| Niles Township ready for six-week celebration of Korean culture |
2014-01-23 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 23, 2014 , p. 6 |
Anthony, Carolyn,
Oakton Community College,
English Language Learners (ELL) Center,
Skokie Public Library,
Skokie Park District,
Van Dusen, Susan,
Van Dusen, George,
Lincolnwood Public Library |
| Teacher at shuttered art school moves to park district |
2013-09-12 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, September 12, 2013 , p. 27 |
Art,
Skokie Park District,
Renner, Judith,
Aberescia, Dominic,
Village Art School |
| Fall comes calling at rustic Emily Oaks |
2013-09-05 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, September 5, 2013 , p. 6 |
Hansen, Lee,
Skokie Park District,
Emily Oaks Nature Center |
| Backlot Bash Blast: perfect weather blesses 2013 downtown Skokie fest |
2013-08-29 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 29, 2013 , p. 6 |
Gopman, Ariana,
Rodriguez, Bella,
Fairs and festivals,
Skokie Park District,
Gopman, Benjamin,
Independent Merchants of Downtown Skokie,
Cavallari, Emilie |
| Skokie celebrates Memorial Day with solemn ceremony |
2013-05-30 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 30, 2013 , p. 5 |
Skokie Park District,
Holidays and celebrations - Memorial Day,
Reyes, Olivia,
Czaja, Ed,
Skokie Police Department |
| Wiffle ball championship swings into Skokie |
2013-02-28 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 28, 2013 , p. 89 |
Skokie Park District,
Competitions |
| Skokie Park District celebrates winter--mostly indoors |
2013-02-14 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 14, 2013 , p. 10 |
Serb, Catherine,
Elinson, Francesce,
Emily Oaks Nature Center,
Skokie Park District,
Winter Festival,
Wood, Molly |
| Opa! Celebrating Greek culture |
2013-01-17 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 17, 2013 , p. 5 |
Holiday Inn North Shore,
Village Hall,
Coming Together in Skokie,
Van Dusen, George,
Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church,
Indian Community of Niles Township,
Schaefer's Wines, Foods and Spirits,
Multiculturalism,
Lincolnwood Public Library,
National Hellenic Museum,
Gatta, Nanciann,
Anthony, Carolyn,
Oakton Community College,
Skokie Public Library,
Taxakis, Georgia,
Skokie Park District,
Van Dusen, Susan,
Sanford-Brown College,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools),
English as a second language (ESL),
Nitz-Weiss, Julie Anne |
| All Greek to Skokie: Annual event focuses on new culture |
2013-01-10 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 10, 2013 , p. 10 |
Holiday Inn North Shore,
Public School District 73,
Reading,
Coming Together in Skokie,
Books,
Indian Community of Niles Township,
Multiculturalism,
Oakton Community College,
English Language Learners (ELL) Center,
Skokie Public Library,
Public School District 68,
Public School District 72,
Skokie Park District,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools),
Public School District 69,
Public School District 73 1/2 |
| Kids kick off the new year at noon |
2013-01-03 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 3, 2013 , p. 19 |
Barrett, Dee,
Skokie Park District,
Exploritorium,
Barrett, Katie,
Itty Bitty New Year,
Barrett, Keira,
Schultz, Ken |
| Oakton site clean-up begins next week |
2012-12-13 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 13, 2012 , p. 15 |
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD),
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency,
Skokie Park District,
Skokie Sports Park,
Nicor |
| Vote renders Skokie school skate park a half-pipe dream |
2012-10-25 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, October 25, 2012 , p. 18 |
Williams, Zachary,
Chao, Mark,
Eckermann, Amanda,
Monk, Jason,
Skokie Park District,
Sports - Skateboarding,
Public School District 69 - Board,
Novak, Michelle,
Lincoln Junior High School |
| New Park District director is a natural fit |
2012-10-04 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, October 4, 2012 , p. 30 |
Ohrlund, John,
Skokie Park District,
Schneiderman, Mark |
| Backlot Bash returns to Skokie |
2012-08-23 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 23, 2012 , p. 11 |
Skokie Public Library,
Fairs and festivals,
Skokie Park District,
Renner, Emily,
Backlot Bash,
Reynolds, Holly,
Independent Merchants of Downtown Skokie,
Skokie Chamber of Commerce |
| Skate park planned at Lincoln Junior High |
2012-06-21 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 21, 2012 , p. 8 |
Lefler, Terri,
Skokie Park District,
Schneiderman, Mark,
Tuft, Michelle,
Sports - Skateboarding,
Public School District 69,
O'Malley, Patty,
Lincoln Junior High School,
Thompson, Tom |
| Parks director makes difference over long career |
2012-06-21 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 21, 2012 , p. 6 |
Schneiderman, Mark,
Skokie Park District,
Retirement |
| Nicor lays out plans for park site cleanup |
2012-06-21 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 21, 2012 , p. 5 |
Commonwealth Edison,
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD),
Skokie Park District,
Skokie Sports Park,
Nicor |
| Woofstock celebrates man's (and woman's) best friend |
2012-06-14 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 14, 2012 , p. 11 |
Pooch Park,
Woofstock,
Skokie Park District,
Ratajczyk, Alex,
Acosta, Adrian |
| Skate park in the works for Skokie |
2012-06-07 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 7, 2012 , p. 7 |
Skokie Park District,
Schneiderman, Mark,
Public School District 69 |
| Field of Dreams: Sports Park expansion advances |
2012-06-07 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 7, 2012 , p. 7 |
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD),
Tsesis, Ariel,
Schneiderman, Mark,
Skokie Park District,
Skokie Sports Park,
Corpin, Sam |
| New trail delights preschool students |
2012-05-17 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 17, 2012 , p. 8 |
Devonshire Preschool,
Skokie Park District,
McGuire, Maggie,
Devonshire Park,
Born Learning Trail |
| Festival of Cultures slated for weekend |
2012-05-17 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 17, 2012 , p. 5 |
Skokie Public Library,
Skokie Festival of Cultures,
Fairs and festivals,
Skokie Park District,
Oakton Park,
NorthShore University HealthSystem,
Illinois Arts Council,
Kiwanis Club of Skokie Valley,
Skokie Valley Rotary Club,
RCN Corporation |
| Skokie goes green at Niles North for 2nd annual event |
2012-05-03 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 3, 2012 , p. 5 |
Spring Greening,
Skokie Public Library,
Skokie Park District,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools),
Skokie,
Environment,
Skokie Chamber of Commerce |
| Skokie celebrates Arbor Day with planting |
2012-05-03 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 3, 2012 , p. 18 |
Tree City USA,
Holidays and celebrations - Arbor Day,
Skokie Park District,
Oakton Park,
Stevens, Cathy,
Skokie Beautification and Improvement Commission,
Perille, Donald |
| Egg-cellent weather helps hatch pre-Easter fun |
2012-04-12 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, April 12, 2012 , p. 8 |
Holidays and celebrations - Easter,
Skokie Park District,
Aufegger, Emma,
Khoshaba, Marriella,
Engstrom, Ava |
| Park District celebrates Assyrian culture |
2012-03-01 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 1, 2012 , p. 17 |
Dadesho, Daniela,
Skokie Park District,
Van Dusen, Susan,
Youkhanna, Wilson,
Coming Together in Skokie,
Multiculturalism |
| Chilly winter scenes play out at Emily Oaks |
2012-02-16 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 16, 2012 , p. 5 |
Steiner, Tommy,
Skokie Park District,
Emily Oaks Nature Center,
Winter Festival |
| Toddlers learn creative, social skills in new class |
2012-02-02 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 2, 2012 , p. 5 |
Devonshire Community Center,
Covington, Natalia,
Skokie Park District,
Baby Steps,
Maldonado, Nancy,
Nano, Melinda,
Castillo, Lianella |
| Skokie Village Board Briefs |
2012-01-26 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 26, 2012 , p. 6 |
Accelerated Rehabilitaion Center,
Skokie - Board of Health,
Skokie Human Relations Commission,
Meyer, Howard S.,
Shah, Harshad,
Drachler, Dr. A. Michael,
Weber Park,
Weber Leisure Center,
Skokie Consumer Affairs Commission,
Fitness First,
Zoning,
Skokie Board of Trustees,
Skokie Park District,
Skatium,
Coney, James |
| Park District popular puppy school in session |
2012-01-26 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 26, 2012 , p. 12 |
Dog Obedience Group,
Skokie Park District,
Dick, Carrie,
Oakton Community Center |
| Premature New Year's bash lets families mark 2012 |
2012-01-05 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 5, 2012 , p. 7 |
Thornton, Kara,
Skokie Park District,
Exploritorium,
Thornton, Monica,
Itty Bitty New Year |
| Skokie signs on to new mentoring program |
2011-12-29 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 29, 2011 , p. 9 |
Skokie Board of Trustees,
Volunteer work,
Skokie Park District,
Public School District 69,
Big Brothers Big Sisters Program,
Murphy, Maureen |
| The year in review: Development, school budget cutting and extreme weather dominate news |
2011-12-29 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 29, 2011 , p. 5 |
Williams, Zachary,
Timberland,
Renteria, Miguel,
Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center,
Scarpelli, Anthony,
Crime and criminals - Homicide,
Madewell,
Skatium,
Epic Burger,
Lopez, Al,
Westfield Shoppingtown Old Orchard,
Krupnik, Michael,
Skokie Police Department,
Renteria, Jeiloni,
Their Stories: Reflections of Survivor on Stage and Screen,
Skechers Fitness,
Walgreens,
Renteria, Cynthia,
Make a Difference! The Miller Family Youth Exhibition,
Pechter, Michael,
Cianchetti, Mark,
Budget and expenditures,
Skokie Public Library,
Barnes, Jesse,
Weinman, Paul,
Shiel, Terence,
Weather,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools),
Talking Farm, The,
Public School District 69,
Tumi,
West Dempster Street Business Redevelopment District,
TIF (Tax Increment Financing),
Spots of Light: To Be a Woman in the Holocaust,
Skokie Chamber of Commerce,
Beyond Swastika and Jim Crow: Jewish Refugee Scholars at Black Colleges,
Chicago Jewish Funerals,
Vera Bradley,
Skokie Theater,
Art of Shaving,
Spring Greening,
Moersfelder, John,
Miller, Eric,
Wilde & Greene Restaurant + Natural Market, The,
Skokie Park District |
| Santa shares breakfast with fans in Skokie |
2011-12-08 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 8, 2011 , p. 12 |
Wolfinger, Sophia,
Steiner, Amanda,
Dembo, Ruby,
Dembo, Steve,
Skokie Park District,
Dembo, Jessica,
Holidays and celebrations - Christmas |
| Children enjoy pajama part at Emily Oaks |
2011-11-24 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, November 24, 2011 , p. 14 |
Sherrard, Devin,
Rihan, Rosa,
Emily Oaks Nature Center,
Skokie Park District,
Sherrard, Sierra,
Steinbrunner, Anastasia,
Rihan, Olga,
Alexander, Aaron,
Levoy, Will |
| Plenty of Halloween scares scheduled through Monday |
2011-10-27 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, October 27, 2011 , p. 5 |
Skokie Park District,
Everds, Jack,
Holidays and celebrations - Halloween,
Adner, Jessica |
| Weather helps Devonshire Park country fair |
2011-10-20 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, October 20, 2011 , p. 9 |
Rickett-Green, Nina,
Skokie Park District,
Devonshire Park |
| Skatium grand re-opening attracts plenty of ice fans |
2011-10-06 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, October 6, 2011 , p. 5 |
Avidov, Paz,
Skokie Park District,
Avidov, Maayan,
Skatium |
| 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 |
| Park District revamps computer system |
2011-08-25 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 25, 2011 , p. 7 |
Hunt, David,
Schmidt, William,
Skokie Park District,
Computers |
| 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 |
| Backlot Bash a downtown party |
2011-08-25 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 25, 2011 , p. 5 |
Fairs and festivals,
Skokie Park District,
Tuft, Michelle,
Backlot Bash |
| Talking Farm volunteers work at new Skokie site |
2011-08-11 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 11, 2011 , p. 7 |
Terry, Karen,
Kruhmin, Linda,
Thompson, Quinn,
Skokie Park District,
Jones, Liam,
Talking Farm, The,
Johnson, Rebecca |
| Trustees clear way for fifth Backlot Bash |
2011-08-11 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 11, 2011 , p. 5 |
Skokie Public Library,
Skokie Board of Trustees,
Youth Foundation of Skokie,
Skokie Park District,
Fairs and festivals,
Backlot Bash,
Independent Merchants of Downtown Skokie,
Skokie Chamber of Commerce |
| Park District offers Sunday concert series |
2011-08-04 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 4, 2011 , p. 7 |
Music,
Vicheva, Dea,
Skokie Park District,
Cooper, Howard,
Mozes, Abe,
Feyn, Ariyelle,
Mozes, Smadar,
Pljevaljcic, Miro,
Sunday Sundown Concert Series |
| Urban farm finds home at Tot Center |
2011-07-07 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 7, 2011 , p. 7 |
Terry, Karen,
Kruhmin, Linda,
Tot Learning Center,
Skokie Park District,
Schneiderman, Mark,
Talking Farm, The |
| Ohrlund promoted to head Park District |
2011-07-07 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 7, 2011 , p. 5 |
Skokie Park District,
Schneiderman, Mark |
| Skokie's whiffleball tourney validates Hoosier dominance |
2011-06-30 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 30, 2011 , p. 10 |
Skokie Park District,
McGiven, Sean,
Sports,
Bottorff, Jim,
Competitions |
| Whiffleball tournament reunites friends |
2011-06-23 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 23, 2011 , p. 54 |
Skokie Park District,
Sports,
Bottorff, Jim,
Competitions |
| Bicycle Safety Day held at Oakton Park |
2011-06-09 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 9, 2011 , p. 51 |
Binder, Larry,
Beckers, Lisa,
Skokie Park District,
Al's Cycle Shop,
Skokie Traffic Safety Commission,
Skokie Fire Department,
Skokie Police Department |
| Free outdoor entertainment presented Wednesdays |
2011-06-09 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 9, 2011 , p. 5 |
Wednesdays on the Green,
Skokie Public Library,
Skokie Park District,
Skokie Valley Symphony Orchestra,
Evanston Subaru,
Holtz, Scott,
Skokie Chamber of Commerce |
| Lively summer scene for Skokie green |
2011-05-19 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 19, 2011 , p. B1 |
Tennes, Ann,
Skokie Public Library,
Skokie Park District,
Skokie,
Independent Merchants of Downtown Skokie,
Village Green,
Holtz, Scott,
Skokie Chamber of Commerce,
Wednesdays on the Green |
| Diverse cultures slated for spotlight during 21st festival |
2011-05-19 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 19, 2011 , p. 5 |
Fairs and festivals,
Skokie Park District,
Skokie Festival of Cultures,
Tuft, Michelle |
| Budget allocates grants for 2011-12 |
2011-05-05 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 5, 2011 , p. 5 |
Skokie - Budget and expenditures,
Fourth of July Parade Committee,
Grants,
Skokie Valley Symphony Orchestra,
Centre East Inc.,
Skokie Theatre,
Backlot Bash,
Skokie Fine Arts Commission,
Skokie Art Guild,
Skokie Festival of Cultures,
Skokie Park District,
Skokie Northshore Sculpture Park |
| Economy forcing budget scrutiny |
2011-05-05 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 5, 2011 , p. 5 |
Skokie - Budget and expenditures,
Skokie - Board of Health,
Skokie Human Relations Commission,
Skokie Farmers' Market,
Diversity Action by Youth (D.A.Y.),
Skokie Voice,
Skokie Merchant of the Year,
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts,
Skokie Board of Fire and Police Commissioners,
Skokie Consumer Affairs Commission,
Sweety Pies Bakery,
Know Your Neighbor, Know Your Community,
Skokie Park District,
Skokie Fine Arts Commission,
Skokie Beautification and Improvement Commission,
Lynk, Michael,
Village Inn,
Skokie Appearance Commission,
Fargo, Liliana |
| Skokie prepares for first Spring Greening |
2011-04-07 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, April 7, 2011 , p. 7 |
Spring Greening,
Skokie Public Library,
Emily Oaks Nature Center,
Skokie Park District,
Schneiderman, Mark,
Environment |
| Urban farm planners set sights on new venue |
2011-03-10 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 10, 2011 , p. 5 |
Terry, Karen,
Skokie Park District,
Schneiderman, Mark,
Talking Farm, The,
Metropolitan Sanitary District Canal |
| Skokie Park District celebrates Filipino history |
2011-03-03 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 3, 2011 , p. 10 |
Skokie Park District,
Coming Together in Skokie,
Multiculturalism |
| Renovation plan 'skates' through commission |
2011-01-27 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 27, 2011 , p. 13 |
Skokie Park District,
Schneiderman, Mark,
Skatium |
| Professional assist |
2010-12-30 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 30, 2010 , p. 5 |
Skokie Park District,
Schwartz, Max,
Olczyk, Eddie,
Sports - Hockey |
| Halloween happiness |
2010-11-04 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, November 4, 2010 , p. 18 |
Do, Viet,
Lorie, Annabelle,
Tapper, Rachel,
Skokie Park District,
Miehke, Kirsten,
Do, Dana,
Skatium,
Holidays and celebrations - Halloween,
Nikteich, Mateya,
Wiltgren, Hanna |
| Skokie Voice meeting to define group's future |
2010-09-09 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, September 9, 2010 , p. 5 |
Communication,
Hickey, Brian,
Skokie Park District,
Skokie Voice,
Lipin, Lisa,
Skokie Police Department |
| Park District revisits plans for ball fields |
2010-09-02 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, September 2, 2010 , p. 5 |
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD),
Skokie Park District,
Schneiderman, Mark,
Playgrounds |
| Fest promises non-stop musical charge |
2010-08-26 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 26, 2010 , p. 8 |
Fairs and festivals,
Skokie Park District,
Tuft, Michelle,
Backlot Bash |
| Thousands expected at fourth Backlot Bash |
2010-08-26 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 26, 2010 , p. 7 |
Skokie Public Library,
Fairs and festivals,
Skokie Park District,
Backlot Bash,
Independent Merchants of Downtown Skokie,
Skokie Chamber of Commerce |
| Urban farm on Water District land a step closer |
2010-08-05 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 5, 2010 , p. 7 |
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD),
Ohrlund, John,
Skokie Park District,
Talking Farm, The |
| Major upgrade eyed for Skatium, could close much of 2011 |
2010-07-29 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 29, 2010 , p. 6 |
Skokie Park District,
Schneiderman, Mark,
Skatium |
| Skokie takes action to make parks safer |
2010-07-15 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 15, 2010 , p. 5 |
Crime prevention,
Skokie Park District,
Schneiderman, Mark,
Scarpelli, Anthony,
Skokie Police Department,
Nixle 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 |
| Exploratorium reopens |
2010-06-24 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 24, 2010 , p. 5 |
Skokie Park District,
Gonzales, Melissa,
Exploritorium |
| Sprayground opens |
2010-06-17 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 17, 2010 , p. 6 |
Sports - Swimming and diving,
Skokie Park District,
Oakton Park |
| Two popular recreation venues set to reopen |
2010-06-10 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 10, 2010 , p. 7 |
Skokie Park District,
Exploritorium,
Skokie Water Playground |
| Festival of Cultures draws thousands |
2010-05-27 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 27, 2010 , p. 5 |
Patel, Anisha,
Jaria, Isheeta,
Skokie Festival of Cultures,
Fairs and festivals,
Skokie Park District,
Tuft, Michelle,
Patel, Avni |
| Festival of Cultures returns for 20th year |
2010-05-20 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 20, 2010 , p. 5 |
Skokie Rotary Club,
Skokie Park District,
Skokie Festival of Cultures,
Tuft, Michelle,
Oakton Park,
Fairs and festivals |
| Commissions find less work in ailing economy |
2010-04-29 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, April 29, 2010 , p. 5 |
Skokie - Budget and expenditures,
Skokie Zoning Board of Appeals,
Skokie - Board of Health,
Skokie Human Relations Commission,
Centre East Inc.,
Backlot Bash,
Skokie Art Guild,
Skokie Theater Music Foundation (formerly Cavalcade of Music Foundation),
Skokie Board of Fire and Police Commissioners,
Skokie Festival of Cultures,
Skokie Park District,
Skokie Northshore Sculpture Park,
Skokie Plan Commission,
Skokie Valley Symphony Orchestra,
Counard, Dr. Catherine,
Rabinowitz, Beryl,
Coney, James,
Lynk, Michael,
Skokie Appearance Commission |
| Exploritorium closes for major overhaul |
2010-03-18 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 18, 2010 , p. 10 |
Schneiderman, Mark,
Skokie Park District,
Exploritorium |
| Urban farm planned for Skokie's east side |
2010-03-04 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 4, 2010 , p. 7 |
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD),
Kruhmin, Linda,
Skokie Park District,
Schneiderman, Mark,
Talking Farm, The |
| Warm and toasty |
2010-02-18 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 18, 2010 , p. 5 |
Skokie Park District,
Emily Oaks Nature Center,
McHatten, Petra,
McHatten, Emma |
| Park District children raise funds for victims of earthquake |
2010-02-04 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 4, 2010 , p. 5 |
Tot Learning Center,
Skokie Park District,
Fundraising and fundraisers,
Khan, Fouzia |
| New year's trick |
2010-01-07 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 7, 2010 , p. 7 |
Skokie Park District,
Exploritorium,
Rubin, Yonah,
Holidays and celebrations - New Year's,
Oakton Community Center |
| Foyteck Memorial unveiled at Veterans Park |
2009-09-17 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, September 17, 2009, p. 7 |
War - Iraq,
Skokie Park District,
Foyteck, Kraig D.,
Foyteck, Chris,
Van Dusen, George,
Independent Merchants of Downtown Skokie,
Memorials, tributes, and remembrances,
Miles, Randy,
Armed Forces - Veterans,
Foyteck, Connie,
Veterans Park |
| Backlot Bash prepares for third year of family fun |
2009-08-20 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 20, 2009, p. 7 |
Fairs and festivals,
Skokie Park District,
Backlot Bash,
Independent Merchants of Downtown Skokie,
Miles, Randy |
| Local park districts get priority use of school facilities |
2009-07-16 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 16, 2009, p. 15 |
Buildings,
Skokie Park District,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools),
Szczepaniak, Jim,
Morton Grove Park District,
Lincolnwood Park District |
| Skokie Village Briefs |
2009-07-09 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 9, 2009, p. 4 |
Ordinances,
Skokie - Board of Health,
Skokie Human Relations Commission,
Backlot Bash,
Skokie Advisory Commission on Disabilities,
Varma, Babu,
Skokie Consumer Affairs Commission,
Claus, Marcie,
