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🌱 Patch AM: Erev Shabbat Service and 13 more events

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Good morning to you Skokie! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. β˜€οΈ

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Amahl and the Night Visitors at Nichols Concert Hall
  • Willow Hill Lights - Open nightly thru Jan 4 at Willow Hill Golf Course
  • Erev Shabbat Service at Congregation Kol Emeth

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

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And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Chaya M.!

Today's riddle: What did one astronaut stranded on the moon say to another? πŸ€” (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Windy and much colder, with a high of 28 and low of 25 degrees.
  • Saturday: Windy and not as cold, temps: high: 42, low: 17. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Sunday: Colder; breezy in the morning, with a high of 31 and low of 25 degrees.

πŸ“Έ Around Skokie

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πŸ“Έ I took this on 12/16/25 at the Grand Menorah Lighting at Skokie’s Site of Civic Pride. (full disclosure, I did submit all my photos to Rabbi Posner for him to send to Patch for a possible article.) β€”Chaya M. Like

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πŸͺ§ Patch Classifieds

  • Beyond Shelter, Finding Home
    Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago is being spotlighted on the Sherri Takiff Zirlin Community Art Wall located in the lobby of First... (More info)

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • The intersection of Butterfield and Wolf in Hillside was shut down due to a serious crash involving several vehicles, but has since reopened.
    1:36PM on Dec 17: Accident closes Butterfield Rd (Route 56) eastbound/westbound between Elm St and Wolf Rd. (Nextdoor )
  • Looking for someone to put an attic access door on the bathroom ceiling so we can have access to the plumbing in the future.
    Attaching pictures of the ceiling. Location is Skokie (Nextdoor Highland)
  • Corner Bakery Cafe posted a job opening for Back of House Team Members in Skokie. Apply here.
  • CSC Generation, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Chef Instructor, Pastry (Sur La Table) in Skokie. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Skokie here.

πŸ—ž Nearby News

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  • At menorah lighting, Chicago's Jewish community mourns Australia beach attack (chicagotribune.com)

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Ok Skokie! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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