COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
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Greetings!
The monthly Glen Ellyn Chamber Community Newsletter is your resource to local news from the Chamber, civic partners, village and county for your family and our Glen Ellyn businesses.
Due to COVID-19 the Chamber will not be hosting the Halloween Festival. A new event Scarecrow Rows has taken its place as a socially distant event spread over 10 days. There will be 90+ scarecrows lined up in Downtown Glen Ellyn. Join the fun and see the handmade Scarecrows created by community members and local business, explore unique one-of-a-kind storefronts with their decorated windows and dine the fall menu at one of our many restaurants. Maps will be available from sponsoring businesses and on-line. Please wear masks and remain socially distant.
Halloween and trick-or-treating is not a Village of Glen Ellyn-sponsored event. Please use your best judgment regarding whether or not to have your children participate in trick-or-treating. To maintain public health and encourage residents to celebrate Halloween safely this year, The Village of Glen Ellyn offers Halloween guidelines and safety precautions LINK. The Village suggested residential trick-or-treat hours on October 31 are from 3 to 7 p.m.
Additionally, please see the list of Glen Ellyn Community Halloween Events listed below!
As we continue in the pandemic, remember to keep shopping and spending local to keep our storefronts open. The Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to be a resource and advocate to our members.
Stay Safe & Happy Halloween,
Dawn Smith
Glen Ellyn Chamber Executive Director
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Chamber Community Events
- Scarecrow Rows - New October Event!
- Glen Ellyn French Market - 3 market days left!
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Scarecrow Rows Glen Ellyn
Downtown Glen Ellyn
October 21 - 31
Follow the Rows and Rows of 90+ Scarecrows lined up in Downtown Glen Ellyn. Join the fun and see the handmade Scarecrows created by community members, local businesses, & non-profits. Explore unique one-of-a-kind storefronts with their decorated windows and dine the fall menu at one of our many restaurants. Maps will be available from sponsoring businesses and on-line on October 20.
There are a few sponsorship opportunities still available. $45 to sponsor scarecrow. If you are interested please contact the Chamber office (630) 469-0907.
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The Glen Ellyn French Market has been extended through October, with the final market day planned for Sunday, October 25.
The French Market offers a selection of services, vegetables, fruits, crafts, bakery, meat and other items for sale to the general public. Please follow Customer Guidelines:
- Follow Arrows
- Maintain Social Distancing
- Wear a Face mask
- Credit preferred for a touchless transaction
- Do not touch produce
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Sundays, June - October 25
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
(8:00 am - 9:00 am Reserved for Seniors)
Main Street Train Station South parking lot
(between Main Street and Forest Avenue)
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Chamber Business Events
- Why Startups are More Vital to the Economy than Ever (Live Outdoors)
- Third Thursday After Hours Virtual Networking, October 15
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Presenter: Travis Linderman, Managing Director of Innovation DuPage |
MENU
(pre-select with registration)
Cobb Salad - Romaine, egg, blue cheese, bacon, avocado, tomatoes, chicken breast, with buttermilk dressing.
Reserve 22 Burger - 8 oz black angus (cooked medium) on brioche bun, with lettuce tomato and onion served with cole slaw and fries.
Crispy Chicken Sandwich - Panko crusted chicken breast, bacon, green onion thyme cream cheese, lettuce and tomato on a parmesan crusted baguette served with coleslaw and fries.
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WHY STARTUPS ARE MORE VITAL TO THE ECONOMY THAN EVER (Live Outdoors) |
Join Travis in a conversation about how startups can assist DuPage County in diversifying the local economy and driving business to service industries, restaurants and stores. Support of startup growth can attract new residents, corporate sponsors, angel investment and national press to the Glen Ellyn area. Existing models show how startup communities have helped even the most economically damaged regions spring back to life with greater vitality and programs that help them grow.
Travis Linderman has served as director for three venture incubators prior to his selection as Managing Director of Innovation DuPage. He founded a startup with Princeton University, secured venture capital backing, scaled rapidly and enjoyed a successful IP acquisition. Travis has spearheaded capital campaigns that have raised over $600 million for technology development.
