The Chicagoland Guide

This week, on Inside the Skev, we sit down with Victoria Reeves. Victoria is a true renaissance woman; from her one-woman show Brassy + Intrepid about her life, her monthly spoken word/sound experience Soul Stories Live at the Firehouse Grill in Evanston; teaching at Y.O.U; and her consulting work as a creativity/career coach . We explore all of these facets of her life in this fascinating conversation.

Brassy + Intrepid is being performed during the 23rd Annual Filet of Solo Festival. The performances take place at 8:30PM on January 17, 2020 and 4:00PM at January 26, 2020 in the Teal Room at the Pub 626 at 1406 W Morse Ave, Chicago, IL 60626. Tickets can be purchased in advance at http://lifelinetheatre.com/ and are $10/ticket. Soul Stories Live events take place once a month and more information can be found at https://www.facebook.com/SoulStoriesLive/. Tickets can be purchased in advance on Eventbrite for $15/ticket. You can also find out about everything Brassy Victoria at https://www.brassyvictoriareeves.com/

Inside the Skev is a one stop shop for all things Skokie and Evanston hosted by Aaron Masliansky. Be the first to know about local events, new podcast episodes, real estate and the latest stories about the great people in these towns by going tohttp://www.skevanston.com. Make sure to sign up for the newsletter and reach out to Aaron at [email protected] with any questions or suggestions.

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This week on, “Inside the Skev,” we sit down with Brandis Friedman, Skevanston resident and co-host of, “Chicago Tonight.” Chicago Tonight is a television news program broadcast weeknight on WTTW in Chicago. It reports primarily on local politics, education, business, culture, science and health, with a mix of in-studio panel discussions, one-on-one interviews and short documentary-style packages. We discuss the show, media, and Brandis’ story.

More information about, "Chicago Tonight," can be found at: https://news.wttw.com/ The show is broadcast at 7PM nightly and Channel 11 in Chicago, and can also be streamed online here: https://video.wttw.com/show/chicago-tonight/

Inside the Skev is a one stop shop for all things Skokie and Evanston hosted by Aaron Masliansky. Be the first to know about local events, new podcast episodes, real estate and the latest stories about the great people in these towns by going to http://www.skevanston.com. Make sure to sign up for the newsletter and reach out to Aaron at [email protected] with any questions or suggestions.

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For thoughtful, data-driven insights on living, working, and investing in Chicagoland, visit thechicagolandguide.com.

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This week on, “Inside the Skev,” we sit down with Brittany McGhee, the Assistant Director of Next Generation at The Chicago Council on Global Affairs. The Chicago Council on Global Affairs is an independent, nonpartisan organization that provides insight on critical global issues, advances policy solutions, and fosters dialogue about what is happening in the world and why it matters to people in Chicago, the United States, and around the globe.

In this episode we discuss what the Council does, its programming, history, connection to the Skev and the Young Professional programs. The programs include Young Professional Ambassador program, and the Emerging Leaders program. The Council is currently accepting application for its next cohort of Young Professional Ambassadors until January 17, 2020. The application and more information about the Young Professional program can be found here: https://www.thechicagocouncil.org/yp. You can keep up to date about events, programing and publications by following the Council on social media our by going to their website here: https://www.thechicagocouncil.org/

Inside the Skev is a one stop shop for all things Skokie and Evanston hosted by Aaron Masliansky. Be the first to know about local events, new podcast episodes, real estate and the latest stories about the great people in these towns by going tohttp://www.skevanston.com. Make sure to sign up for the newsletter and reach out to Aaron at [email protected] with any questions or suggestions. 

Thank you for listening to The Chicagoland Guide.

For thoughtful, data-driven insights on living, working, and investing in Chicagoland, visit thechicagolandguide.com.

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This week on, “Inside the Skev,” we sit down with Alison Pure Slovin from the Simon Wiesenthal Center. The Simon Wiesenthal Center is a global human rights organization researching the Holocaust and hate in a historic and contemporary context. The Center confronts anti-Semitism, hate and terrorism, promotes human rights and dignity, stands with Israel, defends the safety of Jews worldwide, and teaches the lessons of the Holocaust for future generations. Alison is the Midwest Director for the Center. We discuss their mission and the local community’s response to several anti-Semitic and racist attacks that have taken place recently. 

More information about the Simon Wiesenthal Center can be foundhttp://www.wiesenthal.com/ and they can be called at 312-981-0105. The Combat Hate app that Alison mentioned can be found by clicking here.

Inside the Skev is a one stop shop for all things Skokie and Evanston. Be the first to know about local events, new podcast episodes, real estate and the latest stories about the great people in these towns by going to http://www.skevanston.com. Make sure to sign up for the newsletter and reach out to Aaron at [email protected] with any questions or suggestions.

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For thoughtful, data-driven insights on living, working, and investing in Chicagoland, visit thechicagolandguide.com.

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This week on, “Inside the Skev,” we sit down with Jenni Rook from the Institute for Therapy Through the Arts (ITA). ITA provides creative arts therapy for people of all ages and needs, which is an alternative to traditional therapy methods. They are based in Evanston and were established in 1975. Jenni is the executive director.

More information about ITA can be found https://itachicago.org/. Their Evanston location is at 2130 Green Bay Road, Evanston, IL 60201.

