COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER
Thursday, May 6, 2021
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Greetings!
The 57th Community Awards & the Mac N' Cheese Contest results are in! This month we have the French Market, a Golf Outing, and news about the Frida Kahlo Exhibit coming, plus so much more.
As school is ending and summer is approaching, Glen Ellyn is slowly reopening and hosting events which last year had been cancelled. The 4th of July Committee is scheduling events for the day, The Downtown Alliance is working on Jazz Up in July and the Chamber is hoping to have a Taste of Glen Ellyn and Carnival in August! Events might look a little different this year, but we are excited and hopeful for them to continue.
Please remember to hire, dine and shop local to keep Glen Ellyn businesses alive. 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.
Dawn Smith
Glen Ellyn Chamber Executive Director
CHAMBER OFFICE HOURS
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 & What Glen Ellyn Is Planning to Attract Tourism
May 11th, Zoom at Noon
Virtual Presentation by Diana Martinez
Glen Ellyn is fortunate and to have the The Cleve Carney Museum of Art and the McAninch Arts Center at the College of DuPage to host one of the largest private collections of original artwork by Frida Kahlo. The exhibition is the most comprehensive presentation of Kahlo’s work displayed in the Chicago area in over 40 years.
Join us Tuesday May, 11th as Diana Martinez gives an overview of this comprehensive presentation of the life and works of the artist Frida Kahlo which will feature 26 original pieces as well as an immersive historical exhibit that provides a framework of the life, circumstances and events that led to Kahlo becoming one of the most important painters of the 20th century and of our time.
Dawn Smith, Executive Director of the Glen Ellyn Chamber, will talk how Glen Ellyn Businesses are being involved and with the collaboration of the Village what is being planned to bring tourism into Glen Ellyn.
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Presenter - Diana Martinez, Director at Glen Ellyn’s McAninch Arts Center (MAC) is passionate about the arts, the community and how the two can work together to impact economic development, break down barriers, and foster dialogs that make for richer communities. |
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Tuesday, May 11 - Noon
ZOOM Presentation / FREE
A zoom link will be included in confirmation email
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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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Our Golf Outing is SOLD OUT for 18 hole! 9 Hole Still available.
Dinner only and sponsorship opportunities are still available.
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Schedule for the day:
11:30 A.M. Registration & Box Lunch
12:30 P.M. Putting Contest
1:00 P.M. Shotgun Start
3:00 P.M. 9 Hole Option Start Time
6:00 P.M. Cocktail, Buffet Dinner & Live Music, Silent Auction
6:30 P.M. Program & Awards
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Reservations:
Golf - 18 Hole SOLD OUT
Golf - 9 Hole available $125. Not all games & prizes are available.
Dinner - reservation $35
RSVP by Monday May 10, 2021
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Music Performance By: Joe Eddy Brown
6:00 - 7:00 PM
Enjoy live music from Joe Eddy Brown as he plays your classic rock favorites from the 60's & 70's. Joe has been performing locally for the past 30 years at your favorite Glen Ellyn events.
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Two Bostons Glen Ellyn
Ribbon Cutting
Please ALL join us for the Two Bostons Ribbon Cutting in an Outside Tent. Goodie Bags for the first 50 guests!
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.
Friday, May 21
Noon Ribbon Cutting
926 Roosevelt Road, Glen Ellyn
In the Baker Hill Complex
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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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Thursday Evening Book Club
Glen Ellyn Public Library
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Discuss The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi. Copies of book discussion titles are available on the 2nd floor near the study rooms, or you can request a copy for pick up at the drive-up window by calling the library or emailing reference@gepl.org. We will email the Zoom information to you after you register.
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Thursday, May 13
7:00 - 8:00PM
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Food Collection 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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Thursday, May 27
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Ackerman SFC
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Early Automobiles and Auto Garages of Glen Ellyn -- on Zoom
Glen Ellyn Historical Society
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Local historian and author Dan Anderson will be presenting a free Zoom program on early automotive history in Glen Ellyn. To study the introduction of automobiles into the village is quite interesting, as motorized carriages were really expected to be a fad that would never replace horses. Automobiles caused a significant shift in the community, as they allowed people to expand their spheres of (eventually) convenient travel. No reservations required -- just click on this Zoom link on May 25th to join the program!
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Tuesday, May 25
7:00PM
Zoom
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The Addiction Inoculation: Raising Healthy Kids in a Culture of Dependence |
Jessica Lahey’s THE ADDICTION INOCULATION, draws on the her personal experience and professional background teaching teens in rehab, and incorporating the latest scientific research to offer an accessible, evidence-based prevention program for raising addiction-resistant kids. |
Wednesday, May 5
12:00PM
Free
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Glen Ellyn Fourth of July Parade Committee
Seeking Youth, Community Groups, and Businesses to Submit Parade Entries
Deadline for application is June 1st
Glen Ellyn will be holding the annual 4th of July parade this summer of 2021! Be a part of the celebration and submit your Parade entry form by June 1st. The Glen Ellyn 4th of July Committee is an independent organization of volunteers who plan the events surrounding the 4th of July festivities. The Parade is staged to optimize reflection of our Independence and to honor veterans and military, as well as for community enjoyment.