Innovation DuPage (ID) is a Non-profit venture that unites entrepreneurs and small business owners with the people, resources, programs that help them grow. We connect our members with vetted mentors who can help establish a strong foundation as they rapidly scale. We are a place to belong, offering workshops and inclusive co-working. We are a community, a place to try new things and build on your ideas.
All are welcomed to register. Please arrive with mask. Seating will be socially distant outside under a tent with heaters. Reserve now, as we sold out last month.
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Tuesday, October 13
11:30am Registration
Noon - 1:00pm Lunch & Presentation
Reserve 22
485 Winchell Way, Glen Ellyn
Outdoors, tented with heaters
$25 member / $30 non-member
*Face covering are required with the exception while eating and drinking at your table.
Registrations will not be taken after Noon on
Monday, October 12
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After Hours Virtual Networking |
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Third Thursday After Hours
Virtual Networking
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Join us for a virtual networking opportunity to further your connections. At this meeting you will have the opportunity to introduce your business and answer this month's topic question.
After the meeting the Chamber will provide contact information of all attendees in lieu of business cards.
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Thursday, October 15
4:30 - 5:30 PM
Free to All Chamber Members
Virtual Meeting via Zoom. A link to join will be emailed prior the meeting.
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Glen Ellyn Chamber and Glen Ellyn Cares Present $2,700 Check to
The Glen Ellyn Summer Snack Pack Program at Sept 15th Meeting
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Thank you all who donated to The Glen Ellyn Summer Snack Pack Program which feeds 300 at risk Glen Ellyn children weekly. These packs were distributed to School Districts 41 and 89, the Glen Ellyn Children’s Resource Center and The Glen Ellyn Public Library. This program is organized by the Glen Ellyn Kiwanis with partnership with The Glen Ellyn Food Pantry.
Thank you to the support of Glen Ellyn Cares. Glen Ellyn Cares is a community-wide volunteer effort for the Village of Glen Ellyn, Illinois, its schools, its businesses and residents to participate together in service activities to support and promote kindness and caring of others while supporting its mission to be a Village of Volunteers.
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Glen Ellyn Halloween Events
Mark you calendars for all the Halloween FUN!
- The Glen Ellyn Pumpkin Patch, Oct 10-31
- Spooky Glen Ellyn: A Driving Tour of Glen Ellyn, Oct 17
- Scarecrow Rows Glen Ellyn, Oct 21-31
- Halloween Drive -Thru, Oct 24
- Pumpkins on Main, Oct 30- 31
- The Virtual Halloween Children & Pet Costume Pageant, Oct 30-31
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The Glen Ellyn Pumpkin Patch
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
393 N. Main Street, Glen Ellyn
Saturday, October 10 - 31
St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Glen Ellyn is having our annual pumpkin patch this year. Please come visit us on Saturday, October 10th, starting at 1:00pm and until all the pumpkins are sold. There will be volunteers to help with sales on the weekend and we will use the honor system for payment the rest of the time. Come out and get your pumpkins! Please make sure to wear your masks! We accept cash, check, and Paypal. All proceeds go to DuPagePads.
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Spooky Glen Ellyn: A Driving Tour of Glen Ellyn -- for Halloween!
Glen Ellyn Historical Society
Begin behind Stacy's Tavern Museum
Saturday, October 17
anytime from 3 - 6 p.m.
Looking for some safe but spooky Halloween fun? The Historical Society is offering a driving tour of Glen Ellyn, where you will learn about some of the Village's hidden history and creepiest sites. Load the family in your car and start your driving tour behind Stacy's Tavern Museum at 557 Geneva Rd. A free event! (Donations are appreciated.)
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Halloween Drive -Thru
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Saturday, October 24
Duane/Lorraine lot from 3-:00 - 4:30
Experience the spooky sights and sounds of Halloween! Roll down your car windows and trick or treat your way through drive-thru scenes and socially-distanced play stations. Say hello to characters in costume and take home Halloween treats. Decorate your car for extra fun! For kids of all ages.
ATTENTION GLEN ELLYN BUSINESSES
Would like to donate Halloween candy to the Glen Ellyn Public Library? In return the Library will do a 30 second commercial for your company during their drive in family bingo program taking place from 11:30-1:00pm on October 24th. Please have the candy be both peanut and tree nut free.
