Village of Glen Ellyn E-Newsletter
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
Volume 13: Issue 32
Village News and Information
Taste of Glen Ellyn and Carnival: August 11-15
The 2021 Taste of Glen Ellyn begins today, Wednesday, August 11 and runs through Sunday, August 15. This five-day event takes place in the heart of the downtown Glen Ellyn, north of the tracks in the Glenwood/Crescent Parking lot. The annual event features a variety of live entertainment including nationally known performers and a community stage showcasing local youth groups. Enjoy all the event has to offer with festive foods, cold beverages, a business expo and carnival rides.
Parking Lot and Street Closures for Event
In order to accommodate for the Taste of Glen Ellyn and Carnival event, it is necessary to close the Crescent and Glenwood lot as well as several parking areas designated as Employee Parking Only and Customer Parking Only. The following parking facility, Employee Parking Only zones and Customer Parking Only zones will temporarily be closed and unavailable:

  • Crescent & Glenwood lot from Sunday, August 8 at 6 p.m. through Monday, August 16 at 8 a.m.  
  • Crescent Blvd. – Employee Parking Only and Customer Parking Only between Glenwood Avenue and Prospect Avenue from Tuesday, August 10 at 6 a.m. through Monday, August 16, at 8 a.m.
  • McChesney lot from Tuesday, August 10 at 6 a.m. through Monday, August 16 at 8 a.m.

The Village realizes that these parking locations are important to patrons, and that closing them may cause some inconvenience. Please note the following suggestions for parking:
Permit Parking Customers/Employee Parking Customers
You may park your car in any public parking lot marked for PERMIT parking during this period. In all cases, your current parking permit must be displayed. You should make every attempt not to park on the street or in areas marked for Customer Parking Only. If you should receive a parking ticket while following these instructions, please bring it to the Police Department. If we find that your permit was displayed and your car was not parked contrary to the stipulations above, you may be entitled to some relief.

Meter Users 
Additional 3-hour meter parking is available in the Main and Crescent lot. Do not park in the areas marked ‘Permit Parking’ or ‘Employee Parking Only’. Parking is allowed in the Permit areas after 11 a.m. and in the ‘Employee Parking Only’ areas after 6 p.m. Free four hour parking is available on Forest north of Anthony and Anthony between Western and Park.

Please visit the Village's website for additional parking options and parking maps.
Increase in West Nile Virus Activity in DuPage County Prompts Health Department Advisory
Reports of increased mosquito pools testing positive for the presence of West Nile virus (WNV) has prompted the DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) to encourage residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites and the risk of contracting WNV.

Residents are encouraged to check the Personal Protection Index (PPI), on the Health Department's website. The PPI provides residents with a current snapshot of WNV activity, with risk levels ranging from zero to three, with zero being no activity and three announcing multiple human cases of WNV in DuPage County. The PPI is updated every Wednesday by Health Department staff during the surveillance season and will change to match the risk level determined for that period.

The best way to prevent WNV is to avoid mosquito bites and follow the four Ds of defense:
  • Drain: Drain those items that collect standing water around your home, yard, or business. Scrub and refill pet water dishes and bird baths regularly.
  • Defend: Use an insect repellent containing DEET when outdoors and reapply according to directions.
  • Dress: Wear long pants, long sleeves, and closed-toe shoes when outside to cover the skin.
  • Dusk and Dawn: Wear repellent outdoors during these prime times for mosquito activity.

Find more prevention tips and ways to protect yourself and your family on the DuPage County Health Department’s “Fight the Bite” webpage: dupagehealth.org/ftb.
Mosquito Abatement Program

Milton Township manages Glen Ellyn's annual mosquito control program. The Township contracts with Clarke Mosquito to conduct its mosquito control operations. Visit the Milton Township Mosquito Abatement website for further information.

Sign-up to Receive Spray Notifications 
Those wishing to be alerted by Clarke Mosquito prior to the administration of a spray treatment can submit their request by visiting the Clarke Portal and selecting "Register for Service Notifications". Individuals can also use this link to report nuisance mosquitoes or standing water. These services are also available through calling the Clarke hotline at 800-942-2555.
Coffee for Champions: Friday, August 20
The annual Coffee for Champions fundraiser for the Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics will be on Friday, August 20 from 5 a.m. - noon. The Glen Ellyn Police Department will be at 530 Crescent Boulevard, Suite B, the Dunkin' across from the train station, to support the athletes of Special Olympics Illinois.

