Skokie 2021 Year In Review: New Trustees, Community Support

Skokie IL

30 December, 2021

6:01 PM

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SKOKIE, IL — As a year that began with the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines comes to a close with the emergence of a new variant of the virus, let's take a look at some of the village's biggest stories of 2021. Here are some of the most-read stories from Skokie Patch for the past year: Historic Group Of New Skokie Village Trustees Sworn In Remotely Incoming trustees acknowledged the historic significance of their election after their oaths of office were administered in April. The newly sworn in Skokie Village Board applauds after a swearing-in ceremony held using video-teleconferencing software. (Village of Skokie/Image via video) Skokie Rallies Against Antisemitism After Hate Crime At Synagogue Hundreds gathered to condemn antisemitic attacks in Skokie at a demonstration organized by local synagogues and Jewish organizations. Hundreds of demonstrators gatherers Sunday in Skokie to protest a recent increase in antisemitic attacks following vandalism at a local synagogue. (Alison Pure-Slovin) Barstool Fund Helps Famed 45-Year-Old Skokie Kosher Diner Ken's Diner received much-needed financial support from Dave Portnoy's crowdfunded small business relief fund. Ken, at left, and Danny Hechtman pose outside Ken's Diner & Grill at 3353 Dempster St., Skokie. (Aaron Hechtman) Skokie To Pay Evanston Over $4.2 Million In Unpaid Water Bills Village officials said in April they had been planning all along on paying the money eventually. After: Evanston, Skokie Cut Water Deal After Years Of Liquid Litigation Parents Petition Skokie Indians Little League Team To Change Name A group of parents, coaches and players argued the Skokie Indians name and logo are offensive and should be retired. Amazon Facility Gets Unanimous Skokie Plan Commission Backing Commissioners recommended approving a special use permit after Amazon began operating at the site with a temporary certificate of occupancy.After: Amazon argues it is Skokie's responsibility to deal with traffic concerns at the site Vaccination Rates In Skokie ZIP Codes Among Highest In Suburbs Public health officials released vaccination data in August showing the east side of the village is significant more vaccinated than its west side.After: 81% Of Skokie Seniors Get First Dose Of COVID-19 Vaccine By End Of March Construction Underway At Lincolnwood's Purple Hotel Site As litigation over the redevelopment continues in federal court, work on the District 1860 project has begun at the long-vacant corner. Fatal Skokie Hotel Shooting Followed 'Midday Adventures': Prosecutors Prosecutors described the circumstances leading up to the January homicide of a 34-year-old Evanston man at the Hampton Inn and Suites. Skokie Man Sentenced In Ponzi Scheme Targeting Assyrian Churches An "unparalleled and incorrigible scam artist," Albert Rossini made off with more than $2.5 million of his victims' money, prosecutors said. Sex Harassment, Drug Use Suit Settled For $33,000 By Lincolnwood Fire Department Patch obtained the confidential settlement agreement following a determination from the Illinois Attorney General's Office in July. Lincolnwood Native Merrick Garland Confirmed As Attorney General Senators voted 70-30 to approve the valedictorian of the Niles West High School class of 1970 as the U.S. Attorney General in March. Skokie Teacher Named Golden Apple Finalist Described by parents as a "complete and total gift," the first grade teacher launched a remote read-aloud series after schools shuttered. 'Revolutionary' Skokie Rabbi Of Deaf Congregation Inspires Series Rabbi Douglas Goldhamer of Congregation Bene Shalom has dedicated his career to integrating the deaf community into Judaism. Rabbi Douglas Goldhamer became the founding rabbi of Congregation Bene Shalom in 1972. (Silver Screen Studios