Hello Skokie! Here’s our latest update. Let’s dive in. ☀️
In today’s newsletter:
- A new two-story Barnes & Noble has opened at Old Orchard
- A Glenview taxi dispute is heading to the Skokie Courthouse
- A Skokie student’s week in Peru changed his education plans
- Other events on today’s calendar:
- 2026 IL High School State Championships
- And 11 more events.
Today’s riddle:
What tastes better than it smells? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
Friday:A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 69 and low of 55 degrees.
Saturday:Cloudy, windy and warm, temps: high: 62, low: 37.
Sunday:Turning sunny and breezy, with a high of 61 and low of 48 degrees.
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News we’re reading
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Barnes & Noble Unveils New Store At Westfield Old Orchard Book lovers in Skokie can now explore a newly opened, two-story Barnes & Noble at Westfield Old Orchard, which debuted Feb. 25 after the original store closed for mall renovations. The Skokie shop, nearly 23,000 square feet, is the first of four new Illinois locations and aims to grow its community of local readers with a wide selection of books, games, and gifts.
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Man dragged by car, hospitalized after Glenview fare dispute with cabbie A Glenview taxi driver accused of dragging a passenger with his cab now has a March 26 court date at the Skokie Courthouse. Police say the fare dispute turned physical before the driver accelerated, causing the rider’s severe injuries, though investigators confirmed no shooting occurred despite early rumors.
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Transformative Trips A college student from Skokie joined a short but intensive learning trip to Peru’s Sacred Valley, where he lived among Indigenous communities and connected coursework to real-world issues. The experience, part of an integrative academic pathway program, broadened his views on education policy and helped shape his plans for a 2025 internship and future studies.
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Upcoming Events in Skokie
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Friday March 62026 IL High School State Championships6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont5:00 pm
Saturday March 7Remembering Mr. Rogers through Words and Songs9233 Shermer Rd, Morton Grove10:30 am
First Saturday Art Events12:00 pm
Bunco Night8013 Laramie Ave, Skokie7:00 pm
Sunday March 8Chicago Artisan Market in Fulton Market – Sun, Mar 8th (Spring Forward)401 N Morgan St, Chicago11:00 am
Women in History exhibit and Open House6240 Dempster St, Morton Grove12:00 pm
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Other local events
Friday March 6Frontera Grill, Smoque BBQ, Pequod’s Pizza, Quartino, & more delivered to you this week!3:00 pm
Erev Shabbat Service4435 Oakton St, Skokie7:30 pm
Erev Shabbat Services4435 Oakton St, Skokie7:30 pm
Saturday March 7Shabbat Morning Service4435 Oakton St, Skokie9:45 am
Shabbat Morning Service4435 Oakton St, Skokie9:45 am
First Saturday Adoption Event at Hollywood Feed Evanston2672 Green Bay Rd, Evanston11:00 am
Monday March 9Weekly Torah Study4435 Oakton St, Skokie7:00 pm
Tuesday March 10Music with the Rabbi7:00 pm
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Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
A semi-truck crash on I-290 eastbound near St. Charles Road has closed all traffic and is causing detours.
3:02AM on Mar 5: Accident closes inbound Eisenhower (I-290) between St Charles Rd and Tri-State Tollway (I-294). (Nextdoor )
Police activity disrupts transit in Chicago, Illinois.
1:23AM on Mar 5: Metra Electric inbound 150 is stopped at 27th Street due to police activity at McCormick Place. (Nextdoor )
Elite Staffing Inc. posted a job opening forForklift Operator 3rd Shiftin Skokie. Apply here.
Macy’s, Inc. posted a job opening forRetail Cosmetics Sales Associate, Old Orchard – Flexin Skokie. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Skokie here.
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Nearby News
LincolnwoodNorth Shore Restaurant Month offers deals through March 31 (chicagotribune.com)
EvanstonMain Street Fair: The show will go on (evanstonnow.com)
GlenviewPassenger Sustains ‘Severe’ Injuries During Taxi Fare Dispute: Glenview PD (MathHotels.com)
Thieves Place New Jewelry On Resident Before Stealing Her Gold Chain: Glenview Police Blotter (MathHotels.com)
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