Inside the Skev is a one stop shop for all things Skokie and Evanston. Be the first to know about local events, new podcast episodes, real estate and the latest stories about the great people in these towns by going to http://www.skevanston.com. Make sure to sign up for the newsletter and reach out to Aaron at [email protected] with any questions or suggestions.

Thank you for listening to The Chicagoland Guide.

For thoughtful, data-driven insights on living, working, and investing in Chicagoland, visit thechicagolandguide.com.

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If you have questions, ideas, or topics you’d like covered, feel free to reach out.

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This week on, “Inside the Skev,” we sit down with Kayla Strauss from the Looking Glass Pet Shop. Kayla recently purchased Not Just Thee Fishbowl. The Shop was formerly Not Just Thee Fish Bowl, and changed hands after 40 years of ownership by one family. Kayla is deeply devoted to her store and the animals and she has renovated the space and put her own stamp on it.

More information about The Looking Glass Petshop can be found at https://www.lookingglasspetshop.com/. The store is located at 600 Dempster Street, Evanston, IL 60202 and is open daily. 

Inside the Skev is a one stop shop for all things Skokie and Evanston. Be the first to know about local events, new podcast episodes, real estate and the latest stories about the great people in these towns by going to http://www.skevanston.com. Make sure to sign up for the newsletter and reach out to Aaron at [email protected] with any questions or suggestions. 

Thank you for listening to The Chicagoland Guide.

For thoughtful, data-driven insights on living, working, and investing in Chicagoland, visit thechicagolandguide.com.

Connect with Aaron Masliansky on LinkedIn for market updates and new episodes.

If you have questions, ideas, or topics you’d like covered, feel free to reach out.

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This week on, “Inside the Skev,” we sit down with Scott Holtz and Ilene Collins from the, “it’s Skokie,” podcast. “It’s Skokie,” is another podcast that chronicles the people and the businesses and happenings of Skokie. 

More information about “its Skokie can be found here: https://itsskokie.com/. You can download the it’s Skokie podcast on any podcast app and follow them on Facebook @itsSkokie.

Inside the Skev is a one stop shop for all things Skokie and Evanston. Be the first to know about local events, new podcast episodes, real estate and the latest stories about the great people in these towns by going tohttp://www.skevanston.com. Make sure to sign up for the newsletter and reach out to Aaron at [email protected] with any questions or suggestions. 

Thank you for listening to The Chicagoland Guide.

For thoughtful, data-driven insights on living, working, and investing in Chicagoland, visit thechicagolandguide.com.

Connect with Aaron Masliansky on LinkedIn for market updates and new episodes.

If you have questions, ideas, or topics you’d like covered, feel free to reach out.

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This week on, “Inside the Skev,” we sit down with Brad Sugar from American Jewish World Service (AJWS). Brad is a Skevanston resident, longtime friend, Northwestern University Kellogg MBA graduate and works in AJWS’ local Chicago office. 

American Jewish World Service is the leading Jewish organization working to fight poverty and pursue justice in the developing world. Through philanthropy and advocacy, they respond to the most pressing issues of our time—from disasters, genocide and hunger, to the persecution of women and minorities worldwide. With Jewish values and a global reach, AJWS is making a difference in millions of lives and building a more just and equitable world.

More information on AJWS can be found here: https://ajws.org/

Inside the Skev is a one stop shop for all things Skokie and Evanston. Be the first to know about local events, new podcast episodes, real estate and the latest stories about the great people in these towns by going to http://www.skevanston.com. Make sure to sign up for the newsletter and reach out to Aaron at [email protected] with any questions or suggestions. 

Thank you for listening to The Chicagoland Guide.

For thoughtful, data-driven insights on living, working, and investing in Chicagoland, visit thechicagolandguide.com.

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If you have questions, ideas, or topics you’d like covered, feel free to reach out.

If you found this episode valuable, consider subscribing and sharing it with someone who cares about Chicago and its future.

This week on, “Inside the Skev,” we sit down with Susan Abrams, the CEO of The Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center. Located in Skokie, the Museum is dedicated to preserving the legacy of the Holocaust by honoring the memories of those who were lost and by teaching universal lessons that combat hatred, prejudice and indifference. The Museum fulfills its mission through the exhibition, preservation and interpretation of its collections and through education programs and initiatives that foster the promotion of human rights and the elimination of genocide.

More information on The Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center can be found here: https://www.ilholocaustmuseum.org/

Inside the Skev is a one stop shop for all things Skokie and Evanston. Be the first to know about local events, new podcast episodes, real estate and the latest stories about the great people in these towns by going to http://www.skevanston.com. Make sure to sign up for the newsletter and reach out to Aaron at [email protected] with any questions or suggestions.

Thank you for listening to The Chicagoland Guide.

For thoughtful, data-driven insights on living, working, and investing in Chicagoland, visit thechicagolandguide.com.

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If you have questions, ideas, or topics you’d like covered, feel free to reach out.

If you found this episode valuable, consider subscribing and sharing it with someone who cares about Chicago and its future.

This week on, “Inside the Skev,” we sit down with Dave Rahija from Northshore University Healthsystem. Dave is the President of the Skokie Hospital. In this episode we discuss the history of the hospital and the organization, the change to hospital specialization, the healthcare industry and Dave’s background in medicine.

More information on NorthShore can be found here: https://www.northshore.org/

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For thoughtful, data-driven insights on living, working, and investing in Chicagoland, visit thechicagolandguide.com.

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If you have questions, ideas, or topics you’d like covered, feel free to reach out.

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