Skokie Board of Trustees,
Skokie Park District,
Skokie Traffic Safety Commission,
Abramson, Irv,
Madhiwala, Kirit,
Pandya, Rohit |
| Sigh of relief: Water district doesn't need Sports Park land for parking |
2009-07-02 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 2, 2009, p. 7 |
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD),
Schneiderman, Mark,
Skokie Park District,
Skokie Sports Park |
| May rains put damper on pool revenues |
2009-07-02 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 2, 2009, p. 3 |
Devonshire Pool,
Skokie Park District,
Weather,
Schneiderman, Mark,
Skokie Water Playground |
| Budget includes funding for 11 local agency grants |
2009-05-21 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 21, 2009, p. 5 |
Skokie - Budget and expenditures,
Fourth of July Parade Committee,
Skokie Valley Orchestra,
Grants,
Skokie Valley Symphony Orchestra,
Centre East Inc.,
Backlot Bash,
Skokie Fine Arts Commission,
Skokie Art Guild,
Skokie Theater Music Foundation (formerly Cavalcade of Music Foundation),
Skokie Park District,
Skokie Northshore Sculpture Park |
| Weekend of fun set to draw thousands |
2009-05-14 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 14, 2009, p. 3 |
Fairs and festivals,
Skokie Park District,
Skokie Festival of Cultures,
Tuft, Michelle |
| Skokie commits to fests during downturn |
2009-02-12 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 12, 2009, p. 7 |
Fairs and festivals,
Skokie Park District,
Skokie Festival of Cultures,
Backlot Bash |
| Approved CDBG funding totals $573,000 |
2009-02-05 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 5, 2009, p. 5 |
Niles Township Food Pantry,
Harbour, Inc.,
Grants,
Council for Jewish Elderly (CJE),
Social agencies,
Community development,
Lieberman Geriatric Center,
Thompson, Tom,
Search Developmental Center,
Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago,
Skokie Park District,
Community Development Block Grants |
| Container storage business proposed for Oakton |
2009-01-15 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 15, 2009, p. 10 |
Walter Investment of Illinois LLC,
Peyer, Peter,
Skokie Park District,
Lakeshore Waste,
Skokie Plan Commission,
Business - Storage facilities |
| 14 agencies apply for CDBG funding |
2009-01-08 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 8, 2009, p. 8 |
Niles Township Food Pantry,
Harbour, Inc.,
North Shore Senior Center,
Maine-Niles Association of Special Recreation (M-NASR),
Grants,
Social agencies,
Community development,
Children's Advocacy Center of Northwest Cook County,
Skokie Board of Trustees,
Search Developmental Center,
Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago,
Skokie Park District,
Community Development Block Grants,
Center for Enriched Living,
Council for Jewish Elderly (CJE),
SHORE Community Services, Inc.,
Access to Care,
PEER Services |
| Park District achieves highest state endorsement |
2008-12-18 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 18, 2008, p. 5 |
Skokie Park District,
Schneiderman, Mark,
Awards, prizes, etc.,
Illinois Parks and Recreation Association,
Illinois Association of Park Districts |
| High Fives |
2008-12-11 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 11, 2008, p. 76 |
Skokie Park District,
Glickman, Steve,
Sports - Hockey,
Awards, prizes, etc. |
| Kids on Ice |
2008-12-11 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 11, 2008, p. 11 |
Carey, Matthew,
Skokie Park District,
Skatium,
Sports - Ice skating |
| Water District may reclaim some of Sports Park's site |
2008-11-27 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, November 27, 2008, p. 5 |
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD),
Schneiderman, Mark,
Skokie Park District,
Skokie Sports Park |
| Whiffleball tourney all about having fun |
2008-10-09 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, October 9, 2008, p. 84 |
Skokie Park District,
Sports,
Bottorff, Jim,
Competitions |
| Park District holding whiffleball tournament in Skokie |
2008-09-18 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, September 18, 2008, p. 7 |
Skokie Park District,
Sports,
Bottorff, Jim |
| Backlot Bash fest surpasses inaugural year |
2008-08-28 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 28, 2008, p. 7 |
Skokie Public Library,
Fairs and festivals,
Skokie Park District,
Skokie Theatre,
Backlot Bash,
Independent Merchants of Downtown Skokie,
Skokie Chamber of Commerce,
Miles, Randy |
| Second Backlot Bash deserves 'annual' label |
2008-08-21 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 21, 2008, p. 5 |
Fairs and festivals,
Skokie Park District,
Backlot Bash,
Independent Merchants of Downtown Skokie,
Miles, Randy |
| Eclectic music slated for Backlot Bash |
2008-07-17 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 17, 2008, p. 6 |
Fairs and festivals,
Skokie Park District,
Tuft, Michelle,
Backlot Bash,
Clearwater, Eddy 'The Chief' |
| Skateboard park eyed for Skokie |
2008-07-10 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 10, 2008, p. 5 |
Schneiderman, Mark,
Skokie Park District,
Sports - Skateboarding |
| Timber Ridge set for facelift |
2008-07-03 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 3, 2008, p. 3 |
Timber Ridge Park,
Skokie Park District,
Schneiderman, Mark |
| Backlot Bash will be back |
2008-05-29 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 29, 2008, p. 8 |
Lockerby, John,
Skokie Public Library,
Fairs and festivals,
Skokie Park District,
Schneiderman, Mark,
Backlot Bash,
Independent Merchants of Downtown Skokie,
Skokie Chamber of Commerce,
Miles, Randy |
| Village decides on grants under 2008-09 budget |
2008-05-22 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 22, 2008, p. 12 |
Fourth of July Parade Committee,
Niles Township Food Pantry,
Grants,
Centre East Inc.,
Backlot Bash,
Skokie Art Guild,
Prendi, Julian,
Skokie Theater Music Foundation (formerly Cavalcade of Music Foundation),
Skokie Board of Trustees,
Skokie Festival of Cultures,
Skokie Park District,
Skokie Northshore Sculpture Park,
Skokie Valley Symphony Orchestra |
| Skokie gears up for Festival of Cultures |
2008-05-08 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 8, 2008, p. 7 |
Fairs and festivals,
Skokie Park District,
Skokie Festival of Cultures,
Tuft, Michelle,
Multiculturalism |
| Cricket arrives in Hamlin Park |
2008-04-17 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, April 17, 2008, p. 5 |
Rajput, Sher Mohd.,
Reid, Michael,
Schneiderman, Mark,
Van Dusen, George,
Hamlin Park,
Varma, Babu,
Patel, Babu,
Sports - Cricket,
Goyal, Krishna,
Skokie Park District,
Tuft, Michelle,
Clarito, Jerry,
Shah, Pramod |
| Ice Man Cometh |
2008-02-21 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 21, 2008, p. 5 |
Fairs and festivals,
Skokie Park District,
Emily Oaks Nature Center,
Winter Festival |
| New Dodge storage area OK'd by Village Board |
2008-01-10 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 10, 2008, p. 9 |
Sherman Dodge,
Luke, Paul,
Skokie Board of Trustees,
Emily Oaks Nature Center,
Skokie Park District,
Skokie Plan Commission,
Business - Automobile dealerships |
| 2007 year in review: Strides amid difficulties in 2007 |
2007-12-27 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 27, 2007, p. 5 |
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Awards, prizes, etc.,
Alltown Bus Co.,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Buildings,
Backlot Bash,
McTague, Ryan,
Schechter, Gail,
Knudsen, Tim,
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Dahlquist, Michael J.,
Niles West High School,
Skokie Board of Trustees,
Sliwinski, Jeanette,
Kennedy Center Alliance for Arts Education Network,
National School Boards Association Award,
Skokie Police Department,
Taxi cabs,
Osburn, Kaine,
Sports - Cricket,
Anniversaries and birthdays,
Positive Connections,
Burnett, Michael Wolf,
Stein, Roger,
Niles North High School,
Codell, Neil,
Meis, Douglas R.,
Evans, Carlton,
Glick, John R.,
Interfaith Housing Center of the Northern Suburbs,
Gatta, Nanciann,
Trees and plants,
Skokie Park District,
Parking,
Vogler, Dale,
Government - Skokie,
Crime and criminals - Murder,
Traffic accidents,
School children - Transportation |
| MWRD plans for property are a lost opportunity for parks |
2007-11-29 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, November 29, 2007, p. 5 |
Commonwealth Edison,
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD),
Skokie Park District,
Schneiderman, Mark,
Nicor |
| Lawsuit halted while soil tested at former gas plant |
2007-11-22 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, November 22, 2007, p. 5 |
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD),
Commonwealth Edison,
Skokie Park District,
Litigation,
Nicor,
Environment |
| Skokie projects slashed from state budget |
2007-09-06 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, September 6, 2007, p. 5 |
Budget and expenditures,
Government - Illinois,
Skokie Park District,
Schneiderman, Mark,
Rigoni, Al,
Government - Skokie |
| Family approach at Weber Park |
2007-08-23 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 23, 2007, p. 75 |
Samuels, Jay,
Weber Park Golf Course,
Skokie Park District,
Sports - Golf |
| Backlot Bash offering three fun-filled days |
2007-08-23 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 23, 2007, p. 5 |
Walker, Jackie,
Fairs and festivals,
Skokie Park District,
Backlot Bash,
Van Dusen, George,
Rick's Place,
Gelder, Michael,
Independent Merchants of Downtown Skokie,
Perille, Donald,
Miles, Randy,
Zoning |
| Green' is Skokie's color of choice |
2007-08-09 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 9, 2007, p. 8 |
Slankard, Max,
Skokie Public Library,
Emily Oaks Nature Center,
Skokie Park District,
Schneiderman, Mark,
Energy conservation,
Rigoni, Al,
Government - Skokie |
| Buzz begins for downtown fest |
2007-08-09 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 9, 2007, p. 11 |
Fairs and festivals,
Skokie Park District,
Backlot Bash,
Independent Merchants of Downtown Skokie,
Miles, Randy |
| Cricket OK'd for Hamlin Park |
2007-07-26 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 26, 2007, p. 5 |
Sports - Cricket,
Skokie Park District,
Schneiderman, Mark,
Hamlin Park |
| Tennis to return to Emerson Park |
2007-07-26 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 26, 2007, p. 13 |
Sports - Tennis,
Skokie Park District,
Schneiderman, Mark,
Emerson Park |
| Park officials consider cricket for Hamlin Park |
2007-06-14 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 14, 2007, p. 3 |
Sports - Cricket,
Skokie Park District,
Hamlin Park |
| Downtown fest gets green light by board |
2007-04-26 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, April 26, 2007, p. 6 |
Lockerby, John,
Skokie Board of Trustees,
Fairs and festivals,
Skokie Park District,
Tuft, Michelle,
Schneiderman, Mark,
Backlot Bash,
Independent Merchants of Downtown Skokie,
Skokie Chamber of Commerce,
Miles, Randy |
| Westward howl |
2007-03-15 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 15, 2007, p. B1 |
Plays,
Skokie Park District,
'True West',
Devonshire Cultural Center |
| Trustees sign off on daycare site plan |
2007-02-08 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 8, 2007, p. 6 |
Sidewalks,
Skokie Board of Trustees,
Skokie Park District,
Varda, Yadegar,
Swift Child Care,
Business,
Varda, Annosh |
| Trustees give support to expanding carnival |
2006-11-30 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, November 30, 2006, p. 16 |
Skokie Board of Trustees,
Forest City Enterprises, Inc.,
Skokie Park District,
Schneiderman, Mark,
Schools,
Van Dusen, George,
Independent Merchants of Downtown Skokie,
Perille, Donald,
Miles, Randy |
| Cultural Center shines spotlight on theater group |
2006-09-28 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, September 28, 2006, p. 8 |
'Pippin',
Theaters,
Skokie Park District,
Devonshire Playhouse,
Price, Debra,
Devonshire Cultural Center |
| Skokie Community Center |
2006-08-24 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 24, 2006, p. 7 |
Scholarships and fellowships,
Karac, Katarina,
Skokie Park District |
| Free fun activities for kids offered at new Camp RAYS |
2006-08-03 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 3, 2006, p. 10 |
Camp RAYS,
Skokie Park District,
Eschker, Nancy |
| Park District can't save JCC swimming program |
2006-07-20 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 20, 2006, p. 5 |
Ohrlund, John,
Sports - Swimming and diving,
Skokie Park District,
Schneiderman, Mark,
Mayer Kaplan Jewish Community Center |
| Park District to decide on swim programming |
2006-07-13 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 13, 2006, p. 10 |
Sports - Swimming and diving,
Skokie Park District,
Schneiderman, Mark,
Mayer Kaplan Jewish Community Center |
| Pooch Park party promises plenty |
2006-06-01 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 1, 2006, p. 9 |
Pooch Park,
Runkle, Scott,
Skokie Park District,
Woofstock |
| Winnebago Park to get new lights |
2006-05-25 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 25, 2006, p. 9 |
Safety devices and measures,
Schneiderman, Mark,
Skokie Park District,
Winnebago Park,
Skokie Police Department |
| Park District, JCC explore options for adult swimming |
2006-05-18 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 18, 2006, p. 10 |
Sports - Swimming and diving,
Skokie Park District,
Schneiderman, Mark,
Mayer Kaplan Jewish Community Center |
| After 16 years, chair of culture festival to guide last event |
2006-05-11 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 11, 2006, p. 11 |
Kessler, Elizabeth,
Skokie Public Library,
Skokie Park District,
Fairs and festivals,
Skokie Festival of Cultures,
Multiculturalism |
| Park District explores ways to pick up JCC adult classes |
2006-05-04 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 4, 2006, p. 10 |
Skokie Park District,
Schneiderman, Mark,
Mayer Kaplan Jewish Community Center |
| Skokie Community Center |
2006-04-20 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, April 20, 2006, p. 7 |
Smith, Jessica,
Loyola Scholars,
Skokie Park District,
Loyola Academy |
| Skokie Community Center |
2006-02-02 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 2, 2006, p. 7 |
Glickman, Rick,
Runkle, Scott,
Skokie Park District,
Business,
Dream Kitchens,
Television |
| Skokie planners prepare to digitize village history |
2006-02-02 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 2, 2006, p. 10 |
Skokie Public Library,
Skokie Board of Trustees,
Skokie Park District,
Schneiderman, Mark,
Skokie Historical Society,
History,
Internet,
Rigoni, Al,
SkokieNet |
| Skokie site named top practice center |
2006-01-12 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 12, 2006, p. 81 |
Skokie Park District,
Skokie Sports Park,
Sports - Golf,
Awards, prizes, etc. |
| Athletic directors propose reclaiming summer camps |
2005-12-01 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 1, 2005, p. 5 |
Codell, Neil,
Schools Park Agreement,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Athletics,
Schneiderman, Mark,
Costello, Karl,
Niles West High School,
Greenspan, Jeffrey,
Summer camps,
Heuerman, Steve,
Yeggy, Gerry,
Skokie Park District,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Board,
Niles North High School |
| Skokie Park District holds dedication at 'Grandma's Park |
2005-10-13 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, October 13, 2005, p. 8 |
Elkan, Marian S.,
Skokie Park District,
Schneiderman, Mark,
Lockwood Park,
Van Dusen, George,
Parks |
| Courts open for pickup basketball |
2005-09-22 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, September 22, 2005, p. 73 |
Sports - Volleyball,
Oline, Terry,
Skokie Park District,
Sports - Basketball |
| Gandhi grandson calls for peace, unity |
2005-09-15 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, September 15, 2005, p. 8 |
Gandhi, Rajmohan,
Gandhi Memorial Trust Fund,
Skokie Park District,
Skokie Public Library - Activities, programs and exhibits |
| Skokie continues relief efforts |
2005-09-15 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, September 15, 2005, p. 5 |
Temple Beth Israel,
Scouts - Boy Scouts,
Volunteer work,
Skokie Park District,
Weather - Hurricanes - Hurricane Katrina,
Bart, David,
Public School District 68 - Student activities,
Lorge, Michael,
Bart, Julia,
Schwartz, Susan |
| Skokie responds to disaster need |
2005-09-08 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, September 8, 2005, p. 16 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Forest City Enterprises, Inc.,
McTague, Frances,
Fairview South School,
Donegan, Kate,
Independent Merchants of Downtown Skokie,
Public School District 68 - Student activities,
Illinois Science and Technology Park,
Miles, Randy,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Student activities,
Skokie Park District,
Weather - Hurricanes - Hurricane Katrina,
Weather,
Fundraising and fundraisers,
Public School District 72 - Student activities |
| Gandhi speech set for Sunday |
2005-09-08 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, September 8, 2005, p. 11 |
Gandhi, Rajmohan,
Gandhi Memorial Trust Fund,
Skokie Park District,
Skokie Public Library - Activities, programs and exhibits |
| 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 |
| Skokie Park District honors lifeguards for rescue efforts |
2005-08-04 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 4, 2005, p. 15 |
Sports - Swimming and diving,
Aberman, Susan,
Oscarson, Martin 'Marty',
Skokie Park District,
Skokie Fire Department,
Awards, prizes, etc. |
| Park district studies band shell plan |
2005-07-07 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 7, 2005, p. 3 |
Forest City Enterprises, Inc.,
Skokie Park District,
Schneiderman, Mark,
Concerts,
Independent Merchants of Downtown Skokie,
Miles, Randy |
| Teamwork saves girl at pool |
2005-06-16 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 16, 2005, p. 3 |
Sports - Swimming and diving,
Skokie Park District,
Oakton Water Playground,
Schneiderman, Mark,
Accidents |
| Festival's goals realized |
2005-05-26 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 26, 2005, p. 8 |
Skokie Rotary Club,
Tennes, Ann,
Skokie Public Library,
Skokie Festival of Cultures,
Fairs and festivals,
Skokie Park District,
Multiculturalism,
Skokie Chamber of Commerce,
Kessler, Elizabeth |
| Forest inspires Russian artists |
2005-05-19 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 19, 2005, p. B15 |
Vyshkind, Fred,
Kublanov, Lev,
Kanevskiy, Mikhail,
Emily Oaks Nature Center,
Skokie Park District,
Upart, Anatole,
Art exhibitions |
| Park District awards four police employees |
2005-03-10 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 10, 2005, p. 12 |
Aberman, Susan,
Baltazar, Kevin,
Skokie Park District,
McCann, Leo,
Van Dusen, George,
Scarpelli, Anthony,
Silverberg, Barry,
Awards, prizes, etc.,
Skokie Police Department,
Rigoni, Al,
Oshita, Alan |
| 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 |
| Skokie approves park pact |
2005-02-24 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 24, 2005, p. 8 |
Skokie Board of Trustees,
Skokie Park District,
Parks |
| Trustees sign off on downtown park |
2005-02-17 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 17, 2005, p. 5 |
Skokie Board of Trustees,
Skokie Park District,
Peyer, Peter,
Parks,
Thompson, Tom |
| Plans for new park taking shape quickly |
2005-01-27 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 27, 2005, p. 10 |
Skokie Park District,
Schneiderman, Mark,
Parks |
| Festival group collects for tsunami victims |
2005-01-13 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 13, 2005, p. 7 |
Kessler, Elizabeth,
Skokie Park District,
Skokie Festival of Cultures,
Fundraising and fundraisers |
| Board OKs pact to build park |
2005-01-06 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 6, 2005, p. 3 |
Alexander, Deborah,
Bender, Michael,
Skokie Park District,
Schneiderman, Mark,
Skokie Park District - Board,
Van Dusen, George,
Parks |
| Skokie Skatium repairs identified |
2004-12-30 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 30, 2004, p. 9 |
Skokie Park District,
Skatium,
Williams and Associates Architects |
| Long-time employee heads park district |
2004-12-30 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 30, 2004, p. 9 |
Skokie Park District,
Schneiderman, Mark,
Municipal employees |
| Park district plans Skatium renovations |
2004-09-23 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, September 23, 2004, p. 5 |
Ohrlund, John,
Bender, Michael,
Skokie Park District,
Schneiderman, Mark,
Byron, Renae,
Skatium |
| Students' summer ends with carnival at Oakton Park |
2004-09-02 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, September 2, 2004, p. 12 |
Fairs and festivals,
Oakton Park,
Skokie Park District,
Students |
| Seniors question director's departure |
2004-08-19 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 19, 2004, p. 3 |
Aberman, Susan,
Williams, Will,
Schneiderman, Mark,
Skokie Park District,
Oakton Community Center |
| Tot Center regains NAEYC accreditation |
2004-07-22 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 22, 2004, p. 5 |
Tot Learning Center,
Skokie Park District,
National Association for the Education of Young Children |
| New hires at Skokie Park District |
2004-07-15 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, July 15, 2004, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Bras, Carlos,
Skokie Park District,
Municipal employees,
Armer, April |
| Scouts perform 7 service projects |
2004-07-01 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 1, 2004, p. 69 |
Scouts - Boy Scouts,
Skokie Park District,
Emily Oaks Nature Center,
Desmond, Conor |
| Months of preparation go into July 4 parade |
2004-07-01 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 1, 2004, p. 5 |
Burt, Stoney,
Katz, Fern,
Fourth of July Parade Committee,
Skokie Park District,
Parades,
Gerstner, Alan,
Niles Township,
Holidays and celebrations - 4th of July,
Bode, Jack |
| Skatium in need of repairs |
2004-06-17 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 17, 2004, p. 5 |
Schneiderman, Mark,
Skokie Park District,
Skatium,
Williams and Associates Architects |
| Board says farewell to Hartman |
2004-06-17 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 17, 2004, p. 16 |
Bender, Michael,
Skokie Park District,
Skokie Park District - Board,
Hartman, Steve,
Retirement |
| Schneiderman named head of parks |
2004-05-20 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 20, 2004, p. 5 |
Skokie Park District,
Schneiderman, Mark,
Hartman, Steve |
| Open Lands cuts concern park officials |
2004-05-06 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 6, 2004, p. 3 |
Budget and expenditures,
Government - Illinois,
Skokie Park District,
Schneiderman, Mark,
Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) |
| Torres swims to two firsts at Illinois Senior State meet |
2004-03-11 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 11, 2004, p. 99 |
Sports - Swimming and diving,
Girels, Serge,
