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No major emergencies reported in Skokie during severe cold days 2019-02-07 None Skokie Review, Thursday, February 7, 2019, p. 7 Skokie Public Works Department, Tennes, Ann, Bobkiewicz, Wally, Weather, Water supply
Snowstorm finally ushers in real winter weather 2012-01-19 None Skokie Review, Thursday, January 19, 2012 , p. 5 Snow and ice removal, Hall, Emily, Weather, Fuller, Bob, Pinter, Sean, Fenton, Shirley
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
Safety of fans and players come first during storm 2011-09-08 None Skokie Review, Thursday, September 8, 2011 , p. 54 Achim, Chris, Jordan, Lavell, Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Athletics, Henley, Mychael, Smith, Scott, Sports - Football, Costello, Karl, Baum, Scott, Niles West High School, Weather, Williams, James, Niles North High School, Voitik, Billy
Summer temperatures sizzle in Skokie 2011-07-28 None Skokie Review, Thursday, July 28, 2011 , p. 5 Skokie Public Library, Hunter, Diana, Oakton Water Playground, Weather, Robinson, Christie
Storm leaves thousands without electricity 2011-07-14 None Skokie Review, Thursday, July 14, 2011 , p. 6 Commonwealth Edison, Weather
Skokie cleans up after storm 2011-06-30 None Skokie Review, Thursday, June 30, 2011 , p. 5 Ramos, Candy, Weather, Ramos, Romele, Ramos, Nicole
Skokie survives storm for the record books 2011-02-10 None Skokie Review, Thursday, February 10, 2011 , p. 5 Slankard, Max, Skokie Public Works Department, Snow and ice removal, Weather
Skokie braced for blizzard 2011-02-03 None Skokie Review, Thursday, February 3, 2011 , p. 5 Slankard, Max, Skokie Public Works Department, Weather
Storm results in unexpected school evacuations 2010-11-04 None Skokie Review, Thursday, November 4, 2010 , p. 19 O'Neil, Sue, Devonshire Elementary School, Public School District 68 - Buildings, Weather, Old Orchard Junior High School, Jane Stenson Elementary School, Highland Elementary School
Schools remain open during snowy start to 2010 2010-01-14 None Skokie Review, Thursday, January 14, 2010 , p. 5 Slankard, Max, Robison, Elizabeth, Weather, Hemrich, Paul, SHORE Community Services, Inc., Scarpelli, Anthony, Silverberg, Barry, Early Intervention Services
Sunshine makes farmers market a success on opening day 2009-07-02 None Skokie Review, Thursday, July 2, 2009, p. 4 Farmers markets, Skokie Consumer Affairs Commission, Skokie Farmers' Market, Weather
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
2008 a colorful year: In Skokie, the village goes green, the library is golden, and the lights go black at a bowling alley 2009-01-01 None Skokie Review, Thursday, January 1, 2009, p. 3 Public School District 73 1/2 - Buildings, Glick, John R., Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center, Business, Maddox, Raymond, Hammersmith, John, Meis, Douglas R., Hammersmith, Jim, Dahlquist, Michael J., English Language Learners (ELL) Center, Skokie Public Library, Immigrants, Crime and criminals, Weather, Niles Township, Skokie Lanes, Awards, prizes, etc., Institute of Museum and Library Services, Sliwinski, Jeanette, Skokie Police Department, Oliver McCracken Middle School, Parents and parenting, Skokie Sustainable Environmental Advisory Commission
Relentless rain challenges public works crew 2008-09-18 None Skokie Review, Thursday, September 18, 2008, p. 5 Skokie Public Works Department, Floods, Weather, Willing, Mark, Rigoni, Al
Some residents socked by rainstorm 2008-09-18 None Skokie Review, Thursday, September 18, 2008, p. 5 Ettelson, Lisa, Floods, Weather, Stames, Cleo, Edens Bank
Weekend storm claims three ash trees 2008-06-12 None Skokie Review, Thursday, June 12, 2008, p. 4 Trees and plants, Skokie Public Works Department, Weather, Willing, Mark
Outages reported during extreme weather stretches 2008-03-06 None Skokie Review, Thursday, March 6, 2008, p. 5 Commonwealth Edison, Public utilities, Lockerby, John, Weather
Ice storms tell us winter has arrived 2007-12-13 None Skokie Review, Thursday, December 13, 2007, p. 6 Skokie Public Works Department, Snow and ice removal, Weather, Willing, Mark
Information sought on rainstorm damage 2007-10-11 None Skokie Review, Thursday, October 11, 2007, p. 10 Flood control, Lockerby, John, Floods, Weather
