Niles Township computer classes in April, May

Niles Township Government spring 2012 Computer Classes online or in person. There is limited seating and classes run from April 16 through May 18. Course Offerings: Introduction to Computing: Basic course for all ages. Introduction to Computer hardware, software/Intro MS Office and email. Mondays, April …

PET OF THE WEEK Precious is friendliness personified

Precious was given her name by the folks at the shelter where she ended up because that’s what she is – precious. She has stolen their hearts as she will surely steal yours. This beautiful, freckled girl with a huge smile on her face is …

ComEd warns customers of impersonation scams

Prompted by a recent upswing in incidents involving scam artists impersonating Commonwealth Edison workers, the utility is alerting customers to be wary of schemes that could cost them money and valuable personal information, a news release stated.

“Last year, ComEd received 13 reports of impersonation …

Another Niles Scout achieves Eagle rank

Boy Scout Troop No. 175 Scoutmaster Greg Cieply and Committee Chairman David Okun announce that another Scout of the Troop in Niles has achieved the highest rank in Scouting — Eagle Scout.

Robert Murdach has successfully completed his Eagle Scout project, as well as passed …

Niles scout earns Eagle ranking

Tim Duffey, of Niles Boy Scout Troop 175, has successfully completed his Eagle Scout project, as well as passed the scrutiny of the specially assembled Eagle Board of Review. He will be honored at a special Eagle Court of Honor, scheduled to take place in …

Area Girl Scouts mark 100th anniversary

Local Girl Scouts from Niles, Morton Grove, Park Ridge, Skokie and Lincolnwood will celebrate 100 years of Girl Scouting.

Juliette Gordon Low founded Girl Scouting on March 12, 1912, in Savannah, Ga., to give girls access to unique leadership opportunities.

Girls of all ages and …

Niles Community Calendar for Feb. 23, 2012

Submissions for Community Calendar are required 14 days preceding the date of publication. Send to: Niles Managing Editor, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026. Information may be faxed to (847) 486-7495 or emailed to mbottari@pioneerlocal.com.

Center of Concern

The Center of Concern, …

Niles Community Calendar for Feb. 16, 2012

Submissions for Community Calendar are required 14 days preceding the date of publication. Send to: Niles Managing Editor, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026. Information may be faxed to (847) 486-7495 or emailed to mbottari@pioneerlocal.com.

Center of Concern

The Center of Concern, …

‘Heart Health’ is focus of event at Golf Mill mall in Niles

Heart Health will take over Center Court of Golf Mill Shopping Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 11 as clinicians from Advocate Lutheran General Hospital lead Healthy Heart 2012, a free heart-screening and educational event. The core goal of this event is cardiac …