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  1. Skokie ( / ˈskoʊki /; formerly Niles Center) is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. According to the 2020 census, its population was 67,824. [3] Skokie lies approximately 15 miles (24 km) north of Chicago 's downtown Loop. The name Skokie comes from a Potawatomi word for "marsh". [4]

  2. Winning artwork has been installed on Skokie’s new refuse truck as part of the Village's Refuse Truck Youth Art Contest, calling attention to Skokie's Environmental Sustainability Plan goal of reducing waste. Read on...

    • Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center. This institution had been almost 30 years in the pipeline when it opened in 2009. The origins of the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center go back to an attempt by a Neo Nazis group to march in the village in the early 80s.
    • Skokie Northshore Sculpture Park. The Skokie bank of the North Shore Channel drainage canal beside McCormick Boulevard had been an eyesore for decades until it was transformed into this sensational linear park.
    • Emily Oaks Nature Center. You can get reacquainted with the natural world at this tranquil parcel of wilderness in Skokie. Over 13 acres, the Emily Oaks Nature Center is composed of oak woodland, grassland speckled with wildflowers in early summer and two ponds, all ready to be discovered on a trail.
    • Westfield Old Orchard. This plush outdoor mall has been part of the Skokie shopping scene since 1956 and was purchased by the Westfield brand in 2002.
    • Catch a performance at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts. If you want a glimpse of the music and art scene of Skokie, you should head over to North Shore Center for Performing Arts and watch entertaining performances from renowned talents.
    • Taste wonderful tea at Adagio Teas. Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account. Whether you are on an afternoon bonding with your friends or solo tea time, Adagio Teas is a perfect spot to chill and relax.
    • Buy bagels at Kaufman's Bagel & Delicatessen. Are you starving or just in the mood for some comfort food? If you want a taste of great food in Skokie, check out Kaufman’s Bagel & Delicatessen and enjoy some bagels and sliced meat dishes.
    • View the marvelous sculptures at Skokie Northshore Sculpture Park. Located close to downtown Chicago, Skokie Northshore Sculpture Park is one of the most remarkable landmarks in Skokie.
  3. Skokie is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. According to the 2020 census, its population was 67,824. Skokie lies approximately 15 miles north of Chicago 's downtown Loop.

  4. Downtown Skokie Anchored by the acclaimed Skokie Public Library, Heritage Museum, the Illinois Science + Technology Park, Village Hall and home to Oakton Community College, downtown Skokie's vibrant mix of merchants and restaurants is comprised primarily of traditional independently operated and owned businesses.