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section: culture
first_reported: 2026-11-10 17:12 CST
updated: 2026-11-11 05:30 CST
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# Illinois Holocaust Museum reopens in Skokie after renovation

The Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center reopens its Skokie location to the public Wednesday, according to CEO Bernard Cherkasov, after a renovation.

Section: [Culture & Events](/chicago/section/life.md) · Entities: [Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center](/chicago/wiki/illinois-holocaust-museum-and-education-center.md), [Bernard Cherkasov](/chicago/wiki/bernard-cherkasov.md)

## Coverage

- [CBS Chicago](https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/illinois-holocaust-museum-reopens-skokie-wednesday/), 2026-11-10 17:12 CST: Illinois Holocaust Museum reopens in Skokie after 18 months of renovation Wednesday
- [Chicago Sun-Times](https://chicago.suntimes.com/museums-zoos/2026/11/11/a-sanctuary-of-memory-illinois-holocaust-museum-and-education-center-in-skokie-after-15-month-renovation), 2026-11-11 05:30 CST: Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center in Skokie after 15-month renovation

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