Skokie responds to storms 2007-08-30 None Skokie Review, Thursday, August 30, 2007, p. 5 Trees and plants, Flood control, Skokie Public Works Department, Weather, Willing, Mark, Skokie Police Department, Rigoni, Al
Snow, high winds close area schools 2007-02-15 None Skokie Review, Thursday, February 15, 2007, p. 9 Snow and ice removal, Public School District 68, Weather, Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools), Public School District 73 1/2
Skokie helps in La. 2005-09-08 None Skokie Review, Thursday, September 8, 2005, p. 5 Nutkis, Avi, Volunteer work, Weather - Hurricanes - Hurricane Katrina, Weather, Skokie Fire Department
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
Skokie survives heat wave 2005-07-28 None Skokie Review, Thursday, July 28, 2005, p. 5 Trees and plants, Skokie Public Works Department, Weather, Rush North Shore Medical Center, Borre, Ken, Skokie Fire Department
Follow restrictions 2005-07-07 None Skokie Review, Thursday, July 7, 2005, p. 14 Ordinances, Weather, Water supply, Editorial
Pools provide heat relief 2005-06-30 None Skokie Review, Thursday, June 30, 2005, p. 12 Sports - Swimming and diving, Devonshire Aquatic Center, Weather, Schneiderman, Mark, Skokie Water Playground
Dry spell the worst since 1988 2005-06-30 None Skokie Review, Thursday, June 30, 2005, p. 11 Weather,
Tree limbs litter streets after storm 2003-07-10 None Skokie Review, Thursday, July 10, 2003, p. 14 Trees and plants, Weather, Streets
Wind storm damage slight 2003-05-15 None Skokie Review, Thursday, May 15, 2003, p. 8 Trees and plants, Weather
Dry cold breaks 59 mains 2003-03-06 None Skokie Review, Thursday, March 6, 2003, p. 3 Skokie - Budget and expenditures, Skokie Public Works Department, Weather, Water supply, Scher, Jean
Heavy rain floods Skokie basements 2002-08-29 None Skokie Review, Thursday, August 29, 2002, p. 11 Skokie Public Works Department, Floods, Weather, York, Dennis
Coaches tackle heat by altering practice routines 2002-08-29 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, August 29, 2002, Special section, p. 2 Macas, Dennis, Niles West High School, Egofske, Mark, Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Athletics, Weather, Schroeder, Jason, Niles North High School, Sports - Football
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
Storm puts salt, plows to work 2002-02-07 None Skokie Review, Thursday, February 7, 2002, p. 12 Skokie Public Works Department, Weather
First snow a brief taste 2002-01-24 None Skokie Review, Thursday, January 24, 2002, p. 5 Snow and ice removal, Castenada, Manuel, Burke, Jerry, Weather, McNeely, Caleb
Snow storm's lessons 2002-01-24 None Skokie Review, Thursday, January 24, 2002, p. 16 Weather, Editorial
A grand job on a wet day 2001-08-16 None Skokie Review, Thursday, August 16, 2001, p. 16 Flood control, Weather, Editorial
Deluge fills some streets, basements 2001-08-09 None Skokie Review, Thursday, August 9, 2001, p. 3 Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD), Flood control, Commonwealth Edison, Floods, Weather, Van Dusen, George, Rigoni, Al
Rain washes out Edens, rush hour 2001-08-09 None Skokie Review, Thursday, August 9, 2001, p. 3 Floods, Illinois Department of Transportation, Traffic, Weather, Olson, Ray, Edens Expressway
It could be worse 2001-08-09 None Skokie Review, Thursday, August 9, 2001, p. 16 Flood control, Weather, Editorial
Hot advice is to keep cool 2001-08-02 None Skokie Review, Thursday, August 2, 2001, p. 10 Weather,
Biking, a bench in the shade, ring of the register - summer's here 2001-07-05 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, July 5, 2001, Sec. 1, p. 1 Kuehn, Lily, Laskila, Tatina, Patel, Usha, Weather, Iatan, Elena, Weiss, Bernice, Makarova, Nina, Choi, Sumi, Kyung, Jung
Igloo just the place for a cool New Year's party 2001-01-04 None Skokie Review, Thursday, January 4, 2001, p. 3 Roy, Celeste Cifala, Roy, Rene, Weather, Holidays and celebrations - New Year's
Ice on roofs damages homes 2001-01-04 None Skokie Review, Thursday, January 4, 2001, p. 12 Snow and ice removal, LeCaptain, Ruth, Bassing, Gene, E.F. Bassing Co., State Farm Insurance, Weather
