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Treaties and Native Land in Illinois

February 21, 2025 by Perry Nelson in Community Information

Throughout the last 200 years, American colonizers and the United States government acted to remove Indigenous Americans from the Chicagoland area. See how the federal government used treaties to claim this land.

The Beginnings of Fair Housing in Skokie

January 31, 2025 by Amber Hayes in Community Information

It took many people to make fair housing a reality in Skokie during the 1960s. Learn more about the effort and browse our online exhibit.

Tools for Meaningful Media Consumption

October 15, 2024 by Amy Budzicz in Community Information

These four tips and tricks will help you become media literate.

Media Literacy Still Matters

October 15, 2024 by Amy Budzicz in Community Information

October 21-25 is National Media Literacy Week and we've got resources to help you engage with media in a meaningful way.

Preparing for Upcoming Elections

October 15, 2024 by Research Team in Community Information

We outline the elections coming up in November and April and how you can file your candidacy for local elections.

The Monarch Butterfly Population Is Declining

September 23, 2024 by Skokie Staff Teen in Community Information

Did you notice fewer monarchs this year? Our teen volunteer has information on the monarch butterfly's decline and how teens can help!

Explore Our Local History

July 3, 2024 by Jane Hanna in Community Information

If you want to learn more about our vibrant village, make the library your first stop!

How April Moved from Autism Awareness to Autism Acceptance Month

April 3, 2024 by Andrew Hazard in Community Information

Andrew highlights how attitudes towards people with autism have changed over the years.

Local Resources Related to Food Security and More

March 28, 2024 by Nancy Kim Phillips in Community Information

The library can connect you with various community services, including information on food pantries.

Hayaat's Hijab

January 29, 2024 by Hayaat Abeba in Community Information

Thursday, February 1 is World Hijab Day. Library staff member Hayaat shares why veiling is so important and so personal for her.

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