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Hello Skokie! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which rising piano star is coming to Skokie Public Library?
  • How a Skokie hotel lawsuit shadows an Illinois House candidate’s run
  • Could your favorite Skokie store be on the 2026 closure list?

Also on today's calendar: Willow Hill Lights - Open nightly thru Jan 4 and 9 more events.

Find out what's happening in Skokiefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: The world champion tongue twister just got arrested! 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Skokiefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Tuesday: A little snow in the p.m., with a high of 27 and low of 21 degrees.
  • Wednesday: A little snow in the p.m., temps: high: 28, low: 9. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Thursday: Frigid; breezy in the morning, with a high of 18 and low of 16 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Local Event: Young Steinway Concert Series (patch.com) — Skokie residents can enjoy a free Young Steinway Concert at Skokie Public Library on Sunday, January 4, 2026, featuring rising North Shore pianist Vera Goryunov. The long-running series highlights exceptional young classical musicians, giving locals front-row access to a performer already recognized with major awards and international appearances.
   

• Illinois House candidate for Lincoln Park area fueled by family hotel chain that drew scrutiny in lawsuit (chicagotribune.com) — A Skokie-area Holiday Inn owned by Lakhani Hospitality is highlighted in a past civil case that’s now drawing attention as Karim Lakhani runs for an Illinois House seat on Chicago’s North Side. The article details the 2013 incident at the Chicago-Skokie hotel, the resulting verdict against the company, and how his family’s hotel business is heavily funding his current campaign.
   

• These IL Retail Stores Could Shutter In 2026 As Business Closures Continue (patch.com) — Several major retail chains are planning store closures in 2026, and Skokie is among the Illinois communities where locations could be affected, though no specific stores are named yet. From children’s clothing to sporting goods and restaurants, companies are trimming underperforming sites as they shift more toward e-commerce and leaner operations.
   

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