Skokie officials hope hotel will revitalize downtown Skokie; construction about to start

A project six years in the making to build a hotel in downtown Skokie is moving forward, with the site cleared and preparation for construction starting, according to officials. Chicago-based E&M ...

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Skokie downtown hotel construction paused by developer, citing high interest rates

Efforts to bolster Downtown Skokie hit a delay last week when the village announced that E&M Strategic Development, spearheaded by Mark Meyer, has paused construction on the the Homewood Suites by ...

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App for visually impaired launches at Skokie hotel

Waterton, a national real estate investor and operator, together with Chicago-based Boni Global said the first U.S. commercial implementation of Loud Steps, a Wi-Fi-based indoor navigation iPhone ...

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Evanston, Skokie hotels hit the market

Gift Article 10 Remaining As a subscriber, you have 10 articles to gift each month. Gifting allows recipients to access the article for free. An East Coast hotel investor that bet on downtown Chicago ...

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Person rescued after near-drowning at pool in Skokie, Illinois

A person was recovering Sunday after a near-drowning in a pool in Skokie, Illinois.

A person was recovering Sunday after a near-drowning in a pool in Skokie, Illinois.

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Motorcyclist killed in crash in Skokie, Illinois

A motorcyclist died after a crash in Skokie, Illinois, Friday night.

A motorcyclist died after a crash in Skokie, Illinois, Friday night.

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Skokie police recover vehicle allegedly involved in man’s gunshot death

The vehicle reportedly involved in the May 19 shooting death of 21-year-old Jordan Buelvas in Skokie has been found, ...

The vehicle reportedly involved in the May 19 shooting death of 21-year-old Jordan Buelvas in Skokie has been found, ...

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Skokie Farmers’ Market kicks off 51st year in the northern suburbs

SKOKIE, Ill. (WGN) — Warmer weather means farmers’ markets are making their returns across Chicagoland, and the Skokie ...

SKOKIE, Ill. (WGN) — Warmer weather means farmers’ markets are making their returns across Chicagoland, and the Skokie ...

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Skokie eyes $53M for parks on Evanston border

Bond referendum would fund a new Channelside Park South and a redevelop the sports park on Oakton at McCormick.

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Evanston, Skokie boil orders enters second day after water main break

Elyssa Kaufman is an Emmy-winning digital news producer at CBS News Chicago. She covers breaking news CBSChicago.com. A boil order remains in effect in north suburban Skokie and Evanston after a water ...

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Skokie Park District weighs $53 million bond referendum for new park, recreation improvements

Skokie voters may decide this fall whether to fund the development of a brand new park alongside the North Shore Channel and ...

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Fire rips through apartment building in Skokie

SKOKIE, Ill. (CBS) -- Firefighters in Skokie battled through heavy smoke and flames to put out a fire in an apartment building Friday evening. Crews were called just before 6 p.m. to a three-story ...

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Man found dead near Skokie Northshore Sculpture Park, ISP investigating

SKOKIE, Ill. (WLS) -- A body was found near a channel Thursday in the north suburbs and Illinois State Police are investigating. The body was discovered Thursday morning near the Skokie North Shore ...

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'Titanic: The Exhibition' sails into Skokie for an immersive journey through history

SKOKIE, Ill. (WLS) -- Prepare to embark on a mesmerizing tour through history. "Titanic: The Exhibition" is now open at Westfield Old Orchard in Skokie. This incredibly detailed recreation of the ship ...

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Skokie to tax streaming services like Netflix and raise tax on live shows, entertainment

Skokie residents may soon see their Netflix binges and Spotify-powered commutes to work come with a higher price tag. During their May 18 Village Board meeting, Skokie trustees advanced an ordinance ...

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