2021 marks the 18th Anniversary of the Dunkin’ partnership with the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Illinois. Each guest who makes a donation to the Torch Run will receive a coupon for a free donut. Guests who donate $10 or more will receive a Law Enforcement Torch Run travel mug (while supplies last) and a coupon for a free medium hot coffee.
Village Board Workshop Rescheduled for Monday, August 16
The Village Board Workshop originally scheduled for Monday, August 9 has been rescheduled to Monday, August 16 at 7 p.m. This Special Workshop meeting will be held at the Police Station Community Room, located at 65 S. Park Boulevard.

Workshop meetings may be periodically held at other public facilities, aside from the Civic Center. Locations for Workshop meetings will be noted on the meeting agenda, posted to the Village's website.
Save the Date: Upcoming End of Summer Events
The Alliance of Downtown Glen Ellyn is host to the 52nd Annual Festival of the Arts in Glen Ellyn. This juried fine arts show will be held on August 28 and 29 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily at Lake Ellyn Park, 645 Lenox Road.
Close out the summer with the Sounds on the Street event Friday, September 3 at 7 p.m., taking place on Main Street, between Pennsylvania Avenue and Crescent Boulevard.

This event features an opportunity to sample some of the great tastes of Glen Ellyn, while listening to free live music with this year's feature band, Semple, playing from 7:30 -9:30 p.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.

August
12 – Plan Commission – 7 p.m.
16 – Special Village Board Workshop – 7 p.m. (located at the Glen Ellyn Police Station Community Room, 65 S. Park Boulevard)
17 – Environmental Commission – 7 p.m.
23 – Village Board Meeting – 7 p.m.
24 – Zoning Board of Appeals – 7 p.m.
26 – Plan Commission – 7 p.m.
27 – Recreation Commission – 7 p.m.
Upcoming Glen Ellyn Events
August
11 through 15, Taste of Glen Ellyn and Carnival. This five-day event takes place in the heart of the downtown Glen Ellyn, north of the tracks in the Glenwood/Crescent Parking lot. The annual event features a variety of live entertainment including nationally known performers and a community stage showcasing local youth groups. Enjoy all the event has to offer with festive foods, cold beverages, a business expo and carnival rides. More information on the Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce website.

12, 19, 26 - Free Showing of "Frida" Movie, 7:30 p.m., Glen Art Theatre, 540 Crescent Boulevard. Tickets are available at the box office at 7 p.m. the day of the showing. More information here.

15, 22, 29 - Glen Ellyn French Market, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., every Sunday through October 17. Main Street Train Station South parking lot between Main Street & Forest Avenue. More information here.
16 - August Branch & Brush Collection, for homes south of Hill Avenue, more information here.

19 - Glenbard Parent Series, Rethinking Parental Pressure: A Positive Approach to Encouraging Your Child to Be Their Best Self, 7-8 p.m. More information here.

20 - Coffee for Champions, 5 a.m.- noon, Dunkin Donuts, 530 Crescent Boulevard, Suite B. The Glen Ellyn Police Department will be on hand to help raise funds for the athletes of Special Olympics Illinois.

21 - Coffee with the Cops (NEW August Date), 8-10 a.m., Glen Ellyn Police Station Community Room, 65 S. Park Boulevard. More information here.

25 - Glenbard Parent Series, Financial Aid Workshop: Discovering the Best College Fit at the Best Price, 7-8 p.m. More information here.

26 - Glenbard Parent Series, Loving, Affirming, and Supporting All Children to Thrive: A Gender and Identity Conversation, noon-1 p.m. More information here.

28, 29 - 52nd Annual Festival of the Arts, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., juried fine arts show held at Lake Ellyn Park, 645 Lenox Road. More information here.

31 - Glenbard Parent Series, Social Skills and Anxiety Solutions for the Early Child: Start Strong, noon-1 p.m. and 7-8 p.m. More information here.
Experience Everything Frida This Summer in Glen Ellyn
In celebration of the Frida Kahlo Timeless Exhibit at The Cleve Carney Museum of Art and the McAninch Arts Center at the College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn will have a number of Frida 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.

Visit www.glenellyn.org/frida to plan your experience
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Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Phone: 630-469-5000