Shopping Center,
Traffic,
Construction,
Business - Shopping centers |
| Town addition not done deal, McElligott says |
1998-12-24 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 24, 1998, p. 9 |
Renovation and repair,
Municipal buildings,
Niles Township |
| Town OKs addition plan |
1998-12-10 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 10, 1998, p. 5 |
Renovation and repair,
Municipal buildings,
Niles Township |
| Renovations fuel bounce in District 68 budget |
1998-08-20 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 20, 1998, p. 10 |
Renovation and repair,
Public School District 68 - Budget and expenditures,
Public School District 68 - Buildings |
| Burning questions for forests |
1998-08-06 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 6, 1998, p. 16 |
Renovation and repair,
Miami Woods,
Cook County Forest Preserve District,
Environment,
Parks,
Editorial |
| District 72 officials mull Fairview South expansion |
1998-07-16 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, July 16, 1998, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Renovation and repair,
Public School District 72 - Buildings,
Fairview South School |
| Villages work hard to make playing better |
1998-07-02 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, July 2, 1998, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Lincolnwood,
Renovation and repair,
Skokie Park District,
Construction,
Skokie Sports Park,
Proesel Park,
Niles Family Fitness Center,
Parks,
Oakton Community Center |
| Planners approve restaurant addition |
1998-06-11 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 11, 1998, p. 9 |
Hub's Restaurant,
Renovation and repair,
Business - Restaurants and caterers,
Skokie Plan Commission |
| Doubletree renovations, meeting center complete |
1998-05-21 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 21, 1998, p. 108 |
Business - Hotels and motels,
Renovation and repair,
Benolken, Timothy,
Doubletree Hotel North Shore |
| Teen center tackles asbestos, cash needs |
1998-05-14 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 14, 1998, p. 11 |
Kosinski, Richard,
Renovation and repair,
Skokie Teen Center,
Skokie Youth Foundation,
Asbestos,
Williams and Associates Architects,
Skokie Park District - Budget and expenditures |
| Niles West may get air |
1998-04-23 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, April 23, 1998, p. 16 |
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Buildings,
Renovation and repair,
Niles West High School |
| Town building wins initial OK |
1998-04-16 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, April 16, 1998, p. 9 |
Renovation and repair,
Municipal buildings,
Niles Township |
| JCC looks forward to expansion plans |
1998-04-02 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, April 2, 1998, p. 95 |
Budget and expenditures,
Renovation and repair,
Schoen, Alan,
Mayer Kaplan Jewish Community Center |
| Park work approved |
1998-04-02 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, April 2, 1998, p. 4 |
Renovation and repair,
Lyon Park,
Lee-Wright Park,
Lockwood Park,
Tecumseh Park,
Skokie Park District - Budget and expenditures |
| Niles Township Hall rehab plan delayed |
1998-03-19 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 19, 1998, p. 8 |
Renovation and repair,
Municipal buildings,
Niles Township |
| Enrollment growth forces expansion issue at Fairview |
1998-03-05 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, March 5, 1998, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Renovation and repair,
Fairview South School,
Public School District 72 - Statistics |
| Fairview gets cost estimates |
1998-01-29 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 29, 1998, p. 4 |
Renovation and repair,
Construction,
Public School District 72 - Budget and expenditures |
| Park fixup plans authorized |
1998-01-22 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 22, 1998, p. 4 |
Schack Park,
Lyon Park,
Renovation and repair,
Lee-Wright Park,
Peccia Park,
Lockwood Park,
Tecumseh Park,
Skokie Park District - Budget and expenditures |
| New form equals better function at Skokie's new Public Works facility |
1997-08-07 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, August 7, 1997, Sec. 1, p. 3 |
Skokie Public Works Department,
Renovation and repair,
Municipal buildings |
| Dempster station still awaits rehab |
1997-07-17 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 17, 1997, p. 9 |
Historic Preservation Agency of Illinois,
Renovation and repair,
Dempster Street Train Station,
Illinois Department of Transportation,
Chicago Transit Authority (CTA),
Historic buildings |
| Parks building boom totals $45 M |
1997-07-03 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 3, 1997, p. 5 |
Renovation and repair,
Tot Learning Center,
Emily Oaks Nature Center,
Construction,
Skokie Water Playground,
Weber Leisure Center,
Devonshire Cultural Center,
Skokie Park District - Budget and expenditures |
| Holiday Inn gets $3M facelift |
1997-06-19 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 19, 1997, p. 101 |
Business - Hotels and motels,
Holiday Inn North Shore,
Renovation and repair |
| Five parks to be spruced up |
1997-06-05 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 5, 1997, p. 14 |
Lauth Park,
Renovation and repair,
Terminal Park,
Skokie Park District,
Kenneth Company,
Milogem Co.,
Hamlin Park,
Parks,
Lorel Park |
| D72 tackles space crunch |
1997-05-29 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 29, 1997, p. 14 |
Renovation and repair,
Public School District 72 - Buildings,
Spitz, Mayta,
Fairview South School,
Armour, Nelson |
| Welding blamed in Fargo blaze |
1997-03-13 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 13, 1997, p. 9 |
Fires,
Renovation and repair,
Prestige Insurance Co. |
| District 219 slates summer work plan |
1997-02-13 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 13, 1997, p. 9 |
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Buildings,
Renovation and repair |
| Longtime educator assumes COO post in Dist. 219 |
1997-02-06 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, February 6, 1997, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Buildings,
Renovation and repair,
Dhanadina, Lutaf,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Teachers and personnel,
India, Donald |
| Public works project almost complete |
1996-12-05 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 5, 1996, p. 4 |
