Monday, May 21, 2012
The following arrest information was supplied by the Skokie Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction. At Skokie Patch, we update our blotter daily.
Bomb threat Police responded to a bomb threat at Illinois Human Services Facility, 8020 St. Louis Ave., on May 14. Upon reaching the building, however, police were unable to locate any bomb or legitimate threat, the report said. Battery Three males attacked a Skokie man during an altercation at Marathon gas station, 8001 Skokie Blvd., on May 10. According to the report, the victim saw an acquaintance of his and the two reached out to shake hands. However, one of the alleged suspects quickly pulled away his hand and struck the victim in the nose. The attacker's friends allegedly joined the attack, the report said, and would later flee the scene. When police interviewed the victim, he declined to cooperate with officers, the report said. …
Skokie Patch's newest column talks about one woman's journey at the Skokie Festival of Cultures on Sunday, May 20.
I went to the Skokie Festival with some key missions in my mind. To see and be seen, to talk and chortle and to write a detailed report per section 4.6.a on the Kazakhstan School of Journalistic Standards. But given all my recent purchases, vet care for the dogs and how much Uncle Sam got to filch from my bank account this year, my mission was also not to spend anything, no dineros, pesos or rupees, and leave the fattened up wallet at home. But I should have known that something was going to be set off karma wise when I came to some drawings of lemons on the sidewalk and the word “lemonade” just blocks from the festival’s back entrance. I almost thought I was having a mirage because I hadn’t seen a lemonade stand since the Nixon …
We want to know: Who has the best ice cream in Skokie?
Yes, it’s a cliché to say we all scream for ice cream, but Patch readers clearly enjoy their frozen treats as the weather heats up, whether it’s ice cream, frozen yogurt or gelato. Here’s a roundup of readers’ favorite place to enjoy frozen goodness: A few things – If we missed one of your favorites, please let us know by posting a comment below. Voting begins today and ends at 9 a.m. For a full list of details, see the PDF to the right. See previous Readers’ Choice winners here
The nominees are: Deerfield's Jason Brown, New Trier's Courtney and Jessica Ackerman, Maine West's Alisha Barnaby, Glenbrook South's Keeley Nolan and Niles West's Ari Lazar.
Editor's note: To keep voting fair, we ask that you cast your vote by placing a comment below. Also, voting now ends Thursday, 5 p.m. Thanks! The nominees for Patch Athlete of the Week, May 14 – May 20: Jessica and Courtney Ackerman, juniors, track and field, New Trier – The twins doubled up in the distance races at the Class 3A state championships on Saturday. Courtney took second place in the 1600 and was sixth in the 3200 while Jessica was fourth in the 3200 and placed seventh in the 800. Alisha Barnaby, senior, track and field, Maine West - Barnaby took eighth place in the shot put for the Warriors, the best finish for Maine West at the track and field state championships. Barnaby threw 40 feet, 6.5 inches in Friday’s preliminary …
Sunday, May 20, 2012
"There's concern throughout the suburbs - whether it's norther, western or southern - that something could expand out of Chicago." - Police chief on Nato 2012 in Chicago. The summit begins this weekend, May 20 - 21.
North suburban police departments, including are training to back up Chicago police for the NATO summit May 20-21 – and to handle any incidents that spill out beyond the city limits. Since the Department of Homeland Security issued an alert for potential terrorismon the May 1, the anniversary of the bin Laden killing. Regarding the NATO summit, “There’s concern throughout the suburbs – whether it’s northern, western or southern – that something could expand out of Chicago,” said Morton Grove Police Chief Mark Erickson. “For the most part, it’s just a concern. There’s not a whole lot we can say about it, other than this event is coming to Chicago. It will probably stay in Chicago. But the north, south and west suburbs are kind of in a pre-…
The nominee eked out a victory and was named Athlete of the Week.
With 5 votes in the comments section, Glenbrook South's Sully Stadler was named the Athlete of the Week. Stadler got the win for Glenbrook South in a 3-0 victory over Maine South. Stadler had eight strikeouts in 5 2/3 innings pitched and the victory over their CSL South rivals snapped Maine South’s 18-game winning streak. HONORABLE MENTION Reggie Murphy, freshman, track and field, Evanston - Murphy was a key contributor in helping the Wildkits win the CSL South conference track meet for the second consecutive season. Murphy was part of the winning 4x100 and 4x200 relay teams while also securing an individual title in the 100. Charlie Dowdle, senior, boys water polo, Loyola Academy - Dowdle scored four goals, including Loyola’s final …
Illinois lawmakers are again looking to expand gambling options in Illinois.
Illinois lawmakers are considering plans to add more casinos as the state continues to grapple with budget woes. The latest proposals would place casinos in Danville, Rockford and Waukegan. Another proposal would allow for slot machines to be operated at race tracks like Arlington Park, the Alton Daily News reported. The bills are sponsored by Terry Link (D-Waukegan) in the Senate and Lou Lang (D-Skokie) in the House. Gov. Pat Quinn has called the legislation to, once again, expand gambling in Illinois "a distraction." Meanwhile, behind the scenes, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has been pushing for a Chicago casino. A Chicago casino is something that officials in the city long have sought. As far back at 1993, Mayor Daley proposed an $800 …
Saturday, May 19, 2012
This former Oakton Community College student won journalism's highest honor.
A look at unusual crimes in our Patch region this week.
Local police departments provided the following reports. In all incidents where an arrest occurred, a charge is merely an accusation and not evidence of guilt. Johnny Appleseed's evil twin A Winnetka resident on Sheridan Road reported that someone cut the electrical wires for an in-ground sprinkler system and sprayed an unknown chemical on pine trees. The trees died. Casino royale pain in the $#! An Aurora man was charged with two counts of battery after an altercation with family members at Rivers Casino in Des Plaines. As police walked him to the squad car, according to the report, he spit in one of the officer’s face. Police said he had earlier bitten a security guard’s shoulder. Going postal A Northfield resident heard a loud bang …
Friday, May 18, 2012
We asked our readers: Who has the best Mexican food in Skokie. See who won here.
Downtown Skokie gets another win as Yolo restaurant was crowned this week's Reader's Choice winner. About 70 people voted and Yolo received 37 votes, or 53 percent. The next runner up was El Tipico Mexican Restaurant, which received 19 votes, or 27 percent. Located at 5111 Brown St., the small, attractive space is tucked away on a side street just off of Lincoln near downtown Skokie. The dining room is refined yet casual; the tables are topped with cloth but the napkins are paper. Reservations aren't necessary, but you may want to consider them. This BYOB restaurant features only one disappointment, but it comes at the beginning and is over quickly. The chips are store bought and it's disappointingly obvious. Luckily, the salsa, with …
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11:20 am on Monday, May 21, 2012
Funny! And kudos to the planners of Skokie's fun Festival of Cultures. Nicely done! more ›