Top 10 Most-Read Stories in April

1. UPDATE: Pedestrian Struck By Vehicle in Skokie

A 57-year-old Skokie man was struck by a vehicle that was heading southbound on Skokie Boulevard and attempting to head east on Main Street at approximately 3:30 p.m. on April 2, police officials said. (Latest update here.)

2. LIVE UPDATES: Skokie Trustee Election

Patch’s coverage of the Skokie trustee race received 25 comments. Some readers were disappointed that none of the independent candidates won a seat while others praised Skokie Caucus Party for doing a great job for the past several years.

3. Evanston Resident Charged with DUI in Pedestrian's Death

Following the death of Skokie resident Alan Rubin, police charged Evanston resident Larissa Lomax, 32, with driving under the influence of drugs and failure to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.

4. Prom Changes at Niles West Leave Seniors Torn

Following a disruptive pep rally at Niles West High School, school administration recently made changes to this year's prom, making some students question whether or not they want to attend.

5. Skokie Election Roundup: Caucus Party Remains Undefeated

The Caucus Party won all six trustee seats on election night. New to the board are Ulrich, Karen Gray-Keeler and Ralph Klein. Incumbents Randy Roberts, Edie Sue Sutker and Michele Bromberg handily held their positions as village trustees.

6. Yelp's Top 10 Restaurants in Skokie: Do You Agree?

When we asked readers if they agreed with Yelp! reviewers,  more than 30 readers responded. Read on to see what they have to saw about the top 10 rated restaurants in Skokie on Yelp.

7. Who Would Kidnap a Therapy Dog? Skokie Woman Charged

Detectives “painstakingly reviewed hours of videotape footage” obtained from surveillance cameras around the crime scene and later charged Adina Tiran, 33, of the 4000 block of Mulford Street with one count of burglary to auto, a Class 2 Felony. If found guilty the penalty is three to seven years in prison and a fine up to $25,000, police said.

8. First Look: Downtown Skokie's $8.9 Million Blueprint

For more than 50 years, Skokie has made a variety of efforts to revitalize its downtown. While the village has had some success, the $8.9 million bid that was approved on March 18, might move the project forward to unprecedented levels.  

9. Police Respond to Prostitution Complaint

Officers responded to a prostitution complaint in the 5200 block of Old Orchard road on April 19 around 12:15 a.m. According to police, an offender agreed and accepted $700 to perform a sexual act. It is unclear if any charges were filed at this time.

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Early polling numbers from around 12:30 p.m. on Election Day showed low voter turnout.