Skokie Review

In her own words: Holocaust Museum’s Hannah Senesh exhibition transcends myth

Thu, 23 May 2013 06:37:13 -0500

The Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center’s new traveling exhibition isn’t interested in showing Hannah Senesh as an iconic and heroic martyr, though that’s been her legacy for nearly 70 years.

Skokie Police honor valuable volunteers

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:34:00 -0500

Those who want to see Skokie police officers on the streets as much as possible may not be familiar with a valuable resource that helps make that happen.

Mural depicts what Schechter education means to students

Mon, 13 May 2013 00:17:26 -0500

NORTHBROOK — More than a few giant steps backward are needed to admire the new colorful and meaningful mural at Solomon Schechter Day School in Northbrook.

Iconic Lincolnwood steakhouse Myron & Phil catches fire minutes after founder dies

Thu, 16 May 2013 05:34:14 -0500

Just 30 minutes after Myron & Phil’s 95-year-old founder Myron Freedman passed away early Wednesday morning in his sleep, a fire broke out at the legendary Lincolnwood steakhouse Freedman opened 43 years ago at 3900 W. Devon Ave.

Niles North High School teacher nabs Golden Apple Award

Thu, 09 May 2013 05:36:32 -0500

John Kretsos had just begun a chemistry lesson Thursday afternoon when a crowd of smiling faces crashed his eighth-period class. “What’s going on?” the bewildered Niles North High School teacher asked.