Things to Do in Skokie

"Remember the Past" and "Transform the Future" and to preserve the legacy of the Holocaust by honoring the memories of those who were lost and by teaching universal lessons that combat hatred, prejudice and indifference. [1] The Museum fulfills its mission through the exhibition, preservation and interpretation of its collections and through education programs and initiatives that foster the promotion of human rights and the elimination of genocide.

Welcome to the NORTH SHORE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS IN SKOKIE, a dynamic two-theater complex operating as part of the Village of Skokie’s plan to provide cultural, literary and educational programs to benefit its citizens and neighboring North Shore communities. The facility features an 867-seat main stage theater and a convertible 318-seat theater available for performances as well as social, corporate and community events.

Given that they had little money, no land and limited higher education experience, their vision was ambitious. But through a combination of creative financing, shrewd politicking, religious inspiration and an abundance of hard work, the founders of Northwestern University were able to make that dream a reality. In 1853, the founders purchased a 379-acre tract of land on the shore of Lake Michigan 12 miles north of Chicago. They established a campus and developed the land near it, naming the sur

Kohl Children's Museum of Greater Chicago was founded in 1985 as an extension of the Kohl Teaching Center in Wilmette, one of four such centers in Illinois and Israel conceived by Dolores Kohl in 1972 and supported by the Dolores Kohl Education Foundation. Offering creative methods of enhancing traditional approaches to teaching, Kohl Teaching Centers provided training and educational resources to teachers and helped them incorporate hands-on experiences into their classrooms. Kohl Children’s Mu

Ryan Field offers a fan-friendly old-style Big Ten college football experience. Yes, there is a modern video scoreboard and many improvements. It's an old stadium that is easy to navigate. The fans are friendly. On game days there is a children's area called Wildcat Alley where you can hang out before kickoff. You feel comfortable bringing your children to see a game here.

Features: The Old Orchard Shopping Center, located in Skokie north of Chicago, features Bloomingdale's, Lord & Taylor, Macy's, Nordstrom and Saks Fifth Avenue, plus a host of specialty stores featuring apparel for men, women and children, shoes, home furnishings, jewelery, gifts, galleries and much more. Services include hair salons, optical services, a tailor and a shoe repair. Dining options include a food court or a variety of full service restaurants - California Pizza Kitchen, Cheesecake Fa

It is the home of the Chicago Cubs, one of the city's two Major League Baseball (MLB) franchises. It first opened in 1914 as Weeghman Park for Charles Weeghman's Chicago Whales of the Federal League, which folded after the 1915 baseball season. The Cubs played their first home game at the park in on April 20, 1916, defeating the Cincinnati Reds with a score of 7–6 in 11 innings. Chewing gum magnate William Wrigley Jr. of the Wrigley Company acquired complete control of the Cubs in 1921. It was

A study in community ingenuity, the Village of Rosemont, Illinois, has been and continues to be an economic engine for the State of Illinois, for more than five decades. Located directly between the City of Chicago and Chicago O’Hare International Airport, the Village of Rosemont is 75 percent commercial/industrial and 25 percent residential. With a population of 4,202, Rosemont welcomes an average of 75,000 – 100,000 visitors daily. The village’s core industries are tourism and commercial re

The Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, formerly known as the Rosemont Convention Center, is a convention center located in Rosemont, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. Built in 1975, the center has exhibition space of 840,000 sq ft (78,000 m2) and parking available via a Skybridge connected parking garage, which is able to accommodate 8,000 vehicles.[1] It is located near O'Hare International Airport, Allstate Arena, Rosemont Theatre, and Fashion Outlets of Chicago. The facility is named after th

Fashion Outlets of Chicago is an enclosed Outlet store located at Balmoral Avenue and I-294, one-half mile east of O'Hare International Airport, in Rosemont, Illinois. It opened on August 1, 2013 taking about $250 million to develop. The outlet mall contains about 150+ stores that ranges from high end stores to stores that would be in normal, casual malls.

McCormick Place is the largest convention center in North America.[2] It consists of four interconnected buildings sited on and near the shore of Lake Michigan, about 4 km (2.5 mi) south of downtown Chicago, Illinois, United States. McCormick Place hosts numerous trade shows and meetings. The largest regular events are the Chicago Auto Show each February, the International Home and Housewares Show each March and the National Restaurant Association Annual Show each May.

The Bahá’í House of Worship for North America. A Symbol of the Oneness of Humanity. This sacred space, located in Wilmette, Illinois, is for all people to commune with God. It elevates the spirit and is a magnet for the hearts of all who long for peace and harmony. All are welcome. Bahá’í Houses of Worship join worship of God with service to humanity. This profound relationship between worship and service is strengthened through prayer.