Take the Dempster Street Pantry Tour

Skip the standard supermarket run and turn Dempster Street into your go-to international spice and bread corridor. Between Crawford Avenue and McCormick Boulevard, a dense cluster of specialty grocers offers incredible culinary staples that mainstream stores rarely carry. Time your visit for late morning to catch freshly baked flatbreads coming straight out of fiery hearth ovens, and stock up on pantry workhorses like whole sumac, pomegranate molasses, and sheep-milk feta at a fraction of specialty supermarket prices.

Everyone’s favorite fierce survivor is back with a badge in The Last Temptation of Becky.

Now a CIA field agent, Becky goes undercover in Poland to infiltrate a family operating an inn at Hitler's infamous Wolf's Lair bunker.

When she uncovers that the patriarch, Wilhelm Reuss, plans to spark a Fourth Reich, an all-out fight for survival begins.

Directed by Jenn Wexler, this action thriller stars Lulu Wilson facing off against Neil Patrick Harris in a dark, high-stakes battle of wits.

Upgrading your daily routine doesn’t have to mean constant recharging and frequent supply runs.

The Aquasonic Black Series Ultra Whitening Toothbrush features a high-powered 40,000 VPM motor and American Dental Association acceptance for fighting plaque and gingivitis.

Built for long-term convenience, the kit comes packed with eight DuPont brush heads—enough to cover roughly 2.5 years of cleanings—and a durable travel case.

With four brushing modes, a smart timer, and a battery lasting four full weeks per charge, it delivers effortless oral care at home or on the go.

Westfield Old Orchard has announced a special dining offer honoring those who serve. In celebration of Veterans Day,

California Pizza Kitchen is inviting military members to enjoy a Free Entree on the house.

All veterans and active-duty service members can receive a complimentary entree on November 11. It serves as a warm gesture of gratitude for their dedication and service.

Guests are encouraged to check in with a restaurant associate for complete details and promotion guidelines before dining.

“There may be times when we are powerless to prevent injustice, but there must never be a time when we fail to protest.”

— Elie Wiesel

Ready to deepen your stretch and explore new movement tools? FLX Move Studio is hosting an introductory 90-minute

Yoga Wheel Workshop in Skokie, designed for beginners and seasoned yogis alike.

This hands-on session guides participants through foundational poses and safe alignment techniques using the jumbo yoga wheel.

Attendees will receive personalized adjustments to help protect the body and get the most out of every stretch.

No prior wheel experience is necessary, and equipment is provided on-site. Space is strictly limited to 15 participants on a donation basis, so make sure to claim your spot early.

Why did developers design an upscale outdoor shopping mall in Skokie, Illinois?

Because nothing motivates a person to buy a heavy winter coat quite like having to walk outside to pay for it.

Looking for an evening of laughs and great food? Head over to Blue Kale Café & Lounge in Skokie on Sunday, November 8, for the Blue Kale Comedy Night.

This community-focused open mic brings together Chicago’s Mongolian community and local comedy fans for a relaxed night of stand-up and connection.

Performers will take the stage in English, Mongolian, or both, featuring open-mic sets from brave attendees alongside a featured comedian.

Admission is completely free, though an RSVP is required due to limited seating. Come early to grab dinner, order a drink, and support a local Mongolian-owned business.

Step into the shadows for a night of chilling history with the Serial Killer Speakeasy, coming to THE SKOKIE.

Created by Midnight Creative, this 90-minute immersive theatrical experience plunges guests deep into the dark minds of America’s most notorious murderers.

Audience members will hear the gripping accounts of Ted Bundy, Jeffrey Dahmer, John Wayne Gacy, and Ed Gein brought vividly to life through live atmospheric performances.

Each sinister chapter is paired with a curated craft cocktail—from the Friendly Stranger to Gein’s Cauldron—with mocktails also available upon request. It is an unforgettable evening of tension, macabre history, and mixology crafted exclusively for guests 21 and older.

Gatherings around a fire often come with a frustrating downside: swirling smoke that stings your eyes and leaves clothes smelling like an ash heap. The Solo Stove Basecamp 24 aims to solve that backyard dilemma with its signature 360-degree airflow system.

By pulling in oxygen to re-burn smoke, this wood-burning unit delivers a brighter, cleaner flame sized perfectly for groups of five to seven.

It includes an elevated stand to protect sensitive deck surfaces from heat, along with a removable ash pan designed for quick, effortless cleanup.

While the durable stainless steel naturally develops a unique golden-blue patina over time, it offers outdoor hosts a reliable way to enjoy warmer nights under the stars.

• Post-fire canopy: After the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 destroyed thousands of urban trees, nurseryman Pehr Samuel Peterson supplied much of the stock used to reforest Chicago's streets and parks from his 480-acre nursery located in what is now Skokie.
• A high-stakes name change: Until 1940, the community was officially known as Niles Center. Facing postal confusion with neighboring Niles and seeking a clean break from Great Depression-era land scandals, residents voted to rename the town "Skokie," derived from an indigenous Potawatomi term for "marsh."
• Medical milestone: Pharmaceutical company G.D. Searle & Company was headquartered in Skokie when its scientists developed Enovid, which gained FDA clearance in 1960 as the world's first commercially available oral contraceptive pill.
• Transit laboratory: Launched in 1964, the high-speed Skokie Swift (now the CTA Yellow Line) was originally created as a federally subsidized mass-transit experiment designed to test whether fast suburban rail links could successfully lure commuters away from new expressways.

Looking to expand your social circle over a delicious meal? The Foodies & New Friends dinner series brings local residents together for cozy, small-group gatherings across Skokie.

Organized by Ermantourage, each micro-event seats just four to six people at a rotating neighborhood restaurant.

The goal is simple: skip the networking apps and enjoy authentic, low-pressure conversations with people in your age group.

Every outing supports local dining spots, while registration proceeds also help fund The Comeunity Project to assist families facing emergencies.

Q: Why did the municipality vote to change its name from Niles Center to Skokie in 1940?

A: Residents chose the name Skokie—derived from a Potawatomi term for marsh or wetland—to avoid chronic postal confusion with neighboring Niles and to forge a distinct municipal identity following the post-1920s development boom.

Q: How did Skokie become a pioneer for modern suburban mass transit in the 1960s?

A: In 1964, the debut of the Skokie Swift repurposed an abandoned interurban electric railway corridor into a high-speed shuttle line, serving as a federally backed national model that demonstrated suburban commuters would readily embrace park-and-ride train service.

Q: How did the community transform a utility canal embankment into an outdoor cultural corridor?

A: The village partnered with local arts advocates to establish the Skokie Northshore Sculpture Park, converting two miles of landscaped terrain along the North Shore Channel into a free open-air gallery showcasing over sixty large-scale contemporary works.