Skokie Park District,
Cohn, Brad,
Current, West,
Bialobrzewski, Paul,
Swordfish Swim Club,
Babin, Alex,
MacDonald, Keith,
Torres, Matthew |
| American Legion to share space with VFW |
2004-03-04 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 4, 2004, p. 3 |
Armed Forces - Veterans,
American Legion,
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3854,
Skokie Park District,
American Legion Hall |
| Biggest stories of 2003: Evicted veterans settle lawsuit against Park District |
2004-01-01 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, January 1, 2004, Sec. 1, p. 4 |
American Legion,
Skokie Park District,
American Legion Hall |
| Ballpark plans abandoned |
2003-12-25 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 25, 2003, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Terminal Park,
Skokie Park District,
Sports - Baseball,
Skokie Indians |
| Elk Grove cell phone ban getting attention |
2003-11-20 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, November 20, 2003, p. 5 |
Telephones - Cellular,
Skokie Park District,
Photography |
| Cellular phone ban is necessary |
2003-11-20 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, November 20, 2003, p. 20 |
Telephones - Cellular,
Skokie Park District,
Editorial |
| Park District sells former teen center |
2003-10-16 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, October 16, 2003, p. 3 |
Bode, Jack,
Armed Forces - Veterans,
Teenagers,
Skokie Park District,
American Legion Hall |
| Park Board commissioner questions lawyer's hiring |
2003-10-16 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, October 16, 2003, p. 10 |
Alexander, Deborah,
Skokie Park District,
Cope, Ronald |
| A happy ending after all |
2003-09-25 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, September 25, 2003, Sec. 1, p. 6 |
American Legion,
Skokie Park District,
American Legion Hall,
Editorial |
| Legion Post 320 settles lawsuit against Skokie Park District |
2003-09-13 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Saturday, September 13, 2003, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Skokie Park District,
American Legion Hall |
| Park officials say they are addressing TLC concerns |
2003-08-28 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 28, 2003, p. 3 |
Child care and day care centers,
Tot Learning Center,
Skokie Park District |
| Parks to seek bids on Laramie shelter |
2003-08-28 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 28, 2003, p. 12 |
Skokie Park District,
Laramie Park,
Parks |
| Hearing Monday on Terminal Park plan |
2003-08-21 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 21, 2003, p. 9 |
Terminal Park,
Skokie Park District,
Sports - Baseball |
| Tot center private accreditation lapsed |
2003-08-14 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 14, 2003, p. 5 |
Child care and day care centers,
Tot Learning Center,
Skokie Park District,
Gan Yeladim Nursing School |
| Emily Oaks exhibits bring nature close |
2003-08-07 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 7, 2003, p. 5 |
Hansen, Lee,
Skokie Park District,
Emily Oaks Nature Center,
Woodland Wander Inn |
| Newest park the stuff of pooch dreams |
2003-08-07 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, August 7, 2003, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Animals,
Pooch Park,
Pets,
Skokie Park District |
| Laramie shelter gets nod |
2003-07-17 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 17, 2003, p. 8 |
Buildings,
Skokie Park District,
Laramie Park |
| Park meeting tonight |
2003-06-26 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 26, 2003, p. 11 |
Skokie Park District,
Noise,
Winnebago Park,
Parks |
| Learning center problems aired |
2003-06-19 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 19, 2003, p. 3 |
Child care and day care centers,
Schryer, Mindi,
Tot Learning Center,
Skokie Park District,
Municipal employees |
| Legion, parks settle lockout |
2003-05-15 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 15, 2003, p. 9 |
Armed Forces - Veterans,
American Legion,
Skokie Park District,
American Legion Hall |
| Lockout ends, but at a price |
2003-05-15 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 15, 2003, p. 18 |
Armed Forces - Veterans,
American Legion,
Skokie Park District,
American Legion Hall,
Editorial |
| Legion, parks in talks |
2003-04-17 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, April 17, 2003, p. 14 |
Armed Forces - Veterans,
American Legion,
Skokie Park District,
American Legion Hall |
| Evicted veterans may have ally in newest Skokie Park Dist. commissioner |
2003-04-10 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, April 10, 2003, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Alter, Michael,
Armed Forces - Veterans,
American Legion,
Skokie Park District,
American Legion Hall |
| Skokie Park Dist.'s pledge to flag: meaningless words |
2003-04-03 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, April 3, 2003, Sec. 1, p. 6 |
Armed Forces - Veterans,
American Legion,
Skokie Park District,
American Legion Hall,
Editorial |
| Skokie Park Dist. votes to keep vets out |
2003-04-03 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, April 3, 2003, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
American Legion,
Armed Forces - Veterans,
Litigation,
Skokie Park District,
American Legion Hall |
| Newsmakers: Skokie Park District |
2003-03-13 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 13, 2003, p. 4 |
Skokie Park District,
Sports - Golf,
Awards, prizes, etc. |
| What is the Skokie Park District thinking? |
2003-03-06 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, March 6, 2003, Sec. 1, p. 6 |
Armed Forces - Veterans,
American Legion,
Skokie Park District,
American Legion Hall,
Editorial |
| Veterans, still locked out, sue Skokie park dist. |
2003-03-06 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, March 6, 2003, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
American Legion,
Armed Forces - Veterans,
Litigation,
Skokie Park District,
American Legion Hall |
| Locked-out legion sues park district |
2003-02-27 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 27, 2003, p. 3 |
American Legion,
Armed Forces - Veterans,
Litigation,
Skokie Park District,
American Legion Hall |
| High ratings in parks survey |
2003-02-27 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 27, 2003, p. 15 |
Skokie Park District,
Surveys and studies,
Parks |
| Treatment of vets deplorable |
2003-02-27 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, February 27, 2003, Sec. 1, p. 6 |
Armed Forces - Veterans,
American Legion,
Skokie Park District,
American Legion Hall,
Editorial |
| Skokie veterans evicted from HQ by Park Dist. |
2003-02-27 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, February 27, 2003, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Armed Forces - Veterans,
American Legion,
Skokie Park District,
American Legion Hall |
| Post needs a home |
2003-02-20 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 20, 2003, p. 16 |
Armed Forces - Veterans,
American Legion,
Skokie Park District,
American Legion Hall,
Editorial |
| Legion to fight eviction by Park District |
2003-02-13 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 13, 2003, p. 7 |
Armed Forces - Veterans,
American Legion,
Skokie Park District,
Hartman, Steve,
American Legion Hall |
| Parks look to clear Spot site |
2003-02-06 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 6, 2003, p. 10 |
American Legion,
Armed Forces - Veterans,
Teenagers,
Skokie Youth Foundation,
Skokie Park District,
American Legion Hall |
| School, parks races on ballot |
2003-01-30 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 30, 2003, p. 3 |
Public School District 73 1/2 - Board - Elections,
Skokie Park District,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Board - Elections,
Skokie Public Library - Board - Elections,
Public School District 73 - Board - Elections,
Public School District 72 - Board - Elections |
| Business briefs |
2002-12-26 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, December 26, 2002, Sec. 2, p. 4 |
Illinois Distinguished Agency Program,
Skokie Park District,
Awards, prizes, etc. |
| Register now for tennis |
2002-12-19 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 19, 2002, p. 72 |
Sports - Tennis,
Frank Sacks Tennis Camps, Inc.,
Niles West High School,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Athletics,
Skokie Park District,
Niles North High School |
| Donors sought to help families for the holidays`` |
2002-11-29 |
None |
Skokie Review, Friday, November 29, 2002, p. 11 |
Assist a Family,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Student activities,
Adopt-a-Family,
Rivenson, Meryl,
Gillono, Jan,
Public School District 73 - Student activities,
Berkowsky, Karen,
Fitzhenry, Carol,
Niles West High School,
Skokie Village Center,
Skokie Public Library,
Skokie Park District,
Skokie Human Services Department,
Charities,
Holidays and celebrations - Christmas,
Holidays and celebrations - Chanukah (Hanukkah),
East Prairie School |
| Board looks at dogs in parks |
2002-10-31 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, October 31, 2002, p. 3 |
Aberman, Susan,
Animals,
Bender, Michael,
Skokie Park District,
Schneiderman, Mark,
Frenzel, Allan,
Parks |
| Be active and proactive, expert advises parents |
2002-10-24 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, October 24, 2002, p. A13 |
Hirsch, Mayira,
Skokie Park District,
Health and fitness,
Children |
| Rowing center suits athletes' needs |
2002-10-17 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, October 17, 2002, p. 75 |
Sports - Boating,
Loyola Academy - Athletics,
Dammrich, Thomas,
Runkle, Scott,
Dammrich Rowing Center,
Skokie Park District,
Crotty, Marty |
| Parks Web page set for September |
2002-08-22 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 22, 2002, p. 13 |
Kessler, Elizabeth,
Quicksilver Associates,
Skokie Park District,
Internet |
| Enhancing Emily Oaks |
2002-08-01 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 1, 2002, p. 14 |
Skokie Park District,
Emily Oaks Nature Center,
Editorial,
Woodland Wander Inn |
| Skokie ready for heat; few problems |
2002-07-11 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 11, 2002, p. 3 |
Skokie Public Works Department,
Marzigliano, Joseph,
Rivenson, Meryl,
Willing, Mark,
Skokie Police Department,
Weber Leisure Center,
Devonshire Cultural Center,
Anthony, Carolyn,
Devonshire Pool,
Skokie Public Library,
Skokie Park District,
Weather,
Skokie Human Services Department,
Skokie Water Playground,
Moreira, Margaret |
| No official vote yet on rowing center's name |
2001-07-05 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 5, 2001, p. 3 |
Alexander, Deborah,
Gould, Lou,
Dammrich, Thomas,
Skokie Park District,
Names, titles, etc.,
Au Sports Memorabilia,
Parks,
Gold, Audre,
Gulley, Napoleon 'Nap',
Gulley, Sandra |
| Harms house backers get detailed direction |
2001-06-28 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 28, 2001, p. 8 |
Alexander, Deborah,
Bender, Michael,
Skokie Park District,
Belkin, Liz,
Hartman, Steve,
Witry, Richard (Dick) J.,
Eisler, Deb,
Henry Harms House,
Historic buildings |
| Timber Ridge park to get a larger restroom |
2001-06-28 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 28, 2001, p. 3 |
Timber Ridge Park,
Skokie Park District |
| Skokie facilities, schools to be linked by high-speed intranet |
2001-05-31 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, May 31, 2001, Sec. 1, p. 7 |
Skokie Public Library,
Skokie Park District,
Schools,
Skokie Institutional Network Consortium,
Laurus,
I-net,
Skokie,
Internet,
RCN Corporation,
Skokie Community Network |
| The cost of preservation |
2001-05-24 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 24, 2001, p. 18 |
Skokie Park District,
Henry Harms House,
Editorial,
Historic buildings |
| Harms house won't face razing yet |
2001-05-17 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 17, 2001, p. 3 |
Alexander, Deborah,
Aberman, Susan,
Bender, Michael,
Skokie Park District,
Byron, Renae,
Frenzel, Allan,
Hartman, Steve,
Henry Harms House,
Historic buildings |
| Dog, soccer park unveiled |
2001-05-10 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 10, 2001, p. 8 |
Sports - Soccer,
American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO),
Thompson Dyke & Associates,
Animals,
Skokie Park District,
Reese, Todd,
People Organized for Off-leash Canine Habitats (POOCH) |
| Parks reject Negro Leaguer naming bid |
2001-05-03 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 3, 2001, p. 3 |
Alexander, Deborah,
Gould, Lou,
Dammrich, Thomas,
Gulley, Napoleon 'Nap',
Skokie Park District,
Names, titles, etc.,
Negro League,
Hartman, Steve,
Gold, Audre |
| Emily Oaks work goes forward at higher costs |
2001-02-15 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 15, 2001, p. 5 |
Emily Oaks Nature Center,
Skokie Park District,
Construction,
Haley Sharpe Design,
Woodland Wander Inn,
Murphy Catton Inc. |
| Dog run wins state help |
2001-01-25 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 25, 2001, p. 8 |
Dammrich, Thomas,
Dorneker, Robert,
Skokie Park District,
Parks |
| Downtown historic house future remains in limbo |
2001-01-11 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 11, 2001, p. 3 |
Skokie Park District,
Henry Harms House,
Historic buildings |
| Skokie touts diversity |
2000-12-21 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 21, 2000, p. 3 |
Protests, demonstrations, etc.,
Schakowsky, Janice 'Jan',
VOICES (Valuing Our Image Concerning Ethnicity in Skokie),
Van Dusen, George,
Peace and Harmony Rally,
Brief, Rabbi Neil,
Multiculturalism,
Skokie Chamber of Commerce,
Mitchell, George,
Skokie Public Library,
Skokie Park District,
Skokie Festival of Cultures,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) |
| Peace and harmony at Skokie rally |
2000-12-21 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, December 21, 2000, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Protests, demonstrations, etc.,
VOICES (Valuing Our Image Concerning Ethnicity in Skokie),
Van Dusen, George,
Peace and Harmony Rally,
Multiculturalism,
Brydsong, Sherialyn,
Skokie Chamber of Commerce,
Kamaria, Omprakash,
Skokie Public Library,
Skokie Festival of Cultures,
Skokie Park District,
Niles Township Clergy Forum,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) |
| Youngsters put spin on classic tales |
2000-11-09 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, November 9, 2000, p. 75 |
Paskind, Gail,
Skokie Park District,
Dance,
Kant, Ambria,
Kant, Kala,
Paskind, Camille,
Storybook Dance and Drama,
Parafinczuk, Krystyna,
Storytelling,
Drama,
Devonshire Cultural Center |
| Seniors' acting troupe gets in tune for a new season |
2000-09-21 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, September 21, 2000, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
News Capers,
Wechter, Carol,
Brown, Barbara,
Skokie Park District,
Cooper, Sheldon,
Aged,
Greenberg, Joyce Stern,
Still Acting Up!,
Drama,
Cohen, Georgia,
It's About Time |
| Devonshire Pool users pleased with repairs |
2000-08-31 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 31, 2000, p. 5 |
Skokie Park District,
Swimming pools,
Bernstein, Lenore,
Givot, Joan |
| Second Apple Bob aims for new record |
2000-08-24 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, August 24, 2000, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Dominick's Finer Foods,
Skokie Park District,
Fundraising and fundraisers,
Skokie Water Playground,
Charities,
World's Largest Apple Bob,
Starlight Children's Foundation Midwest |
| Hockey director hopes to bring direction to Skokie |
2000-08-10 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, August 10, 2000, Sec. 2, p. 5 |
Skokie Park District,
Sports - Hockey,
Blakey, Richard |
| Many residents say keep Harms House safe from harm |
2000-07-06 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, July 6, 2000, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Alexander, Deborah,
Nees, Michael,
Skokie Park District,
Smessaert, Ray,
Perille, Donald,
Henry Harms House,
Historic buildings |
| Skokie Park District eyes fencing, lights for Shawnee Park |
2000-06-29 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, June 29, 2000, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Safety devices and measures,
Shawnee Park,
Skokie Park District,
Rifkind, Monty,
Sala, Art |
| Harms house neighbors don't want demolition |
2000-06-22 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 22, 2000, p. 8 |
Meccia, A.J.,
Haugg, Ted,
Skokie Park District,
Skokie Historical Society,
Smessaert, Ray,
Witry, Richard (Dick) J.,
Daghestani, Ann,
Historic buildings |
| Shawnee Park hoops to remain for now |
2000-06-22 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 22, 2000, p. 3 |
Safety devices and measures,
Fisher, Laurie,
Shawnee Park,
Skokie Park District,
Soderberg, Fred,
Rifkind, Monty,
Sylvan, Marshall,
Sala, Art,
Dumont-Beekil, Marcia,
Sports - Basketball,
Toledo, Iris |
| Shawnee Park hoops target for removal |
2000-06-01 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 1, 2000, p. 3 |
Safety devices and measures,
Shawnee Park,
Skokie Park District,
Toledo, Iris,
Sports - Basketball |
| Green places for gardenless gardeners |
2000-05-04 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, May 4, 2000, Sec. 2, p. 1 |
Gardening and gardens,
Garden Park,
Emily Oaks Nature Center,
Skokie Park District,
Organizations and societies,
Krepack, Mel |
| Demolition a possibility for Harms home |
2000-02-10 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 10, 2000, p. 3 |
Harms, Henry,
Nees, Michael,
Skokie Park District,
Skokie Historical Society,
Historic buildings |
| Boards join to fend off tax appeals |
2000-02-03 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 3, 2000, p. 5 |
Taxation - Property tax,
Skokie Park District,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools),
Business |
| Emily Oaks design work awarded |
2000-01-13 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 13, 2000, p. 4 |
Skokie Park District,
Emily Oaks Nature Center,
Wander Inn,
Haley Sharpe Design,
Competitions |
| Canoe launch has a name |
1999-12-16 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 16, 1999, p. 4 |
Skokie Rowing Center,
Skokie Park District,
Names, titles, etc.,
Parks |
| Fest a brilliant success |
1999-12-16 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 16, 1999, p. 3 |
WXXY-FM,
Hansen, Lee,
Success National Bank,
Festival of Lights,
Emily Oaks Nature Center,
Fairs and festivals,
Skokie Park District,
AT&T |
| Hearing set on rules to rename parks |
1999-12-02 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 2, 1999, p. 9 |
Advertising, signs and sign boards,
Skokie Park District,
Names, titles, etc.,
Parks |
| Terror the game at Scream Scene '99 |
1999-10-28 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, October 28, 1999, p. 5 |
Skokie Park District,
Scream Scene '99,
Skokie Water Playground,
Holidays and celebrations - Halloween |
| Parks want in on rowing club building |
1999-10-21 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, October 21, 1999, p. 5 |
Loyola Academy Rowing Association (LARA),
Skokie Park District |
| 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 |
| Troupe finds new home in Skokie |
1999-10-14 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, October 14, 1999, Sec. 2, p. 1 |
Fabrielle, Jillann,
Roberts, Frank,
Skokie Park District,
Two by Two,
Paradise Productions,
Drama,
Devonshire Cultural Center |
| Dumping hikes cost of new park |
1999-10-07 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, October 7, 1999, p. 3 |
Refuse and refuse disposal,
Skokie Park District,
Construction,
Parks |
| 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 |
| Devonshire gets rhythm : Cultural Center brings in musical troupe |
1999-09-23 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, September 23, 1999, p. B3 |
Kessler, Elizabeth,
Music,
Skokie Park District,
Lund, Patte Armato,
Gabrielle, Jillann,
Paradise Productions,
Drama,
Devonshire Cultural Center |
| Soccer, dog groups hear new park plans |
1999-09-23 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, September 23, 1999, p. 3 |
Animals,
People Organized for Off-leash Canine Habitats (POOCH),
Bernardi, Nives,
Ucker, Dave,
Parks,
Feder, Linda,
Fonda, Dickelle,
Sports - Soccer,
Evanston,
American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO),
Thompson Dyke & Associates,
Skokie Park District |
| Mini golf, big fun : But is local demand enough to support three courses? |
1999-09-16 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, September 16, 1999, p. 86 |
Adventure Golf,
Lee, Richard,
Par-King Skill Golf,
Sports - Miniature golf,
Klatzco, David,
Skokie Park District,
Novelty Golf and Games,
Boznos, George |
| School District 65, park district team up to build playground |
1999-09-02 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, September 2, 1999, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Timber Ridge Magnet School (formerly Timber Ridge Elementary School),
Skokie Park District,
Playgrounds,
Public School District 65 |
| Apples and bobbers go for a dunk |
1999-08-26 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 26, 1999, p. 5 |
Kids Care,
Skokie Park District,
Oakton Water Playground,
Charities,
World's Largest Apple Bob |
| Park District fetes The Spot for teens |
1999-07-22 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 22, 1999, p. 5 |
Metellus, Robert,
Long, Mike,
Teenagers,
Skokie Park District,
Sabelle, Alex,
Kasper, Tony,
Spot, The |
| What's in a name? Greed |
1999-07-15 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 15, 1999, p. 14 |
Skokie Park District,
Names, titles, etc.,
Parks,
Editorial |
| Schedule, cost changes on tap for health club |
1999-07-15 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 15, 1999, p. 13 |
Fitness First,
Skokie Park District,
Business - Fitness clubs,
Weber Park |
| Skokie Park District hangs 'for sale' sign |
1999-06-24 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 24, 1999, p. 3 |
Advertising, signs and sign boards,
Skokie Park District,
Names, titles, etc.,
Skokie Sports Park,
Skatium,
Parks |
| State monitors incidents at public swimming pools |
1999-06-17 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 17, 1999, p. 6 |
Safety devices and measures,
Swimming pools,
Skokie Park District,
Park District Risk Management Agency (PDRMA) |
| Safety the goal in Skokie park waters |
1999-06-17 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 17, 1999, p. 5 |
Safety devices and measures,
Swimming pools,
Devonshire Aquatic Center,
Skokie Park District,
Skokie Water Playground |
| 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 |
| Skokie founder's house goes on block Tuesday |
1999-04-15 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, April 15, 1999, p. 5 |
Harms, Henry,
Skokie Park District,
Skokie Historical Society,
Historic buildings |
| Snow no sting for golfers with swing |