If interested, please contact Heather McCammond-Watts as the Halloween candy contact person. hmccammond-watts@gepl.org or 630-790-6733
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Pumpkins on Main
Glen Ellyn Park District
Main Street Recreation Center
October 30-31
Call for jack-o-lanterns! Drop your carved pumpkin off at Main Street Recreation Center at one of the following times:
-Thursday, October 29 - between 6:00-8:00pm
-Friday, October 30 - between 9:00am-2:00pm
Pumpkins will be displayed October 30-31 as part of our Halloween Spooktacular display!
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The Virtual Halloween Children & Pet Costume Pageant
McAninch Arts Center
Halloween Weekend
Send in your video of your child in their Halloween Costume saying “Trick or Treat” or your pet in costume. Viewers help us decide the winners! Prizes for the children’s contest are gift baskets from Glen Ellyn Sweet Shop and pet winners a gift from the Two Boston’s Pet shop of Wheaton. All winners will receive a family pass to the Holiday Sing-Along with the Symphony. Submit your video in link below.
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Community Partner Events & News
- Glen Ellyn Public Library - Drive-In BINGO
- College of DuPage - Community Newsletter
- Alliance of Downtown Glen Ellyn- Ladies Night Out
- Glenbard Parent Series- Raising Unconventional Children in a Conventional World
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Glen Ellyn Public Library
Drive-In BINGO
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Saturday, Oct. 24
11:30 am-1 pm
Glen Ellyn Public Library (parking lot)
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College of DuPage
Community Newsletter
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Interested in getting up-to-date news on the largest community college in the state? Click here to receive the new COD NOW community newsletter coming soon!
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Alliance of Downtown Glen Ellyn
Ladies Night Out
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November 17 or Nov 19
5:00 - 9:00pm
Downtown Glen Ellyn
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Differently Wired: Raising Unconventional Children in a Conventional World by
Deborah Reber, author of “Differently Wired: Raising an Exceptional Child in a Conventional World”
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Tues. Oct. 13, 7:00 p.m.
Free Virtual Event
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Local County & Village News
- New Frida Kahlo Mural Unveiled In Anticipation of 2021 Exhibit
- The Power of Public Art - Rise by Rose
- Early Voting for the General Election
- Early Voting and Town Meeting Information
- Civic Betterment Party Announces 2020 Candidate Slate
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New Frida Kahlo Mural Unveiled in Anticipation of
"Frida Kahlo: Timeless" Exhibit coming summer 2021
Local Artist/Illustrator Geoff Bevington Taps into
his Latino Heritage to Create Celebratory Work
Downtown Glen Ellyn is site of a new mural honoring artist Frida Kahlo. Work began Thursday, Sept. 24 on the 14-foot-high and 28-foot-wide mural gracing the wall of Olive ‘n Vinnie’s, located at 449 N. Main Street. The mural is scheduled to be completed later this week. The mural was designed by Glen Ellyn’s own Geoff Bevington and is being painted primarily by Bevington with some assistance by other artists and local residents, including children. The project is made possible thanks to the Village of Glen Ellyn, McAninch Arts Center, National Endowment for the Arts and Tim Elliott for their sponsorship of the mural. For full press release click here
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The Power of Public Art
RISE by Rose
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A young rising artist has transformed the rear wall of fitness and cycle studio RISE Fitness, from a bland blank wall, into a beautiful, floral sight. The artist Rose Fenske, age 15, a high school sophomore at Glenbard West, has always had a passion for painting and art. Her mural represents RISE’s motto of inspiration, energy, and good health. “This space had not been used in years,” says owner Katelyn Kaese, “But we had the need for outdoor space due to Covid-19. We are grateful to Rose for creating this mural as a lasting reminder of beauty even during a pandemic.” The mural can be viewed from neighboring business, Northside Pub’ back patio and is located at 505 Pennsylvania Avenue. |
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Early Voting for the General Election
Early voting for the General Election is underway in DuPage County. Residents should note that the Civic Center is not an early voting location this year.