Snow, wind make traveling tough 2000-12-14 None Skokie Review, Thursday, December 14, 2000, p. 3 Snow and ice removal, Castenada, Manuel, Weather, York, Dennis
Winter forecast translates into higher bills 2000-11-16 None Skokie Review, Thursday, November 16, 2000, p. 5 Nixon, Phil, Palecki, Michael, Angel, Jim, Illinois State Water Survey, Weather, Natural gas, Old Farmer's Almanac, Midwest Regional Climate Center
High temperatures prompt East Prairie parents to petition for air conditioning 2000-09-14 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, September 14, 2000, Sec. 1, p. 1 Edmond, Lisa, Weather, Public School District 73 - Buildings, East Prairie School
Storm easy on Skokie, easier on Lincolnwood 2000-05-25 None Skokie Review, Thursday, May 25, 2000, p. 9 Weather,
Skokie fights Friday snow 2000-02-24 None Skokie Review, Thursday, February 24, 2000, p. 4 Snow and ice removal, Weather
Heat claims one in Skokie 1999-08-05 None Skokie Review, Thursday, August 5, 1999, p. 4 Weather, Death
Blizzard brings out the best 1999-01-14 None Skokie Review, Thursday, January 14, 1999, p. 12 Snow and ice removal, Weather, Editorial
Winter has arrived 1999-01-07 None Skokie Review, Thursday, January 7, 1999, p. 10 Safety devices and measures, Snow and ice removal, Weather, Editorial
Tips offered to keep cool 1998-07-23 None Skokie Review, Thursday, July 23, 1998, p. 3 Weather,
Storm leaves many in the cold, dark 1998-03-12 None Skokie Review, Thursday, March 12, 1998, p. 3 Commonwealth Edison, Public utilities, Weather
March shows it's no march for Old Man Winter 1998-03-12 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, March 12, 1998, Sec. 1, p. 1 Commonwealth Edison, Public utilities, Weather
Emergency cable system suspended 1998-01-22 None Skokie Review, Thursday, January 22, 1998, p. 3 Weather, Parking, Cable television
Wicked winds cause weekend power outage 1997-04-10 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, April 10, 1997, Sec. 1, p. 3 Old Orchard Car Wash Incorporated, Super Crown, Weather
Dealt another deluge 1997-02-27 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, February 27, 1997, Sec. 1, p. 1 Lincolnwood, Arft, Larry, Floods, Niles, Weather
Winter's fickle nature causes weather woes : Village agencies quickly snap to the aid of residents during cold spell 1997-01-23 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, January 23, 1997, Sec. 1, p. 1 Weather, Social agencies
Firefighters forced to fight windchills in weekend blaze 1997-01-23 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, January 23, 1997, Sec. 1, p. 1 Fires, Weather, Skokie Fire Department
Unkind words about summer 1996-06-27 None Skokie Review, Thursday, June 27, 1996, p. 15 Weather, Editorial
Cold cracks water pipes 1996-02-08 None Skokie Review, Thursday, February 8, 1996, p. 9 North Shore Hilton, Weather, Water supply, Willing, Mark
Hailing some of the unsung heat heroes 1995-07-27 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, July 27, 1995, Sec. 1, p. 3 Health Connections, Inc., Weather, Barton, Karhy
Heat spurs poolside fight 1995-07-20 None Skokie Review, Thursday, July 20, 1995, p. 6 Cameron, Alpha, Crime and criminals, Weather, Thomas, Fred, Shamoon, Albert
Record-breaking heat turns deadly in area 1995-07-20 None Skokie Review, Thursday, July 20, 1995, p. 3 Commonwealth Edison, Weather, Searing, Frances S., Szczepaniak, Jim, Kukowinski, Raymond J., Death
Suburbs share city's heat exhaustion 1995-07-20 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, July 20, 1995, Sec. 1, p. 1 Weather,
Snow hazard claims senior's life 1995-01-12 None Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, January 12, 1995, Sec. 1, p. 1 Malina, Zuzanna, Weather, Death
Skokie streets are still well seasoned 1994-03-03 Even after heavy snows Skokie still has enough salt for its streets. Skokie Review, Thursday, March 3, 1994, p. 6 Weather, Streets
Freeze not so bad for sufferers here 1994-01-20 Extremely cold temperatures hit the Chicago area recently. Skokie Review, Thursday, January 20, 1994, p. 3 Weather,
Towns reel, deal with big freeze 1994-01-20 Extremely cold temperatures hit the Chicago area recently. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, January 20, 1994, Sec. 1, p. 1 Weather,
