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WTTW » Skokie
1y ago
1969 was a pivotal point in Eric Clapton's career. Cream had broken up the previous year, and the 24-year-old Clapton was now part of the super-group Blind Faith, which would dissolve within months. But not before Clapton did a surprise show in Skokie, Illinois ..read more
WTTW » Skokie
1y ago
A 140-foot-tall transparent structure that’s brightly illuminated 24/7, located across the street from Harms Woods nature preserve, along a key migratory greenway, is a triple threat to birds, environmentalists say ..read more
WTTW » Skokie
1y ago
Another look at a truly unusual performance by Eric Clapton -- with additional photos ..read more
WTTW » Skokie
1y ago
The 14-story glass vending machine for cars, to be built across from a nature preserve, met with widespread opposition from residents and conservationists. At Monday’s board meeting, Skokie Village trustees gave the development the green light ..read more
WTTW » Skokie
1y ago
Students at Niles West High School in Skokie have led two walkouts in the last two weeks to protest what they call a culture of racism on campus. ..read more
WTTW » Skokie
1y ago
An art exhibition called “Courage …” features work made by first responders. It is running in Skokie through April 3 ..read more
WTTW » Skokie
1y ago
Construction of Carvana’s controversial 14-story car vending tower in Skokie, approved just three months ago by the Village Board of Trustees despite widespread community opposition, is now on hold due to the temporary suspension of Carvana’s dealer’s license in Illinois ..read more
WTTW » Skokie
1y ago
The online used-car dealer has once again had its dealer’s license in Illinois suspended. The company’s construction of a glass “vending machine” for cars remains on hold in Skokie as a result ..read more
WTTW » Skokie
1y ago
If the embattled online retailer still wants to build its tower in Skokie, the company will have to start the approval process back at square one, village trustees said ..read more