Skokie Public Works Department,
Renovation and repair,
Kroll Inc.,
Municipal buildings |
| Devonshire air fix to cost $7,000 |
1996-11-28 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, November 28, 1996, p. 15 |
Renovation and repair,
Oakbrook Mechanical,
Skokie Park District,
Williams and Associates Architects,
Devonshire Cultural Center |
| Jewish center gets nod for expansion |
1996-11-14 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, November 14, 1996, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Kollel Toras Chesed,
Renovation and repair,
Zoning,
Skokie Plan Commission,
Wright, Randy,
Donovan, John,
Preis, Rabbi Yitzchak,
House of Rental |
| Public Works Department anticipates its new digs |
1996-09-26 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, September 26, 1996, p. 3 |
Skokie Public Works Department,
Renovation and repair,
Municipal buildings,
Vacala Construction Inc.,
York, Dennis |
| Bids out this fall on Channel project |
1996-08-15 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 15, 1996, p. 4 |
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD),
Renovation and repair,
Skokie Park District,
North Shore Channel |
| Spring swamps impede renovations at parks |
1996-06-27 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, June 27, 1996, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Renovation and repair,
Tot Learning Center,
Skokie Park District,
Oakton Park,
Emily Oaks Nature Center |
| Roof consultant to get its due |
1996-06-06 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, June 6, 1996, Sec. 1, p. 6 |
Budget and expenditures,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Buildings,
Renovation and repair,
Roofing Inspection Services Ltd.,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) |
| Public Works renovation approved |
1996-05-30 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, May 30, 1996, Sec. 1, p. 3 |
Skokie Public Works Department,
Renovation and repair,
Municipal buildings,
Vacala Construction Inc.,
Hanson, Wayne |
| Oakton approves more work on field |
1996-05-23 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 23, 1996, p. 24 |
Oakton Community College,
Renovation and repair,
Baseball Americana Foundation |
| $2.2 million OK'd for building upgrades |
1996-05-02 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 2, 1996, p. 3 |
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Buildings,
Renovation and repair,
Niles West High School,
Niles North High School,
CSR Roofing |
| Oakton's 7,000-foot expansion to make room for computers, books |
1996-05-02 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, May 2, 1996, Sec. 1, p. 6 |
Renovation and repair,
Ross, Barney and Jankowski,
Oakton Community College - Buildings |
| Work resumes on pool |
1996-04-11 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, April 11, 1996, Sec. 1, p. 3 |
Unions - Plumbers Union Local 130,
Renovation and repair,
Skokie Park District,
Swimming pools,
North Park Plumbing & Heating Co.,
Oakton Park |
| Picketers shut Oakton Pool job |
1996-04-04 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, April 4, 1996, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Unions - Plumbers Union Local 130,
Renovation and repair,
Skokie Park District,
Swimming pools,
North Park Plumbing & Heating Co.,
Skokie Water Playground |
| Dist. 73 1/2 approves renovations |
1996-03-14 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, March 14, 1996, Sec. 1, p. 3 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Buildings,
Renovation and repair,
John Middleton Elementary School |
| District 73 1/2 sets renovation |
1996-02-29 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 29, 1996, p. 4 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Buildings,
Renovation and repair,
Colfax Corporation,
P.B. Verdico Inc.,
John Middleton Elementary School |
| New park plan unveiled : More room for seniors at Oakton Community Center |
1996-02-22 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, February 22, 1996, Sec. 1, p. 8 |
Renovation and repair,
Skokie Park District,
Oakton Community Center |
| Park District wins channel work grant |
1996-02-08 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 8, 1996, p. 9 |
Renovation and repair,
Skokie Park District,
North Shore Channel |
| Park expansion big part of 1995 |
1995-12-28 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 28, 1995, p. 7 |
Renovation and repair,
Devonshire Pool,
Sutker-Dermer, Shelley,
Tot Learning Center,
Farber, Gary,
Oakton Water Playground,
Skokie Park District,
Emily Oaks Nature Center,
Weber Leisure Center |
| Leaning tower to get facelift |
1995-12-07 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 7, 1995, p. 22 |
Renovation and repair,
Leaning Tower,
Niles Board of Trustees,
Civiltech Engineering,
Touhy/Melvina Tax Increment Redevelopment Project |
| Facade-work funds boosted |
1995-11-16 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, November 16, 1995, Sec. 1, p. 5 |
Skokie - Budget and expenditures,
Renovation and repair,
Business |
| Emily Oaks building expansion planned |
1995-11-02 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, November 2, 1995, Sec. 1, p. 3 |
Renovation and repair,
Buildings,
Emily Oaks Nature Center,
Skokie Park District |
| Work under way at Menard's store |
1995-10-12 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, October 12, 1995, p. 85 |
Business - Retail,
Renovation and repair,
Tarcom Corporation,
Century Home Center,
Menard's |
| Log cabin work OK'd |
1995-08-31 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 31, 1995, p. 4 |
Midwest Wood Renovations,
Renovation and repair,
Schneiderman, Mark,
Skokie Park District - Board |
| School's new start |
1995-08-31 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, August 31, 1995, Sec. 1, p. 5 |
Renovation and repair,
Solomon Schechter Day School |
| Advance notice at issue as park bids awarded |
1995-08-24 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 24, 1995, p. 5 |
Greeby Companies, Inc. (GCI),
Dammrich, Thomas,
Renovation and repair,
Skokie Park District,
Swimming pools,
Oakton Park,
Devonshire Park |
| Final payment approved |
1995-08-17 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 17, 1995, p. 4 |
Budget and expenditures,
Renovation and repair,
Construction,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools),
