COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER
Thursday, March 4, 2021
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Greetings!
With the warmer weather upon us, St. Patrick's Day around the corner, Spring Break in site and summer planning starting, I think we all have Spring Fever! Our March Newsletter has activities for your businesses and family. We are planning great things for Spring and excited to soon announce more happenings!
Thank you for choosing to spend your dollars in Glen Ellyn. The Chamber is dedicated to be a resource and an advocate to our members. Please remember to hire, dine and shop local to keep Glen Ellyn businesses alive.
Dawn Smith
Glen Ellyn Chamber Executive Director
CHAMBER OFFICE HOURS
In Person Office Hours
Tuesday & Thursday 9am - 4pm
Staff are working remote Monday & Wednesday
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Glen Ellyn Community Awards Virtual Celebration |
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We are excited to announce that this year's 57th Annual Glen Ellyn Community Awards Ceremony will be virtual for all to view at 'Watch Parties' throughout Glen Ellyn Restaurants or in your own home!
On Wednesday April 7th, we will announce all the winning recipients, including Businesses, Senior & Citizen of the Year via a streamed video presentation all FREE to see. You will be able to hearthe amazing achievements of these deserving recipients from the presenters, as well as, the thank you remarks from the recipients. More info on reserving for a "WATCH PARTY" coming soon. It is like the Glen Ellyn Oscars!
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Sponsorship Opportunities Last Call |
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A portion of the proceeds support the Glen Ellyn Lions Club and their local charities |
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Glen Ellyn Community Golf Outing
Join us for the Annual Glen Ellyn Community Golf Outing for golf, fun and friends with plenty of games and prizes.
Your package will include a scramble format 18 Hole Golf Tournament with cart, box lunch, beer on the course, dinner ticket, a silent auction, drink ticket and prizes. Play games on the course such as a timed Foursome Relay, Straightest to the Line, Closest to the Pin, Longest Drive, Village Cup, Putting for Pints, and Hole in One contests where you can win $10,000 cash, a roundtrip airfare and more.
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Monday, May 17 | 1:00pm Shotgun
Village Links of Glen Ellyn
$150 per Golfer / Early bird & Foursome discount
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Sponsorship Opportunities Available |
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The Pop Up Polar Plaza Skating Rink
in Downtown Glen Ellyn
Thanks to a partnership between the Village of Glen Ellyn and the Glen Ellyn Park District, the Glen Ellyn Polar Plaza, a new pop-up skating rink, opened February 19th. This 60 foot by 40 foot synthetic ice skating rink is located in the heart of downtown Glen Ellyn. The rink will be open seven days a week from noon to 9 p.m. with parking available in the western most portion of the Crescent parking lot, west of Main St.
The Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce and the Alliance of Downtown Glen Ellyn, together with the business community, encourage visitors to the Polar Plaza to shop and dine locally in conjunction with their ice skating visit. With over 30 restaurants and bistros in downtown Glen Ellyn, in addition to nearly 50 shops and boutiques, there is much to explore and enjoy in the area.
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New to the Polar Plaza is streamed music and an easy QR code for delivery from your favorite restaurant.
We are EXCITED to announce School of Rock will be performing concerts! Look for more information coming soon. Dates will be the weekend of March 20 and April 10!
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For additional information, including a listing of rules, skate needs, along with dining and shopping opportunities in the downtown, visit www.gepark.org/polar-plaza. |
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McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage Begins Final Preparations for
‘Frida Kahlo: Timeless’ Exhibition
COVID-19 Health and Safety Guidelines Established in Advance of June 5 Opening
With the opening of “Frida Kahlo: Timeless” slated for this summer, staff at the McAninch Arts Center (MAC) and the Cleve Carney Museum of Art (CCMA) at College of DuPage are finalizing health and safety protocols for the exhibition’s three-month run.
