Friday, April 5, 2013
The "Invasion of Skokie," a play that deals with the Neo Nazi invasion in Skokie during the late 1970s, will be playing at Mayer Kaplan Jewish Community Center this May. See what the playwright has to say about his drama.
As a Neo-Nazi group plans a demonstration in one of the largest Holocaust survivor populations in America: Skokie, Ill.- the demonstration generates strong opinions and headlines not just in the northern suburbs, but throughout the United States resulting in a celebrated Supreme Court case about Civil Liberties. Morry Kaplan (Neal Grofman, following his performance in Redtwist Theatre’s production of Broken Glass), a failed businessman, is outraged by this affront to the memory of the Holocaust. At the same time, his daughter, Debbie, is falling in love with someone who is not Jewish. This drama brings the family to realizations about the value of memory, culture and identity and its survival for generations to come. "It was the big event …
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
The Cook County State's Attorney's Office Charged an Evanston man with 11 counts of armed robbery today. The announcement was made at the Skokie police station.
The Cook County State's Attorney's Office approved 11 counts of armed robbery against an Evanston man today. The announcement was made at the Skokie Police Department at 10:30 a.m. Jason Logsdon, 41, of the 900 block of Chicago Avenue in Evanston, was charged with 11 counts of armed robbery, all Class X felonies. Police believe Logsdon is responsible for a total of 15 robberies, but the remaining four occurred in DuPage County. That county is still continuing its investigation, police said. WGN is reporting that Logsdon executed the robberies to support his cocaine and crack habit. The news outlet attributed the information to an unknown source. Logsdon appeared in court earlier today but was taken away by an ambulance to a nearby hospital…
Friday, January 25, 2013
NBC's top-rated summer show will be holding auditions in Chicago at McCormick Place on Jan. 26 and Jan. 27.
Last season, "American's Got Talent" had three unique finalists: A comedian, a family dog act and a one-of-a-kind musical instrument. The winner? A group of dogs that danced, performed jump rope tricks and even some gymnastics. "Chicago is an important city for 'America's Got Talent,'" said senior casting producer Jason Shuler. "We have had several top talent audition at our Chicago open calls. Among them are Chicago group Footworkingz and the piano player from Edon from our most current season." Notable winners who auditioned in Chicago: Neal E. Boyd from season three and Kevin Skinner from season four. The show will be holding auditions on Jan. 26 and Jan. 27 at McCormick Place, 2301 Lake Shore Dr. Entrances can be found at Gate 4 or …
Thursday, January 24, 2013
A Highland Park native will have his documentary, "Skokie: Invaded But Not Conquered" air on WTTW-Chanel 11 tonight, Thursday, Jan. 24, at 8 p.m.
Almost anyone from Skokie knows the story about the Nazi march that never happened. In 1977, Frank Collin tried to lead the National Socialist Party of America to hold a rally in Skokie, which at that time was considered to have the largest Jewish population in the country. The rally never happened. And ironically, it was later revealed that Collin himself was Jewish. Tonight, Thursday Jan. 24, WTTW-Channel 11 will air Skokie: Invaded But Not Conquered at 8 p.m. It will also run again on Friday, Jan. 25, at 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 26, at 3:30 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 27 at 2 p.m. According to Robert Feder's blog, "Todd Whitman, who wrote and produced the documentary for the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center, grew up in nearby …
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
See which area babies were born on New Year’s Day in 2013. Both babies were born shortly after midnight.
A New Year’s Day baby boy - Samson Chambers was born to Chicago residents Donald and Sheryl Chambers at NorthShore University HealthSystem in Evanston, 2650 Ridge Ave., on Jan. 1, 2013, at 12:41 a.m. The boy came in at 8-pounds, 3-ounces and 20-inches. “I wanted [Samson] to be born on Christmas day and my husband wanted him to be born on New Year’s Day,” Sheryl Chambers said. “My husband got his wish.” This is the fifth child for the Chambers family. The mother said she now has three girls and two boys. “Honestly, for me, I think it’s a normal thing. It was a regular day for me,” Chambers said. “We gave him the name Samson [which is] from the bible. The name means ‘being strong.’” Chambers added that she had family at the hospital …
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Skokie is known for its diversity and culture, making it an excellent destination to try something different with that special someone.
Here is a little known fact: More couples breakup around Christmas time than any other time of the year. That being said, it may be time to step up your game and take that special someone out for a romantic evening. If you're unsure where to go, don't fret, Patch has you covered! Here are five date night destinations that are sure to please: Libertad Want to know Skokie's new hot spot? Look no further than Libertad, a fine-dining Latin restaurant located at 7931 Lincoln Ave. Since opening its doors in early September, the restaurant has gained quite the following. The restaurant is helmed by Las Palmas’ Marcos Rivera and chef Armando Gonzalez of Chicago’s Bin 36 and MK. The spot features a bar with tall seats and multiple wall-mounted …
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Students and faculty at Oakton Community College set up shanties to try and simulate what being homeless is all about.
With his nose running, Nick Frankel was setting up a shanty last week at Oakton Community College trying to get an idea as to what it would be like to be homeless for a night. Thursday’s cold temperatures and biting winds brought a bitter sense of realism to the estimated 730,000 people who are homeless each night across America. “The whole purpose is to simulate the experience of being homeless. In our own small way we are relating to them and that is the purpose of this,” Frankel said. “We want to take a mile in their shoes and understand what they go through on a day to day basis and step outside our own comfort zone. “ Frankel, the founding student of the Oakton chapter of Habitat for Humanity, was part of a group of 40 students and …
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Harry Gio
8:09 am on Saturday, February 9, 2013
Class X "Armed Robbery" felonies carry Mandatory Minimum sentences, so he is facing a significant amount of time... Thank God he didn't get nervous and shoot anyone. more ›