1999-03-18 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 18, 1999, p. 5 |
Skokie Park District,
Skokie Sports Park,
Sports - Golf |
| Park units put at risk |
1999-03-18 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 18, 1999, p. 14 |
Skokie Park District,
Accidents,
Laws and regulations |
| Park districts fear liability in new law |
1999-03-11 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 11, 1999, p. 11 |
Skokie Park District,
Accidents,
Laws and regulations,
Illinois Association of Park Districts |
| Piano teacher's firing stands |
1999-02-11 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 11, 1999, p. 9 |
Skokie Park District,
Municipal employees,
Solomensky, Margarita |
| Emily Oaks wins $100,000 grant |
1999-02-11 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 11, 1999, p. 12 |
Skokie Park District,
Emily Oaks Nature Center,
Grants |
| Teen programs continue as new center thrives |
1999-02-04 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 4, 1999, p. 3 |
Teenagers,
Skokie Park District,
Spot, The |
| Taxpayers left up a creek |
1999-01-28 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 28, 1999, p. 14 |
Sports - Boating,
Skokie Park District,
Editorial,
North Shore Channel |
| Few at Devonshire hours hearing |
1999-01-21 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 21, 1999, p. 4 |
Camras, Lawrence,
Skokie Park District,
Devonshire Park |
| Parks to scrap fee for proposed launch |
1999-01-21 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 21, 1999, p. 3 |
Sports - Boating,
Skokie Park District,
North Shore Channel |
| Hearing tonight on channel boat ramp |
1999-01-14 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 14, 1999, p. 8 |
Sports - Boating,
Skokie Park District,
North Shore Channel |
| Turbulent year increased capacity for fun |
1999-01-07 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, January 7, 1999, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Skokie - History,
Skokie Park District,
Crime and criminals,
Schools - Charter schools,
Construction,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Board,
Public School District 65 - Board,
Public School District 72 - Bond issues and referendum |
| Parks get technology consultant |
1998-12-17 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 17, 1998, p. 4 |
Miller, Cooper & Co. Ltd.,
Skokie Park District,
Technology |
| Parks review teacher's firing |
1998-12-17 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 17, 1998, p. 3 |
Skokie Park District,
Municipal employees,
Solomensky, Margarita |
| Kids explore park's indoor playground |
1998-12-17 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 17, 1998, p. 10 |
Exploratorium, The,
Skokie Park District,
Playgrounds,
Oakton Community Center |
| Outdoor ice rink awaits a drop in the mercury |
1998-12-10 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 10, 1998, p. 8 |
Oakton on Ice,
Skokie Park District,
Sports - Ice skating |
| Park district boosts pantry stores |
1998-12-03 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 3, 1998, p. 3 |
Niles Township Food Pantry,
Hunger,
Skokie Park District,
Charities,
Sabbara, Richele,
Food and nutrition |
| New Skokie teen center is dubbed 'The Spot' to be cool |
1998-11-12 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, November 12, 1998, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Teenagers,
Skokie Park District,
Spot, The,
Myers, Anthony |
| Park district commissioner slots up for election in Niles and Morton Grove |
1998-10-29 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, October 29, 1998, Sec. 1, p. 14 |
Skokie Park District,
Elections |
| Teen center to open soon |
1998-10-15 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, October 15, 1998, p. 20 |
Teenagers,
Skokie Park District,
Skokie Teen Center |
| New sports park draws crowds |
1998-09-10 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, September 10, 1998, p. 5 |
Sports - Miniature golf,
Skokie Park District,
Sports - Baseball,
Skokie Sports Park,
Sports - Golf |
| Later hours for Devonshire Park |
1998-08-27 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 27, 1998, p. 4 |
Skokie Park District,
Devonshire Park |
| Two sentenced in parks ghost payrolling scheme |
1998-08-27 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 27, 1998, p. 3 |
Lopez, Alfonso Jay,
Crime and criminals - Theft,
Skokie Park District,
Hartman, Steve,
Municipal employees,
Rosenberg, Rachel |
| New Sports Park may open Sunday |
1998-08-27 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 27, 1998, p. 14 |
Sports - Miniature golf,
Skokie Park District,
Sports - Baseball,
Skokie Sports Park,
Sports - Golf |
| Pool changes possible in wake of girl's death |
1998-08-13 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 13, 1998, p. 3 |
Williams, Tequila,
Drowning,
Skokie Park District,
Swimming pools |
| Drowning being investigated |
1998-08-13 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, August 13, 1998, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Williams, Tequila,
Drowning,
Skokie Park District,
Swimming pools,
Skokie Water Playground |
| Skokie, Evanston plan joint park |
1998-08-06 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 6, 1998, p. 11 |
Evanston,
Animals,
Skokie Park District,
Parks |
| Park Board reviews park closings |
1998-07-23 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 23, 1998, p. 4 |
Skokie Park District,
Devonshire Park |
| As opening nears, Skokie teen center seeks generous patron |
1998-07-23 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, July 23, 1998, Sec. 1, p. 3 |
Forsythe Technology,
Teenagers,
Fundraising and fundraisers,
Skokie Park District,
Skokie Youth Center |
| Art guild show set |
1998-07-09 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 9, 1998, p. 5 |
Willerman, Barbara,
Fairs and festivals,
Skokie Park District,
Skokie Art Fair,
Skokie Art Guild,
Art exhibitions |
| Parks golf center nears completion |
1998-07-02 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 2, 1998, p. 3 |
Sports - Miniature golf,
Skokie Park District,
Construction,
Sports - Golf,
Skokie Sports Park |
| Skokie's state-of-the-art children's center to open |
1998-07-02 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, July 2, 1998, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Skokie Park District,
Harris, Sandy,
Exploritorium,
Children,
Oakton Community Center |
| Filmmaker captures real-life drama of lifeguarding |
1998-07-02 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, July 2, 1998, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Scholarships and fellowships,
Skokie Cable Television Foundation,
Devonshire Aquatic Center,
Skokie Park District,
Movies,
Miller, Lloyd Steven |
| 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 |
| Friends, family mourn death of Martin Peccia |
1998-05-21 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 21, 1998, p. 5 |
Peccia, Martin,
Skokie Park District,
Death |
| Dog owners want the right to take their pets to Skokie parks |
1998-05-14 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 14, 1998, p. 5 |
Animals,
Williams, Dave,
Skokie Park District,
People Organized for Off-leash Canine Habitats (POOCH),
Parks,
Feder, Linda,
Fonda, Dickelle |
| Parks look at nepotism rule |
1998-04-16 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, April 16, 1998, p. 3 |
Lopez, Alfonso Jay,
Sohn, Hope Irene,
Crime and criminals - Theft,
Skokie Park District,
Municipal employees,
Rosenberg, Rachel |
| Tax dollars, family ties |
1998-04-16 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, April 16, 1998, p. 18 |
Skokie Park District,
Municipal employees,
Editorial |
| Three nabbed in Skokie ghost-payroll case |
1998-04-16 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, April 16, 1998, Sec. 1, p. 2 |
Lopez, Alfonso Jay,
Sohn, Hope Irene,
Crime and criminals - Theft,
Skokie Park District,
Municipal employees,
Rosenberg, Rachel |
| Three charged in parks ghost payrolling scheme |
1998-04-09 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, April 9, 1998, p. 3 |
Lopez, Alfonso Jay,
Sohn, Hope Irene,
Crime and criminals - Theft,
Skokie Park District,
Rosenberg, Rachel |
| Channel ramp put on hold |
1998-03-26 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 26, 1998, p. 9 |
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD),
Skokie Park District,
Construction,
North Shore Channel |
| Children's garden idea floated |
1998-03-19 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 19, 1998, p. 4 |
Gardening and gardens,
Tot Learning Center,
Skokie Park District |
| Skatium trophy case dedicated in Astor's honor |
1998-03-19 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 19, 1998, p. 110 |
Employees,
Skokie Park District,
Astor, Leon Michael 'Mike',
Awards, prizes, etc. |
| Family Theatre is fun for all ages |
1998-01-22 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 22, 1998, p. B9 |
Theaters,
Family Theatre,
Skokie Park District,
Berger, Ed,
Kids Need Culture, Too!,
Gabrielle, Jillann,
Paradise Productions,
Devonshire Cultural Center,
Sabetta, Greg |
| Teen Center new directors, study OK'd |
1998-01-22 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 22, 1998, p. 5 |
Alexander, Deborah,
Haben, John W.,
Skokie Park District,
Skokie Youth Foundation,
Williams and Associates Architects,
Teen Center,
Gould, Diane,
American Legion Hall,
Faidley, Teresa A.,
Armed Forces - Veterans,
Teenagers |
| Park Board debates ambiance of Fall Fest |
1998-01-22 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 22, 1998, p. 3 |
Alexander, Deborah,
Greenberg, Morton,
Fairs and festivals,
Windy City Amusements,
Skokie Park District |
| Park Board buys golf goods |
1998-01-15 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 15, 1998, p. 4 |
Sports - Miniature golf,
Skokie Park District,
Skokie Sports Park |
| Slicing into the mini-golf business |
1998-01-15 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 15, 1998, p. 16 |
Sports - Miniature golf,
Skokie Park District,
Editorial |
| Miniature golf owners decry public course |
1998-01-08 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 8, 1998, p. 5 |
Par-King Skill Golf,
Skokie Park District,
Select Development In Contracting Inc.,
Skokie Sports Park,
Business,
Novelty Golf and Games,
Boznos, George,
Little League Park,
Sports - Miniature golf,
Klatzco, David,
Cost of Wisconsin |
| Parks grow, rebuild |
1998-01-01 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 1, 1998, p. 8 |
Real estate,
Skokie Youth Foundation,
Emily Oaks Nature Center,
Skokie Park District,
Skokie Sports Park,
Municipal employees,
Oakton Community Center,
Awards, prizes, etc.,
Kosinski, Richard,
Little League Park,
Tot Learning Center |
| Park fitness center wins award |
1997-12-25 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 25, 1997, p. 4 |
Fitness Management Magazine,
Fitness First,
Skokie Park District,
Awards, prizes, etc. |
| Park district OK pool concession |
1997-12-18 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 18, 1997, p. 4 |
Mila Snacks,
Skokie Park District,
Business |
| Foundation searches for teen center funding |
1997-11-27 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, November 27, 1997, p. 3 |
Kosinski, Richard,
Youth Foundation of Skokie,
Teenagers,
Skokie Park District,
Fundraising and fundraisers |
| Channel ramp hearing delayed |
1997-11-20 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, November 20, 1997, p. 3 |
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD),
Skokie Park District,
Construction,
North Shore Channel |
| Park District wins Gold Medal |
1997-11-06 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, November 6, 1997, p. 4 |
National Gold Medal Award,
National Parks and Recreation Association,
Skokie Park District,
National Sporting Goods Association,
Awards, prizes, etc. |
| High-tech tees : Revamped park on Oakton street will feature state-of-the-art miniature golf course |
1997-11-06 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, November 6, 1997, Sec. 1, p. 3 |
Little League Park,
Skokie Park District,
Skokie Sports Park,
Sports - Golf,
Traveler's Quest Adventure Golf,
Parks |
| Skokie Park District tops national conference |
1997-11-06 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, November 6, 1997, Sec. 1, p. 10 |
National Gold Medal Award,
Skokie Park District,
Awards, prizes, etc. |
| Fall Fest back at Oakton, draws 31,000 |
1997-09-18 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, September 18, 1997, p. 5 |
Fairs and festivals,
Skokie Park District,
Oakton Park,
Fall Fest |
| Fees set for indoor play area |
1997-09-18 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, September 18, 1997, p. 4 |
Skokie Park District,
Oakton Community Center |
| Parks buy Legion hall for teen center |
1997-09-18 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, September 18, 1997, p. 3 |
Armed Forces - Veterans,
American Legion,
Teenagers,
Skokie Park District,
American Legion Hall |
| Tots can do some serious playing in spacious day care center |
1997-09-11 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, September 11, 1997, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Child care and day care centers,
Tot Learning Center,
Skokie Park District |
| Park Board makes funding job full time |
1997-08-28 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 28, 1997, p. 4 |
Youth Foundation of Skokie,
Skokie Park District,
Municipal employees |
| Lifeguards win national honors |
1997-08-21 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 21, 1997, p. 5 |
Johnsen, Karen,
Sheridan, Mary,
Skokie Park District,
Schiller, Doug,
Strauch, Hillary,
Awards, prizes, etc.,
Ross, Warren,
Mehlman, Craig,
Meyer, Mary |
| Suited for success |
1997-08-21 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, August 21, 1997, Sec. 1, p. 3 |
Skokie Park District,
Ellis & Associates,
National Lifeguarding Competition,
Municipal employees,
Schiller, Doug,
Awards, prizes, etc.,
Mehleman, Brian,
Competitions |
| A day in the life |
1997-08-21 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, August 21, 1997, Sec. 1, p. 10 |
Lee, Richard,
Skokie Park District,
Sports - Golf,
Municipal employees |
| Fund-raiser to work full-time at Park District |
1997-08-21 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, August 21, 1997, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Skokie Park District,
Municipal employees |
| Young park campers see the world |
1997-08-14 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 14, 1997, p. 5 |
Summer camps,
Goldman, Leslee,
Skokie Park District,
Sherman, Devin,
Alexander, Emily,
Damtew, Sophia,
Stein, Aliza |
| Oakton indoor playground reviewed |
1997-07-17 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 17, 1997, p. 4 |
Skokie Park District,
Oakton Community Center |
| Fee at boat ramp floated |
1997-07-17 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 17, 1997, p. 3 |
Skokie Park District,
|
| Center reopens |
1997-07-17 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 17, 1997, p. 12 |
Skokie Park District,
Emily Oaks Nature Center |
| Tennis anyone - anyone at all? |
1997-07-10 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 10, 1997, p. 89 |
Sports - Tennis,
Skokie Park District,
Ferstein, Alan,
Statistics,
Rioski, Linda |
| Seymour turtle teaches safety |
1997-06-26 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 26, 1997, p. 9 |
Safety devices and measures,
Barnes & Noble,
Skokie Park District,
Seymour the Safety Turtle,
National Safety Month |
| Park District approves bid |
1997-06-26 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 26, 1997, p. 4 |
Skokie Park District,
Pickus Construction & Equipment Co.,
Construction |
| Parks limit spraying |
1997-06-12 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 12, 1997, p. 3 |
Pest control,
Martini, Nancy,
Skokie Park District,
Oakton Park,
McNally Park,
Sequoya Park |
| Parks to probe hazards of weed, bug spraying |
1997-06-05 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 5, 1997, p. 3 |
Dammrich, Thomas,
Pest control,
Martini, Nancy,
Skokie Park District,
Hartman, Steve |
| 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 |
| Park Board quizzes on boating rules |
1997-06-05 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 5, 1997, p. 10 |
Sports - Boating,
Skokie Park District,
North Shore Channel,
Laws and regulations |
| Schedule set for expanded channel park |
1997-05-15 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 15, 1997, p. 3 |
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD),
Little League Park,
Skokie Park District,
Construction,
Sports - Golf,
North Shore Channel |
| Boat ramp launches concerns |
1997-05-15 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 15, 1997, p. 18 |
Skokie Park District,
Construction,
Editorial,
North Shore Channel |
| Helping parents find TV's off switch |
1997-05-08 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, May 8, 1997, Sec. 2, p. 1 |
National TV-Turnoff Week,
Schryer, Mindi,
Pierce, Shawn,
Skokie Park District,
Television |
| Park district will shoulder most costs for boat ramp site |
1997-05-01 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 1, 1997, p. 15 |
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD),
Dammrich, Thomas,
Schneiderman, Mark,
Skokie Park District |
| Boat access to channel stirs concern |
1997-05-01 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 1, 1997, p. 13 |
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD),
Pollution - Water,
Skokie Park District,
Schneiderman, Mark,
Environment,
North Shore Channel |
| Park District inducts new officers, policies |
1997-04-17 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, April 17, 1997, Sec. 1, p. 3 |
Alexander, Deborah,
Dammrich, Thomas,
Sutker-Dermer, Shelley,
Greenberg, Morton,
Schmidt, William,
Skokie Park District,
Skokie Park District - Board,
Hartman, Steve |
| Little League Park plans go forward |
1997-03-06 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 6, 1997, p. 4 |
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD),
Little League Park,
Skokie Park District,
Construction |
| Parks tax not amusing |
1997-03-06 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 6, 1997, p. 18 |
Skokie Park District,
Taxation,
Editorial |
| Park Board mulls ways to boost event attendance |
1997-02-13 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, February 13, 1997, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Skokie Park District,
|
| Parks earn five awards |
1997-01-23 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 23, 1997, p. 11 |
Dammrich, Thomas,
Devonshire Aquatic Center,
Skokie Park District,
Skokie Water Playground,
Aronesti, Howard,
Awards, prizes, etc.,
Weber Leisure Center,
Illinois Parks and Recreation Association,
Kessler, Elizabeth |
| S'more awards for Skokie Park District |
1997-01-23 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, January 23, 1997, Sec. 1, p. 3 |
Kessler, Elizabeth,
National Parks and Recreation Association,
Skokie Park District,
Aronesti, Howard,
Awards, prizes, etc.,
Illinois Parks and Recreation Association |
| Park District to tighten pool entry systems |
1997-01-09 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 9, 1997, p. 3 |
Swimming pools,
Devonshire Aquatic Center,
Skokie Park District,
Skokie Water Playground,
Tag Team |
| Skokie gets caught up in 'Net |
1997-01-09 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, January 9, 1997, Sec. 1, p. 3 |
Lerner Communications Inc.,
SkokieNet,
Skokie Public Library,
Skokie Park District,
Skokie,
Internet,
Skokie Chamber of Commerce |
| And that's the way it was : A look back at the year's events in Skokie |
1996-12-26 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, December 26, 1996, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Performing arts,
Skokie Board of Trustees,
Skokie Park District,
Crime and criminals,
TCI of Illinois,
Cable television,
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts |
| Pool, camp fees to go up in 1997 |
1996-12-19 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 19, 1996, p. 9 |
Summer camps,
Skokie Park District,
Swimming pools |
| Park district OKs levy |
1996-12-19 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 19, 1996, p. 4 |
Skokie Park District,
Taxation |
| Park site perk protest comes after the fact |
1996-11-28 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, November 28, 1996, p. 3 |
Ringer, Sam,
Skokie Park District,
Hartman, Steve,
Municipal employees |
| Permanent site sought for downtown fall fest |
1996-11-28 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, November 28, 1996, p. 3 |
Fairs and festivals,
Pardis Gras,
Skokie Park District,
Surveys and studies |
| 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 |
| Park Dist. May face suit over work at Weber |
1996-11-28 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, November 28, 1996, Sec. 1, p. 3 |
Skokie Park District,
Construction,
Litigation,
Simon, Daniel,
Zurich Construction,
Weber Leisure Center |
| District deal doesn't please park neighbors : Claim officials didn't give enough notice of plan for chief's home |
1996-11-28 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, November 28, 1996, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Goldberg, Norton,
Real estate,
Skokie Park District,
Hartman, Steve,
Municipal employees |
| Clean-up talks delay park's east side work |
1996-11-14 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, November 14, 1996, p. 11 |
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD),
Little League Park,
Skokie Park District,
Parks,
Environment |
| Little League Park expansion plans set |
1996-11-14 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, November 14, 1996, p. 10 |
Little League Park,
Skokie Park District,
Sports - Baseball,
Parks |
| A day in the life |
1996-10-24 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, October 24, 1996, Sec. 1, p. 5 |
Skokie Park District,
DeGraff, Carol,
Municipal employees,
Devonshire Cultural Center |
| Park district passes levy |
1996-10-17 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, October 17, 1996, p. 4 |
Taxation - Property tax,
Skokie Park District |
| Dances safe alternatives to the street |
1996-10-10 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, October 10, 1996, p. 27 |
McGaw YMCA,
Joy, Ray,
Skokie Park District,
Dance,
Children,
Aronesti, Howard,
Weber Leisure Center |
| Park officials charting revamp of Weber classes |
1996-10-03 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, October 3, 1996, Sec. 1, p. 3 |
Skokie Park District,
Mackey, Teena,
Weber Leisure Center |
| Irrigation system causes ripple at Skokie Park Dist. |
1996-09-26 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, September 26, 1996, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
McGowan, Thomas,
Skokie Park District,
Construction,
Zurich Construction |
| Center offers Skokie a world of culture |
1996-09-19 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, September 19, 1996, p. 3 |