Running June 5 to Sept. 6, “Frida Kahlo: Timeless,” an exhibition of the largest private collection of Frida Kahlo’s works, will be the first large showing of original Kahlo artwork in the Chicago area in the last 40 years. The 26-piece collection, on loan from the Dolores Olmedo Museum, features an array of works on paper and paintings spanning Kahlo’s career. Full Press Release HERE
Reserve your tickets today! Glen Ellyn will hold Frida Kahlo experiences through the months of June - August. More information to come on how our local businesses are joining in the celebration of this amazing art exhibit. We are so excited Frida is coming to Glen Ellyn!
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DuPagePads Invites You to
15th Annual Taste of Hope
A Week-Long Virtual + Take-Out Fundraiser
Thursday, March 4, 2021 - Thursday March 11, 2021, friends of DuPagePads, foodies, and philanthropist alike have the opportunity to support local restaurants and help those experiencing homelessness through a virtual week of delicious and delightful entertainment for all.
Take a bite out of unique dining offers from some of the area’s leading eateries while supporting DuPagePads’ mission to end homelessness. Purchase carry-out, dine-in and delivery options where available using special offers with participating restaurant partners and enjoy special activities including:
· Virtual Presentations
· Cooking Demonstrations
· Exclusive Online Auction Items
· Special Raffles & Prizes
Find out more and purchase tickets now HERE
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Using Virtual Personal Assistants
Glen Ellyn Public Library
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Siri, Alexa, and Cortana are big names in tech and are touch free. Learn what these applications can do and whether using one could help you. Presented by technology tutor Mike Gershbien from Very Smart People.
Zoom Meeting ID: 859 8858 0781
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Monday, March 8
6:30 - 8:30 PM
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Food Collection Drive
Glen Ellyn Food Pantry
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Make Hunger History
Support Glen Ellyn Food Pantry by donating non-perishable food items and toiletries at our drive-thru drop-off collection drives! See the schedule and pantry needs listed in the link below.
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Tuesday, March 30
1:00 - 6:00 PM
Ackerman SFC
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College of DuPage
Community Newsletter
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Don’t miss out on getting up-to-date news and events from College of DuPage. Click here to register and receive the new COD NOW community newsletter.
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Most Likely to Succeed: Anticipating the Future of Education and Careers |
Tuesday, March 9
7:30 - 8:30 PM
Free
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Share the Love of Glen Ellyn
Thank you to all the businesses, non-profits and scout troops for SHARING the LOVE in Glen Ellyn. The Share the Love event featured 50 heart-shaped wreaths, which showcased Glen Ellyn pride in the downtown area.
The heart that received the most likes on the Chamber Facebook Page is Wyndemere Senior Living Campus. The winning organization has won Chocolaterie Stam’s Grand Gesture Valentine’s Box which is loaded with our favorites: signature bon bons, Jordan almonds, mocha sticks, lemon peal and almond euphoria!
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Glen Ellyn's Featured Family Feasts
Thank you to everyone who participated in the “Glen Ellyn’s Featured Family Feasts,” The goal was accomplished! We offered a convenient option for area families, exposed residents to expanded dining options, and created new business for local restaurants.
For this event, our website received over 7,500 unique clicks which does not include all the images seen via social media posts. Residents also dropped off much-needed pantry donations for the Glen Ellyn Food Pantry at each restaurant. Over 27 bags of food and money were donated!
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Has Your business held their Illinois State mandatory training yet for every employee?
If not, join us!
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Richard J. Lofgren, Esq.
The Law Office of Lofgren & Wentworth, P.C.
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IL State Required Anti-Sexual Harassment Training (Virtual) |
Rick Lofgren will be present for a Q&A session before and after the training presentation.
In 2019, the Illinois Legislature passed the Illinois Workplace Transparency Act. As a result, employers must provide anti-sexual harassment training to their employees at least once per year. Failure to do so could result in employers being fined by the Department of Human Rights.
