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May 7, 2026 - PRESS RELEASE

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On Thursday, May 7, 2026, at approximately 3:30 a.m., Skokie Police officers responded to a glass-break burglar alarm at a business located in the 3500 block of Dempster Street.

Upon arrival, Skokie Police personnel observed multiple suspects loading proceeds into a parked white vehicle. The suspects then entered the vehicle and fled westbound in the 3500 block of Dempster Street. As the vehicle fled, it struck a responding Skokie Police squad car, resulting in non-life-threatening injuries to a Skokie Police Sergeant.

The suspects then exited the vehicle and fled on foot. While attempting to take one suspect into custody, a second Skokie Police Sergeant sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

Skokie Police personnel subsequently apprehended three suspects, who were taken into custody and transported to the Skokie Police Department for further investigation. Two suspects fled on foot.

Skokie Police personnel were assisted by neighboring law enforcement agencies, a drone, and a K-9 unit in searching for the suspects. After an extensive search of the immediate area, it was determined that the two suspects were no longer in the vicinity.

Both injured Skokie Police Sergeants were transported to local hospitals, where they received medical treatment.

A firearm was recovered from the white vehicle. It was later determined that both the firearm and the white vehicle had been stolen out of Chicago, Illinois.

Two of the suspects are juveniles, and one is an adult, all of whom are Chicago residents.

This investigation remains active and ongoing. Additional updates will be provided as the investigation allows.

If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact the Skokie Police Department at (847) 982-5900.

The 24-hour Skokie Crime Tip Hotline is 847/933-TIPS (8477).

Text-A-Tip is available 24 hours a day by texting “Skokie” and your tip to 266787.

On Tuesday, May 5, the Illinois Department of Transportation plans to temporarily close the entrance ramps for inbound and outbound Edens Expressway at Dempster Avenue for construction work. The allowable closure hours are 9pm to 5am.

This is unrelated to the outbound ramp closure today due to the hazmat incident.

Join us Sunday April 26th at for the last Winter Market on Main of the season. This indoor / outdoor market is located at 4051 Main Street, Skokie as well as in front of Soul Good Coffee located at 4022 Main St., Skokie. from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm

We will have kids activities, smores for all (while supplies last), music, and several new vendors!

Parking: Street parking available. Parking is prohibited at CVS. If you park at CVS you will get towed.

The Skokie Farmers’ Market is a smoke-free market.

Dogs and pets are not permitted in the Market.

The Skokie Farmers' Market is B.Y.O.B - bring your own BAG! Reduce your carbon footprint. Reduce the use of plastic.

Questions? Email farmersmarket@skokie.org