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Board |
| Pool, center upgrades move forward |
1995-08-17 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, August 17, 1995, Sec. 1, p. 3 |
Renovation and repair,
Devonshire Community Center,
Buildings,
Skokie Park District,
Swimming pools,
Oakton Park,
Skokie Water Playground |
| Lieberman Center gets $8M loan |
1995-07-27 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 27, 1995, p. 19 |
Renovation and repair,
Carter, Barbara,
Council for Jewish Elderly (CJE),
Aged,
Housing |
| Studio rink work continues |
1995-07-20 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 20, 1995, p. 4 |
Renovation and repair,
Skokie Park District,
Skatium,
Mackey, Teena |
| Sewer targeted for repair |
1995-07-06 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 6, 1995, p. 4 |
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD),
Renovation and repair |
| Many reasons for building upgrade |
1995-04-20 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, April 20, 1995, Sec. 1, p. 3 |
Skokie Public Works Department,
Renovation and repair,
Municipal buildings |
| New roof planned for school |
1995-04-20 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, April 20, 1995, Sec. 1, p. 3 |
Public School District 73 1/2 - Buildings,
Renovation and repair,
R.E. Burke Roofing,
John Middleton Elementary School |
| Public works improvements part of new capital budget |
1995-04-13 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, April 13, 1995, p. 3 |
Skokie - Budget and expenditures,
Renovation and repair,
Vanderpool, Mark,
Skokie Public Works Department,
Manak, Don,
Municipal buildings,
Rigoni, Al |
| Upgrades will meet Dist. 219 growth |
1995-03-30 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, March 30, 1995, Sec. 1, p. 8 |
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Buildings,
Renovation and repair,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Statistics |
| Park Board OKs asbestos consultant |
1995-02-23 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 23, 1995, p. 4 |
Renovation and repair,
Devonshire Community Center,
Asbestos,
Mostardi, Platt & Associates,
Skokie Park District - Budget and expenditures |
| Skokie offers help for fixeruppers |
1995-02-23 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, February 23, 1995, Sec. 3, p. 6 |
Renovation and repair,
Skokie Board of Trustees,
Community Development Block Grants,
Grants,
Community development,
Housing |
| State grant OK will aid Oakton rehab |
1995-02-02 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, February 2, 1995, Sec. 1, p. 3 |
Renovation and repair,
Buildings,
Skokie Park District,
Oakton Park,
Grants,
Illinois Department of Conservation |
| Devonshire bringing in best seats in the house |
1995-01-26 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, January 26, 1995, Sec. 1, p. 6 |
Theaters,
Renovation and repair,
Devonshire Community Center |
| Big fix on way in 73 1/2 |
1994-12-29 |
District 73 1/2 is seeking $6.4 million for building renovations. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, December 29, 1994, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Public School District 73 1/2 - Buildings,
Renovation and repair,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Budget and expenditures |
| Book store sponsors new kind of signing |
1994-11-10 |
Second Editions bookstore is almost finished with its renovations. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, November 10, 1994, Sec. 1, p. 3 |
Renovation and repair,
Business - Bookstores,
Second Editions |
| Major upgrades in the Works |
1994-09-15 |
The facility housing the Public Works Department may be upgraded. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, September 15, 1994, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Skokie Public Works Department,
Renovation and repair,
Municipal buildings |
| Spoiled soil adds to Weber Park costs |
1994-09-01 |
Contaminated soil has been added to the Weber Park renovation costs. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, September 1, 1994, p. 5 |
Pollution - Soil,
Renovation and repair,
Skokie Park District,
Weber Park |
| $2.9 million rehab at Devonshire OK'd |
1994-08-04 |
The Devonshire Park renovation is underway. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 4, 1994, p. 7 |
Renovation and repair,
Skokie Park District,
Devonshire Park |
| Weber Park set for $6.2 million facelift |
1994-06-16 |
Weber Park will undergo a $6.2 million renovation. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 16, 1994, p. 7 |
Renovation and repair,
Parks,
Weber Park |
| Residents still vocal on rehab at Devonshire |
1994-05-19 |
Neighbors continue to protest the planned renovation of Devonshire Park. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 19, 1994, p. 13 |
Renovation and repair,
Devonshire Park,
Parks |
| Repairs may top $14.8 million |
1994-04-28 |
Building repairs for School District 65 may cost $14.8 million. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, April 28, 1994, p. 13 |
Renovation and repair,
Public School District 65 - Buildings,
Public School District 65 - Budget and expenditures |
| Residents want faster ramping |
1994-04-14 |
Residents want the village to finish ramping all curbs by the end of the year. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, April 14, 1994, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Sidewalks,
Renovation and repair |
| Skokie Swift site rehab disputed |
1994-04-07 |
A dispute continues over redevelopment plans at the Skokie Swift station. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, April 7, 1994, p. 3 |
Skokie Swift,
Renovation and repair,
Dempster Street Train Station,
Historic buildings |
| Park plans reviewed |
1994-02-24 |
Renovation plans have been approved for Emily Oaks Playground and Shawnee Park. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 24, 1994, p. 5 |
Renovation and repair,
Shawnee Park,
Skokie Park District,
Emily Oaks Playground |
| Park panel OKs pool revisions |
1993-12-30 |
The Skokie Park Board has okayed proposed renovations to Devonshire Park and pool. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, December 30, 1993, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Renovation and repair,
Skokie Park District,
Swimming pools,
Devonshire Park |
| Devonshire Park neighbors demand deeper pool plan |
1993-11-18 |