Schnackel, Ellen,
Skokie Park District,
Devonshire Playhouse,
Devonshire Cultural Center |
| Lure of land helps retain Skokie official : Park director says he'll build home on property |
1996-09-19 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, September 19, 1996, Sec. 1, p. 9 |
Skokie Park District,
Hartman, Steve,
Municipal employees |
| Pardis Gras draws 15,000 visitors |
1996-09-12 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, September 12, 1996, p. 15 |
Fairs and festivals,
Pardis Gras,
Skokie Park District |
| Distance walkers know the value of laps at the track |
1996-08-22 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, August 22, 1996, Sec. 1, p. 7 |
Greenberg, Evelyn,
Greenberg, Sy,
Skokie Park District,
Sports - Walking,
Novick, Ray,
Henderson, Tempi,
Novick, Rosalie,
Weber Leisure Center |
| New Devonshire Cultural Center opens |
1996-08-15 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 15, 1996, p. B4 |
Skokie Park District,
Devonshire Cultural Center |
| 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 |
| A day in the life |
1996-07-11 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, July 11, 1996, Sec. 1, p. 5 |
Hansen, Lee,
Skokie Park District,
Emily Oaks Nature Center,
Municipal employees |
| 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 |
| A day in the life |
1996-06-06 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, June 6, 1996, Sec. 1, p. 5 |
Skokie Park District,
Devonshire Playhouse,
Burger, Ed,
Municipal employees |
| Summer looks spirited - and safe - with Seymour |
1996-06-06 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, June 6, 1996, Sec. 1, p. 5 |
Safety devices and measures,
Ghazarian, Diane,
Skokie Park District,
Seymour the Safety Turtle,
National Safety Council |
| Park district pleased with PR |
1996-05-16 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, May 16, 1996, Sec. 1, p. 4 |
Public relations,
Ketchum Public Relations World Wide,
Skokie Park District,
Surveys and studies |
| Park board officers switching places |
1996-05-09 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, May 9, 1996, Sec. 1, p. 3 |
Dammrich, Thomas,
Greenberg, Morton,
Skokie Park District |
| Fallfest finds new home : Move to Lincoln a temporary one |
1996-04-25 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, April 25, 1996, Sec. 1, p. 5 |
Fairs and festivals,
Pardis Gras,
Skokie Park District |
| Park tot center gets planning OK |
1996-04-18 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, April 18, 1996, p. 10 |
Zoning,
Skokie Plan Commission,
Skokie Park District |
| Commission OKs a day-care center |
1996-04-18 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, April 18, 1996, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Child care and day care centers,
Tot Learning Center,
Skokie Park District,
Skokie Plan Commission,
Ohmite Manufacturing Co. |
| 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 |
| Weber Center net gains below expectations |
1996-03-28 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 28, 1996, p. 10 |
Dammrich, Thomas,
Skokie Park District,
Hartman, Steve,
Weber Leisure Center |
| No walk in the park in Skokie parks |
1996-02-29 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, February 29, 1996, Sec. 1, p. 3 |
Safety devices and measures,
Skokie Park District |
| 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 safety law drafted |
1996-02-15 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 15, 1996, p. 3 |
Safety devices and measures,
Skokie Park District,
Hartman, Steve,
Parks,
Skokie Police Department |
| Marshmallow fight is one for the record |
1996-02-15 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 15, 1996, p. 3 |
Famous Brands International Inc.,
Skokie Park District,
Oakton Park,
World's Largest Marshmallow Fight,
Guinness Book of World Records,
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 |
| Skokie's Festival of Cultures to return this year with series of smaller events |
2021-05-06 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 6, 2021, p. 5 |
Skokie Marketing and Communications,
Skokie Park District,
Skokie Festival of Cultures,
Fairs and festivals,
Coronavirus infections (COVID-19),
Bottorff, Jim |
| Skokie cancels Fourth of July fireworks and parade |
2021-05-06 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 6, 2021, p. 2 |
Fireworks,
Holidays and celebrations,
Skokie Park District,
Tuft, Michelle,
Parades,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools),
Skokie Health Department,
Holidays and celebrations - 4th of July,
Coronavirus infections (COVID-19),
Niles West High School |
| Skokie Park District receives honor |
2021-04-08 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, April 8, 2021, p. 2 |
LGBTQ pride,
Skokie Park District,
Multiculturalism,
Awards, prizes, etc.,
Marquardt, Jon |
| 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 |
| Denouncing racism, hate |
2021-03-25 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 25, 2021, p. 1, 10 |
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD),
Discrimination - Race,
Khoeun, Khemarey,
Wolfinger, Vicki,
Morita, Josina,
Van Dusen, George,
Laramie Park,
North Suburban Community Vigil for Asian Americans,
Hallagan, Colleen,
Zientarski, Grace,
Crime and criminals - Hate crimes,
Niles West High School,
Skokie Park District |
| ‘People are just itching to get outside’ |
2021-02-25 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 25, 2021 p. 4 |
Hansen, Lee,
Neuendorf, Timothy,
Emily Oaks Nature Center,
Fairs and festivals,
Skokie Park District,
Winter Festival,
Neuendorf, Thomas,
Coronavirus infections (COVID-19),
Neuendorf, Cece,
Neuendorf, Michele |
| Series aims to provide winter fun for cooped-up families |
2021-01-28 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 28, 2021 p. 16 |
Shawnee Park,
Amato, Mary,
Activities, programs and exhibits,
Van Den Bosch, Michael,
Winnebago Park,
Winter Wonder Wagon,
Copeland, James,
Coronavirus infections (COVID-19),
Emerson Park,
Weber Leisure Center,
Copeland, Ted,
Beckman, Carly,
Macias, Elliott,
Skokie Park District,
Beckman, Ethan,
Beckmann, Isabella,
Schack Park,
Macias, Alex |
| Event puts theatrical spin on local wildlife education |
2020-10-22 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, October 22, 2020, p. 7 |
Robbins, Drew,
Kellar, Peggy,
Flaherty, Jill,
Hansen, Lee,
Van Dusen, Diana,
Emily Oaks Nature Center,
Silva, Johannah,
Dolinko, Max,
Van Den Bosch, Michael,
Coronavirus infections (COVID-19),
Things That Go Bump in the Night,
Skokie Park District,
Holidays and celebrations - Halloween,
Marquez, Victoria,
Van Dusen, Zoe,
Schaeffer, Cassie,
Silva, Josie,
Marquez, Sofia,
Marquez, Daine |
| Suburbs are not canceling trick-or-treating |
2020-10-15 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, October 15, 2020, p. 14 |
Illinois Department of Public Health,
Emily Oaks Nature Center,
Skokie Park District,
Activities, programs and exhibits,
Skokie,
Holidays and celebrations - Halloween,
Coronavirus infections (COVID-19) |
| Skokie's Backlot Bash canceled for 2020 due to coronavirus precautions |
2020-07-09 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 9, 2020, p. 14 |
Skokie Park District,
Backlot Bash,
Coronavirus infections (COVID-19),
Marquardt, Jon |
| Park Ridge's Hinkley pool, splash pad open for summer |
2020-07-02 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 2, 2020, p. 14 |
Skokie Park District,
Devonshire Aquatic Center,
Skokie Water Playground,
Coronavirus infections (COVID-19) |
| Niles Teen Center group to create summer programming during pandemic |
2020-06-18 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 18, 2020, p. 9 |
Skokie Park District,
Coronavirus infections (COVID-19) |
| Park named in honor of pioneering local doctor |
2020-05-28 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 28, 2020, p. 12 |
Hanson-Putziger, Amanda,
Skokie Park District,
Skokie Heritage Museum,
Skokie Historical Society,
Klehm, Dr. A Louise,
Witry, Richard,
Parks,
Dr. A. Louise Klehm Park |
| Area park districts making decisions on pool season |
2020-05-28 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 28, 2020, p. 5 |
Skokie Park District,
Devonshire Aquatic Center,
Skokie Water Playground,
Coronavirus infections (COVID-19) |
| Niles, Skokie July 4th parades, fireworks canceled |
2020-05-21 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 21, 2020, p. 2 |
Skokie Park District,
Parades,
Coronavirus infections (COVID-19),
Holidays and celebrations - 4th of July |
| Park Ridge to reopen outdoor tennis courts |
2020-05-14 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 14, 2020, p. 12 |
Sports - Tennis,
Skokie Park District,
Coronavirus infections (COVID-19) |
| Park District's Winter Chilly Fest celebrates outdoor activities |
2020-02-13 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 13, 2020, p. 1, 5 |
Hansen, Lee,
White, Angie,
Emily Oaks Nature Center,
Fairs and festivals,
Skokie Park District,
Newman, Grayson,
Marban, Sindel,
Winter Festival |
| Kids get chance to ring in New Year |
2020-01-09 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 9, 2020, p. 1, 4 |
Exploratorium,
Piverger, Naome,
Munoz, Joe,
Sharp, Jojo,
Sojka, Jaxon,
Van Den Bosch, Michael,
Itty Bitty New Year,
Munoz, Rayna,
Oakton Community Center,
Munoz, Ava,
Munoz, Juliet,
Skokie Park District |
| Skokie Park District organizes express trip to the North Pole |
2019-12-05 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 5, 2019, p. 5 |
Kovacevich, Pete,
Hoss, Landon,
Ramos, Zoe,
Skokie Park District,
Daya, Noreen,
Van Den Bosch, Michael,
Holidays and celebrations - Christmas,
Metra |
| Skokie Park District appoints new executive director |
2019-11-07 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, November 7, 2019, p. 21 |
Ohrlund, John,
Reid, Mike,
Skokie Park District,
Tuft, Michelle,
Skatium |
| Festival of Colors celebrates diversity in Skokie |
2019-09-12 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, September 12, 2019, p. 1, 4 |
Skokie Festival of Colors,
Bassett, Harper,
Gonzalez, Alejandra,
Ribay, Ramon,
Multiculturalism,
Bassett, Jed,
Dantran, Laksha,
Patel, Susan,
Reid, Mike,
Skokie Festival of Cultures,
Fairs and festivals,
Skokie Park District |
| Backlot Bash celebrates summer's final days in Skokie |
2019-08-29 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 29, 2019, p. 1, 6 |
Backlot Bash,
Merrill, Rondell,
Skokie Police Department,
Skokie Chamber of Commerce,
Swaback, Eric,
Skokie Public Library,
Lantry, Heather,
Fairs and festivals,
Skokie Park District,
Merrill, Elliana,
Kodavatikanti, Jewel,
Niles North High School,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) |
| Skokie Pride event set for June 9 |
2019-06-06 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 6, 2019, p. 6 |
Skokie Public Library,
Fairs and festivals,
Skokie Park District,
Skokie Fire Department,
MacKellar, Matt,
Skokie Police Department,
Schaeffer, Cassie,
Marquardt, Jon,
LGBTQ pride |
| Dogs allowed in some parks for first time in 'a long time' |
2019-05-02 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 2, 2019, p. 10 |
Animals,
Ordinances,
Skokie Park District,
Tuft, Michelle,
Mendel, Judy |
| Skokie skaters show their skills at annual ice show |
2019-04-18 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, April 18, 2019, p. 11 |
Hathaway, Christine,
Murphy, Kerry,
Skokie Park District,
Farolan, Nicole,
Skatium,
Sports - Ice skating,
Elzuardia, Skye,
Levinson, Vicki,
Leskaj, Isabella |
| Evanston and Skokie land park improvement grants from the state |
2019-02-14 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 14, 2019, p. 7 |
Biggs, Lara,
Budget and expenditures,
Skokie Park District,
Grants,
Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD),
Laramie Park |
| Downtown Skokie merchants' group goies on hiatus |
2016-07-07 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 7, 2016, p. 8 |
Village Inn Pizzeria,
Schmidt, William,
Skokie Park District,
North Shore Community Bank,
Independent Merchants of Downtown Skokie (IMODS),
Mathee, Ross,
North Branch Yoga,
Holtz, Scott,
Miles, Randy,
Tennes, Ann |
| Skokie Park District sets up cricket field on sanitary district land |
2018-10-04 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, October 4, 2018, p. 7 |
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD),
Khan, Adil,
Ohrlund, John,
Sports - Cricket,
United Cricket League,
Skokie Park District,
Skokie Sports Park |
| 'Caleb Field' pays tribute to baseball-loving teen |
2018-09-20 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, September 20, 2018, p. 4 |
Ohrlund, John,
Maeir, David,
Skokie Park District,
Caleb Field,
Laramie Park,
Maeir, Caleb |
| Backlot Bash closes out summer break |
2018-08-30 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 30, 2018, p. 4 |
Zaleckas, Ethan,
Yabloch, Sonya,
Neumayer, Karl,
Backlot Bash,
Neumayer, Erik,
Skokie Chamber of Commerce,
Neumayer, Mary,
Skokie Public Library,
Fairs and festivals,
Skokie Park District,
Tuft, Michelle,
Zacbe Trio, The,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) |
| 'They're building their confidence' |
2018-06-21 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 21, 2018, p. 10 |
Harris, Logan,
Watson, Caryn,
Chervony, David,
Skokie Circus Camp,
Rhodes, Lucy,
Skokie Park District,
Lincoln Junior High School,
Santos, Ryan |
| Building confidence |
2018-06-21 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 21, 2018, p. 1 |
Skokie Circus Camp,
Skokie Park District,
Lincoln Junior High School |
| Park District celebrates reopening of Fitness First |
2018-02-15 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 15, 2018, p. 5 |
William Architects,
Health and fitness,
Poulos, Tom,
Skokie Park District,
Espinal, Callan,
Tuft, Michelle,
Valdez, Sam,
Espinal, Leonel,
Espinal, Rich,
Weber Leisure Center,
Fitness First |
| Memorial wall honoring veterans dedicated |
2017-11-23 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, November 23, 2017, p. 10 |
Ohrlund, John,
Armed Forces - Veterans,
Reid, Mike,
Aberman, Susan,
Veterans Park,
Skokie Park District,
Van Dusen, George |
| Park District oks disconnect request |
2017-07-27 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 27, 2017, p. 6 |
Skokie - Budget and expenditures,
Ohrlund, John,
'Evanskie',
McClure, Craig,
Skokie Park District,
Schmidt, Bill,
Skokie Park District - Board,
Taxation |
| Tennis an ace - so far - in Skokie |
2017-07-27 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 27, 2017, p. 4 |
Tennes, Howard,
Thunstedt, Eric,
Cohen, Debbie,
Frank, Judy,
Gilmore, Diane,
Skokie Park District,
Skokie Tennis Association,
Gross, Terry,
Skokie Tennis Center,
Tennes, Ann |
| 'Double taxation' sees park disconnect effort |
2017-06-22 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 22, 2017, p. 4 |
Skokie - Budget and expenditures,
Ohrlund, John,
Aberman, Susan,
McClure, Craig,
Skokie Park District,
Schmidt, Bill,
Taxation,
'Evanskie',
Evanston |
| No more 'double-taxation' |
2017-06-22 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 22, 2017, p. 1 |
Evanston,
McClure, Craig,
Skokie Park District |
| New playground opens at Winnebago Park |
2017-06-01 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 1, 2017, p. 4 |
Aberman, Susan,
Skokie Park District,
Winter, Kristin,
Hanawalt, Rochelle,
Hanawalt, Wesley,
Rizo, Dennis,
Winnebago Park,
Sota, Daniel |
| A neighborhood park |
2017-06-01 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 1, 2017, p. 1 |
Soto, Daniel,
Soto, Abigail,
Skokie Park District,
Winnebago Park |
| Old park equipment finds new life |
2017-05-18 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 18, 2017, p. 14 |
Rea, Michael,
Armenia,
Skokie Park District,
Kashian, Rozik,
Kids Around the World,
Kashian, Dr. Steve |
| Khem Khoeun, parks commissioner-elect |
2017-05-11 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 11, 2017, p. 4 |
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD),
Khoen, Khem,
Skokie Park District |
| Sapling from tree grown during Holocaust planted at Niles West |
2017-05-04 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 4, 2017, p. 8 |
Harris, DeDe,
Niles West High School,
Holidays and celebrations - Arbor Day,
Ames, Steve,
Skokie Park District,
Harris, Sam,
Zimmerman, Liz,
Lopez, Spencer,
Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center |
| A quiet election day |
2017-04-13 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, April 13, 2017, p. 1 |
Elections,
Skokie Park District,
Khoeun, Khem |
| Veterans Park wall installed to honor Skokie military members |
2016-12-08 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 8, 2016, p. 7 |
Ohrlund, John,
Armed Forces - Veterans,
Veterans Park,
Skokie Park District |
| Scott Runkle, park manager |
2016-12-01 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 1, 2016, p. 4 |
Runkle, Scott,
Skokie Park District |
| Halloween happenings |
2016-11-03 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, November 3, 2016, p. 1 |
Skokie Park District,
Holidays and celebrations - Halloween,
Herard, Lucas,
Oakton Community Center |
| Things That Go Bump in the Night |
2016-10-27 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, October 27, 2016, p. 6 |
Juppe, Nicole,
Things That Go Bump in the Night,
Emily Oaks Nature Center,
Skokie Park District,
Dolinko, Max,
Holidays and celebrations - Halloween,
Michaels, Marissa,
Schaeffer, Cassie |
| Nighttime adventures |
2016-10-27 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, October 27, 2016, p. 1 |
Juppe, Nicole,
Things That Go Bump in the Night,
Hansen, Bev,
Skokie Park District,
Emily Oaks Nature Center,
Holidays and celebrations - Halloween |
| Princess Ball means magical memories for young guests |
2016-09-22 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, September, 22, 2016, p. 25 |
Princess Ball,
Skokie Park District,
Amato, Mary,
Oakton Community Center |
| 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 |
| Cassie Schaeffer, program naturalist |
2016-09-22 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, September, 22, 2016, p. 4 |
Skokie Park District,
Emily Oaks Nature Center,
Schaeffer, Cassie |
| Backlot Bash takes sting out of the end of summer |
2016-08-18 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August, 18, 2016, p. 6 |
Ohrlund, John,
Fairs and festivals,
Tuft, Michelle,
Skokie Park District,
Backlot Bash |
| Steamy summer brings crowds to parks |
2016-07-21 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 21, 2016, p. 6 |
Runkle, Scott,
Skokie Park District,
Devonshire Aquatic Center,
Skokie Water Playground |
| 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 |
| Putting for a good cause |
2015-09-03 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, September 3, 2015, p.7 |
Ohrlund, John,
Adventure Golf,
Miletic, Don,
Liponi Foundation,
Skokie Park District |
| Skokie Park District hosts first Fall Into Health Fair |
2014-11-27 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, November 27, 2014, p.8 |
Fall Into Health Fair,
Skokie Park District,
Dorfman, Irene |
| Slow pitch gives hitters a chance |
2014-07-10 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 10, 2014 , p. 59 |
Skokie Park District,
World Wiffle Ball Chamionship,
Competitions |
| Skokie's annual Winter Chilly Fest finally lives up to its name |
2014-02-13 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 13, 2014 , p. 6 |
Flaherty, Jill,
Skokie Park District,
Emily Oaks Nature Center,
Toohey, Cheryl,
Winter Festival |
| Skokie lifeguards earn national award for third time |
2014-02-06 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 6, 2014 , p. 7 |
Starfish Aquatics Institute,
Skokie Park District,
Awards, prizes, etc. |
| Grant landed for shoreline changes |
1996-02-08 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, February 8, 1996, Sec. 1, p. 3 |
Sports - Boating,
Skokie Park District,
Grants,
Skokie Fire Department,
North Shore Channel |
| Computertots puts kids on-line |
1996-02-01 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 1, 1996, p. 76 |
Lincolnwood Preschool,
Computertots,
Skokie Park District,
Children,
Computers,
Lincolnwood Park District |
| New fees, rules aimed at secure pools |
1996-02-01 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 1, 1996, p. 3 |
Safety devices and measures,
Skokie Park District,
Swimming pools,
Skokie Water Playground |
| District asks firm to do its talking |
1996-01-25 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, January 25, 1996, Sec. 1, p. 5 |
Public relations,
Ketchum Public Relations World Wide,
Skokie Park District |
| Publicity firm wins parks nod |
1996-01-18 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 18, 1996, p. 13 |
Ketchum Public Relations World Wide,
Advertising, signs and sign boards,
MacAdam Associates,
Skokie Park District |
| 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 |
| New Year's resolutions |
1995-12-28 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 28, 1995, p. 12 |
Skokie Park District,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools),
Taxation,
Housing,
Editorial |
| Growing tot center eyes larger quarters |
1995-12-21 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, December 21, 1995, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Child care and day care centers,
Tot Learning Center,
Skokie Park District,
Construction |
| New tot center in park plans |
1995-12-14 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 14, 1995, p. 7 |
Tot Learning Center,
Skokie Park District,
Schneiderman, Mark,
Laramie Park |
| Via SkokieNet, village leaps into cyberspace : Library, schools, park, chamber on-line |
1995-12-07 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, December 7, 1995, Sec. 1, p. 8 |
Skokie Public Library,
Public School District 68,
Skokie Park District,
Rush North Shore Medical Center,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools),
Skokie,
Internet,
Skokie Chamber of Commerce,
Anthony, Carolyn |
| The wonder years : Waiting, squealing, crying, daring, jumping, dancing |
1995-11-02 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, November 2, 1995, Sec. 2, p. 1 |
Schools - Junior high schools,
Namrood, Rod,
Dance,
Aronesti, Howard,
Sandilands, Scott,
Oakton Community Center,
Welstein, Jaclyn,
Teenagers,
Younan, Robert,
Cohen, Samantha,
Ost, Carrie,
Skokie Park District |
| Park tax levy gets OK |
1995-11-02 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, November 2, 1995, Sec. 1, p. 3 |
Taxation - Property tax,
Skokie Park District |
| 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 |
| Teen center eyed in parks proposal |
1995-10-26 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, October 26, 1995, p. 7 |
Kessler, Elizabeth,
Teenagers,
Skokie Park District |
| Park officials push for center |
1995-10-26 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, October 26, 1995, Sec. 1, p. 6 |
Teenagers,
Skokie Park District |
| Parks '95 draft levy unveiled |
1995-10-19 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, October 19, 1995, p. 6 |
