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Stand in Solidarity: Regional Office of Simon Wiesenthal Center Hosts Powerful Rally to Support Israel and Safeguard Our Future

A rally is being organized by the regional office of the Simon Wiesenthal Center in Skokie, Illinois, to show support for Israel. Alison Pure Slovin, the center's Midwest region director, expressed concern for the Jewish community and their prayers for the safe release of Israeli and American hostages.

The event will take place on October 22 at Ateres Ayala, a kosher event hall. Various organizations, including the ADL, Jewish United Fund, Jewish National Fund, Assyrians Against Anti-Semitism Initiative, and the Iraqi Christian Relief Council, are partnering with the Simon Wiesenthal Center to host the event. The aim of the rally is to unite communities in solidarity with Israel and to prevent the recurrence of Holocaust-like horrors.

Glencoe's Holiday Lights Fiasco: $50,000 Spent on the Wrong Type of Lights, Reveals Village's Unusual Route to Illuminate Downtown

Downtown Glencoe will have holiday lights this year, but it took an unconventional approach to get them in place. Around $50,000 was spent on purchasing new lights after it was discovered that the wrong type of lights were stored.

The village had decided to transition from incandescent lights to LEDs for their energy efficiency and longer lifespan. However, when the stored lights were retrieved this year, it was found that they were different in brightness and color despite being marked the same.

To ensure the lights were ready in time, Village Manager Phil Kiraly proceeded with the purchase, seeking approval from trustees later. The lights are being installed by the public works department, and the village will be refunded $12,500 for the initial set of lights.

Westfield Old Orchard Unveils $100 Million Transformation: New Stores, Homes, and Entertainment for a 24/7 Mini City Experience

Westfield Old Orchard, an upscale shopping mall in Skokie, is undergoing a $100 million transformation, which is the most extensive in its 67-year history.

The owners are renovating the vacant Lord & Taylor building to accommodate smaller retailers such as Arhaus, Puttshack, and ZARA. The addition of these new stores is expected to increase foot traffic and overall sales for the entire site.

This shift away from traditional big-box retailers like Lord & Taylor is in line with the owner's vision of transforming Old Orchard into a vibrant community with residential spaces, a town square, outdoor amenities, and new dining options. The goal is to create a mini city within the mall.

BUSINESS

Get a Head Start on Your Property Taxes in Cook County: View and Pay Online Now!

Property owners in Cook County can now access and pay their property tax bills online. Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas has announced that second installment bills for the 2022 tax year can be found on cookcountytreasurer.com.

To view and pay their bills, taxpayers can click on the "Pay Online for Free" blue box and search for their property using the PIN or address. While paper bills will be mailed out around November 1st, taxpayers are encouraged to make their payments by December 1st to avoid accruing interest.

The bills will reflect the updated valuations of the northern suburbs, as assessed by Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi's office, including various townships such as Norwood Park, Barrington, Hanover, and more. The assessment of the south is currently being conducted by Kaegi's office.

Experience Rare Films and Savor Mouthwatering Prizes at the Wilmette Theatre and Sophia Steak!

The Wilmette Theatre and Sophia Steak in downtown Wilmette have teamed up for a special program called the Cult Classic Film Series. This series showcases underappreciated or vintage films once a month at the theater.

Starting in October 2024, the series will continue on the first Thursday of each month through May 2024. Sophia Steak, the sponsor of the series, has added an exciting twist this year. Moviegoers now have a chance to win prizes. Sophia Steak will be giving away a $50 gift card to a Cult Classic ticketholder who can answer trivia questions about the movie shown that month. The trivia game will be available at Sophia Steak after each movie, and a winner will be chosen the following day.

EVENTS

• The Haunted Page

  FRI, OCT 20 · 7-8 PM

• Central Street Trick Or Treat

  SAT, OCT 21 · 10-2 PM

• Wicked Wilmette

  SAT, OCT 21 · 4-6 PM

• Schmidt-Burnam Log House is Open

  SUN, OCT 22- NOV 26 · 2-4 PM

• FUELFED Coffee & Classics

  SUN, OCT 29 · 9-11 AM

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SPORTS

BEARS

Undrafted Rookie Tyson Bagent Steps Up as Starting QB for Chicago Bears Amidst Justin Fields' Injury Concerns

Tyson Bagent practiced as the starting quarterback for the Chicago Bears on Wednesday, with the expectation that he will continue in that role for Sunday's game against the Las Vegas Raiders.

This comes after starter Justin Fields left last week's game with a dislocated thumb on his right hand, which is still causing some grip strength issues. Coach Matt Eberflus stated that Fields' status for Week 7 remains doubtful, and surgery is still a possibility.

The team is awaiting further clarity on a long-term plan. Bagent, an undrafted rookie from Shepherd University, was impressive during the preseason and secured the backup role behind Fields. He will benefit from the additional practice reps this week. Nathan Peterman is the third quarterback on the roster and would be active if Fields is unable to play.

BLACKHAWKS

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