Local residents want a deeper pool at Devonshire Park. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, November 18, 1993, p. 6 |
Renovation and repair,
Swimming pools,
Devonshire Park |
| Devonshire Park plans under fire |
1993-10-14 |
Residents are still critical of the renovation plans for Devonshire Park. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, October 14, 1993, p. 3 |
Renovation and repair,
Devonshire Park,
Parks |
| No pond, less pool in park plans |
1993-10-14 |
Residents are still critical of the renovation plans for Devonshire Park. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, October 14, 1993, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Renovation and repair,
Devonshire Park,
Parks |
| Rehabilitation plans unveiled for largest parks in Skokie |
1993-09-30 |
The Skokie Park District is planning to renovate many of its facilities. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, September 30, 1993, p. 24 |
Renovation and repair,
Skokie Park District |
| Pool plan all wet, park neighbors say |
1993-09-30 |
Residents are protesting a plan to renovate Devonshire Park's swimming pool. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, September 30, 1993, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Protests, demonstrations, etc.,
Renovation and repair,
Swimming pools |
| Pool plan all wet, park neighbors say |
1993-09-30 |
Residents protest a plan to renovate Devonshire Park's swimming pool. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, September 30, 1993, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Renovation and repair,
Swimming pools,
Devonshire Park |
| Tony plan could boost Skokie mall |
1993-09-09 |
The renovation of Old Orchard Shopping Center continues. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, September 9, 1993, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Renovation and repair,
Old Orchard Shopping Center,
Business - Shopping centers |
| Board OKs plan for renovation of Central Park |
1993-07-22 |
The Skokie Park District has approved a renovation plan for Central Park. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, July 22, 1993, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Renovation and repair,
Central Park,
Skokie Park District |
| Devonshire residents blast Park Board, redesign process |
1993-06-17 |
Residents have accused the Skokie Park District of ignoring their wishes during the redevelopment of Devonshire Park. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 17, 1993, p. 3 - this citation is provided for research purposes, this issue of the Skokie Review is not available from the Skokie Public Library |
Renovation and repair,
Skokie Park District,
Devonshire Park |
| Mall cuts growth plan |
1993-06-10 |
JMB Retail Properties has decided to cut back its expansion plans for Old Orchard Shopping Center. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 10, 1993, p. 3 |
Renovation and repair,
Old Orchard Shopping Center,
JMB/Urban Development Company,
Business - Shopping centers |
| Emerson Park work slated for summer |
1993-06-10 |
Emerson Park is scheduled for renovation. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 10, 1993, p. 15 |
Renovation and repair,
Parks,
Emerson Park |
| Mall plans promising more 'fun |
1993-05-27 |
Plans are being formulated for the renovation of Old Orchard. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, May 27, 1993, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Renovation and repair,
Old Orchard Shopping Center,
Business - Shopping centers |
| Mall rehab rescue OK'd |
1993-05-20 |
The village board voted to aid in the renovation of Old Orchard Shopping Center, |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 20, 1993, p. 3 |
Skokie - Budget and expenditures,
Renovation and repair,
Old Orchard Shopping Center,
Business - Shopping centers |
| Panel gives report on parks rehab |
1993-05-20 |
The Skokie Park District Citizens' Advisory Committee presented recommendations on park renovations. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 20, 1993, p. 15 |
Renovation and repair,
Skokie Park District |
| Renovation of mall gets village aid |
1993-05-20 |
The village board voted to aid in the renovation of Old Orchard Shopping Center, |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, May 20, 1993, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Skokie - Budget and expenditures,
Renovation and repair,
Old Orchard Shopping Center,
Business - Shopping centers |
| Tax hike request stirs both sides |
1993-04-15 |
If a new plan is approved Niles West will build new science labs and will renovate the old ones. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, April 15, 1993, p. 3 |
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Buildings,
Renovation and repair,
Niles West High School |
| Residents want park to remain 'pastoral |
1993-04-01 |
Local residents want improvements made to Devonshire Park. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, April 1, 1993, p. 3 |
Renovation and repair,
Skokie Park District,
Devonshire Park |
| Day school aiming to stay, grow |
1993-03-11 |
Solomon Schechter Day School plans to expand at its current site. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, March 11, 1993, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Renovation and repair,
Solomon Schechter Day School |
| Neighbors want to keep Devonshire Pool |
1993-03-04 |
Nearby residents want to keep Devonshire Pool, even though it needs extensive renovation. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 4, 1993, p. 11 |
Renovation and repair,
Devonshire Pool,
Skokie Park District,
Swimming pools |
| Old Orchard stalled, not stopped: owner |
1992-11-19 |
Financing difficulties have stalled the expansion of Old Orchard Shopping Center. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, November 19, 1992, p. 6 |
Renovation and repair,
Old Orchard Shopping Center,
Business - Shopping centers |
| CTA yard rehab detailed |
1992-09-17 |
The CTA plans an extensive rehab of the train yard at 3701 Oakton. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, September 17, 1992, p. 3 |
Renovation and repair,
Transportation,
Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) |
| Fieldhouse scores |
1992-09-03 |
Plans for a new fieldhouse at Niles West will proceed, despite budget problems. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, September 3, 1992, p. 3 |
