COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
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Greetings!
Summer is here and we are excited for all to be out and about enjoying shopping, dining and being outside in the sunshine. Please read all the happenings in Glen Ellyn this coming month. 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.
Best,
Dawn Smith
Executive Director
Chamber In Person Office Hours
Monday - Friday 9am - 4pm
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Glen Ellyn French Market Is Open Every Sunday
Start your Sunday mornings off by strolling through the Glen Ellyn open air French Market offering a variety of vegetables, fruits, crafts, bakery, meat and other items. The Market is off of Main Street and the Prairie Path. To see updates on services and product, view their Facebook page HERE
Sundays, May 2 - September 26 | 8am - 1pm
546 Duane Street / Main St Metra Lot
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If you're interested in becoming a vendor. Chamber Members receive a 10% discount. |
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‘Frida Kahlo: Timeless’ Exhibition
Running June 5 to Sept. 6, “Frida Kahlo: Timeless,” an exhibition of the largest private collection of Frida Kahlo’s works, Full Press Release HERE
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Experience Everything Frida This Summer In Glen Ellyn |
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The Village of Glen Ellyn, the Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce and the Alliance of Downtown Glen Ellyn are partnering together, along with our businesses, to bring tourism into Glen Ellyn to showcase the amazing storefronts and vibrant restaurants in our community.
In celebration of the exhibit, Glen Ellyn will have a number of experiences throughout the summer that both residents and visitors alike can enjoy, including:
- Murals and community artwork on display.
- Festive flowers and Frida banners lining the streets.
- Shopping for Frida inspired gifts.
- Custom menus and cocktails at local restaurants.
- Designated ride sharing pick-up and drop-off locations.
- Frida themed experiences including cooking, painting, floral and cocktail classes.
To plan your experience, visit www.glenellyn.org/frida. Throughout the Exhibition, the website will be kept up-to-date with new Frida experiences taking place in Glen Ellyn.
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Community Flower Pots Now On Display Downtown
Bottle & Bottega, The Village of Glen Ellyn Public Works Department and the Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce partnered together to paint 12 Frida themed flower pots, now on display in downtown Glen Ellyn.
The Glen Ellyn Public Works Department has worked closely with Ball Horticulture on the types and arrangements of flowers that are displayed in the flower pots. The flowers displayed in downtown Glen Ellyn reflect the Frida Kahlo inspired garden incorporated into the the Frida Kahlo Timeless Exhibit.
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Free Shred Event
Sponsored by: Glen Ellyn Bank & Trust
Protect yourself from identity theft at our Shred Days. Gather your personal, sensitive information and we’ll shred it here for free! All paper collected is 100% broken down and recycled.
Day of Event:
- Individuals are asked to stay in their car.
- Pop your trunk and volunteers will pick up your boxes.
- Limit 3 paper BAGS or BOXES per car.
Thank you to the amazing volunteers of the Glenbard West Hitter Football Team for helping us unload paper from the vehicles, so the drivers can stay safe and helps expedite the line quickly.
We expect this event to be well attended. For health and safety for all individuals, remain in your vehicle. No materials will be accepted past NOON.
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Saturday June, 26
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Duane/Lorraine Lot Parking Lot
384 Duane St, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
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Seventh Annual Glen Ellyn Vintage Auto Fest
Glen Ellyn Historical Society
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Admission is free to the Vintage Auto Fest with great vintage vehicles on display in the space between Stacy's Tavern Museum and the Glen Ellyn History Center. Enjoy lunch by Heavenly Hot Dogs from 11 - 2. |
Saturday, June 5
10am - 3pm
800 N. Main Street, Glen Ellyn
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Grab the kids and join the free scavenger hunt to Find Frida throughout Downtown Glen Ellyn during the month of June!
Find Frida scavenger hunt maps can be picked-up at The Bookstore of Glen Ellyn, 475 N. Main Street. Locate 20 Frida dolls in participating storefronts downtown, and validate your map at each location. Turn in the completed card before July 3 at the Glen Ellyn Public Library, 400 Duane Street, to be entered to win great prizes!
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Begins June 1
Downtown Glen Ellyn
Free
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Understanding the Need for Affordable Housing in Glen Ellyn
Glen Ellyn Public Library
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Affordable housing means different things to different people. Learn the difference between affordable, accessible, and supportive housing. Listen as individuals who need these types of housing share their stories. Find out why Glen Ellyn is such a good fit for these individuals and how our community would benefit from the diversity that comes with affordable housing.
Thank you to the following organizations, who have worked together to plan this program: Glen Ellyn League of Women Voters, One Community, ICNA Relief, DuPage United, Achieving independence and Mobility Center for Independent Living, Full Circle Communities, Glen Ellyn Public Library and Village of Glen Ellyn.
