Skokie, Illinois
Skokie, Illinois is a village in Illinois. It was once known as Niles Center. It is on the northwest side of Chicago in Cook County. The area of Skokie is 10.1 square miles (2.62 square kilometers). According the 2020 census, its population was 67,824.[2]
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Niles Center, Illinois | |
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Village | |
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| Location of Skokie in Cook County, Illinois Location of Skokie in Cook County, Illinois | |
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| Coordinates: 42°02′01″N 87°43′58″W / 42.03361°N 87.73278°WCoordinates: 42°02′01″N 87°43′58″W / 42.03361°N 87.73278°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook |
| Township | Niles |
| Incorporated | 1888 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council–manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.06 sq mi (26.07 km2) |
| • Land | 10.06 sq mi (26.07 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0% |
| Population | |
| • Total | 67,824 |
| • Density | 6,739.27/sq mi (2,602.03/km2) |
| ZIP code(s) | 60076, 60077, 60203 |
| Geocode | 70122 |
| FIPS code | 17-70122 |
| Website | skokie |
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History
Skokie was named Niles Centre in 1888. By 1910, the spelling of this name was changed to Niles Center. A nearby village was named Niles. This was confusing. The name of the village was changed to Skokie in 1940.
Skokie, Illinois Media
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A 1925 "Chicago"-style bungalow in Skokie
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Skokie Village Hall building, Skokie, Illinois, USA
- Skokie-Orchard-Fountain.jpg
Fountain at Westfield Old Orchard
- Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center 3.jpg
The Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center in Skokie
- North Shore Center for Performing Arts.jpg
North Shore Center for Performing Arts in Skokie
- Niles North High School (2023).jpg
Niles North High School in Skokie
References
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