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Buildings,
Renovation and repair,
Niles West High School |
| Smaller fieldhouse rejected |
1992-09-03 |
Plans for a new fieldhouse at Niles West will proceed, despite budget problems. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, September 3, 1992, Sec. 1, p. 4 |
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Buildings,
Renovation and repair,
Niles West High School |
| Village launches 'face-lift' program |
1992-08-27 |
Skokie has launched a $1 million financial assistance program for facade improvements in the downtown area. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, August 27, 1992, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Renovation and repair,
Business,
Community development |
| Nature center to get grants revamp |
1992-07-16 |
Emily Oaks Nature Center will make improvements after receiving a $59,000 grant from the Illinois Department of Conservation. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, July 16, 1992, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Renovation and repair,
Skokie Park District,
Emily Oaks Nature Center,
Grants |
| CTA yard facelift planned |
1992-06-18 |
The CTA train yard on Oakton will receive a massive facelift beginning in 1993. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 18, 1992, p. 3 |
Renovation and repair,
Transportation,
Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) |
| OCC campus renovation moves ahead |
1992-04-02 |
After some delays, renovations on the Oakton Community College campus are progressing. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, April 2, 1992, p. 3 |
Renovation and repair,
Oakton Community College - Buildings |
| Fairview School to get redone |
1992-02-20 |
Due to a substantial increase in enrollment, Fairview South School will be renovated. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, February 20, 1992, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Renovation and repair,
Public School District 72 - Buildings,
Fairview South School |
| More expansion OK'd |
1992-02-06 |
The village board unanimously approved Old Orchard's expansion plan. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 6, 1992, p. 3 |
Renovation and repair,
Old Orchard Shopping Center,
Business - Shopping centers |
| Village gives Old Orchard go-ahead |
1992-02-06 |
The village board unanimously approved Old Orchard's expansion plan. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, February 6, 1992, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Renovation and repair,
Old Orchard Shopping Center,
Business - Shopping centers |
| Ambitious building plans eyed for Madison, Edison |
1992-01-30 |
Building additions have been planned at Madison and Edison elementary schools to ease overcrowding. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, January 30, 1992, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Madison Elementary School,
Renovation and repair,
Thomas A. Edison School,
Public School District 69 - Buildings |
| Old Orchard plan gathering backers |
1992-01-09 |
The renovation of Old Orchard Shopping Center should begin in the summer. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, January 9, 1992, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Renovation and repair,
Old Orchard Shopping Center,
Business - Shopping centers |
| Old Orchard clears first plan review |
1991-12-26 |
The Skokie Plan Commission unanimously approved JMB's plans for the renovation and expansion of Old Orchard Shopping Center. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 26, 1991, p. 3 |
Renovation and repair,
Old Orchard Shopping Center,
Skokie Plan Commission,
JMB/Urban Development Company,
Business - Shopping centers |
| Hearing on plaza plans are delayed |
1991-12-12 |
A Skokie Plan Commission hearing on the redevelopment of Old Orchard Shopping Center has been delayed until December 19. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, December 12, 1991, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Renovation and repair,
Old Orchard Shopping Center,
Skokie Plan Commission,
Business - Shopping centers |
| At last-the new Old Orchard |
1991-11-21 |
Chicago's JMB/Urban Development Company is ready to unveil a revamped $200 million redevelopment of Old Orchard Shopping Mall. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, November 21, 1991, p. 3 |
Renovation and repair,
Old Orchard Shopping Center,
JMB/Urban Development Company,
Business - Shopping centers |
| OCC renovation plans await state funding news |
1991-08-15 |
Plans are on hold for the Oakton Community College renovation until it is known how much money the state will contribute. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 15, 1991, p. 5 |
Renovation and repair,
Oakton Community College - Buildings |
| Skokie park work under way |
1991-06-27 |
Work has begun on a major park improvement project funded by bonds sold by the Skokie Park District. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 27, 1991, p. 10 |
Renovation and repair,
Skokie Park District - Budget and expenditures |
| Devonshire Park pools to be upgraded |
1991-02-07 |
The Skokie Park District is developing plans to refurbish or replace the 3-year-old twin swimming pools at Devonshire Park. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, February 7, 1991, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Renovation and repair,
Skokie Park District,
Swimming pools,
Devonshire Park |
| Public to be heard on park upgrades |
1991-01-31 |
Skokie Park District will conduct public hearings on February 4 to discuss improvements at five neighborhood parks. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, January 31, 1991, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Renovation and repair,
Skokie Park District,
Parks |
| Park plans to be aired Monday |
1990-12-06 |
Five parks in the northern half of Skokie will be improved under plans to be discussed at a public hearing on December 10. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, December 6, 1990, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Renovation and repair,
Skokie Park District |
| Home work available for less. |
1990-10-18 |
Village trustees approved a program to make home-improvement loans to Skokie residents more affordable next year. The program is designed to encourage families to stay in Skokie. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, October 18, 1990, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Skokie - Budget and expenditures,