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Saturday, June 19
9:00 - 11:00AM
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Community Food Drive
Glen Ellyn Park District
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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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Saturday, June 29
1:00PM - 6:00PM
Ackerman SFC
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Thank you Everyone for Making the 2021 Glen Ellyn Chamber Golf Outing a Success!
We had an amazing day thanks in part to our Golf Committee, Sponsors, Golfers, Silent Auction Donations, Volunteers and the staff at the Village Links.
We cannot wait to see you next year!
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A portion of the proceeds support the Glen Ellyn Lions Club and their local charities |
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Welcome New Businesses & Ribbon Cuttings |
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Two Bostons - The Store for Happy Pets Ribbon Cutting |
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Two Bostons - Glen Ellyn hosted their Ribbon Cutting (925 Roosevelt Road, Glen Ellyn) on May 21. Two Bostons is not your average pet store. We strive to help strengthen the bond between guardians and the pets they love. We will do so in an engaging and stimulating environment where everyone is excited about being part of the Two Bostons experience. For more information visit twobostons.com or call (630) 357-7621.
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Get Smashed Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting |
Get Smashed - Glen Ellyn hosted their Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening (850 Roosevelt Road, Glen Ellyn) on May 26. This true smash burger combines years of backyard and tailgating shenanigans with the freshest, high quality ingredients to bring you a crispy, caramelized, gooey beef patty that's better than anything. For more information visit gogetsmashed.com or call (630) 474-5001.
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226 Regent Street
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(636) 448-2924
At R&M Homes we bring our professional team to every real-estate transaction. Guiding clients throughout the home buying and selling process, our team is built to help each client find their dream home.
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Local State, County & Village News |
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Gov. Pritzker Aligns Illinois Mask Guidance with CDC for Fully Vaccinated People
Following guidance from the CDC that fully vaccinated people can stop wearing a mask and practicing social distancing in most indoor and outdoor settings, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health have announced that Illinois will align state executive orders with the latest CDC guidance and rescind IDPH emergency rules enforcing masking and distance.
The CDC continues to require masks for everyone in healthcare settings, in congregate settings and on transit. In addition, in line with CDC guidance, the Illinois State Board of Education and Illinois Department of Public Health require masks in schools. The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services requires masks in daycare.
In line with CDC guidance, individuals who are unvaccinated should continue wearing masks in most settings and both vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals should continue to wear masks on public transportation, in congregate facilities, and in healthcare settings.
Village of Glen Ellyn Facilities
Fully vaccinated members of the public are welcome to enter Village facilities without wearing a mask. Signs are posted at the entrances of Village facilities providing guidance to visitors. These changes reflect the new state and national guidance for individuals who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Glen Ellyn Business Community
Per the new guidelines released last week, businesses can make their own operating decisions in regards to mask requirements. The decision to continue enforcing mask policies is up to each individual business in Glen Ellyn. As guidelines evolve, please continue to be responsible and respectful in cooperation with each business policy.
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Community Vaccination Clinic: Walk-Ins Welcome
The DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) COVID-19 Community Vaccination Clinic at the DuPage County Fairgrounds in Wheaton is now welcoming walk-ins.
Current hours include:
· Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
· Thursday: 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
· Saturday: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Learn more about the Community Vaccination Clinic here.
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Civic Center Parking Garage and Pedway Ribbon Cutting
On May 20, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held to celebrate the new downtown Civic Center parking garage and pedway opening. Village officials, both past and present, community leaders, along with Village staff and members of the project team celebrated this major milestone.
To read more about the project, visit here.
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A Preview of the New Downtown Streetscape is Coming Soon
A section of the new downtown Glen Ellyn streetscape is coming to the southeast corner of Main Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, in front of the A Toda Madre restaurant. Construction began on May 3, 2021 and is expected to be complete in late June 2021. Work will include storm sewer improvements along Pennsylvania Avenue and widening of the sidewalk to allow for outdoor dining. The new sidewalks will include decorative brick paver bands selected for narrower sidewalks in the new downtown Glen Ellyn.
Please note that the project extends to the Pennsylvania East Parking Lot, just east of A Toda Madre. During the initial phases of this project, parking in this lot will not be available on days when work takes place adjacent to the lot.
This construction is part of the Central Business District Streetscape and Utility Project. The first major phase of the project on Main Street, Duane Street and Hillside Avenue is slated to begin in early 2022. The project includes the replacement of the 100+ year old underground infrastructure system and new sidewalks, roadway, crosswalks, planters, sidewalk furniture and trees. To learn more about the project and to see images of what the new downtown will look like, visit the project website.
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Did Your Business Complete Their Mandatory Anti-Sexual Harassment Training? |
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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. 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.
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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$10 per Chamber Member Employee
*A link to the video and the Certificates of Participation for the employee who views the program
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Participate in our DINE IN GLEN ELLYN
Curbside Pickup / Delivery / Carryout / Drive Through / Outdoor Dining / Dine In
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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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