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Chicago Tribune
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
Niles North grads urged to persevere, dream at commencement Sunday
Niles North High School seniors lined up excitedly in their purple graduation robes and mortar boards Sunday for the school's 2025 commencement ceremony. The graduation was the first to be held outside of Niles Township High School District 219 grounds, at Northwestern University's Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston. Niles West High School seniors also graduated earlier in the day at the same venue. Students from Lincolnwood, Morton Grove, Niles and Skokie attend the Skokie schools. Niles North Principal Marlon Felton, in his first year as the school's principal, congratulated the class of 2025 in his encouraging remarks to them and their families. 'Seniors, as you step into the next chapter of your life, whether it's a college, a career, the military, a gap year or the pursuit of a dream yet to be defined, remember this. Success is not a straight line. It's messy, it's challenging and it often asks you to fail before you fly,' Felton said. 'But you already know how to persevere. You've shown us that. And you carry within you the courage, creativity and compassion that this world so desperately needs.' Seniors Aaqib Shareef and Emilia Cohen spoke to their graduating class about their time at Niles North and what they learned from it. 'Good times consist of collections of beautiful moments, not one singular moment in the future where you get everything you've ever dreamed of,' said Cohen. 'Over our senior year, you have consistently been told about the future,' Shareef said. 'While that is crucial, you must take time to ground yourself in the now. Before we take our next steps into the world, it is your turn to live the questions, Who am I? Because I am who I am.' Senior Olivia Russell sang Fleetwood Mac's 'Landslide' to commemorate her four years at Niles North. 'Olivia chose this song because the lyrics remind them of how scary it can be to grow up and move on, but how important it is reflect on the experiences you've had,' said Assistant Principal of Operations Julianne Evans.
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- Yahoo
Skokie car theft: 3 arrested, 1 suspect at large; high school briefly locked down
The Brief Skokie Police arrested three people after they allegedly stole a car near Westfield Old Orchard Mall; two firearms were recovered. A fourth suspect remains on the run after fleeing on foot. Niles North High School was placed on a soft lockdown as police searched the area. SKOKIE, Ill. - Three people were taken into custody after an armed group stole a car near Westfield Old Orchard Mall in Skokie on Thursday, police said. A fourth suspect remains at large following a police search that temporarily placed a nearby high school on lockdown. What we know Around 3:30 p.m., Skokie police responded to reports of a stolen blue 2019 Kia sedan in the 4900 block of Old Orchard Center. When officers arrived, they found the vehicle and saw four people flee on foot. Three of the suspects were apprehended, one of whom was reportedly carrying two firearms. The fourth suspect managed to escape. As a precaution, Niles North High School was placed on a soft lockdown while officers, assisted by neighboring police agencies and a K-9 unit, searched the area. After an extensive search, authorities determined the suspect was no longer in the vicinity. What's next The Skokie Police Department continues to investigate and is asking for the public's help. Anyone with information is encouraged to call the department at 847-982-5900 or submit anonymous tips via the 24-hour Skokie Crime Tip Hotline at 847-933-TIPS. The Source The information in this article was provided by the Skokie Police Department.
CBS News
30-01-2025
- CBS News
3 people apprehended, 1 escapes after bailing from stolen car at Old Orchard mall in Skokie, Illinois
SKOKIE, Ill. (CBS) -- Police in Skokie chased down four people who bailed from a stolen car in the Westfield Old Orchard Center mall Thursday afternoon, and one remained at large hours later. Skokie police said at 3:31 p.m., they were called to the outdoor shopping mall after a stolen blue 2019 Kia. When police found the car, four people bailed out and ran off on foot. Police apprehended three of the four people, and one was found with two guns. All three were taken into custody and were being held at the Skokie Police Department station. The fourth occupant escaped. Due to its proximity, Niles North High School — located just to the west of the mall — was placed on a soft lockdown as Skokie police, neighboring police departments, and a K9 unit searched for the fourth person. Police concluded the fourth person left the immediate area.