Renovation and repair,
Housing |
| Park District sets bond sale, repairs |
1990-10-11 |
The Skokie Park District will sell bonds this fall for a $2.5 million project to upgrade and repair 10 district parks. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, October 11, 1990, p. 3 |
Renovation and repair,
Skokie Park District - Budget and expenditures |
| City neighbors acquiesce in plaza on Touhy |
1990-03-08 |
Skokie officials are hoping to be able to extend the bicycling-hiking-jogging path along the West bank of the North Shore Channel this year. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, March 8, 1990, Sec. 2, p. 8 |
Renovation and repair,
Sports - Cycling,
Skokie Park District,
Sports - Running,
North Shore Channel |
| Skokie OKs pact for new Swift station |
1990-02-22 |
The village board approved an agreement under which the Chicago Transit Authority will rebuild the Skokie Swift train station. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, February 22, 1990, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Skokie Swift,
Renovation and repair,
Buildings,
Transportation,
Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) |
| Centre East may have to move to get grant |
1989-09-21 |
State authorities informed Dorothy Litwin, Executive Director of Centre East, that the Centre will need outright title to its space in the former Niles East High School in order to get the $10.2 million it needs for renovation. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, September 21, 1989, p. 3 |
Performing arts,
Renovation and repair,
Grants,
Litwin, Dorothy,
Centre East for the Performing Arts,
Niles East High School |
| Charity association may reopen in Skokie soon |
1989-09-07 |
The Tourette Syndrome Association of Illinois may be moving back into its Skokie headquarters by middle of September. The building is being repaired by the owner two months after July 1 fire gutted the offices at 5112 W. Oakton Street. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, September 7, 1989, p. 12 |
Renovation and repair,
Buildings,
Organizations and societies,
Tourette Syndrome Association of Illinois |
| Skokie OKs downtown Mobil mini-mart |
1989-08-24 |
Village Trustees approved a proposal by Mobil Oil Corporation to rebuild its station on the northwest corner of Oakton Street and Skokie Boulevard. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 24, 1989, p. 3 |
Mobil Oil Corporation,
Business - Mini-marts and convenience stores,
Renovation and repair,
Business - Automobile service stations and gas stations |
| 7 parks will be rehabbed by fall |
1989-08-03 |
Seven Skokie parks are scheduled to be renovated before winter. The renovations are part of an ongoing project to upgrade the Park District's smaller parks. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, August 3, 1989, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Renovation and repair,
Skokie Park District,
Parks |
| No Title |
1989-07-29 |
The District 73 budget for next year will have an increase of more than 19 percent. The main reason for the increase is the renovation planned for this summer at East Prairie School. |
Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Saturday, July 29, 1989, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Renovation and repair,
Public School District 73 - Buildings,
Public School District 73 - Budget and expenditures,
East Prairie School |
| Shopping center expansion planned |
1989-07-13 |
As part of plans the village of Skokie expects to receive soon, Old Orchard Shopping Center would be expanded and enclosed. The developers plan to begin construction next spring and to complete the project by fall 1991. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, July 13, 1989, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Renovation and repair,
Old Orchard Shopping Center,
Construction,
Business - Shopping centers |
| No Title |
1989-06-24 |
In an effort to remove asbestos from East Prairie School this summer, the District 73 board has begun a full scale renovation in the building. |
Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Saturday, June 24, 1989, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Renovation and repair,
Public School District 73 - Buildings,
Asbestos,
East Prairie School |
| News digest |
1989-02-23 |
A Skokie Village traffic engineer believes that the renovation of the Skokie Swift station at Dempster could begin next year, and be completed the same year. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 23, 1989, p. 9 |
Skokie Swift,
Renovation and repair,
Buildings,
Transportation |
| No Title |
1989-01-07 |
The Chicago Transit Authority's only repair facility for major repairs is located in Skokie. |
Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Saturday, January 7, 1989, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Renovation and repair,
Transportation,
Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) |
| Remodeled community center ready for public |
1988-06-09 |
The expanded Oakton Community Center will officially open June 12. The addition and refurbished park area cost $500,00. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 9, 1988, p. 6 |
Renovation and repair,
Parks,
Oakton Community Center,
Skokie Park District - Budget and expenditures |
| Board approves revamp plans for gas station |
1987-11-19 |
Plans to improve a Mobil gas station on the northeast corner of Main and Skokie Blvd. were unanimously approved by the Skokie Board of Trustees on November 16. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, November 19, 1987, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Mobil Oil Corporation,
Renovation and repair,
Business - Automobile service stations and gas stations |
| Parts of Swift lot to be closed for repairs |
1987-07-23 |
The Skokie Swift parking lot will be closed for two weekends in August for reconstruction. The estimated cost of $200,000 will be paid from lot parking fees. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 23, 1987, p. 3 |
Skokie Swift,
Renovation and repair,
Parking |
| Park, pool to receive $2 million renovation |
1987-07-23 |
Over $2 million has been allocated by the Skokie Park District board for improvements to Oakton Park. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 23, 1987, p. 3 |
Renovation and repair,
Swimming pools,
