Village of Glen Ellyn E-Newsletter
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Volume 13: Issue 44
Village News and Information
Halloween Trick-or-Treating Guidance and Safety Tips
The Village reminds residents that suggested trick-or-treat hours in Glen Ellyn are from 3 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, October 31.

Please take note of some safety tips from the Glen Ellyn Police Department to help ensure all residents have a safe and happy Halloween.

  • Only visit familiar, well-lit neighborhoods and homes that have their porch lights on.
  • Walk on the sidewalk. Cross the street at corners using traffic signals and crosswalks.
  • Parents should inspect children’s candy before they eat any. If anything is unwrapped or looks suspicious, throw it away.
  • Make sure trick-or-treaters have a flashlight and are wearing costumes that do not restrict their vision, could cause them to trip, are flame retardant and are light colored and visible. Consider placing reflective tape on costumes or treat bags.
  • Always walk and don’t run from house to house.
  • Avoid trick-or-treating alone. Children should always be accompanied by a parent or another trusted adult. Older children should always travel in groups.

Additional Guidance from the Illinois Department of Public Health
The Illinois Department of Public Health has issued the following COVID-19 Halloween and Fall Festivities Guidance to help celebrate safely, available HERE.
Halloween Festival and Parade
The Glen Ellyn Halloween Festival and Parade will be held Saturday, October 30 in downtown Glen Ellyn. Main Street from Crescent Boulevard to Pennsylvania Avenue will be blocked off for a festival of crafts, arts and entertainment.

Halloween Parade: 9:45 a.m.
Families are to meet in the Glenwood and Crescent parking lot at 9:30 a.m. to march in the parade that begins at 9:45 a.m. The parade will march east on Crescent, north on Forest, west on Pennsylvania and south on Main Street.

Downtown Activities: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Following the parade, participate in the spooktacular event where families have the opportunity to trick-or-treat at participating local businesses, enjoy festive entertainment and partake in arts and crafts.

Pet Costume Contest: 11 a.m.
Enter your pet in a costume contest at the Two Bostons booth and walk down the red carpet.

For more information on this event, please visit the Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce website.
Scarecrow Rows Through October 31
Rows and rows of over 75 scarecrows are lined up in downtown Glen Ellyn through October 31. Join the fun and see the handmade scarecrows created by scout troops, community members, local businesses and non-profit organizations.

For more information and to download the scarecrow map, visit the Chamber of Commerce website.
Revised: 2022 Village Budget Calendar
The Village of Glen Ellyn has set the following schedule to discuss the Calendar Year 2022 proposed budget. The following meetings are open to the public and will be held at the Village’s Civic Center, 535 Duane Street.

  • October 28 and November 1: Village Board Workshop
  • November 8: Village Board Meeting, public hearing on proposed budget followed by first reading of budget ordinance
  • December 13: Village Board Meeting, second reading/adoption of the budget ordinance.

Note that meetings are subject to change. Please visit the Agendas & Meetings page on the Village’s website for the current schedule.
Outdoor Dining Season Ends November 1
To prepare for annual snow/ice clearing activities, the Village’s end date for outdoor dining in the street is November 1.

The Village will continue to work closely with restaurants to extend limited outdoor seating on private property and public sidewalks, while weather permits. Be sure to check with establishments about what dining services they currently offer.
Upcoming Meetings and Events
Village Board and Commission Meetings
For a full listing of upcoming and prior Board and Commission meetings, please visit the Agendas & Minutes page on the Village's website.

October
28 - Special Village Board Workshop (Budget), 7 p.m.
29 - Recreation Commission Meeting, 7 a.m.

November
1 - Special Village Board Workshop (Budget), 7 p.m.
4 - Special Plan Commission Meeting, 7 p.m.
4 - Community Relations Commission, 7 p.m.
8 - Village Board Meeting, 7 p.m.
9 - Board of Police and Fire Commissioners, 4:30 p.m.
9 - Capital Improvements Commission, 7 p.m.
9 - Zoning Board of Appeals, 7 p.m.
Upcoming Glen Ellyn Events
October
16 through 31 - Scarecrow Rows. Rows and Rows of Scarecrows will be lined up in downtown Glen Ellyn. Join the fun and see the handmade Scarecrows created by scout troops, community members, local businesses and non-profit organizations. More information here.

30 - Halloween Parade and Festival, downtown Glen Ellyn, Parade 9:45 a.m. and Trick-or-Treating 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. A Spooktacular Event where children, with their parents, participate in the parade, go trick-or-treating at participating local businesses, and enjoy festival games and crafts. Plus, look for painted windows by local scout groups. More information here.

31 - Halloween trick-or-treating suggested hours, 3-7 p.m.

November
through November 9 - tickets available online for Ladies Night Out event on November 16 and 18. More information including tickets here.

2 - Glen Ellyn Woman's Club Meeting "Best Sellers of the Season and Great Gift Ideas for your Favorite Readers", History Center, 800 N. Main Street, 1pm, reservations 630-363-5327.

3 - Glenbard Parent Series, Hunt, Gather, Parent: What Ancient Cultures Can Teach Us About the Lost Art of Raising Happy Helpful Little Humans, noon-1 p.m. More information here.

6 - Coffee with the Cops, 8-10 a.m., Glen Ellyn Police Station Community Room, 65 S. Park Boulevard. More information here.

6 - Pumpkin Smash, 9 a.m. - noon. Green your Halloween! Drop off your jack-o-lanterns for composting at St. Mark's Episcopal Church (393 N Main St). Composting helps to keep thousands of pounds of organic material out of landfills. More information here.

6 - Girls on the Run 5K, 9 a.m., Lake Ellyn, 645 Lenox Road. Cheer on Lincoln Elementary's Girls on the Run Program as they complete their 5K.

6 - Sears Homes of Chicagoland, 2 p.m., Glen Ellyn History Center, 800 N. Main Street. More information here.

9 - Glenbard Parent Series, Preparing for Success on the SAT, 7-8 p.m. More information here.

11 - Village Offices Closed in Observance of Veteran's Day.

13 - Midcentury Christmas: Fads and Fun from 1945 - 1970, 2 p.m., Glen Ellyn History Center, 800 N. Main Street. More information here.

17 - Glenbard Parent Series, What Do You Say? How to Talk with Kids to Build Stress Tolerance, Motivation, and a Happy Home, noon-1 p.m. and 7-8 p.m. More information here.

17 - Glenbard Parent Series, Hábitos que forman relaciones familiares saludables/Habits that Form Healthy Family Relationships, 7-8 p.m. More information here.

18 - LWVGE Virtual Community Meeting, 7-8:30 p.m. A Discussion with Rebecca Sive - Author of “Make Herstory Your Story: A Guided Journal to Justice for Every Woman Every Day”. The meeting will be held via Zoom. More information here.

25, 26 - Village Offices Closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

26 - Holiday Walk & Tree Lighting, 6 - 8:30 p.m., downtown Glen Ellyn. Celebrate the holiday season as downtown Glen Ellyn Comes alive with twinkling lights, decorated storefront windows, the sounds of Christmas, and Santa lighting the Christmas tree.  More information to come on the Chamber of Commerce website.
535 Duane Street
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Phone: 630-469-5000