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The Village of Skokie lies 15 miles north of Chicago’s downtown loop, but its connection to the city runs deep. Skokie’s streets are a continuation of Chicago’s street grid and the Chicago Transit Authority even has trains run up to the suburb. Skokie has been named one of the fastest growing suburbs, as its population has steadily been on the rise since the late 1990s. The village’s lively downtown hosts many events throughout the year and has a lot of fantastic dining and shopping options.

Population: 64,292

Median Household Income: $68,430

Median Property Value: $310,900

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Events In Skokie

Skokie hosts a number of events throughout the year, but the Skokie Festival of Cultures may be the most exciting of them all. Since 1991 the festival has celebrated Skokie’s diversity with ethnic folk music and dance, food and beer, arts and crafts, a merchandise bazaar, and various cultural booths and displays.

Restaurants in Skokie

If you’re in the mood for something sweet, Skokie’s Sweety Pies Bakery is a great place to try. Sweety Pies opened in 2007 and is a family owned and operated bakery specializing in homemade desserts using their family recipes and premium ingredients.

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Attractions

Nearby Skokie Attractions

The Village of Skokie has a great park district with lots of special outdoor activities, especially at the Emily Oaks Nature Center. Skokie is also home to the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Educational Center and is dedicated to preserving and legacy of the Holocaust by teaching lessons that combat hatred, prejudice, and indifference.

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