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LibertadRestaurants
Marketplace on OaktonGroceries
Skokie HouseNightlife
Complimentary CafeCafes
Cigar KingShopping
Skokie Public LibraryArts and Entertainment
ExploritoriumFitness
Alexander'sRestaurants
ALDIGroceries
Village Inn PizzeriaNightlife
Euro Echo CafeCafes
Skokie TheatreArts and Entertainment
Lorel ParkFitness
Sketchbook Brewing Co.Restaurants
Hammurabi MarketGroceries
Out Of SpaceNightlife
SizzleCafes
Skokie Farmers MarketShopping
Skokie Water PlaygroundArts and Entertainment
Emily Oaks Nature PreserveFitness
De-Jred Fine Jamaican CuisineRestaurants
market place on oaktonGroceries
Oakton Window SeatsNightlife
Soul Good CoffeeCafes
Aw Yeah ComicsShopping
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What Locals Say about Downtown
At least 41 Trulia users voted on each feature.
96 % Say it's dog friendly
89 % Say there are sidewalks
83 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
81 % Say parking is easy
72 % Say streets are well-lit
70 % Say kids play outside
68 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
65 % Say yards are well-kept
64 % Say there's holiday spirit
64 % Say people would walk alone at night
63 % Say it's quiet
61 % Say car is needed
61 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
57 % Say neighbors are friendly
44 % Say there's wildlife
40 % Say there are community events
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- David Carrion
- Resident
- 2y ago
"Dog owners might like that there are other dog lovers that live in the neighborhood. They might not like that the neighborhood lacks parks that are dedicated to dogs."
0Flag - Theodore M. J.
- Visitor
- 5y ago
"There are plenty of quiet skreets to walk your dog. And, there are parks with lots of open spaces. "
0Flag - Nicole N.
- Resident
- 6y ago
"I like it because of the diversity of the people and I like all the international supermarkets. I can find any products that I used to have in over seas ."
0Flag - Gold7007
- Resident
- 6y ago
"Lots of dogs in neighborhoods, responsible pet owners who stop to talk and let dogs play. Theres also a large dog park down Oakton in Evanston, minutes away."
2Flag - Bedavis53
- Visitor
- 6y ago
"Our neighborhood has baseball games during the summer. A playground with athletic areas for people of all ages is also connected to the baseball fields."
0Flag - Yanique G.
- Resident
- 6y ago
"I work 15 minutes away and can easily take the 97 or 54A bus to work both bus stops are within a 4 block walk."
0Flag - Volodymyr G. Y.
- Resident
- 6y ago
"folks are friendly, very dog friendly, very many new buildings, lots of food options, everything is within walking distance, lots of entertainment for kids and adults alike. "
3Flag - Nicole N.
- Resident
- 7y ago
"It’s a good mixed family oriented neighborhood.Great schools ,beautiful library,close to shopping,train stations not far a way from the city ."
0Flag - Aliannpea
- Resident
- 7y ago
"It is twenty minutes long and there isn’t a ton of traffic usually because it’s the suburbs. It’s fine. "
0Flag - Karenlynnkrueger
- Resident
- 7y ago
"There are plenty of places and parks to walk dogs. The people I've seen at my condo complex pick up after their dogs. Our condo community even has three posts with plastic bags and waste receptacles that are maintained by condo grounds staff."
0Flag - Sgaboure
- Resident
- 7y ago
"When I lived in Skokie, I worked in the city and my drive was 1 hour in rush hour traffic. On a good day the drive to city is about 20mins. I am 5mins (walking) from the yellow line "
0Flag - Steffon W.
- Resident
- 7y ago
"I don’t care but there isn’t a dog park, or scooping, gloves, baggies, out and about, but yet there’s signs beware pet owners what to do "
0Flag - kate216
- 11y ago
"A great area for accessibility to schools, shopping, library, restaurants, churches and synagogues. Walking to markets and the village hall is particularly a plus! "
0Flag - sethgoldberg
- 14y ago
"I got robbed in this area. Never living there again. And my car got broken ito"
3Flag
Schools
- Lincoln Jr High School
- PK-8
- Public
- 636 Students
6/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating Averageworst school ever this place is ruthless. I go to this horrible school and all of the grades are bullies and teachers don’t help enough. Here all kids are racist homophobic, and they disrespect all religions and they are disrespectful and bratty. They are unwelcoming. fights, arguments, drama happens often gossip rumors, and back talking all day long. all types of slurs being passed around such as the N-word nd the f slur and any words to do with World War II This place made me feel miserable. I do not recommend the school at all if you were planning to go to school do not try to go to a different school.Student Review2mo ago9 Reviews - Madison Elementary School
- PK-2
- Public
- 610 Students
NAGreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageExcellent school. Our two children graduated and our 3rd child is current at Madison. We've had amazing teachers and the school does a great job teaching social/emotional skills and academics.Parent Review8mo ago7 Reviews - St Paul Lutheran Academy
- PK-8
- Private
NAGreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageMy daughter attended St. Paul for 3 and 4 year old pre-K. I can't say it enough...the teachers were wonderful! My daughter learned many Christian songs and knew many Bible stories. She also learned her appropriate "ABCs and 123s". The teachers and staff are very caring and most have taught at the school for many years...I appreciated the stability. If we would not have moved out of state I would have definitely continued to send my daughter to St. Paul!!Parent Review14y ago7 Reviews - St Peter Elementary School
- PK-8
- Private
- 134 Students
NAGreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageThis is the best school for any child to attend. I went there when I lived in Skokie and still think about the wonderful education and memories it gave me. I love St. PetersOther Review12y ago4 Reviews
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