| Festival crowds defy the big heat |
1988-08-18 |
Village officials estimate that about 40,000 people attended Skokie's three-day Centennial Festival. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, August 18, 1988, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Skokie - History,
Fairs and festivals,
Skokie Centennial Celebration,
Anniversaries and birthdays |
| Skokie lights up hundred candles |
1988-05-26 |
A big crowd came to Old Orchard Shopping Center May 18 to celebrate Skokie's 100th birthday. Skokie Mayor Jackie Gorell and retired Mayor Albert J. Smith participated in the festivities. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 26, 1988, p. 5 |
Skokie - History,
Smith, Albert J.,
Holidays and celebrations,
Old Orchard Shopping Center,
Skokie Centennial Celebration,
Anniversaries and birthdays,
Gorell, Jacqueline |
| Happy birthday Skokie! Village throws big party in honor of its 100 years |
1988-05-12 |
The Skokie Centennial Celebration Party will be held at Old Orchard Shopping Center. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 12, 1988, p. 5 |
Skokie - History,
Holidays and celebrations,
Old Orchard Shopping Center,
Skokie Centennial Celebration,
Anniversaries and birthdays |
| Centennial planners want to cancel July 4th parade |
1988-02-18 |
The Skokie Centennial Celebration Committee is asking the Skokie Park Board to cancel the Fourth of July Parade because of the extensive celebration planned by the Centennial Celebration Committee for August 14. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 18, 1988, p. 13 |
Skokie - History,
Parades,
Skokie Centennial Celebration,
Anniversaries and birthdays,
Holidays and celebrations - 4th of July |
| Skokie Centennial needs financial support |
1988-01-07 |
Skokie's Centennial Celebration will include a year-long series of special events. Private donations are needed, since no tax dollars will be used for the celebration. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 7, 1988, p. 5 |
Skokie - History,
Holidays and celebrations,
Skokie Centennial Celebration,
Anniversaries and birthdays |
| Village seeks backers for centennial in 1988 |
1987-07-16 |
First National Bank of Skokie became the first benefactor of the village's centennial celebration when a bank representative presented village officials with a check for $8,000. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 16, 1987, p. 7 |
Skokie - History,
Fundraising and fundraisers,
Skokie Centennial Celebration,
Anniversaries and birthdays |