Oakton Park,
Skokie Park District - Budget and expenditures |
| Pool improvements OK'd |
1987-03-19 |
Devonshire Pool will undergo $75,050 worth of improvements. Bids for water heaters and spas were rejected by the Skokie Park Board. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, March 19, 1987, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Renovation and repair,
Devonshire Pool,
Swimming pools,
Skokie Park District - Budget and expenditures |
| Skokie Swift slated for renovation work |
1986-09-25 |
Planning is underway for the complete renovation and modernization of the Skokie Swift. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, September 25, 1986, p. 3 |
Skokie Swift,
Renovation and repair,
Regional Transit Authority (RTA),
Transportation,
Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) |
| Downtown Skokie getting a facelift |
1986-08-07 |
Two buildings in downtown Skokie are being renovated thanks to a low interest loan program from the First National Bank of Skokie. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 7, 1986, p. 5 |
Renovation and repair,
Desiree Restaurant,
Cathay Mandarin Restaurant,
Business - Restaurants and caterers,
First National Bank of Skokie,
Business - Banks and banking |
| Changes taking place at JCC health clubs |
1986-01-30 |
The health club at the Mayer Kaplan JCC will undergo a $500,000 upgrade. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, January 30, 1986, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Renovation and repair,
Mayer Kaplan Jewish Community Center,
Business - Fitness clubs |
| Swift gets big grant |
1986-01-02 |
$1.9 million in state and federal funds will be available for the renovation of the Skokie Swift. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, January 2, 1986, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Skokie Swift,
Renovation and repair,
Regional Transit Authority (RTA),
Transportation,
Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) |
| Fairview 5-year plan will exceed $2 million |
1985-10-27 |
More than $2 million in life safety work has been planned for Fairview North and Fairview South schools. |
Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Sunday, October 27, 1985, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Public School District 72 - Buildings,
Renovation and repair,
Fairview South School,
Fairview North School |
| Hilton finishes first stage of $2.5 million renovation |
1985-08-15 |
The North Shore Hilton Hotel has completed the first stage of a $2.5 million renovation. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 15, 1985, p. 60 |
Business - Hotels and motels,
Renovation and repair,
North Shore Hilton |
| New 'Swift' station gets final approval |
1985-07-25 |
Federal and state funds will cover 100 percent of the $1.9 million cost to renovate the Skokie Swift Station. Construction work should be finished in 1988. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 25, 1985, p. 9 |
Skokie Swift,
Renovation and repair,
Buildings,
Transportation |
| Old Orchard to be upgraded |
1985-03-24 |
Urban Investments Co. owns Old Orchard Shopping Center and is planning to renovate it. |
Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Sunday, March 24, 1985, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Renovation and repair,
Old Orchard Shopping Center,
Business - Shopping centers,
Urban Investments Co. |
| Cable law on hold; parks to expand Skatium, day care |
1984-10-18 |
The Skokie Park District board approved renovation plans for the Skatium and expansion plans for the Tot Learning Center. Action was postponed on a controversial ordinance restricting cable television and other film crews in the parks. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, October 18, 1984, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Renovation and repair,
Tot Learning Center,
Skokie Park District,
Skatium,
Cable television |
| Economic 'boom' zaps bond plan |
1984-08-23 |
The strong local economy will allow the village to fund the $3 million police station renovation without resorting to a bond issue. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, August 23, 1984, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Skokie - Budget and expenditures,
Renovation and repair,
Municipal buildings |
| Parks seek land grant |
1984-05-31 |
Skokie Park District officials are hoping the planned $147,000 renovation of Emily Park can be funded with a federal Land and Water Conservation Grant. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, May 31, 1984, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Emily Park,
Renovation and repair,
Skokie Park District,
Grants |
| Police station on schedule |
1984-05-24 |
Plans for the $2.9 million police station renovation are proceeding on schedule and village officials unveiled floor plans and a proposal for furniture at the Village Board meeting held on May 21. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, May 24, 1984, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Renovation and repair,
Municipal buildings,
Skokie Police Department |
| Court house' to expand into health club |
1984-04-26 |
Village trustees have approved a petition by the Skokie Court House Racquetball Center to expand into a health club. The new fitness center will be called the Skokie Athletic Club. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, April 26, 1984, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Renovation and repair,
Business - Fitness clubs,
Skokie Court House Racquetball Center,
Skokie Athletic Club |
| Police building costs up |
1984-02-09 |
Renovations and additions to the police station will cost close to $3 million, instead of the expected $2 million. A 10 year bond issue to help finance the project will not increase the tax levy. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, February 9, 1984, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Renovation and repair,
Municipal buildings,
Skokie Police Department |
| Police station gets face lift |
1984-01-19 |
The Village Board has voted to authorize a set of detailed architectural drawings for the renovation of the police station located at the intersection of Main Street and Laramie Avenue. |
The News, Thursday, January 19, 1984, p. 3 |
Renovation and repair,
Skokie Board of Trustees,
Municipal buildings,
Skokie Police Department |
| $2 million rehab for police station |
1983-04-10 |