Rick Lofgren and Charles Wentworth of The Law Office of Lofgren & Wentworth, P.C. have recorded a 20-minute presentation that you can use to provide the training to your employees, and they have been gracious enough to let the Chamber use for its members.
Did you complete your Anti-Sexual Harassment Training? If not, register today so you and your employees can complete this requirement.
*This program is NOT for restaurants or bars. We will soon email you when a presentation will be available for those serving alcohol.
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Tuesday, March 9
11:45am Zoom Link Opens
Noon - 1:00pm Program
$10 per Chamber Member Employee
For $10 per employee, we will provide to you a link to the video, as well as the Certificates of Participation for each employee who views the program.
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Local County & Village News
- COVID-19 Vaccine Updates and Information: DuPage County Health Department
- Voter Information and Key Dates for Upcoming Consolidated Election
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COVID-19 Vaccine Updates and Information: DuPage County Health Department
The DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) has limited supplies of the COVID-19 vaccine available to individuals who meet the criteria for Phase 1b, including those 65 and older and frontline essential workers. Register to receive COVID-19 vaccine appointment notifications from DCHD or its local healthcare partners here.
Vaccination is by appointment only and dependent on supplies. Please note you will not be able to schedule an appointment until the time is right. Individuals will be asked to provide verification of eligibility. DCHD is prioritizing its administration of vaccine for individuals who reside, work, or attend college/university in DuPage County.
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Voter Information and Key Dates for Upcoming Consolidated Election
Upcoming Election Dates
April 6, 2021 - Consolidated Election
For the election of Municipal, Park District, Library District and School District officials.
Voter Registration
To register to vote or to check your registration status, visit here. Voter registration can be completed online beginning February 25, 2021 through March 21, 2021 and in person through March 9, 2021 with a valid driver’s license or State ID. For DuPage County voter registration locations, visit here.
Vote By Mail Applications
Voters selecting to vote by mail are requested to securely apply online here. Ballots will begin to be mailed out February 25, 2021 to those that have completed the vote by mail application. Your returned ballot must be postmarked no later than election day (April 6, 2021) in order for your vote to be counted. Additionally, voters will continue to have the option of casting ballots during early voting or at Election Day polling places.
The last day for the Election Authority to receive vote by mail applications from any registered voter is April 1, 2021.
Grace Period Registration and Early Voting
Illinois law provides individuals who were unable to register to vote by the March 21 deadline, a "grace period" to register and vote simultaneously. The schedule is below:
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February 25 - April 5, 2021: DuPage County Fairgrounds (2015 Manchester Road, Building 5, Wheaton). For information and hours, visit here.
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March 22 - April 3, 2021: Designated Temporary Early Voting Locations. A full listing of Temporary Early Voting locations can be found here. (Glen Ellyn location - College of DuPage, Institutional Resource Center, 425 Fawell Boulevard)
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March 22 - April 5, 2021: Designated Permanent Early Voting Locations. A full listing of Permanent Early Voting locations can be found here.
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April 6, 2021: Voter's designated polling place on Election Day. To find your polling location, visit the voter services website.
More Information
For more information on voting in DuPage County, please visit the DuPage County Election Division website. Here you will find further information on the following:
- Check your election information
- Check your registration status
- View your sample ballot
- Find your polling place
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Westside Children's Therapy |
910 Roosevelt Rd.
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(815) 378-1125
Our therapy is driven by results. A child’s progress isn’t something we just tell parents about. Parents will undoubtedly detect it in their child’s day-to-day life.
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Partnership for Educational Progress - PEP |
596 Crescent Street
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 942-7656
PEP-a 501c3 Educational Foundation that provides financial resources to enhance student achievement and equity and enrich learning opportunities within the Glenbard High School and Elem Feeder Distr.
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Participate in our DINE IN GLEN ELLYN
Curbside Pickup / Delivery / Carryout / Drive Through / Outdoor 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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