Taxation - Property tax,
Schmidt, William,
Skokie Park District,
Skokie Park District - Board |
| Fitness club membership very healthy |
1995-10-12 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, October 12, 1995, Sec. 1, p. 3 |
KPMG Peate Marwick,
Fitness First,
Raker's Electric Company,
Skokie Park District,
Health and fitness,
Hartman, Steve |
| Three ousted in parks shake-up |
1995-09-28 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, September 28, 1995, Sec. 1, p. 3 |
Figura, Dan,
Savitsky, Steve,
Skokie Park District,
Hartman, Steve,
Municipal employees,
Wheatly, Kim,
Dammrich, Daniel |
| Mom's idea brings school new play lot |
1995-09-07 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, September 7, 1995, Sec. 1, p. 3 |
Lampert, Gail,
Madison Elementary School,
Skokie Park District,
Playgrounds,
Public School District 69 |
| New playground equipment |
1995-08-31 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 31, 1995, p. 4 |
Madison Elementary School,
Skokie Park District,
Maier, Allan,
Public School District 69 |
| Project Play wraps successful summer |
1995-08-31 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, August 31, 1995, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Teenagers,
Project Play Dayz,
Project Play,
Skokie Park District,
Aronesti, Howard,
Skokie Gang Task Force |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Fallfest features Monkees |
1995-08-10 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 10, 1995, p. 20 |
Monkees,
Fairs and festivals,
Skokie Park District |
| Nonresidents pay for brawl at pool |
1995-07-27 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, July 27, 1995, Sec. 1, p. 3 |
Skokie Park District,
Devonshire Aquatic Center,
Skokie Water Playground |
| 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 |
| Park officials react to water-park fight |
1995-07-20 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, July 20, 1995, Sec. 1, p. 3 |
Safety devices and measures,
Cameron, Alpha,
Devonshire Aquatic Center,
Skokie Park District,
Swimming pools,
Shamoon, Albert |
| SOCKS gets a home at leisure center |
1995-07-13 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, July 13, 1995, Sec. 1, p. 3 |
Masterson, Rita,
Skokie Park District,
Charities,
Skokie Organization for Clothing Our Kids (SOCKS),
Stoops, Bunny,
Weber Leisure Center |
| First hurdle passed : U.S. Robotics seeks new HQ |
1995-07-13 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, July 13, 1995, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Zoning,
Skokie Park District,
Business - Manufacturing,
Construction,
U.S. Robotics,
Powers Process Controls |
| July 4 parade, fireworks set |
1995-06-29 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 29, 1995, p. 5 |
Kessler, Elizabeth,
Fireworks,
Niles West High School,
Skokie Park District,
TCI of Illinois |
| Skokie vies for parks award |
1995-06-29 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, June 29, 1995, Sec. 1, p. 7 |
Sports Foundation Inc.,
Skokie Park District,
National Parks and Recreation Association,
National Sporting Goods Association,
Competitions |
| New Devonshire Center an oasis for Skokie |
1995-06-29 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, June 29, 1995, Sec. 1, p. 6 |
Swimming pools,
Devonshire Aquatic Center,
Skokie Park District |
| Fitness center opens in new Weber Park |
1995-06-08 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 8, 1995, p. 5 |
Fitness First,
Skokie Park District,
Mackey, Teena,
Business - Fitness clubs,
Weber Leisure Center |
| Park offices open; fitness center next |
1995-06-01 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, June 1, 1995, Sec. 1, p. 3 |
Fitness First,
Skokie Park District,
Weber Leisure Center |
| Park brochures popular in survey |
1995-05-18 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 18, 1995, p. 4 |
Skokie Park District,
Surveys and studies |
| Geese break peace : Can coyotes restore order? |
1995-05-11 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, May 11, 1995, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Hansen, Lee,
Skokie Park District,
Emily Oaks Nature Center,
Wildlife |
| School board enters debate on fireworks |
1995-03-16 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 16, 1995, p. 7 |
Fireworks,
Niles West High School,
Skokie Park District,
Borek, Sam,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Board,
Weiss, Joe,
Morton Grove Days Committee |
| Testing continues at future park site |
1995-02-23 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, February 23, 1995, Sec. 1, p. 3 |
East Skokie Industrial Area,
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD),
Testing Services Corp.,
Pollution - Soil,
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency,
Skokie Park District |
| Parks safety ranking deemed to be 'excellent |
1995-02-23 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, February 23, 1995, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Safety devices and measures,
Skokie Park District,
Park District Risk Management Agency (PDRMA) |
| State caps Cook property taxes |
1995-02-16 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 16, 1995, p. 3 |
Monahan, Joseph,
Schoenberg, Jeffrey,
Schakowsky, Janice 'Jan',
Taxation - Property tax,
Capparelli, Ralph,
Witt, Pam,
Kersten, Thomas,
Carroll, Howard,
Lang, Louis 'Lou',
Cook County,
Schools - Finances,
Skokie Park District |
| Weiner gets new positions |
1995-02-09 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 9, 1995, p. 4 |
Skokie Park District,
Stroger, John,
Weiner, Erwin,
Chicago Park District |
| Parks fitness center furnishing plan cut |
1995-02-09 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, February 9, 1995, Sec. 1, p. 3 |
Devonshire Community Center,
Skokie Park District,
Weber Leisure Center |
| Property tax cap bill makes schools squirm |
1995-02-02 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 2, 1995, p. 3 |
Monahan, Joseph,
Taxation - Property tax,
Skokie Park District,
Schneiderman, Mark,
Maier, Allan,
Dudycz, Walter,
Lang, Louis 'Lou',
Schools - Finances,
Beckley, William,
Millard, Beth |
| 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 |
| Tournament honors hockey scorekeeper |
1995-01-26 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 26, 1995, p. 5 |
Glickman, Steve,
Skokie Park District,
Astor, Leon Michael 'Mike',
Sports - Hockey,
Skatium,
Skokie Flyers House League |
| Zero-depth pool, lap lanes coming |
1995-01-26 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, January 26, 1995, Sec. 3, p. 3 |
Devonshire Community Center,
Skokie Park District,
Swimming pools |
| In Park District 3 run for 2 seats |
1995-01-19 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, January 19, 1995, Sec. 1, p. 3 |
Dammrich, Thomas,
Sutker-Dermer, Shelley,
Solomon, Jack,
Skokie Park District,
Elections |
| Parks bond sale OK'd |
1995-01-12 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 12, 1995, p. 16 |
Skokie Park District,
Schneiderman, Mark,
Skokie Park District - Board |
| Park programs target pre-teens |
1994-12-15 |
The Park District has a new program for junior high kids. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 15, 1994, p. 7 |
Teenagers,
Skokie Park District |
| Skokie parks pitch fitness memberships |
1994-12-01 |
The Park District has begun selling memberships to its new fitness center, Fitness First. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 1, 1994, p. 5 |
Fitness First,
Skokie Park District |
| Kids need culture, too |
1994-11-10 |
The Skokie Park District tries to provide culture for local children. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, November 10, 1994, p. 89 |
Skokie Park District,
Children |
| Flat rate fixed for pool costs |
1994-10-27 |
The Park District changed its swimming pool prices to a fixed rate. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, October 27, 1994, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Skokie Park District,
Swimming pools |
| Park staff calls for adding 10 employees |
1994-09-01 |
Skokie Park District administrators have proposed adding ten new employees by mid-1996. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, September 1, 1994, p. 5 |
Skokie Park District,
Municipal employees |
| 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 |
| Evanston wants slice of Skokie park site |
1994-04-28 |
The Skokie Park District will lease property at Oakton and McCormick from the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, April 28, 1994, p. 3 |
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD),
Skokie Park District |
| Customer is key in park marketing plan |
1994-04-07 |
The Skokie Park District is implementing a new marketing plan. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, April 7, 1994, p. 12 |
Advertising, signs and sign boards,
Skokie Park District |
| 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 |
| Skokie shoots down M-NASR headquarters |
1994-01-06 |
The Skokie Park District has decided not to support the setup of a permanent headquarters for the Maine-Niles Association of Special Recreation (M-NASR). |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 6, 1994, p. 3 |
Recreation,
Buildings,
Skokie Park District,
Maine-Niles Association of Special Recreation (M-NASR) |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Lee-Wright hoops OK'd |
1993-09-23 |
Basketball hoops will be reinstalled at Lee-Wright Park. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, September 23, 1993, p. 3 |
Lee-Wright Park,
Skokie Park District,
Sports - Basketball |
| Deal reached on Lee-Wright hoops |
1993-09-02 |
Residents who live near Lee-Wright Park have reached a compromise on the presence of basketball hoops in the park. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, September 2, 1993, p. 3 |
Lee-Wright Park,
Skokie Park District,
Sports - Basketball |
| Park basketball clash compromise sought |
1993-08-26 |
Basketball courts will not be returned to Lee-Wright Park until neighbors reach a compromise with the Park District. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 26, 1993, p. 6 |
Lee-Wright Park,
Skokie Park District,
Sports - Basketball |
| Park troubles join neighbors in more talks |
1993-08-26 |
Basketball courts will not be returned to Lee-Wright Park until neighbors reach a compromise with the Park District. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, August 26, 1993, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Lee-Wright Park,
Skokie Park District,
Sports - Basketball |
| Fight for hoops still alive |
1993-08-05 |
Some neighbors are still fighting to keep basketball hoops at Lee-Wright Park. This citation is provided for research purposes, this issue of the Skokie Review is no longer available from the Skokie Public Library. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 5, 1993, p. 3 |
Lee-Wright Park,
Skokie Park District,
Sports - Basketball |
| Ranger's recycle game a hit with kids |
1993-08-05 |
Howard Aronesti is the Roving Recycling Ranger for Skokie summer camp participants. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, August 5, 1993, Sec. 1, p. 3 |
Recycling,
Summer camps,
Skokie Park District,
Aronesti, Howard |
| 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 |
| Camp kids compete for Recycling Ranger's favor |
1993-07-08 |
Skokie Park District camps are competing to win the title of "best recyclers. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 8, 1993, p. 6 - this citation is provided for research purposes, this issue of the Skokie Review is not available from the Skokie Public Library |
Recycling,
Summer camps,
Skokie Park District,
Competitions |
| Hearing slated on Central Park hoops |
1993-07-01 |
A public hearing will influence the Park District's decision to keep or get rid of basketball hoops at Central Park. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 1, 1993, p. 3 - this citation is provided for research purposes, this issue of the Skokie Review is not available from the Skokie Public Library |
Central Park,
Skokie Park District,
Sports - Basketball |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Adults, teens clash over park |
1993-05-13 |
A community meeting about gang activity in Lee-Wright Park turned into a debate about the park's basketball court. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 13, 1993, p. 3 |
Gangs,
Lee-Wright Park,
Skokie Park District |
| Park basketball stirs debate |
1993-05-13 |
A community meeting about gang activity in Lee-Wright Park turned into a debate about the park's basketball court. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, May 13, 1993, Sec. 1, p. 3 |
Gangs,
Lee-Wright Park,
Skokie Park District |
| Skokie park chief from Lisle district |
1993-05-06 |
Steve Hartman is the new Skokie Park District Director. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, May 6, 1993, Sec. 1, p. 3 |
Skokie Park District,
Hartman, Steve,
Municipal employees |
| New parks chief named |
1993-04-29 |
Steve Hartman is the new Skokie Park District Director. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, April 29, 1993, p. 3 |
Skokie Park District,
Hartman, Steve,
Municipal employees |
| Officials detail Hels' termination |
1993-04-22 |
Skokie Park District officials deny charges of wrongdoing which have been made by former employee Edward Hels. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, April 22, 1993, p. 9 |
Skokie Park District,
Municipal employees,
Hels, Edward |
| Charges fly at parks |
1993-04-15 |
The former Skokie Park District business services supervisor is charging the park district with several counts of wrongdoing. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, April 15, 1993, p. 3 |
Skokie Park District,
Municipal employees,
Hels, Edward |
| Board hit over park spending |
1993-04-15 |
The former Skokie Park District business services supervisor is charging the park district with several counts of wrongdoing. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, April 15, 1993, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Skokie Park District,
Municipal employees,
Hels, Edward |
| Devonshire pool revamp seen as a top district goal |
1993-04-08 |
The Skokie Park District Citizens' Advisory Committee wants suggestions from residents about how to improve area recreation. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, April 8, 1993, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Skokie Park District,
|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Park users tell redevelopment wishes |
1993-03-04 |
The Park District's Citizens Advisory Committee has many suggestions for improving Skokie parks. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, March 4, 1993, Sec. 1, p. 3 |
Skokie Park District,
|
| Hoops dumped at Skokie park |
1993-02-25 |
The Skokie Park District will remove the basketball court at Lee-Wright Park. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 25, 1993, p. 3 |
Lee-Wright Park,
Skokie Park District,
Sports - Basketball |
| Park District is silent on finance chief's departure |
1993-02-25 |
The reason for the departure of the Skokie Park District's business services superintendent, Edward Hels, remains a mystery. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 25, 1993, p. 10 |
Skokie Park District,
Municipal employees,
Hels, Edward |
| Park board rejects renaming Emerson Park |
1993-02-18 |
The Skokie Park Board decided against renaming Emerson Park after recently murdered teacher Howard Custer. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 18, 1993, p. 3 |
Skokie Park District,
Parks,
Emerson Park,
Custer, Howard |
| Park panel to question applicants |
1993-02-11 |
The Skokie Park District is searching for a new district director. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, February 11, 1993, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Skokie Park District,
Municipal employees |
| Brown resigns post |
1992-11-05 |
Skokie Director of Parks and Recreation, Dan Brown, resigned after 16 years of service. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, November 5, 1992, p. 14 |
Brown, Dan,
Skokie Park District,
Municipal employees |
| Brown may be leaving, but he's not going far |
1992-11-05 |
Skokie Director of Parks and Recreation, Dan Brown, resigned after 16 years of service. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, November 5, 1992, Sec. 1, p. 3 |
Brown, Dan,
Skokie Park District,
Municipal employees |
| Teen drop-in center opens |
1992-10-01 |
The Skokie Park District has created a new teen drop-in center. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, October 1, 1992, p. 3 |
Teenagers,
Skokie Park District |
| 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 |
| Everybody wins in drainage pact |
1992-07-09 |
A flood control project benefits the village, the Park District, and Niles North. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, July 9, 1992, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Flood control,
Skokie Park District,
Niles North High School |
| Park district plan targets vandalism |
1992-05-21 |
A new program, Park Watch, is being instituted to protect local parks from vandalism. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, May 21, 1992, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Park Watch,
Skokie Park District,
Crime and criminals - Vandalism |
| Residents sought for Park Watch program |
1992-05-14 |
A new program, Park Watch, is being instituted to protect local parks from vandalism. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 14, 1992, p. 6 |
Park Watch,
Skokie Park District,
Crime and criminals - Vandalism |
| Park board rejects renaming Emerson Park |
1992-01-16 |
Almost 900 Skokie residents have signed a petition to rename Emerson Park in honor of recently murdered teacher, Howard Custer. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 16, 1992, p. 10 |
Crime and criminals - Murder,
Skokie Park District,
Emerson Park,
Custer, Howard |
| New parks facilities proposed in plan |
1991-12-12 |
Skokie Park District Commissioners will vote on a five-year improvement plan. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 12, 1991, p. 3 |
Skokie Park District,
|
| 21% park levy hike approved |
1991-11-21 |
In a unanimous vote, the Skokie Park District Commissioners approved the district's 1991 tax levy. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, November 21, 1991, p. 7 |
Taxation - Property tax,
Skokie Park District |
| Parks tax levy to climb 21% |
1991-10-24 |
Skokie residents will pay about 21% more in property taxes for the Park District under a proposed levy. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, October 24, 1991, p. 3 |
Taxation - Property tax,
Skokie Park District |
| 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 |
| Coach suspended |
1990-04-19 |
The Skokie Park District suspended Chris Delgado, 25, and two members of the Skokie Youth Flyers team in connection with an April 7 fight which occurred during a game at the Skatium. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, April 19, 1990, p. 3 |
Skokie Park District,
Skatium,
Delgado, Chris |
| Parks won't be sprayed with 2,4-D this year |
1990-03-29 |
During 1990 Weber Park Golf Course will be the only Skokie park to be sprayed with the herbicide 2,D-4. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 29, 1990, p. 3 |
Public health,
Weber Park Golf Course,
Pest control,
Skokie Park District,
2, 4-D |
| 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 |
| Park board puts off decision on 2,4-D use |
1990-02-22 |
Skokie park commissioners put on hold a policy that would almost completely restrict using the herbicide 2, 4-D in Skokie parks. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 22, 1990, p. 3 |
Public health,
Pest control,
Skokie Park District,
2, 4-D |
| Parks will be sprayed less |
1990-02-22 |
The Skokie Park Board endorsed limiting the use of most herbicides and pesticides in Skokie Parks. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, February 22, 1990, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Public health,
Pest control,
Skokie Park District |
| Park District to conduct survey |
1990-02-15 |
The Skokie Park District Board is sending an eight-page survey to 7,200 residents. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, February 15, 1990, Sec. 1, p. 2 |
Skokie Park District,
Surveys and studies |
| Tiny park could vanish from map |
1990-02-15 |
Skokie Park District believes that Playtime Park, a 0.2 acre park, could be turned into a water-detention basin as part of a Skokie project to prevent basement flooding by controlling storm-water runoff. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, February 15, 1990, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Flood control,
Playtime Park,
Skokie Park District |
| Herbicide used in parks might get IEPA review |
1990-01-18 |
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency might study an herbicide used by the Skokie Park District to determine whether or not the chemical, 2,4-D, poses a health hazard. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 18, 1990, p. 3 |
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency,
Skokie Park District,
Environment,
2, 4-D |
| Park district honored for risk management |
1990-01-18 |
The Park District Risk Management Agency recently honored the Skokie Park District's risk management program, which is designed to help prevent accidents to both employees and park patrons. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 18, 1990, p. 13 |
Safety devices and measures,
Skokie Park District,
Awards, prizes, etc. |
| 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 |
| Skokie Park Board OKs smoking ban |
1989-07-20 |
The Skokie Park District adopted a total ban on smoking in all District's buildings and vehicles used to transport the public. The ban begins on February 1, 1990. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, July 20, 1989, Sec. 1, p. 7 |
Skokie Park District,
Smoking |
| News digest |
1989-06-22 |
Kostner Park will be renamed Donald W. Lyon Park. Lyon, a life-long Skokie resident, was instrumental in obtaining the property for the park district. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 22, 1989, p. 14 |
Lyon, Donald W.,
Skokie Park District,
Names, titles, etc.,
Donald W. Lyon Park,
Kostner Park,
Parks |
| Skokie Review lauded for community service |
1989-02-23 |
The Skokie Review received a special Community Service Award from the Skokie Park District for the support it gave to park district events in 1988. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 23, 1989, p. 6 |
Skokie Review,
Skokie Park District,
Newspapers,
Awards, prizes, etc. |
| Parks' safety program lowers accident rates |
1989-02-09 |
The number of accidents and injuries to employees and park patrons has been reduced since the Skokie Park District instituted a policy of correcting potential hazards before someone is injured. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 9, 1989, p. 8 |
Public health,