Rains dampen farmers' markets 1993-09-30 Local farmers' markets have been affected by heavy rainfall this year. Skokie Review, Thursday, September 30, 1993, p. 109 Farmers markets, Weather
Farmers, residents enjoy market despite rain 1993-08-12 The Skokie Farmers Market is popular, rain or shine. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, August 12, 1993, Sec. 1, p. 1 Farmers markets, Weather
High winds rip villages 1990-06-07 The recent windstorm blew down electrical power lines serving several areas in Skokie. Commonwealth Edison reported that 1,300 households in Skokie were without power. Skokie Review, Thursday, June 7, 1990, p. 3 Public utilities, Weather
Flooding reports dwindle 1990-05-17 Skokie got 5.47 inches of rain between May 1-17. Village officials believe that residents' basements were not flooded due to the still uncompleted village flood control program. Skokie Review, Thursday, May 17, 1990, p. 5 Flood control, Weather
Power lines fall along with snow in Skokie 1990-02-01 Four storm-generated power failures were the result of the snow storm with high winds on January 25. Skokie Review, Thursday, February 1, 1990, p. 4 Public utilities, Weather
Deluge dampens weekend 1989-08-10 The remnants of hurricane Chantal hit Skokie on August 4 bringing more than three inches of rain into streets and sewers, some of which backed up into basements. Skokie Review, Thursday, August 10, 1989, p. 3 Floods, Weather
Furious torrents wash memories of drought away 1988-10-20 On October 17 Skokie was hit by a thunderstorm that caused flooding. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, October 20, 1988, Sec. 1, p. 1 Floods, Weather
A few dozen residents complain of flooding 1988-09-15 After September 12 rain Skokie roads and basements flooded but not nearly as much as they did this time last year. Skokie Review, Thursday, September 15, 1988, p. 7 Flood control, Weather
Obnoxious ozone 1988-07-14 The combination of record-breaking temperatures, high humidity and unhealthy ozone levels has made the past few weeks very uncomfortable for most people and health threatening for those suffering from respiratory ailments. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, July 14, 1988, Sec. 1, p. 1 Weather,
No Title 1988-07-09 Despite the hardship caused by the recent drought, farmers from Michigan, Wisconsin and Illinois are bringing their products to Skokie's Farmers' Market. Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Saturday, July 9, 1988, Sec. 1, p. 1 Farmers markets, Skokie Farmers' Market, Weather
Drought doesn't dry up sprinklers 1988-06-16 Skokie officials are not banning lawn watering or car washing despite the current drought conditions in the area. Skokie Review, Thursday, June 16, 1988, p. 5 Weather, Water supply
Despite restrictions, drought not bad-yet 1988-06-09 Despite hot, dry weather, Skokie, which buys its water from Evanston, has no sprinkling restrictions. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, June 9, 1988, Sec. 1, p. 1 Weather, Water supply
1 death in snowstorm 1988-02-13 Mabel Krause, an 88-year-old Skokie woman, suffered a fatal heart attack February 11 while shoveling snow. Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Saturday, February 13, 1988, Sec. 1, p. 1 Weather, Krause, Mabel, Death
Snow woe 1987-12-17 Eight inches of snow fell in the near north suburbs on December 15. 60 mile-per-hour gusts of wind led to power failures and traffic jams. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, December 17, 1987, Sec. 1, p. 1 Weather,
Skokie announces snow parking rules 1987-11-19 Skokie has announced its snow parking rules for the upcoming winter. Skokie Review, Thursday, November 19, 1987, p. 12 Weather, Parking, Laws and regulations
Storm causes damage, power outages, flooding 1987-05-14 The storm that swept through the area May 11 left behind localized flooding, scattered power outages and broken branches. Skokie Review, Thursday, May 14, 1987, p. 3 Floods, Weather
High winds knock out electricity to more than 1,000 customers 1987-02-12 High winds left more than 1,000 utility customers in Skokie without power for nearly seven hours on February 8. Skokie Review, Thursday, February 12, 1987, p. 9 Public utilities, Weather
