Introduction to Skokie, Illinois
Skokie, Illinois, in Cook county, is 12 miles NW of Chicago, Illinois. The municipality is regarded as a suburb of Chicago. Numerous films have been made in Skokie including Risky Business, The Weather Man, She's Having a Baby and Sixteen Candles. Skokie is regarded as an upscale community and includes one of the most diverse populations in the suburbs of Chicago.
Downtown Chicago is approximately 30 minutes away by train. The workforce includes a large number of executives and professionals workers.
Manufacturing, retail, services and finance are some of the major factors for the economy. Kafco International, Rauland Borg, Lambert Technologies, Quartet Manufacturing, Thomas Industries, CFM, Harris Systems, Standard Grinding & Mfg. Co. and Welsh Vacuum are some the city's notable industrial and manufacturing companies. The city is also home to Rand McNally and Peapod, the online grocery delivery business.
Skokie History
The community took the name of the Village Skokie in 1940. The community experienced a significant population growth during the 1940s and 1950s due to the baby boomers moving to the suburbs.
Skokie and nearby Attractions
- Skokie Festival of Cultures
- North Shore Center for the Performing Arts
- Northlight Theater
- Skokie Valley Symphony Orchestra
- Wilmette Theatre
- Ravina Festival Concerts
- Skokie Theatre
- Adler Planetarium
- Centre East
- Brauer Museum of Art
- Skokie Northshore Sculpture Park
- Glessner House Museum
- Naper Settlement
- Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
- Westfield Shoppingtown Old Orchard
- Exploratorium Indoor Children's Playground for Art
- Devonshire Cultural Center
Skokie Activities
The Skokie Park District includes a large number of parks, a rowing facility, two aquatic centers, a nature center, numerous athletic fields, an ice skating rink and other facilities. Residents participate in recreational activities at the nearby Lake Michigan.
Skokie Transportation
The city is served by the nearby O' Hare Airport. PACE buses serve the city.
Skokie Higher Education
The city is home to Knowledge Systems Institute, Hebrew Theological College and Oakton Community College. Residents can achieve their higher education goals at the numerous colleges located in Chicago.