Accidents - Prevention,
Skokie Park District |
| Parks launch plan to increase usage |
1988-11-17 |
The Skokie Park District wants more people to use local park facilities and is planning a new marketing project. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, November 17, 1988, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Advertising, signs and sign boards,
Skokie Park District |
| Salesman sold on theater in Skokie |
1988-09-01 |
Devonshire Playhouse director Ed Berger loves his theater career. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, September 1, 1988, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Theaters,
Skokie Park District,
Berger, Ed,
Devonshire Playhouse |
| Wet and wild! |
1988-08-18 |
An estimated 2,600 people attended the grand opening of the $1.5 million water playground at Oakton Park on August 15. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 18, 1988, p. 3 |
Skokie Park District,
Swimming pools,
Oakton Park,
Playgrounds |
| Learning Center gains national recognition |
1988-07-07 |
Skokie Park District's Tot Learning Center (TLC), which operates at Laramie Park, gained accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 7, 1988, p. 9 |
Child care and day care centers,
Tot Learning Center,
Skokie Park District,
Laramie Park,
National Association for the Education of Young Children |
| Oakton pool won't be ready for July 4 |
1988-05-19 |
The $1.5 million water playground under construction at Oakton Park will not be ready for its planned 4th of July opening. Unexpected problems are causing the delay. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 19, 1988, p. 3 |
Skokie Park District,
Swimming pools,
Oakton Park,
Construction |
| Park District asked for flood relief help |
1988-02-18 |
A flood relief plan that could save Skokie taxpayers more than $1 million is being discussed by the Skokie Park District and the Village of Skokie. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 18, 1988, p. 3 |
Flood control,
Skokie Park District,
Taxation |
| Parks alive, well thanks to Fahey |
1988-02-04 |
Tom Fahey, Skokie Park District's horticulturist, has an interesting job. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, February 4, 1988, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Fahey, Tom,
Skokie Park District,
Municipal employees |
| Parks gear up for 60th anniversary |
1987-12-31 |
The Skokie Park District will celebrate its 60th anniversary next year. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 31, 1987, p. 3 |
Skokie Park District,
Anniversaries and birthdays |
| Skokie Library receives award |
1987-12-17 |
The Skokie Public Library received a community service award from the Skokie Park District. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 17, 1987, p. 7 |
Skokie Public Library,
Skokie Park District,
Awards, prizes, etc. |
| Park district to post signs when spraying pesticides |
1987-09-24 |
The Skokie Park District will begin posting signs at its parks when it sprays with pesticides. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, September 24, 1987, p. 6 |
Pest control,
Skokie Park District |
| County fair made $, drew large attendance |
1987-09-24 |
This year's County Fair was co-sponsored by the Skokie Park District and the Skokie Review. The Skokie Police Department estimated that between 20,000 and 30,000 people visited Oakton Park during the three days of the fair. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, September 24, 1987, p. 6 |
Skokie Review,
Skokie Park District,
Fairs and festivals |
| Parks getting back to normal after deluge of water |
1987-08-20 |
Skokie parks sustained some damage during the torrential rains of August 13 and 14. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 20, 1987, p. 6 |
Floods,
Skokie Park District |
| Park estimate costs developers $25,000 |
1987-07-16 |
The developers of a southwest side townhouse project have agreed to pay $25,000 to the Skokie Park District in order to lay a sewer line on park property. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 16, 1987, p. 14 |
Skokie Park District,
|
| Lee-Wright improvements in the works after board tour |
1987-06-25 |
100 people have signed a petition complaining of problems at Lee-Wright Park. Concerned citizens are hoping that a June 27th tour of the park by Skokie Park District Board members will lead to safety and other improvements at the site. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 25, 1987, p. 7 |
Lee-Wright Park,
Skokie Park District |
| Park needs work |
1987-06-25 |
Residents who signed a petition calling for improvements to Lee-Wright Park will continue to pressure the Skokie Park District until they are satisfied with the condition of the park. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, June 25, 1987, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Lee-Wright Park,
Skokie Park District |
| Park district expands its latchkey program |
1987-06-18 |
The Skokie Park District expanded one of its after-school programs last week after an unprecedented number of parents turned out for registration. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 18, 1987, p. 7 |
Skokie Park District,
|
| Insurance costs could jeopardize county fair rides |
1987-06-04 |
The rising cost of liability insurance may force the Skokie Park District to change operations at its annual fair. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 4, 1987, p. 8 |
Insurance,
Fairs and festivals,
Skokie Park District |
| Park district's annual show features 500 local skaters |
1987-05-21 |
The Skokie Park District's annual show "Icelights 1987" will take place May 21. The show will feature 500 local children from park district classes as well as several adult guest skaters. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 21, 1987, p. 6 |
Skokie Park District,
|
| Park will serve as nature lesson |
1987-03-12 |
Emily Park will get a new building which will house exhibits and workshops aimed at educating residents about the environment. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, March 12, 1987, Sec. 1, p. 5 |
Education,
Emily Oaks Nature Center,
Skokie Park District,
Environment |
| Park may still go on school site |
1987-03-12 |
District 73 1/2 officials are discussing with the Skokie Park District the possibility of a five-acre site around a closed school at 8140 Tripp Ave. becoming a park. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, March 12, 1987, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Skokie Park District,
Public School District 73 1/2,
Parks |
| News digest |
1987-03-05 |
The Skokie Park District and District 68 have opposed plans for a proposed ordinance that would provide village regulations for local day care centers. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, March 5, 1987, p. 4 |
Child care and day care centers,
Ordinances,
Public School District 68,
Skokie Park District |
| Park district seeking teens to plan activities |
1987-02-12 |
The Skokie Park District has organized a teen advisory committee to help plan teen activities. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 12, 1987, p. 6 |
Teenagers,
Skokie Park District |
| TLC (Tender loving care) plentiful at park district's TLC (Tot Learning Center) |
1987-02-05 |
All teachers at the Skokie Park District's Tot Learning Center hold degrees in early childhood development or a related field. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 5, 1987, p. 6 |
Tot Learning Center,
Skokie Park District,
Schools - Preschools |
| Park district to offer refunds for program cancellations |
1987-01-29 |
In an effort to improve customer relations and efficiency the Skokie Park District will introduce a new refund policy. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 29, 1987, p. 11 |
Skokie Park District,
|
| Sign or wave fun goodbye |
1987-01-08 |
Adults who enroll in Skokie Park District programs have to sign a waiver form. The district began using the forms in 1986. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, January 8, 1987, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Skokie Park District,
|
| 1987 to see major changes at park district |
1986-12-31 |
Skokie Park District is planning some major changes for 1987, including the opening of an environmental education center at Emily Park. |
Skokie Review, Wednesday, December 31, 1986, p. 3 |
Skokie Park District,
Emily Oaks Nature Center |
| Morning latchkey program is axed |
1986-09-04 |
The Skokie Park District has decided not to start a morning latchkey program this fall. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, September 4, 1986, p. 7 |
Child care and day care centers,
Skokie Park District |
| Dedicated Skokian to retire from parks |
1985-11-07 |
Leroy Kalmes is retiring as the manager of park services after 36 years of service. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, November 7, 1985, Sec. 1, p. 7 |
Skokie Park District,
Kalmes, Leroy,
Retirement |
| Parks consider site owned by Dist. 73 1/2 |
1985-10-17 |
The District 73 1/2 board has asked the Skokie Park District to consider purchasing part of the Cleveland School site. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, October 17, 1985, p. 3 |
Cleveland School,
Skokie Park District,
Public School District 73 1/2 |
| Skokie Park District |
1985-10-10 |
LeRoy Kalmes, superintendent of park maintenance, will retire after 35 years of service. His replacement is Tom Lippert, a superintendent at the Niles Park District since 1980. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, October 10, 1985, p. 5 |
Lippert, Tom,
Skokie Park District,
Kalmes, Leroy,
Retirement |
| Parks to get first crack at school land |
1985-09-05 |
District 73 1/2 plans to sell two acres of land. The Skokie Park District is interested in purchasing the land and turning it into a park. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, September 5, 1985, p. 3 |
Real estate,
Skokie Park District,
Public School District 73 1/2 |
| Will park purchase Cleveland? |
1985-08-29 |
District 73 1/2 will offer to sell Cleveland School to the Skokie Park District. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, August 29, 1985, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Cleveland School,
Skokie Park District,
Public School District 73 1/2 |
| Residents protest new pool rule |
1985-07-25 |
The Skokie Park Board will establish new rules at Devonshire Park pool. A Skokie resident has presented the board with a petition signed by 300 families asking for changes at the pool. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, July 25, 1985, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Devonshire Pool,
Skokie Park District,
Swimming pools,
Laws and regulations |
| Returning pool rust criticized |
1985-06-20 |
Skokie Park District commissioner Jack Solomon has criticized engineer Leroy Kalmes for the poor condition of Devonshire Pool. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 20, 1985, p. 5 |
Devonshire Pool,
Solomon, Jack,
Skokie Park District,
Kalmes, Leroy |
| Residents urge veterans memorial on Cleveland |
1985-05-23 |
Jean Koe, a Skokie resident, has suggested that the Park District purchase the Cleveland School site and turn it into a new park and war memorial. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 23, 1985, p. 3 |
Koe, Jean,
Cleveland School,
Skokie Park District,
Public School District 73 1/2 |
| Park District hires business manager |
1985-05-16 |
Donald J. Bott, who worked as deputy finance director for the Wilmette Park District, is replacing Keith McAlhaney as business manager for the Skokie Park District. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, May 16, 1985, Sec. 1, p. 7 |
McAlhaney, Keith,
Skokie Park District,
Bott, Donald J. |
| Park District business manager resigns |
1985-04-18 |
Skokie Park District manager Keith McAlhaney has resigned after less than six months of service. The Park District has had three managers in the last two years. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, April 18, 1985, p. 3 |
McAlhaney, Keith,
Skokie Park District |
| Almost no effect on youth baseball: Terminal Park relief OK'd |
1985-03-24 |
The park board approved several proposals designed to relieve the field at Terminal Park of weekend use. The proposal should have no effect on Skokie Youth Baseball or Skokie Indian baseball. |
Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Sunday, March 24, 1985, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Skokie Youth Baseball,
Terminal Park,
Skokie Park District,
Sports - Baseball,
Skokie Indians |
| Ballpark battle beginning |
1985-02-14 |
Youth baseball advocates are not pleased with the Skokie Park Board's decision to shift some Pony League games off the lighted field at Laramie Park. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, February 14, 1985, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Pony League,
Skokie Park District,
Sports - Baseball,
Laramie Park |
| Park Board admits mistake, abates $50,000 |
1985-01-17 |
The Skokie Park Board admitted that it violated the Truth in Taxation Act in its 1984 levy ordinance and voted to abate more than $50,000 as a result of the error. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 17, 1985, p. 3 |
Skokie Park District,
Truth in Taxation Act,
Taxation |
| Tax officials review Park District 'oversight |
1985-01-03 |
The tax extension department of the Cook County Clerk's office acknowledged that the Skokie Park District violated the Truth in Taxation Act for 1983 and 1984 when it increased its tax levy by more than 105 percent without holding a public hearing. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, January 3, 1985, p. 3 |
Cook County Clerk's Office,
Skokie Park District,
Truth in Taxation Act,
Taxation |
| Lights rejected at Oakton Park |
1984-12-20 |
The Skokie Park District Board unanimously voted down a plan to install lights at Oakton Park. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, December 20, 1984, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Skokie Park District,
Oakton Park |
| Opinions sought on health club plan |
1984-12-02 |
Park District officials are consulting village residents before they begin the process of establishing a health or fitness center. |
Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Sunday, December 2, 1984, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Skokie Park District,
Business - Fitness clubs |
| Picture ban law still under study |
1984-11-22 |
The proposed ordinance that would restrict the media access to the Skokie Park District is still being studied by the park district's attorney. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, November 22, 1984, p. 13 |
Skokie Park District,
Laws and regulations |
| Residents oppose park lights |
1984-11-22 |
More than 50 angry Skokie residents attended the Park District Board meeting on November 20 to voice opposition to the board's plan to install lights at Oakton Park. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, November 22, 1984, Sec. 1, p. 14 |
Protests, demonstrations, etc.,
Skokie Park District,
Oakton Park |
| Lighted park idea irks neighbors |
1984-11-15 |
Residents in the 7800 and 7900 blocks of Kenton Avenue have several issues with the Skokie Park District's plan to convert the baseball field in the southwest corner of Oakton Park into a lighted softball field. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, November 15, 1984, p. 4 |
Skokie Park District,
Oakton Park |
| Program tries to stop 'dash to the television |
1984-11-15 |
Students in Districts 68, 69 and 73 will see an hour long program on "Leisure Education" as part of a national campaign which Skokie and six other park districts are testing. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, November 15, 1984, p. 12 |
Public School District 73 - Student activities,
Skokie Park District,
Public School District 69 - Student activities,
Public School District 68 - Student activities |
| Park District may suspend picture ban idea |
1984-11-01 |
A controversial ordinance proposed by the Skokie Park District that would severely restrict the media's access to the parks may be dropped from the park board's agenda. |
Skokie Review, Thursday, November 1, 1984, p. 3 |
Skokie Park District,
Laws and regulations |
| 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 |
| TV blackout in parks |
1984-09-27 |
The Skokie Park Board has postponed until October a decision about an ordinance that would place restrictions on Group W Cable coverage of Park District activities. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, September 27, 1984, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Skokie Park District,
Group W Cable,
Cable television |
| Skokie Historical Society |
1984-09-20 |
A new sign, designating the property at 8031 Floral as the home of the Skokie Historical Society, was presented to the society by the Skokie Park District. |
The News, Thursday, September 20, 1984, p. 3 |
Skokie Park District,
Skokie Historical Society,
Organizations and societies |
| Park land on plan agenda |
1984-09-20 |
The Plan Commission will consider a Park District request to vacate unused alley rights of way at the northwest corner of Gross Point Road and Church Street. The property there would then be rezoned from commercial to residential. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, September 20, 1984, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Zoning,
Skokie Plan Commission,
Skokie Park District |
| Park picnic packs pleasure |
1984-05-31 |
Skokie Park District will be holding an Old Fashioned Family Picnic at Devonshire Park on June 9. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, May 31, 1984, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Skokie Park District,
|
| 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 |
| Laramie Park fight still rages |
1984-04-22 |
During a meeting on April 24 neighborhood residents and the Park Board will discuss proposed improvements to the parking lot and lighting at the Tot Learning Center. |
Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Sunday, April 22, 1984, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Tot Learning Center,
Skokie Park District,
Laramie Park,
Parking |
| Park parking on hold after protests arise |
1984-04-01 |
Plans for a small parking lot in front of the Tot Learning Center at Laramie Park have been postponed after a group of neighbors presented the Park District Board with an alternate plan. |
Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Sunday, April 1, 1984, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Tot Learning Center,
Skokie Park District,
Laramie Park,
Parking |
| Citizens review park master plan |
1984-02-16 |
Skokie Park District's "Plan for Progress, Focus on the Future," the master plan for improvements through 1990, was both praised and criticized by the Citizens Advisory Committee. |
The News, Thursday, February 16, 1984, p. 3 |
Skokie Park District,
|
| Lining up for CD funds |
1984-02-09 |
The Skokie Park District and two social agencies in Skokie are competing with 13 village staff proposals for about $420,000 in community block grant money. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, February 9, 1984, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Skokie Park District,
Grants,
Community development,
Social agencies |
| Community service program approved |
1984-01-22 |
The Park Board approved a community service program that would allow people convicted of minor crimes by the Skokie branch of the Cook County Circuit Court to work off their penalties at the Park District. |
Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Sunday, January 22, 1984, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Skokie Park District,
Crime and criminals,
Courts |
| Kalmes is 'Man of the Year |
1983-12-04 |
Leroy Kalmes, the Skokie Park District Manager of Park Maintenance Services, is the winner of the Illinois Parks and Recreation Park Maintenance Man of the Year award. Kalmes has been with the Skokie Park District since 1949. |
Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Sunday, December 4, 1983, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Skokie Park District,
Kalmes, Leroy,
Illinois Parks and Recreation Park Maintenance Man of the Year,
Awards, prizes, etc. |
| Pool enrollment goes swimmingly |
1983-11-20 |
Hot weather brought almost twice as many people (84,000) to Skokie Park District pools this year than last year. |
Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Sunday, November 20, 1983, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Skokie Park District,
Swimming pools |
| Shots fired on handgun issue |
1983-09-15 |
The controversial issue of a gun-ban in Skokie caused disagreements and disturbances last weekend at the Park District's otherwise successful County Fair '83. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, September 15, 1983, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
County Fair '83,
Protests, demonstrations, etc.,
Ordinances,
Fairs and festivals,
Skokie Park District,
Firearms |
| Bizaar' goings-on set for county fair |
1983-09-08 |
County Fair '83, sponsored by the Skokie Park District, will be held on September 9, 10 and 11 and will include a variety of programs. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, September 8, 1983, Sec. 1, p. 3 |
County Fair '83,
Fairs and festivals,
Skokie Park District |
| Taxpayers get break from Park |
1983-01-09 |
Skokie taxpayers will get a small break this year as a result of a tax abatement approved by the Park Board on December 27. |
Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Sunday, January 9, 1983, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Taxation - Property tax,
Skokie Park District |
| Village loses friend |
1982-06-24 |
Allan Weissburg, 73, active in Skokie civic affairs for over 40 years, died of a massive coronary on June 20 after ceremonies dedicating a park in his honor. |
The News, Thursday, June 24, 1982, p. 3 |
Skokie Park District,
Names, titles, etc.,
Parks,
Weissburg, Allan,
Death |
| Area leader Weissburg dies |
1982-06-24 |
Allan A. Weissburg, best known for his long and dedicated service to the Skokie Park District died on June 20, following a park dedication ceremony in his honor. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, June 24, 1982, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Skokie Park District,
Names, titles, etc.,
Parks,
Weissburg, Allan,
Death |
| Council honors Park District |
1982-05-02 |
The Skokie Park District has been honored by the U.S. Council for the International Year of Disabled Persons, for its "special contributions during the International Year of Disabled Persons. |
Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Sunday, May 2, 1982, Sec. 1, p. 3 |
Skokie Park District,
Awards, prizes, etc.,
U.S. Council for the International Year of Disabled Persons |
| Park is renamed |
1982-03-25 |