Early voting locations and dates are as follows:
September 24 - November 2, 2020: DuPage Fairgrounds (2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton). Current hours include weekdays 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. - noon.
October 19 - October 31, 2020: Designated temporary early voting locations throughout DuPage County. Hours include weekdays 8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. For a listing of temporary early voting sites, visit here. (Glen Ellyn location - College of DuPage, Institutional Resource Center, 425 Fawell Boulevard)
October 19 - November 2, 2020: Designated permanent early voting locations throughout DuPage County. Hours include weekdays 8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Weekends 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. For a listing of permanent early voting sites, visit here. (Glen Ellyn location - The Abbington Distinctive Banquets, 3s002 R. 53)
Tuesday, November 3, 2020: Voter’s designated polling place on Election Day. To find your polling location, visit the voter services website.
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Early Voting and Town Meeting Information. Civic Betterment Party Announces 2020 Candidate Slate
The Nominating Committee of the Civic Betterment Party has announced its slate of candidates for the open positions on the Glen Ellyn Village and Library Boards.
Village President
Village Trustee (3 openings)
- Gary Fasules
- Anne Gould
- Kelley Kalinich
- Steve Neurauter
- Steve Ruffalo
- Stephen Szymanski
Library Trustee (3 openings)
- Mary Anne Deaton
- Richard Jones
- Erin Micklo
- Susan Stott
- Joel Riley
The individuals with the most votes will be on the ballot for the spring 2021 Consolidated General Election with Civic Betterment Party endorsement.
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Early Voting and Town Meeting Information
Early Voting
Socially distanced early voting for the 2020 Town Meeting will take place at the Glen Ellyn Civic Center, 535 Duane Street, in the second floor gymnasium. Dates and times are:
· Saturday, November 7 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
· Monday, November 9 from 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.
· Tuesday, November 10 from 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.
· Wednesday, November 11 from 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.
· Thursday, November 12 from 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Town Meeting
Details on the presentation of the Town Meeting on Saturday November 14 are still being planned. Socially distanced IN PERSON VOTING that day will be from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Civic Center gymnasium.
Drive Thru Voting (NEW this year)
Drive thru voting will occur at two locations in town. Stay in your car to vote.
· Village Links Golf Course parking lot, 485 Winchell Way, from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
· Glen Ellyn Municipal Lot at Duane and Lorraine, west of the GE Public Library, from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Voters must be residents of incorporated Glen Ellyn and be at least 18 years of age. It is not necessary to be a registered voter. Voters are reminded to bring proof of residency in the form of a valid driver’s license or state issued ID card with current address.
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Glen Ellyn Chamber Past Events |
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Glen Ellyn Restaurant Week
Thank you to all who dined at our eateries during Restaurants Week, September 21-27. It was a success because of you! Never before have our restaurants needed our patronage then now. They have redeveloped their operating plan to meet and exceeded health guidelines and continue to offer high quality and exemplary service. Please continue to frequent our restaurants by dining in our outside, or using carryout & delivery.
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Annual Community Shred Event |
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Participate in our GLEN ELLYN
DINE AT HOME OR DINE IN
Curbside Pickup / Delivery / Carryout / Drive Through / Outdoor Dining / Indoor Dining
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Participate in our KEEP SHOPPING
LOCAL program
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Curbside Pickup / Online / Shipping / In Store |
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Glen Ellyn Essential Services |
These Business are critical to our community. Please contact these companies via phone or email as many of these companies are working remotely.
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Volunteers are needed. If you are an able and willing to volunteer, please visit DuPage County’s Volunteer Portal, Giving DuPage, who links volunteers with non-profit organizations within DuPage. Contact the Chamber if your Non-Profit would like more information, and to be connected. |
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Glen Ellyn Business Resource During COVID-19 |
The Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to be a resource during this difficult time. Please click the link to view:
- Emails shared with Glen Ellyn Chamber members regarding COVID-19 on their website
- COVID19 Links to Village, County & State.
- Additional ways to help in the pandemic.
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Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce Members
Thank you to our Members. Because of your paid membership, the Chamber is able to continue to connect business with the greater Glen Ellyn community.
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Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce
810 N. Main Street
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
630.469.0907
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