Books for All Children Program Developing Future Leaders Who Are ReadersNiles Township partnered with Bernie’s Book Bank, Youth Services of Glenview Northbrook and park districts in Niles, Skokie, Lincolnwood, Glenview and Morton Grove on a summer book collection drive. Bernie’s Book Bank, located in Lake Forest, collects, processes and distributes quality new and gently used children’s books to significantly increase book ownership among at-risk infants, toddlers and school-age children throughout Chicagoland. The Books for All Children drive gathered 15,000 books, which will be part of a semi-annual distribution at grade schools throughout Illinois. Supervisor Glazer and the Township Board have affirmed a long-term agreement with Bernie’s Book Bank to become a permanent north suburban collection point. If you have children’s books that have been outgrown or wish to contribute to Bernie’s Book Bank, please visit the Township office.

Niles Township is “On The Air” Our new You Tube channel featuring videos with news and event information went live in July. Please visit You Tube.com, search for

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Staying WellHealth Fair Serves Over 100 ResidentsOur first annual community health fair served over 100 visitors on June 19th. We welcomed health care, fitness and pharmacy experts that provided free testing and information to attendees. Watch for future issues of the Niles Township report or our Twitter, Facebook or Township web site for 2016 health fair information. Trustee Janice Cichowlas served as liaison to this event.

Marilyn’s Corner Since assuming the Township Supervisor role last fall, I am pleased to report that we have made substantial progress by up-grading our operation in order to provide essential human services programs to an increasing number of individuals during these changing economic times. Our Township Food Pantry is now serving

over 3,000 people per month. The pantry provides supplemental grocery items and in-season produce to those in-need in our community. In order to provide better service, we are beginning a renovation of the pantry facility that will include– painting, concrete maintenance and new walk-in coolers for meat and produce. Food Pantry Manager, Tony Araque, is assisted by Drake Susral and Ryan Hurban.The pantry liaison is Trustee Mark Collins.

We are able to provide quality food to the community thanks to the many generous individuals and corporations who have donated to our 501C-3 charitable corporation, The Niles Township Food Pantry Foundation. Administrative Assistant Jennifer Steiner provides administrative services for this entity.

Niles Township was the first in Illinois to offer the Coast2Coast prescription card program. Since its launch in 2010, it has saved residents without medical or prescription coverage over $2.2 million. The Coast2Coast program provides a prescription card offering discounts on prescription medications, lab and certain diagnostic tests at substantially reduced prices. The card is offered at no-charge and can save money on dental, vision, veterinary, hearing and diabetic equipment and supplies.

Additionally, our Social Workers, Jackie Walker O’Keefe and Holly Zimmerman, continue to help hundreds of individuals navigate the social services system providing help with shelter, utilities, prescription drugs, job training/search, along with medical assistance through the Access to Care program.

We also offer day-care and summer camp scholarships, so parents can maintain employment. Administrative Assistant Lauren Davis oversees this program under the direction of Trustee Donald Gelfund. Legal assistance is provided to residents 62 years and older by attorney Marcie Claus, under the supervision of Township Attorney Van Schwab.

I am very proud of our Board and staff who work hard every day to provide vital services to community members. If you or someone you know is in need of information or support please encourage them to contact our office.

Marilyn D. GlazerSupervisor

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FALL 2015

We’re Here to ServeClerk Levy and Assessor Bagnall Have Answers to Your Questions

Niles Township Clerk’s Office Niles Township Clerk Charles Levy’s office provides assistance with temporary handicap placards, voter registration and notary services. Clerk Levy also serves as the Freedom of Information Officer for the Township.

Passport Services If you or family members are planning travel outside of the

United States, a valid passport is required for every traveler. Passport application services are provided at the Township office from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. First time applicants must provide a certified U.S. birth certificate or citizenship papers, a photo identification (driver’s license or state ID), two passport quality photos and fees in the form of checks or money orders. For more information or to make an appointment contact Administrator /Deputy Clerk and Passport Facility Manager Kitty Kendrick at (847) 673-9300.

Assessor Scott BagnallIf you have questions or concerns about your Cook County property tax bill or are a Realtor, banker or attorney who requires information about a property, we’re here to help. Assessor Scott Bagnall’s staff provides assistance with all property tax related forms, procedures, building permit information. Please stay tuned to our web site or register for Assessor Bagnall’s e-mail updates by visiting www.

nilestownshipassessor.com and complete the form found in the “contact us” section. Assessor services are free of charge, please stop by or call Deputy Assessor Rick Krier for more information at (847) 673-9300.

Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky’s representative Kris Sadur is at the Townshipoffice the second Tuesday of each month from 9:00 a.m. — 11:00 a.m. to help with Veteran’s Benefits, Medicare and Social Security. For an appointment call (847) 673-9300.

The Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County, (CEDA) provides assistance with nutrition, family literacy, medical, dental, utility vouchers and employment programs. Jerwane Ford, from CEDA is in every Monday from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

Grant RecipientsEach year the Niles Township Board reviews grant applications from local not-for-profit social service organizations and awards funding to assist in their work. The board recently approved 53 grant requests to the following organizations that provide a variety of human services within the Township. For more information on the Niles Township non-profit organization grant program, please phone (847) 673-9300

Bike Safety Rodeo Assessor Scott Bagnall hosted a Bike Safety Rodeo for children in the township on June 13th. The event provided a bicycle safety course, treats and information to keep safe cycling in the minds of the children. Trustee Tony Lundin provided support for this program.