The Park Board voted March 18 to name the park at Gross Point and Grant for Allan Weissburg, a former park commissioner who has been active in the community for 20 years. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, March 25, 1982, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Skokie Park District,
Names, titles, etc.,
Parks,
Weissburg, Allan |
| Park District to hire PR person |
1981-11-22 |
Despite the objections of Commissioner Herb Sweetow, the Park District will hire a community recreation specialist whose responsibilities will include preparation of press releases and park publications. |
Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Sunday, November 22, 1981, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Skokie Park District,
Sweetow, Herb |
| Parks spread the blame for defeat |
1981-11-12 |
Supporters of the unsuccessful Nov. 3 park referendum are trying to figure out why the measure failed. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, November 12, 1981, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Taxation - Property tax,
Skokie Park District,
Elections |
| Parks tax referendum goes down |
1981-11-05 |
For the second time this year, the Park District has failed to win voter approval for a tax hike to help bail the district out of financial trouble. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, November 5, 1981, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Taxation - Property tax,
Skokie Park District,
Elections |
| Parks push for tax hike |
1981-11-01 |
The Park District and a group of concerned citizens are doing the best they can to win approval of a tax increase referendum on Tuesday, November 3. |
Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Sunday, November 1, 1981, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Taxation - Property tax,
Skokie Park District,
Elections |
| Suit says he ain't playing games |
1981-10-22 |
Albert Brooks Friedman filed a $15 million lawsuit against the Village of Skokie and the Skokie Park District. Friedman claims he was not given two quarters back by Skatium personnel after a game machine took his money but then didn't work. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, October 22, 1981, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Skokie Park District,
Litigation,
Friedman, Albert Brooks,
Skokie |
| Park friends work on fundraising, petitions |
1981-07-12 |
The Skokie Park Friends have begun a petition drive aimed at urging the Park Board to attempt another tax increase referendum in November. |
Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Sunday, July 12, 1981, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Taxation - Property tax,
Skokie Park District,
Elections |
| Officials 'interested' in merger idea |
1981-06-21 |
Several Skokie Board of Trustees members say they are interested in exploring a possible merger with the Park District. |
Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Sunday, June 21, 1981, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Skokie Board of Trustees,
Skokie Park District |
| Will parks and village merge? |
1981-06-18 |
A merger between the Skokie Park District and the village might be a solution to the park district's financial woes. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, June 18, 1981, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Skokie Board of Trustees,
Skokie Park District |
| Group seeks referendum rerun |
1981-06-11 |
A group of residents is attempting to urge the Skokie Park District to try again for a tax increase in November. A tax increase proposal was defeated in April. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, June 11, 1981, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Taxation - Property tax,
Skokie Park District |
| Park District named in suit |
1981-04-30 |
The Cook County State's Attorney has filed a class-action lawsuit against the taxing bodies of Cook County. One of the defendants is the Skokie Park District. |
The News, Thursday, April 30, 1981, p. 3 |
Taxation - Property tax,
Skokie Park District,
Litigation |
| Park Board cuts out PR position |
1981-04-30 |
As a result of the defeat of a tax-rate referendum on April 7, the Park District Board voted to terminate the position of Director of Communication held for eight years by Jan Bergman. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, April 30, 1981, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Skokie Park District,
Bergman, Jan |
| Park proposal fate hanging |
1981-04-09 |
Voters turned down a proposal which would have permitted the park district to raise its tax rate. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, April 9, 1981, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Taxation - Property tax,
Skokie Park District,
Elections |
| Park Board sets open meetings |
1981-03-05 |
The Park Board and the Friends of Skokie Parks Committee have scheduled four open meetings to present facts about the April 7 referendum. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, March 5, 1981, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Taxation - Property tax,
Skokie Park District,
Elections,
Friends of Skokie Parks Committee |
| Surplus kids: Programs draw too many campers |
1981-02-12 |
29 children have been turned away from the Devonshire Day Camp. The Park District director attributes this year's large number of camp applications to general economic conditions. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, February 12, 1981, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Devonshire Day Camp,
Skokie Park District |
| Park officials trying to combat vandalism |
1980-12-18 |
Park administrators are discussing ways they can fight against an increase in vandalism to park facilities. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, December 18, 1980, Sec. 3, p. 2 |
Skokie Park District,
|
| Three parks get renovation through grant |
1980-10-30 |
Tecumseh, Oakton, and Gross Point Parks will be redeveloped with Community Development Block grants. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, October 30, 1980, Sec. 1, p. 2 |
Skokie Park District,
Community Development Block Grants,
Oakton Park,
Gross Point Park,
Grants,
Tecumseh Park |
| Unveil park rehab plan |
1980-09-11 |
Park District outlines plans for the renovation of Tecumseh Park. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, September 11, 1980, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Skokie Park District,
Tecumseh Park |
| Timber Ridge lease OK expected |
1980-04-13 |
The Skokie Park District and the District 65 board are expected to sign an agreement allowing the Park District to use portions of the Timber Ridge School building. |
Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Sunday, April 13, 1980, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Public School District 65 - Buildings,
Skokie Park District,
Public School District 65 - Board |
| Park District earmarks Oakton pool for facelift |
1979-12-13 |
Park District plans a renovation of the Oakton Park swimming pool next spring. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, December 13, 1979, Sec. 1, p. 5 |
Skokie Park District,
Oakton Park |
| Taking a dip: Oakton and Devonshire pools losing attendance and foundations |
1979-11-25 |
Skokie Park District's swimming pools need repair. |
Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Sunday, November 25, 1979, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Sports - Swimming and diving,
Skokie Park District |
| Park staff wants rating system |
1979-10-11 |
Skokie Park District staff has released its goals and objectives for 1979-80. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, October 11, 1979, Sec. 1, p. 11 |
Skokie Park District,
|
| Village promises Emily Park help |
1979-10-07 |
Village and police officials promise help to neighbors of Emily Park who have complained of noise and vandalism. |
Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Sunday, October 7, 1979, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Emily Park,
Skokie Park District,
Noise,
Skokie Police Department,
Crime and criminals - Vandalism |
| Finalist prize to Skokie parks |
1979-08-23 |
Skokie Park District is a finalist in the National Gold Medal Award program. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, August 23, 1979, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Skokie Park District,
Awards, prizes, etc. |
| Will 'parkreach' ever reach kids? |
1979-08-12 |
Administrative hassles have stalled implementations of youth outreach program in Skokie parks. |
Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Sunday, August 12, 1979, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Skokie Park District,
|
| Skokie Park District receives merit plaque |
1979-07-05 |
Skokie Park District received the Award of Merit Plaque from the Sports Foundation and the National Recreation and Park Association. |
The News, Thursday, July 5, 1979, p. 11 |
Skokie Park District,
Awards, prizes, etc. |
| Skokie Fair |
1979-06-28 |
Skokie's Ethnic Festival, co-sponsored by the Park District and the Village, will be held July 7-8 at Oakton Park. |
The News, Thursday, June 28, 1979, p. 12 |
Skokie's Ethnic Festival,
Fairs and festivals,
Skokie Park District |
| Students lobby Skokie groups |
1979-06-03 |
A group of Niles East students are urging the Skokie Park District and Niles Township and Skokie Youth Commission to develop teen programs. |
Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Sunday, June 3, 1979, Sec. 1, p. 3 |
Niles Township Youth Commission,
Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Student activities,
Skokie Park District,
Niles East High School |
| To celebrate founders |
1979-05-31 |
First Ethnic Festival is planned for July 7 and 8 by the Skokie Park District and Village of Skokie. |
The News, Thursday, May 31, 1979, p. 12 |
Skokie's Ethnic Festival,
Fairs and festivals,
Skokie Park District |
| Only two outdoor rinks next winter |
1979-04-26 |
The Park District will provide outdoor rinks at Lorel Park and Central Park next winter. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, April 26, 1979, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Central Park,
Skokie Park District,
Sports - Ice skating,
Lorel Park |
| Legal Notice |
1979-03-22 |
Legal notice of finding no significant effect on the environment for renovation of Winnebago and Leewright Parks so Federal Funds can be released. |
The News, Thursday, March 22, 1979, p. 24 |
Lee-Wright Park,
Skokie Park District,
Winnebago Park |
| Ordinances |
1979-01-25 |
An ordinance providing for the issue of bonds for the Park District and provision for the tax levy to pay principal and interest on bonds. |
The News, Thursday, January 25, 1979, p. 24 |
Ordinances,
Skokie Park District |
| Skokie Parks deny buying Timber Ridge |
1979-01-18 |
Skokie Park District denies rumors it plans to purchase Timber Ridge School. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, January 18, 1979, Sec. 1, p. 5 |
Timber Ridge Magnet School (formerly Timber Ridge Elementary School),
Public School District 65 - Buildings,
Skokie Park District |
| Skokie outdoor ice rinks back in winter |
1978-08-24 |
Park Board will reinstate maintenance of outdoor rinks at Central, Oakton, McNally and Emily Parks |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, August 24, 1978, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Emily Park,
Central Park,
Skokie Park District,
McNally Park |
| Park district to raze historic Harms house |
2002-06-20 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 20, 2002, p. 3 |
Lake County Grading,
Ohrlund, John,
Harms, Henry,
Skokie Park District,
Skokie Historical Society,
Frenzel, Allan,
Belkin, Liz,
Hartman, Steve,
Historic buildings |
| Skokie's Benson named top young parks professional in state |
2002-06-13 |
None |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, June 13, 2002, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Skokie Park District,
Benson, Kathy,
Municipal employees,
Awards, prizes, etc.,
Illinois Parks and Recreation Association |
| Park District creates worker training video |
2002-06-06 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, June 6, 2002, p. 5 |
Kessler, Elizabeth,
Bender, Michael,
Skokie Park District,
Byron, Renae,
CPT Inc.,
Hartman, Steve,
Municipal employees |
| Parks to expand cyber services |
2002-05-23 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 23, 2002, p. 3 |
Alexander, Deborah,
Kessler, Elizabeth,
Goldberg, Richard,
Bender, Michael,
Quicksilver Associates,
Skokie Park District,
Internet |
| A role model of community service |
2002-05-09 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 9, 2002, p. 65 |
Farber, Joel,
Volunteer work,
Skokie Park District,
Community Service Award,
Awards, prizes, etc. |
| Parks to sell teen center |
2002-05-02 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, May 2, 2002, p. 3 |
Alexander, Deborah,
Real estate,
American Legion,
Peyer, Peter,
Skokie Park District,
Spot, The,
Hartman, Steve,
American Legion Hall,
Bode, Jack,
Armed Forces - Veterans |
| Park to replace twin towers |
2002-02-21 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, February 21, 2002, p. 13 |
Sports - Miniature golf,
Skokie Park District,
Skokie Sports Park |
| Year in Review : Caucus Party regulars face election fight |
2001-12-27 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 27, 2001, p. 5 |
Dammrich, Thomas,
Skokie Park District,
Elections,
Politics - Skokie Caucus Party,
Van Dusen, George,
Government - Skokie,
Politics - Community Vision Party |
| Year in Review : Spot center closes |
2001-12-27 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 27, 2001, p. 14 |
Teenagers,
Skokie Park District,
Spot, The |
| Legion Post awaits word on fate of headquarters |
2001-12-06 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, December 6, 2001, p. 3 |
Bode, Jack,
American Legion,
Armed Forces - Veterans,
Skokie Park District,
Hartman, Steve,
American Legion Hall |
| Low turnout, financing close teen center doors |
2001-11-22 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, November 22, 2001, p. 3 |
Teenagers,
Skokie Youth Foundation,
Skokie Park District,
Spot, The |
| Tax payment delay prompts parks short-term borrowing |
2001-08-30 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 30, 2001, p. 8 |
Taxation - Property tax,
Bender, Gerald,
Skokie Park District,
Hartman, Steve |
| Neighbors want relief from Oakton rowdies |
2001-08-09 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, August 9, 2001, p. 9 |
Halas, James,
Skokie Park District,
Crime and criminals,
Schneiderman, Mark,
Oakton Park,
Noise,
Van Dusen, George,
Pomerance, Allen,
Brahos, Charles A. |
| D 73 1/2 OKs coded lock |
2001-07-26 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 26, 2001, p. 8 |
Oliver McCracken Middle School,
Elizabeth Meyer School,
McGowan, James,
Public School District 73 1/2 - Security,
Skokie Park District,
John Middleton Elementary School,
Cafferty, Cassandra,
Rosario, David |
| Addition on track for M-NASR move |
2001-07-26 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 26, 2001, p. 10 |
Prairie View Center,
Skokie Park District,
Construction,
Maine-Niles Association of Special Recreation (M-NASR),
Fougerousse, Jeff,
Disabled |
| Rowing center named - officially |
2001-07-19 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 19, 2001, p. 4 |
Dammrich, Thomas,
Skokie Park District,
Names, titles, etc.,
Parks |
| Spot teens create float |
2001-07-05 |
None |
Skokie Review, Thursday, July 5, 2001, p. 8 |
Chamnil, Tiffany,
Enwia, Pierre,
Parades,
Pisarev, Dima,
Spot, The,
Melamed, Amy,
Holidays and celebrations - 4th of July,
Rodregero, Sara,
Soulakian, Mariana,
Beedle, Kendra,
Teenagers,
Skokie Park District |
| Open hearing on park plan |
1978-07-06 |
Park District to hold public review of plans for redevelopment of Central and Emerson parks. |
The News, Thursday, July 6, 1978, p. 3 |
Central Park,
Skokie Park District,
Emerson Park |
| Lifeland leaves the bang out of July 4 |
1978-07-02 |
This year Skokie, Morton Grove and Niles will have no firework displays for July 4th. |
Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Sunday, July 2, 1978, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Skokie Park District,
Holidays and celebrations - 4th of July |
| Skokie parks closed Sunday |
1978-06-22 |
Skokie Park District facilities will be closed on the day of the American Nazi Party march. |
The News, Thursday, June 22, 1978, p. 1 |
Protests, demonstrations, etc.,
Skokie Park District,
National Socialist Party of America |
| Close Skokie Parks Sunday |
1978-06-22 |
All activities on Sunday at Skokie Park District have been cancelled in anticipation of the Nazi march. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, June 22, 1978, Sec. 1, p. 3 |
Protests, demonstrations, etc.,
Skokie Park District,
National Socialist Party of America |
| Gratitude seeds new park grove |
1978-04-23 |
The Park District will celebrate Arbor Day by planting trees in Oakton Park in honor of 26 commissioners who have served on the Park District Board. |
Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Sunday, April 23, 1978, Sec. 1, p. 2 |
Trees and plants,
Holidays and celebrations - Arbor Day,
Oakton Park,
Skokie Park District |
| Park plans special events to mark 50th anniversary |
1978-03-26 |
A year of special events will mark the 50th anniversary of the Skokie Park District. |
Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Sunday, March 26, 1978, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Skokie Park District,
|
| Park rally law stands for now |
1978-03-02 |
Park District believes ordinance requiring non-district groups to secure an insurance bond if using Skokie parks for a rally is valid. |
Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, March 2, 1978, Sec. 1, p. 2 |
Protests, demonstrations, etc.,
Ordinances,
Skokie Park District,
National Socialist Party of America |
| Park names new attorney |
1977-03-27 |
Roger Bjoroik has been appointed attorney for the Skokie Park District. |
Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Sunday, March 27, 1977, Sec. 1, p. 1 |
Bjoroik, Roger,
Skokie Park District |
| Skokie parks to open new tennis center |
1975-08-07 |
Article on the proposed Skokie Park Tennis Center. |
The News, Thursday, August 7, 1975, p. 25 |
Sports - Tennis,
Skokie Park District |
| Starlight concerts |
1975-06-12 |
Skokie Park District and Skokie Fine Arts Commission are sponsoring free Sunday evenings of musical events. |
The News, Thursday, June 12, 1975, p. 18 |
Music,
Skokie Park District,
Skokie Fine Arts Commission |
| Camp accident victims 'serious |
1974-08-01 |
Two of five children injured in stove explosion in Devonshire Park camp are listed in serious condition. |
The News, Thursday, August 1, 1974, p. 4 |
Kessler, Jorie,
Devonshire Day Camp,
Skokie Park District,
Gutman, Lori,
Accidents |
| Breaks leg, sues park |
1974-03-14 |
Kevin Clark fractured his right thigh at the Skatium. |
The News, Thursday, March 14, 1974, p. 21 |
Clark, Kevin,
Skokie Park District,
Literacy |
| Park bond sale gains momentum |
1973-01-18 |
Skokie Park District encouraged by increasing rate for revenue bonds to finance indoor ice rink. |
The News, Thursday, January 18, 1973, p. 4 |
Skokie Park District,
|
| Park committee sets stage for bond sale |
1972-11-16 |
Citizen committee, established by Park District, to urge purchase of revenue bonds to subsidize building of indoor ice rink. |
The News, Thursday, November 16, 1972, p. 1 |
Skokie Park District,
Sports - Ice skating |
| Dispute Skokie Park wage practices |
1972-07-13 |
Pool attendants at Skokie Park District protest cut in pay during cold, rainy weather. |
The News, Thursday, July 13, 1972, p. 29 |
Skokie Park District,
Municipal employees |
| Parks lay plots for farmers |
1972-05-11 |
Skokie Park District offers plots for gardening. |
The News, Thursday, May 11, 1972, p. 16 |
Gardening and gardens,
Skokie Park District |
| Weber Park may still be ice rink site |
1972-05-04 |
Weber Park may be site of indoor ice rink. |
The News, Thursday, May 4, 1972, p. 1 |
Skokie Park District,
Sports - Ice skating,
Weber Park |
| Ice complex lives in one man's mind |
1972-03-30 |
Robert Heller finds another site for a new complex. |
The News, Thursday, March 30, 1972, p. 9 |
Heller, Robert,
Skokie Park District,
Sports - Hockey,
Sports - Ice skating |
| Parks begin bottle, paper project anew |
1972-03-30 |
Skokie Park District resumes glass and paper reclamation program. |
The News, Thursday, March 30, 1972, p. 3 |
Recycling,
Skokie Park District |
| Split decision: Park votes for golf at Weber |
1972-02-24 |
Park Board votes to develop Weber Park as golf course, despite community opposition. |
The News, Thursday, February 24, 1972, p. 1 |
Skokie Park District,
Sports - Golf,
Weber Park |
| Serving teens: parks need formula |
1972-02-17 |
Glen Cerveny, director of Devonshire Center, discusses successes and failures of Park District. |
The News, Thursday, February 17, 1972, p. 5 |
Cerveny, Glen,
Skokie Park District |
| Golf course 2-1 pick in Weber Park poll |
1972-02-17 |
Park poll indicates golf course in Weber Park favored. |
The News, Thursday, February 17, 1972, p. 4 |
Skokie Park District,
Sports - Golf,
Weber Park |
| Golf leads in Weber Park poll |
1972-02-03 |
Polls indicate preference for nine-hole golf course in Weber Park. |
The News, Thursday, February 3, 1972, p. 1 |
Skokie Park District,
Sports - Golf,
Weber Park |
| Parks opening pandora's box? |
1972-01-06 |
Future of Weber Park is debated. |
The News, Thursday, January 6, 1972, p. 4 |
Skokie Park District,
Sports - Golf,
Weber Park |
| Announce plans for new tennis club |
1972-01-06 |
Article on plans for construction of tennis court facility in Skokie. |
The News, Thursday, January 6, 1972, p. 1 |
Sports - Tennis,
Skokie Park District |
| Golf course proposal for Weber Park |
1971-11-24 |
Park District to investigate possibility of golf course in Weber Park. |
The News, Wednesday, November 24, 1971, p. 3 |
Skokie Park District,
Weber Park |
| Skokie park opens Sunday |
1971-09-23 |
Coyle Park will be dedicated on September 26th. |
The News, Thursday, September 23, 1971, p. 1 |
Skokie Park District,
Coyle Park |
| It Worked Out West: Parks will turn in old glass for trees |
1971-01-14 |
Park District to use funds obtained from glass reclamation to purchase trees. |
The News, Thursday, January 14, 1971, p. 8 |
Trees and plants,
Skokie Park District |
| Hire backs' will patrol unruly youths in parks |
1970-08-27 |
Village Trustees authorize hiring off-duty policemen to patrol parks. |
The News, Thursday, August 27, 1970, p. 14 |
Skokie Board of Trustees,
Skokie Park District,
Skokie Police Department |
| $11 million value: 2 park boards fight for industrial tract |
1967-01-05 |
Niles and Skokie Park Districts vie for annexation of industrial property. |
The News, Thursday, January 5, 1967, p. 1 |
Real estate,
Niles Park District,
Skokie Park District |
| Parks stem from 62 acres |
1963-07-03 |
History of the Skokie Park District. |
The News, Wednesday, July 3, 1963, p. 71 |
Skokie Park District,
History |
