r/skokie

Hi! We’re looking to move to the Chicago area to be closer to family, and we’re really interested in Skokie, but wanted to narrow down where to look since it’s a big place.

We’re queer and I’m Asian and my husband is white. TBH we’re not so much looking for community on this front, and more just want to feel welcomed and not deal with a bunch of discrimination, so wondering if there are any areas to steer clear of.

More importantly to us, we have two young kids. Our oldest is autistic but might be 2e/gifted. We’re looking for schools that can support our family, and heard good things about the schools here, but again, not sure if there are schools that we should focus on or avoid.

I was hoping especially to hear from any families with ASD/2e kids, and how they like their school/community.

Going to get a seafood boil in Skokie this weekend, anyone been to both of these and have opinions one way vs the other? Thanks!

This looks amazing! So many different groups are involved and two stages! Love the representation from many cultures.

https://www.skokieculturefest.org/

Hi. I sometimes work from the Skokie library and it would be better to meet up with someone for coworking. Connection is important. Going solo is good yet what I learned from being in a coworking group it’s better to have someone(s) to meet up with. If you would like to meet sometime for coworking let me know and we can find a date and time. Also open to other locations like a local cafe.

May 7, 2026 - PRESS RELEASE

COMMERCIAL BURGLARY

On Thursday, May 7, 2026, at approximately 3:30 a.m., Skokie Police officers responded to a glass-break burglar alarm at a business located in the 3500 block of Dempster Street.

Upon arrival, Skokie Police personnel observed multiple suspects loading proceeds into a parked white vehicle. The suspects then entered the vehicle and fled westbound in the 3500 block of Dempster Street. As the vehicle fled, it struck a responding Skokie Police squad car, resulting in non-life-threatening injuries to a Skokie Police Sergeant.

The suspects then exited the vehicle and fled on foot. While attempting to take one suspect into custody, a second Skokie Police Sergeant sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

Skokie Police personnel subsequently apprehended three suspects, who were taken into custody and transported to the Skokie Police Department for further investigation. Two suspects fled on foot.

Skokie Police personnel were assisted by neighboring law enforcement agencies, a drone, and a K-9 unit in searching for the suspects. After an extensive search of the immediate area, it was determined that the two suspects were no longer in the vicinity.

Both injured Skokie Police Sergeants were transported to local hospitals, where they received medical treatment.

A firearm was recovered from the white vehicle. It was later determined that both the firearm and the white vehicle had been stolen out of Chicago, Illinois.

Two of the suspects are juveniles, and one is an adult, all of whom are Chicago residents.

This investigation remains active and ongoing. Additional updates will be provided as the investigation allows.

If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact the Skokie Police Department at (847) 982-5900.

The 24-hour Skokie Crime Tip Hotline is 847/933-TIPS (8477).

Text-A-Tip is available 24 hours a day by texting “Skokie” and your tip to 266787.