News in Skokie
‘It’s a sacred service’: Volunteer Jewish group offers end-of-life ritual support
A human body lay motionless on a raised platform, surrounded by about 20 volunteers. All were gathered in a specially equipped downstairs room at Chicago Jewish Funerals, in Skokie, to learn about taharah: the practice of preparing a body for burial. The training was sponsored by…
New Thrive65 group encourages parents to help inform District 65 budget cuts
At the first meeting of Thrive65, a recently formed community group focused on supporting the future of Evanston/Skokie School District 65, organizers encouraged parents in attendance to consider their must-haves for the district, warning that harsh cuts to address the district’s…
North Channel Community Rowing celebrates new double shell by christening it in honor of Delores A. Holmes
North Channel Community Rowing (NCCR) celebrated the addition of a new double shell to its fleet with the christening of the “Delores A. Holmes” on Sept. 12 at Dammrich Rowing Center in Skokie. The ceremony brought together middle school NCCR athletes, parents, community leaders…