Village officials are planning a $2 million police station expansion and renovation project that could begin soon after a new chief is selected in May. |
Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Sunday, April 10, 1983, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Renovation and repair,
Municipal buildings,
Skokie Police Department |
| 219 board approves capital improvements |
1983-01-27 |
Niles West capital improvements totaling almost $500,000 were approved by the District 219 board as part of a five-year, $2.9 million renovation program which will begin this summer. |
The News, Thursday, January 27, 1983, p. 3 |
Budget and expenditures,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Buildings,
Renovation and repair,
Niles West High School,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) |
| Phase one: School renovation to being soon |
1983-01-27 |
The first phase of a $2.9 million project for structural and classroom renovations at Niles West High School was approved on January 24 by the District 219 board. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, January 27, 1983, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Budget and expenditures,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Buildings,
Renovation and repair,
Niles West High School,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) |
| Nilehi weighs $1.5 million in renovation |
1982-11-11 |
Proposals for nearly $1.5 million in renovations to Niles West and Niles North were referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee by the District 219 board. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, November 11, 1982, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Buildings,
Renovation and repair,
Niles West High School,
Budget and expenditures,
Niles North High School,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) |
| District 219 schools undergo facelift |
1982-07-29 |
Summer is the peak of maintenance and refurbishing season for District 219's three buildings and they have all undergone many repairs this year. |
The News, Thursday, July 29, 1982, p. 2 |
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Buildings,
Renovation and repair |
| Orchard Mental Health Center getting a facelift |
1982-05-20 |
A four phase renovation of the Orchard Mental Health Center will being in June and is being partially funded by a Community Development Block Grant. |
The News, Thursday, May 20, 1982, p. 7 |
Renovation and repair,
Community Development Block Grants,
Disabled - Mentally,
Grants,
Orchard Mental Health Center |
| Facelift planned for Swift station |
1981-03-01 |
A rundown office at the Skokie Swift, now occupied by the Niles Township Republican Organization, will probably be remodeled for use as a ticket office, waiting room, and package express depot for Greyhound Bus Lines. |
Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Sunday, March 1, 1981, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Greyhound Bus Lines,
Skokie Swift,
Renovation and repair,
Buildings,
Transportation |
| Dedication crowd surprises officials |
1980-11-20 |
More than 2200 people attended the dedication of the renovated Village Hall. |
The News, Thursday, November 20, 1980, p. 3 |
Renovation and repair,
Village Hall,
Municipal buildings |
| Skokie dedicates new Village Hall Sunday |
1980-11-13 |
Skokie's renovated Village Hall will be dedicated on Sunday, November 16. |
The News, Thursday, November 13, 1980, p. 11 |
Renovation and repair,
Village Hall,
Municipal buildings |
| Ahead of schedule |
1980-02-14 |
Work on the addition and renovation of Village Hall is expected to be completed ahead of schedule. |
The News, Thursday, February 14, 1980, p. 3 |
Renovation and repair,
Village Hall |
| Golf club addition OK'd |
1980-02-07 |
Village trustees approved two additions to the Evanston Golf Club. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, February 7, 1980, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Renovation and repair,
Evanston Golf Club,
Skokie Board of Trustees |
| Skokie planners halt golf club expansion |
1980-01-10 |
Plan Commission postponed a request for the expansion of the Evanston Golf Club clubhouse citing a concern over potential flooding. |
The News, Thursday, January 10, 1980, p. 9 |
Renovation and repair,
Evanston Golf Club,
Skokie Plan Commission |
| Hilton proposes hotel expansion |
1979-06-17 |
Village Plan Commission is considering a proposed addition to the North Shore Hilton. |
Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Sunday, June 17, 1979, Sec. 1, p. 3 |
North Shore Hilton,
Renovation and repair,
Skokie Plan Commission |
| Ground broken for Hall addition |
1979-05-24 |
Construction for an addition to Village Hall was begun on May 21. |
The News, Thursday, May 24, 1979, p. 3 |
Renovation and repair,
Village Hall,
Municipal buildings |
| Skokie to celebrate its renovation this weekend |
1978-10-12 |
Renovation of Skokie's downtown including new sidewalks, street lights, traffic lights, and bus shelters is completed. |
The News, Thursday, October 12, 1978, p. 3 |
Renovation and repair,
Skokie |
| Village hall expansion set for 1978 |
1978-01-26 |
Enlargement and renovation of Village hall is expected to begin in 1978. Committee is named to select an architect. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, January 26, 1978, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Renovation and repair,
Village Hall,
Municipal buildings |
| Temple Judea congregants to fund remodelling |
1976-08-26 |
Temple Judea is undertaking major remodeling and renovation. |
The News, Thursday, August 26, 1976, p. 23 |
Renovation and repair,
Temple Judea Mizpah |
| Close Main for 3 days to smooth RR |
1975-08-28 |
Illinois Commerce Commission ordered improvement of the railroad crossing on Main Street, |
The News, Thursday, August 28, 1975, p. 3 |
Renovation and repair,
Railroads,
Main Street |
| $300 G in damages sought |
1960-05-19 |
Village sues two construction companies involved in remodeling Village Hall. |
The News, Thursday, May 19, 1960, p. 3 |
Renovation and repair,
Village Hall,
Litigation |
| Nilehi balks at proposed costs |
1960-05-05 |
Nilehi Board concerned about costs for additions to Niles West. |
The News, Thursday, May 5, 1960, p. 1 |
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Buildings,
Renovation and repair,
Niles West High School,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Board |
