Village of Glen Ellyn E-Newsletter
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Volume 13: Issue 43
Village News and Information
Halloween Trick-or-Treating Guidance and Safety Tips
As Halloween nears, 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.
Civic Center Parking Garage Closed Saturday, October 23 for Maintenance
The downtown parking garage, located directly behind the Civic Center at 535 Duane Street, will be closed on Saturday, October 23. Power washing within the garage will be taking place for the duration of the day. The garage will reopen on Sunday, October 24.

Alternate Parking Options in the Downtown:
  • Park by the Path: Utilize the 6 existing commuter parking lots in the downtown, highlighted in purple on the map. These lots shown are free to all users all day on weekends, with no time restrictions.
  • Main Street Parking Garage: The Main Street parking garage, on the ground level of the Apex development, is open for free, three-hour customer parking use. The garage is accessible for both vehicles and pedestrians via Glenwood Avenue only.
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 25 & 28 and November 1: Village Board Workshop
  • November 15: 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.
Ladies Night Out: Tickets Now On Sale
Downtown Glen Ellyn will hold its annual Ladies Night Out event on Tuesday, November 16 and Thursday, November 18 from 4-9 p.m.

Shop at over 15 participating businesses in the downtown, plus enjoy spiked cocoa and mulled wine from outdoor stands around town.

Tickets must be purchased in advance by November 9. No tickets will be sold on the night of the event.

For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit the Alliance of Downtown Glen Ellyn website.
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.

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 will be 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 (available beginning October 16), visit the Chamber of Commerce website.
DuPage County Seeks Public Input on Trail System
The DuPage County Division of Transportation (DuDOT) is seeking input from members of the public as DuDOT staff develop a detailed plan for the County’s regional trail network. Those who use the County’s trails, including the Illinois Prairie Path, the Great Western Trail, and the Southern DuPage Regional Trail, are asked to share their opinions via a survey at www.dupageco.org/bikeways.

As the DuPage Trails Plan is developed, it will focus on path maintenance and allowable improvements. The Plan’s goal is to make trails safer, more accessible, and easier to navigate. The public’s input will be used to guide staff as they seek improve the user experience along the trails through wayfinding and creative uses of undeveloped trail property. The Plan will utilize engineering best practices and provide recommendations for environmentally friendly trail enhancements and provide clear guidelines for trail management.

Community input is also being sought via signs with QR codes posted along DuPage County regional trails. To stay informed and engaged around the process, sign up for email updates on www.dupageco.org/bikeways.
COVID-19 News and Updates
Health Department Reopens Community Vaccination Clinic to Administer Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Booster Shots 
DuPage County Health Department reopened its Community Vaccination Clinic (CVC) to administer COVID-19 booster shots to those eligible. The CVC is located at the DuPage County Complex in Wheaton.

COVID-19 Vaccine booster shots are available for the following Pfizer vaccine recipients who completed their initial series at least 6 months ago and are:

  • 65 years and older
  • Age 18+ who live in long-term care settings 
  • Age 18+ who have underlying medical conditions 
  • Age 18+ who work in high-risk settings 
  • Age 18+ who live in high-risk settings 

Individuals newly seeking their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine can also receive their shots at the CVC. The Pfizer-BioNTech 2 dose series and the Johnson & Johnson one dose COVID-19 vaccines are available. Ages 12+ are eligible for initial doses. Anyone under 18 years old must have a parent or legal guardian accompany them.

Walk-ins are accepted. Register in advance to save time here or call (630) 682-7400 if assistance is needed with registration.

Clinic hours are:
  • Mondays and Wednesdays: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • Fridays: 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
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
20 - Police Pension Board, 7:30 p.m.
21 - Historic Preservation Commission, 7 p.m.
25 - Special Village Board Workshop (Budget), 5:30 p.m.
25 - Village Board Meeting, 7 p.m.
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.
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.

21 - LWVGE Community Meeting, 7-8:30 p.m. Glen Ellyn Police Station, 65 S. Park Boulevard. Be Vocal, Vote Local. The importance of local politics and elections. A livestream option is also available on Facebook. More information here.

23 - Salt Creek Civil War Round Table Book Sale, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Glen Ellyn History Center, 800 N. Main Street. More information here.

23 - Chicago's Memory of the Civil War, 2 p.m., Glen Ellyn History Center, 800 N. Main Street. Noted Civil War historian, author, speaker and consultant Robert I. Girardi will be speaking about Chicago and its relationship with the Civil War. More information here.

27 - Glen Ellyn Interfaith Prayer Service, 7:30 a.m. gather, 8-9 a.m. program, Lake Ellyn, 645 Lenox. For more information, visit 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.

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 - 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.
535 Duane Street
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Phone: 630-469-5000