Village of Niles, IL
Mitchell Johnson is an experienced communications and multimedia professional currently serving as the Communications and Multimedia Coordinator for the Village of Niles, IL, since July 2016. With a background in media production and municipal communications, Mitchell also instructs the Marching Knights at Prospect High School Band Boosters and has extensive experience as a freelance accompanist and trumpeter, specializing in musical theater. Previous roles include hosting and producing video content for the City of Des Plaines, working as a music assistant for Township High School District 214, and supporting promotional events at ESPN Chicago. Mitchell holds a B.S. in Media and Cinema Studies from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and has been involved in a variety of media and educational roles since 2006.
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Village of Niles, IL
The Village of Niles, incorporated in 1899, is located in Cook County, Illinois, and borders the north side of Chicago. Niles’ 5.85 square miles are conveniently centered along Milwaukee Avenue, and are home to friendly, multi-cultural neighborhoods, good schools, plentiful retail outlets and several major corporations, including Shure, Woodward, Coca-Cola, FedEx and the Bradford Exchange. The median income for a household in the Village is $47,495. In 2017, Chicago Magazine ranked Niles as one of the "Best Areas for First-Time Home Buyers. In 2010, Niles was named the best place in America to raise kids by BusinessWeek. Niles offers its residents – urban professionals, young families and senior citizens alike – low taxes, efficient multi-modal transportation and best-in-class services such as the Niles Free Bus; Senior, Teen and Family Fitness Centers; and Family Services. The Village of Niles ensures the safety and quality of life for all residents through its Public Services, Police and Fire Departments. A notable landmark and point of pride among Niles' residents is the Leaning Tower of Niles, a half-scale replica of the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Pisa, Italy, is one of four European cities that is a “Sister City” to Niles. With a population of 29,803 and a large immigrant population, Niles is a community that embraces ethnic and cultural diversity and comes together to enjoy Village-wide festivals as well as neighborhood events.