Skokie

Chicago | Northern Suburbs

Overview 

First settled by German immigrants as Niles Centre, Skokie was renamed in 1940 to become a part of Chicago’s North Shore community. Just west of Evanston, Skokie thrives off that same vibrant, modern lifestyle common to Chicago’s suburbs, while managing to maintain a small-town feel.

Shopping

Stand-alone shops and home decor stores are rife in Skokie, but the 900-pound gorilla here is definitely the Westfield Shoppingtown Old Orchard. Major shopping stores call it home, and shoppers wander through what is one of the largest outdoor shopping malls in the country.

Dining/Nightlife 

The seasonal Farmer’s Market is located right in the heart of the village, at 5127 Oakton St. Also worth a visit is Sculpture Park at Dempster St. & McCormick Blvd. They all contribute to the warm community atmosphere that you’ll experience while visiting Skokie, which is also apparent at the dining establishments here.

Culture & Attractions 

If cultural pursuits are more your speed, the North Shore Center for Performing Arts is a Skokie favorite. The Skokie Park District also maintains a fairly extensive network of natural areas and lagoons, so it's not a common sight to leave the hustle and bustle only to see a family fishing from a nearby bridge.

The Down Low

This neighborhood is ever-bustling today, and has a somewhat turbulent history as one of the epicenters of the civl rights movement thanks to discrimination against the large Jewish community that calls Skokie home. That strife seems to be in the area's past, as it is now a must-visit destination.

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Listings within the Skokie Area

 

Bonefish Grill

9310 Skokie Boulevard , Skokie, IL 60077

Phone: 847-674-4634


 

California Pizza Kitchen

374 Old Orchard Road , Skokie, IL 60077

Phone: 847-673-1144


 

Cheesecake Factory

374 Old Orchard Ctr , Skokie, IL 60077

Phone: 847-329-8077


 

Corner Bakery

175 Old Orchard Shopping Ctr. , Skokie, IL 60077

Phone: 847-933-1555


 

Da'Nali's Cafe

4032 Oakton St. , Skokie, IL 60076

Phone: 847-677-2782


 

Maggiano's Little Italy

175 Old Orchard Shopping Ctr. , Skokie, IL 60077

Phone: 847-933-9555


 

McCormick & Schmick's

4999 Old Orchard Center , Skokie, IL 60077

Phone: 641-715-3390 ext: 32122


 

Poochie's

3832 Dempster St. , Skokie, IL 60076

Phone: 847-673-0100


 

Bloomingdale's

4963 Old Orchard Center , Skokie, IL 60077

Phone: 847-675-5200


 

Fox's

9444 Skokie Blvd. , Skokie, IL 60077

Phone: 847-673-8516


 

Westfield Shoppingtown Old Orchard

34 Old Orchard Center , Skokie, IL 60077

Phone: 847-674-7070


 

North Shore Center For Performing Arts

9501 Skokie Blvd. , Skokie, IL 60077

Phone: 847-673-6300


 

Northlight Theatre

9501 Skokie Blvd , Skokie, IL 60077

Phone: 847-673-6300


 



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