A SAFE PLACE NORTH SHORE CTR. PERFORM ARTS CENTRE EAST

ARK NORTH SHORE SENIOR CENTER

ARTS OF LIFE NORTHWEST CASA

CANCER WELLNESS OPEN COMMUNITIES (INTERFAITH HOUSING)

CENTER FOR ENRICHED LIVING ORCHARD VILLAGE

CHILD CARE SCHOLARSHIP PARK DISTRICTS SCHOLARSHIPS

CHILDRENS ADVOCACY CENTER RAINBOW HOSPICE

COLLEGE EDUCATIONAL GRANTS RESOURCES FOR COM. LIVING

GLENKIRK/KEYSTONE RESPONSE CENTER

GRANT TO GENERAL ASSISTANCE RIMLAND

HARBOUR SEARCH INC./KEYSTONE

IL HOLOCAUST MUSEUM SHORE COMMUNITY SERVICES

INDO-AMERICAN CENTER SKOKIE CONCERT CHOIR

JEWISH COUN. CAMP RED LEAF SKOKIE NORTHSHORE SCULPTURE PARK

LINCOLNWOOD CAB PROGRAM SKOKIE PARADE

LINCOLNWOOD MEMORIAL DAY PARADE SKOKIE VALLEY ORCHESTRA

LINCOLNWOOD SENIORS ST JOHN BREBUEF SENIORS

LINKS/ANGLES ST MARTHA'S SENIORS

MAINE NILES SPECIAL REC SUBURBAN PRIMARY HEALTH CARE

METROPOLITAN FAMILY COUNS. THRESHOLDS TRANSITIONS

MIDWEST - PALLIATIVE CARE TRINITY (Formerly Blare House/Visions)

MISERICORDIA TURNING POINT

MORTON GROVE PARADE New Agencies

NEW FOUNDATION formerly WILPOWER Coalition of Limited English Speaking Elderly

NILES TWP. FP FOUNDATION National Alliance on Mental IllnessCook County North Shore

NILES TWP. SCHOOL DISTRICT 219 Peer Services

Kris Sadur

Free Electronics Recycling Event, September 12, 2015 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Our next-door neighbor Shore Community Services is holding an electronics-recycling event at 5231 Lincoln Avenue in Skokie (in the parking lot across from the old Skokie Police Station building). Shore is a member of CyclePoint™ from SourceAmerica®, the nation’s new eRecycling network that creates sustainable jobs for people with significant disabilities.They will be accepting electronics, retired printers, computers, laptops, modems, mobile devices, cell phones, tablets and digital cameras.

Free Township Paper Shredding Event, October 10, 2015Township residents and area business owners shredded 1,500 pounds of paper at our semi-annual shredding event held in May. The Shred-X truck will be in our parking lot at 5255 Main Street, Skokie on October 10th from Noon until 2:00 p.m. Please mark your calendar.

Niles Family Resource and Wellness Fair, October 10, 2015Learn about available resources, ask questions, and gain valuable insight on what is available in Niles. Attendees can receive free blood pressure screenings, flu shots, and lab screenings. Niles Township will have a table at the event-taking place at the Niles Senior Center, 999 Civic Center Drive, from 9:00 a.m.-Noon.

Holiday Toy Drive We are seeking donations of new toys for children ages 0-18. Please drop by the Township office with your donation by December 1, 2015

Township Calendar of EventsHere are just some of the things happening in your Township.

Please visit our website, www.NilesTownshipGov.com or our social media pages for real-time information.

Congratulations TonyTony Araque, Township Food Pantry Manager was honored with the Professional Assistance Center for Education (P.A.C.E.) program award from National Louis University in Chicago. Wendy Gearing, Assistant Director of the P.A.C.E. Program wrote “over the last 7-years Tony was able to teach job skills, life skills as well as social skills to all of the interns. Tony knows how to interact and draw out their talents and strengths. He has taught over thirty students the skills necessary to graduate P.A.C.E. and obtain gainful employment.”

The Niles Food Pantry Foundation is a 501C3 charitable corpora-tion that accepts tax-deductible cash donations to supplement our food sustenance program. If you wish to contribute, and help bring holiday cheer to fellow township residents, please stop by or mail donations to our office at 5255 Main Street in Skokie. The Foundation is also selling greeting cards through the generosity of Arts of Life, and designed by their client Russell Copenharve. These beautiful greeting cards are available for $5/each or 3/$12. Checks should be made payable to the Niles Township Food Pantry Foundation.

1,500 poundsshredded

in May

Lee Tamraz Community Room available at no-charge for groupsThe Tamraz all-purpose community meeting room can be reserved by Township residents for group meetings, performance rehearsals and community gatherings by contacting the Township for information at (847) 673-9300.

Matter of Balance (7 Weeks) Offered by CJE Senior LifeA discussion and light exercise program for those who are afraid of falling or who have already fallen and want to avoid future falls. Learn to view falls and fear of falling as controllable, set goals for increasing activity, and exercise to increase strength and balance. Class sessions at 5255 Main St. Skokie, October 19, 26 November 2,9,23,30 and December 7 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Cost $40; call Andrea Kaplan (CJE) at 773-508-1073 to register.

The Township Office will be closed on the following Holidays:Labor Day-September 7Columbus Day- October 12Veterans Day – November 11Thanksgiving – November 25 (Noon) — November 27Christmas – December 24 (Noon) & 25New Years Eve -December 31 (Noon)New Years Day- January 1

Reminder- Daylight Saving Time Ends November 1, be sure to set your clocks back one hour.

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Niles Township, 5255 Main Street, Skokie, IL 60077

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Your Niles Township Elected Officials

L-R Donald Gelfund, Mark Collins, Janice Cichowlas, Anthony Lundin,Seated: Charles Levy, Marilyn Glazer, Scott Bagnall

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