Patch Pet Pick

Adopt Me: Tapioca the Creamy White Feline

Skokie Patch regularly features pets available for adoption from C.A.R.E. at Evanston's Animal Shelter.

Snowy white Tapioca has a sad story, but with a soon-to-be-happy ending. Tapioca ended up at C.A.R.E. after being thrown from a car in his carrier--despite being, say C.A.R.E. volunteers, "the nicest, sweetest cat around." "I shook it all off and have opened my heart to the nice volunteers at C.A.R.E.," says Tapioca. "I get lots of compliments on my one blue eye and one amber eye. I'm lovable and like being petted and playing with all kinds of toys! Come to the shelter to meet me and to give me a chance at a great life with a new family." Tapioca's Stats: C.A.R.E. to Meet Tapioca? Please come to C.A.R.E., 2310 Oakton St., Evanston, to meet Tapioca and speak to an adoption counselor. Holiday adoption hours for Christmas week will be …

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How We Got a Puppy For Christmas

How do you say no to kids who want a little dog to have a home for the holidays?

  It all started when my daughter found out animal shelters allow people to foster a pet-- without having to permanently adopt it. After she pleaded, and I made her sign a contract that said she would walk it in the morning and late at night and do all the feeding and cleaning up, we began to fill out online forms for fostering. PAWS Chicago, a no-kill humane shelter on Clybourn Avenue, was the first to respond, and soon we became the proud foster home of Goldie, a female boxer-pit bull mix. She's three months old.  I have my reservations about pit bulls, but little Goldie has a sweet face and disposition.  My daughter, a teen, spends hours playing with Goldie--whom we now call Bailey--and she and my son do their part taking her for walks …

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An Interview with Skokie's Homeless

Ramesh Shah is homeless and living in Skokie. The 59-year-old once had a job and lived in the village with his brother. Today, however, Shah is bracing himself for the upcoming harsh weather.

Former Village Worker Selected as OCC's Director of Business Finance

Bob Nowak taught at Oakton Community College and served as the Village of Skokie's director of fiance since 1991. He is now playing a similar role with the community college in 2012 and beyond.

A Skokie resident was selected as Oakton Community College's vice president of business finance recently. Bob Nowak's name might sound familiar: He served as director of finance for the Village of Skokie from 1991 to December 2012. Prior to that, he was an accountant for several private companies. “I am very excited about joining the Oakton family,” Nowak said. “Community colleges play an increasingly vital role here in Illinois and across the country, creating a skilled workforce and providing educational opportunities to the broadest possible spectrum. "Oakton is truly focused on student success, and I’m honored to join the many dedicated professionals who help guide its future," he added. The Skokie resident also taught at the school in…

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Skokie Resident Says 'Blizzard Brawl 8 Was Too Cool'

He's from Skokie and he's one wrestling guru. Check out John Wroblewski's latest blog here.

Niles East Grad Tells an Unlikely Story

A semi-autobiographical account of how a struggling street entertainer from became an unlikely player in bringing the NBA's Nets to Brooklyn, NY. The story is written by Skokie native Stephen Witt.

The Street Singer – a semi-autobiographical account of how a struggling street entertainer became an unlikely player in bringing the Brooklyn Nets to the Barclay’s Arena – was written by Skokie native Stephen Witt. Witt attended Lincoln Jr. High and later Niles East High School. The Street Singer follows subway musician Jason Spirit as he stumbles into contact with Thaddeus Hoover, a high-powered developer with a plan to build a huge arena in Brooklyn and also bring in the first major professional sports team since the Brooklyn Dodgers. Spirit ends up pitting the key players and opponents against each other as he plots to get a song he’s written to a famous rapper who’s heavily involved in the development of the project. Sound kind of …

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stephen witt

7:21 pm on Thursday, November 29, 2012

To Oliver. You are quite the literary detective. I can't believe you figured out the street singer's relationship to Rudy Vallee!   more ›

Kaufman's Deli Reopens Today

Kaufman's Deli owner Bette Dworkin will be holding her grand opening today, Nov. 5. Also, check out her story on her journey on how she became Kaufman's owner and her own boss.

Upcoming: Career Transitions Fair

The Skokie Public Library will be hosting a career transitions fair this Nov. 9. There will also be a networking event following the fair.

From the community ~ The North Suburban Business and Community Development Foundation - in collaboration with the Skokie Public Library - will be hosting a career transitions fair this Nov. 9 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. There will also be an open networking fair from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission is free and the event will be held at the Skokie Public Library, 5215 Oakton St. You can also RSVP by calling the Skokie Chamber of Commerce at 847-673-0240. Among the presenting businesses include: The event is sponsored by the Skokie Chamber of Commerce, JVS Chicago, First Bank and Trust Skokie and the Skokie Public Library.

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