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Armed Robbery Of Wilmette Jogger Leads To Indictment For Second Teen - Wilmette-Kenilworth, IL - Two 18-year-old men are accused of stealing a woman's phone at gunpoint. Both have been ordered to remain in jail while awaiting trial.

Ex-State Rep Sues State Rep, Gun Control Group Over Primary Campaign - Skokie, IL - Former State Rep. Denyse Wang Stoneback alleges current State Rep. Kevin Olickal and Gun Violence Prevention PAC conspired to defame her.

UpdatedWed, Jul 21, 2021 at 6:42 pm CT Reply Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream Skokie, 4041 W. Dempster St., was the top pick among local ice cream shops in a recent unscientific survey of local Patch readers. (Google Maps) SKOKIE, IL — Ahead of National Ice Cream Day, Skokie Patch asked readers for their recommendations for the best ice cream place in town. The results have been calculated, and one local creamery emerged as the clear favorite. Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream Skokie, 4041 W. Dempster St...

Skokie Parents May Have Products Linked To 90 Baby Deaths - Skokie, IL - New federal safety regulations for baby sleep products may affect what Skokie parents already have in their homes.

Reply (Shutterstock) SKOKIE, IL — Looking for things to do in the Skokie area? Your Skokie Patch community calendar is a great way to keep tabs on whats happening near you and discover local events that fit your interests. Here are some events taking place in town this weekend. If youre wondering how you can get your event in the next roundup, you can add it to the calendar using this form. As always, its free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your eve...

UpdatedWed, May 5, 2021 at 4:30 pm CT Replies(7) Skokie Patch readers shared their go-to pizza places last week. (Shutterstock) SKOKIE, IL — The results are in from our survey of Skokie Patch readers for their choice of the best pizza place in town. Dozens of readers submitted responses last week with their recommendations and go-to orders in our readers poll, and a trio of pizza joints with a combined century and half of service to the Skokie area emerged as the clear favorites. Number 1 V...

UpdatedThu, Jan 28, 2021 at 12:35 am CT Replies(2) Ken, at left, and Danny Hechtman pose outside Kens Diner & Grill at 3353 Dempster St., Skokie. (Aaron Hechtman) SKOKIE, IL — A family-owned Kosher diner in Skokie received a financial lifeline from the Barstool Fund, a crowdfunded effort by to support small businesses struggling due to COVID-19. Kens Diner, 3353 Dempster St., is one of at least 190 businesses supported by the fund since it was launched last month by Barstool Sports founder D...