Icy roads lead to 7 accidents, 1 fatality 1986-12-18 One woman was killed and 13 injured in Skokie when icy roads led to 7 auto accidents. Skokie Review, Thursday, December 18, 1986, p. 5 Traffic accidents, Weather, Fetman, Bernice
After two rainstorms in a week, residents look for flooding relief 1985-08-15 Another torrential rainstorm hit Skokie but flooding was not as severe as the flooding caused by storms on August 6. Skokie Review, Thursday, August 15, 1985, p. 5 Floods, Weather
Heavy rainstorm causes severe local flooding 1985-08-08 More than 3 inches of rain fell on August 6 and caused severe flooding in Skokie. Skokie Review, Thursday, August 8, 1985, p. 9 Floods, Weather
Weekend weather causes flooding 1985-03-03 23 homeowners have complained of flooding from melting snow and rain during the last weekend of February. Life - Skokie edition (Weekend edition), Sunday, March 3, 1985, Sec. 1, p. 1 Floods, Weather
Storm dumps 11 inches of snow, damages trees 1985-01-03 Skokie got 11 inches of snow on December 31. Skokie Review, Thursday, January 3, 1985, p. 9 Weather,
Storm brings some flooding 1983-06-30 Torrential rains on June 27 brought flooded basements and street crossings in some parts of Skokie. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, June 30, 1983, Sec. 1, p. 1 Floods, Weather
Winter says 'freeze' and people listen 1982-01-14 Unusually cold weather in the area has caused broken water pipes and electrical power failures. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, January 14, 1982, Sec. 1, p. 1 Weather,
Book immobile: Snow slows some library patrons 1979-03-01 Article on Lincolnwood, Morton Grove, and Skokie Public Library operations during recent severe weather. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, March 1, 1979, Sec. 1, p. 7 Skokie Public Library, Weather, Morton Grove Public Library, Lincolnwood Public Library
Gibbs issues appeal for unity to prevent fall strike in Nilehi 1979-02-08 Superintendent Gibbs issued an appeal to students and parents for cooperation in the event of future closings because of snow. The News, Thursday, February 8, 1979, p. 10 Weather, Public School District 219 (Niles Township High Schools) - Management and organization, Gibbs, Wesley
Auto fumes kill motorist in Skokie 1979-01-25 Gedale Broner died January 18th when he was overcome by carbon monoxide fumes in his snowbound car. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, January 25, 1979, Sec. 1, p. 3 Broner, Gedale, Weather, Accidents
In case you didn't notice: Still more snow 1979-01-25 Snow and below-zero temperatures on January 24th forced most schools to close. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, January 25, 1979, Sec. 1, p. 1 Weather,
Battling the blizzard: The worst in history 1979-01-18 The "blizzard of 1979" has left suburbs with an accumulation of 41 inches of snow and sub-zero temperatures. The News, Thursday, January 18, 1979, p. 3 Weather,
Swift stopped in its tracks by snow 1979-01-18 The Skokie Swift has been out of operation since January 13th due to high winds and snow drifts on the track. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, January 18, 1979, Sec. 1, p. 3 Skokie Swift, Transportation, Weather
Skokie paramedic aids stork in blizzard delivery 1979-01-18 Many serious incidents kept paramedics, police, and firefighters busy during the blizzard and its aftermath. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, January 18, 1979, Sec. 1, p. 3 Weather, Sierra, Salli, Skokie Fire Department, Skokie Police Department
When it rains, it pours: Power shortages, flooding cripple area 1978-09-21 Article on results of heavy rains on September 17th. Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, September 21, 1978, Sec. 1, p. 3 Weather,
Villages dig out again: Heart attack strikes 90-year old shoveler 1978-02-09 George Miller, 90-years old, died from a heart attack after shoveling snow. The News, Thursday, February 9, 1978, p. 3 Miller, George, Weather, Hanlon, Sean, Death
Remember this fiasco? 1975-04-10 Article and pictures of blizzard on April 2nd. The News, Thursday, April 10, 1975, p. 22 Weather,