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The 57th Annual Glen Ellyn Community Awards Recipients from our Community |
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The Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce presented the 57th Annual Glen Ellyn Community Awards on April 28, 2021. New this year the awards ceremony was virtual for all to view at ‘Watch Parties’ throughout Glen Ellyn Restaurants or in their own home. These awards highlighted the amazing achievements of these deserving recipients from the presenters, and thank you remarks from each recipient. The stories of these Glen Ellyn achievements are memorable and inspiring. These deserving recipients make us Glen Ellyn Proud!
The Community Awards video is available at glenellynchamber.com/awards through our GECOC YouTube channel or click the images below to see the acceptance of each individual.
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Business Service
Industry of the Year
RISE: Fitness
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Non-Profit of the Year
Glen Ellyn Food Pantry
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Restaurant of the Year Fire + Wine
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Retail Business of the Year Veiled by ChaCha Bridal Boutique
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Youth of the Year
Ethan Mesina, Glenbard South High School
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Paul Herwaldt, Senior Citizen of the Year
Jean Jeske
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“Hometown Hero” Award
Dawn Bussey
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Stuart S. Stone, Citizen of the Year
Penny Linneweh
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District 41
Educator of the Year
Rebecca Van Dyke, Forest Glen Elementary School
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District 87 Educator of the Year
Sandra Coughlin, Principal of Glenbard South
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District 89 Educator of the Year
Christine Gillis, Briar Glen Elementary School
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Firefighter of the Year Lieutenant John Mammoser
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Library Employee
of the Year
Joe Halter, IT Director
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Park District Volunteer of the Year
Tim Clark, Club President of Kiwanis Club of Central DuPage
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Police Officer of the Year Deputy Chief Kurt Vavra
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Village Employee
of the Year
Bill Keel, Property Maintenance Inspector
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The Glen Ellyn Mac N' Cheese Cook Off
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Thank you all for participating in the Mac N' Cheese Cook Off, all of the votes were so close between the 10 restaurants!
1st Place - Nobel House, Recipient of the Golden Noodle Award, for their Burnt End Mac N Cheese: three cheese Mac with Parmesan bread crumbs topping twice smoked burnt ends glazed in BBQ rub!
2nd Place - Fire + Wine with Chili Mac N Cheese: short rib, beans, tomatoes, cavatelli noodle, 5 cheese blend
We had over 1,000 people order over the week, and it was really close! Thank you to all the restaurants to participated, it was a lot of FUN!
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Rachel Pheil Assistant GM/Dir of Mkt, Jim Ammirati, Owner & Dawn Smith, Chamber Executive Director |
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Welcome New Businesses & Ribbon Cuttings |
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Glen Ellyn Family Eye Care Ribbon Cutting |
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Glen Ellyn Family Eye Care Associates hosted a Ribbon Cutting to welcome their new owner Dr. Tom Panos (510 N. Main Street, Glen Ellyn) on Friday, April 16. Glen Ellyn Family Eye Care is a family owned Optometry office that has been servicing Glen Ellyn for over 25 years. He will be providing the same level of care which you have come to expect from our office. Over the last 19 years Dr. Panos has practiced in primary eye care which includes contact lenses, pediatrics, and treatment of eye diseases and eye emergencies. For more information visit glenellynfamilyeyecare.com or call (630) 858-3937.
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Westside Children's Therapy
Ribbon Cutting
Westside Children’s Therapy hosted a Ribbon Cutting (910 Roosevelt Road, Glen Ellyn) on Friday, April 30. Westside Children’s Therapy is a family-owned ABA and pediatric therapy provider in Illinois. Throughout the pandemic, Westside found ways to bring jobs to Glen Ellyn and give children the services they need in such a trying time, and we are excited to celebrate with our friends in Glen Ellyn. For more information visit their website westsidechildrenstherapy.com or call 815-469-1500.
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430 Roosevelt Rd
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 474-9956
We'd like our customers at Apolis to experience the mouth-watering authentic flavors of this family-run cuisine. Served with homely Greek hospitality, the Alpha team has perfected their recipes over decades in making Yeero.
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850 Roosevelt Rd
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 474-5001
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
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Civic Center Parking Garage and Pedway Open
The new downtown Glen Ellyn parking garage, located directly behind the Civic Center at 535 Duane Street, will open to the public beginning Saturday, May 1. The new garage, accessible from Duane Street, features 277 stalls within five tiers of parking, one of which is underground. In addition to the garage, a row of ten surface parking stalls line the west side of the driveway from Duane Street.
The new garage will serve parking patrons including residents, Metra commuters, businesses, visitors to Glen Ellyn, as well as Civic Center employees. Parking restrictions within the garage include:
- Lower Level: Civic Center employees.
- Ground level and 2nd Floor: Free 3-hour customer parking.
- 3rd and 4th Floor: Designated permit parking for commuters, downtown employees and neighboring residents.
Free public parking will be available throughout the garage after 3 p.m. daily and all day on weekends. Please note that there is no parking from 2 a.m. – 6 a.m., except by overnight permit.
Also opening on May 1 will be the pedway, the pedestrian connection from the parking garage to Main Street and Duane Street. This important improvement offers better access for customers, Metra commuters and employees between the parking garage and businesses in the downtown.
Although the new garage and pedway will open May 1, work will continue through the spring months including landscaping improvements, outdoor dining opportunities and decorative art additions
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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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