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Letters to the Editor An investment in Skokie’s future
Downtown Skokie is so lucky to have Bughouse Studio as a new business in the center of the village! There is nothing more wondrous than seeing children deeply absorbed in their own creative processes while having intermittent, friendly conversations with one another. This is precisely …
It’s not too late to learn
Winter is a season of reflection, and this time of year, many young adults tend to regret not continuing their education, especially as they see friends in school or returning for winter breaks. For those thinking “coulda-woulda-shoulda,” your situation may actually be a blessing in …
Letters to the Editor
Road diet meeting was revealing to me The recent meeting at the Skokie Public Library concerning the “Oakton Road Diet” was revealing. Though publicized only to merchants who would support the plan they seemed evenly split. Other merchants with no skin in the game supported …
LETTERS TO EDITOR
Reply to ‘Road Diet’ feedback is propaganda The Village Board went through the motions of conducting a “road diet” for Oakton Street and seeking feedback from residents and businesses. Their response to such feedback, though, makes it clear this was not an objective test. In …
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Schools should keep best teachers, not tenured ones
In keeping with school board code, dozens of teachers in the suburbs received pink slips last month effectively putting their careers on hold. As a taxpayer in these financially difficult times, I understand why the pink slips are necessary. But as a parent with four …
