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Mentoring Program For At-Risk Skokie Kids Seeks To Grow
Program in District 69 had encouraging results during its first year, and organizers hope to grow it this school year.

I'm interested in practically everything and love to learn. I've been fortunate to travel a lot, and spent my junior year of college at Loyola University's campus in Rome, Italy, where I visited relatives. I also visited relatives in Poland on a summer trip there after graduation.
I've had great experiences traveling to Asia, the Middle East, Mexico and many countries in Europe, typically on a shoestring budget, and it's really hard to pick a favorite. The best thing about travel is meeting people, seeing places and viewing the world through someone else's eyes.
I also enjoy theater, biking, museums, hiking, reading, eating out, movies, going to church, fashion, cooking and hanging out with friends.
Program in District 69 had encouraging results during its first year, and organizers hope to grow it this school year.

You don't have to be a tree hugger to choose solar anymore. The owner of the firm with the tiny electric bill says people install solar because it's cheaper than conventional electricity, hot water and heat.
Bat bites are so small they may not be felt or seen, says the Cook County Department of Public Health.
Here's what's up for Wednesday, Sept. 4 in Niles and Morton Grove. You can also help craft a tree ordinance for Niles, and prepare to celebrate Rosh Hashana.
Here's what's up Today in Skokie.
Dignitaries will cut a ceremonial lei at the new store at 1211 Chicago Ave, Evanston.
He was honored as a "counselor who makes a difference."
He was honored as a "counselor who makes a difference."
Bat bites are so small they may not be felt or seen, says the Cook County Department of Public Health.
Plan your week: there's a Jane Austen film festival, the Citizens Police Academy, a bowling benefit to aid cancer patients, and more.
Plus, garbage days follow the holiday schedule, and the Daughters of the American Revolution meet.
Also in this week's selection of 'good reads' from the Chicago area: a local band's video goes viral and a police dog earns his keep.
Also in this week's selection of 'good reads' from the Chicago area: a local band's video goes viral and a police dog earns his keep.
Plus, 80 debate teams from four states converge Niles North next weekend for a tournament; and a Sept. 28 rummage sale will benefit Niles North's Fine Arts.
Plus, 80 debate teams from four states converge Niles North next weekend for a tournament; and a Sept. 28 rummage sale will benefit Niles North's Fine Arts.
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