One of the largest villages in the nation, Skokie in Cook County has the intellectual vibrancy of a college town and is also carefully zoned for light industry for a balanced community atmosphere. The community boasts many large corporations and more than 1,000 retail shops for a strong tax base. A zoning ordinance passed in the village allows mixed residential development in the downtown area, so residential options now include many projects with commercial first floors and loft units on upper floors. Other housing styles are attractive and diverse, including Cape Cods, split-levels, brick ranches, and custom-built homes on sweeping lots. In the northern section, stately Georgians and colonials tend to be popular. Well-maintained parks offer abundant recreational facilities for tennis, golf, biking, and jogging. Local colleges include Hebrew Theological College, Brisk Rabbinical Seminary, and Oakton Community College—the latter serving a regional population with two-year degree and certification programs. The Edens Expressway (I-94) runs through the western edge of town, and residents reach the Loop via the Skokie Swift CTA Yellow line.
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts
Skokie Northshore Sculpture Park
