Winter - Glen Ellyn

Village of
Glen Ellyn
QUARTERLY
WINTER
2015
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Glen Ellyn Holiday Walk, November 27
ood wishes and holiday
cheer abound at the annual
Glen Ellyn Holiday Walk,
sponsored by the Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce and taking
place on Friday, November 27, from 5
to 9 p.m. This
year’s window
painting theme
is “Deck the
Halls,” which
will be reflected
in window decor throughout
the downtown.
Shops and restaurants will be
open late with
treats for holiday shoppers.
Start the fun at the Glen Ellyn Public
Library with entertainment, arts and
crafts, refreshments and the Friends of
the Library used book sale. Stop for the
annual chili supper at Grace Lutheran
Church, before heading downtown to
enjoy windows decorated for the Holiday
Walk, as well as special seasonal offers.
You won’t want to miss the big moment
when Santa lights the tree at Main and
Crescent at 6 p.m. Afterwards, Santa
will be at Fire
Station #1, 524
Pennsylvania
Avenue, until
8:30 p.m. to
greet children.
Looking for
some holiday
gift ideas?
Make it easy
by previewing
the great gifts
from Glen
Ellyn merchants on pages 4 and 5 of this
newsletter.
For more information about the
Glen Ellyn Holiday Walk, please visit
www.glenellynchamber.com.
Schedule of Activities
Friday, November 27
g 1:30-4:30 p.m. The Glen Ellyn
Public Library’s Holiday Walk, 400
Duane Street. Entertainment includes
music from the Vivaldi Strings, One
Voice Choir and the Glenbard South
H.S. Madrigal Singers. Craft activities
too.
g 5-8 p.m. Grace Lutheran Church,
at the intersection of Forest and
Pennsylvania Avenues, will hold its
ever-popular Chili Supper.
g 6 p.m. Santa Claus will arrive to
light the tree at Main and Crescent.
Gather early for the best view.
g 6:30-8:30 p.m. Santa and his helpers
will await the children who stop by
the Glen Ellyn Fire Station, Main
Street and Pennsylvania Avenue.
g Downtown shops open late with
refreshments, entertainment and
special holiday offers.
Downtown Dining Offers Something for Everyone
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owntown Glen Ellyn offers something for every palate.
From quick bites and family dining to fine dining, downtown diners will find a variety of types of foods: Italian,
Mexican, Thai, and of course, great American fare. If you haven’t
dined downtown recently, our restaurants welcome you to explore.
Adding to the already wide array of restaurants, Cab’s Wine Bar
has undergone a facelift and restoration and will open shortly
as Deacon and Mercy. Marche, sister business to Marcel’s, offers
a quick taste of wine, cheese and chacuterrie on the corner of
Main Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. Owners of Jackson Avenue
Pub in Naperville bring their concept to the former Asian Pearl
location on Main Street and have opened Main Street Pub.
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Photo by Theresa Cramer
Glen Ellyn QUARTERLY
Village of
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Crescent Boulevard Roadway Improvements
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his summer, the Village of Glen
Ellyn completed roadway work on
Crescent Boulevard between Park
Boulevard and Hickory Road. The
project was designed to provide traffic,
safety and aesthetic improvements along
this stretch of roadway that borders on
Glenbard West High School and also
serves as a gateway to Glen Ellyn.
Prior to construction work, Crescent
Boulevard near downtown Glen Ellyn was
crumbling, lacked adequate sidewalks and
drainage, and allowed uncontrolled movement of cars and pedestrians. To develop
the new roadway configuration, the Village
worked closely with School District 87.
The outcome was a project that features
a compact urban
roundabout that
simplifies travel
patterns and allows
legal U-turns, and a
landscaped barrier
median that provides
better direction to
pedestrians and ties
the street architecturally to its surroundings. Other changes
include improved roadway alignment, new
parking and drop-off areas, shared travel
lanes and retaining walls that preserve
right-of-way while enhancing aesthetics.
The Crescent Boulevard project is an excellent example of innovative engineering and
agency collaboration, yielding a far more
useable and attractive transportation asset
for the high school users, as well as the
community at-large.
Winter Fire Safety Reminders
Fire Hydrants
Christmas Tree Safety
Thank you to all
the residents who
“adopted a hydrant”
near your home and
cleared the snow
from around fire
hydrants all the way
to the street. This
helps to ensure it is
accessible to the Fire
Company in times of
emergency. Tell your neighbors to “Adopt a
Hydrant,” too!
Keep your family safe by taking special precautions when putting up live Christmas
trees this holiday season:
• Choose a tree with fresh, green needles
that do not fall off when touched.
• Before placing the tree in the stand,
cut 1 - 2” from the base of the trunk.
• Be sure the tree is at least three
feet from any heat source, such as
fireplaces, radiators, candles, heat vents
or lights.
• Make sure the tree is not blocking an
exit.
• Add water to the tree stand daily.
• Use lights that have the label of an
independent testing laboratory. Some
lights are only for indoor or outdoor
use, but not both.
• Replace any string of lights with
worn or broken cords or loose bulb
connections. Connect no more
than three strands of mini string
Smoke Alarms
Did you remember to replace the batteries
in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors when you turned your clocks
back? If not, this is your reminder. Smoke
alarms are recommended on every floor of
your home, inside each bedroom, outside
each sleeping area and don’t forget your
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sets and a maximum of 50 bulbs for
screw-in bulbs. Read manufacturer’s
instructions for number of LED
strands to connect.
Never use lit candles on the tree.
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Always turn off Christmas tree lights
before leaving home or going to bed.
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Get rid of the tree when it begins
dropping needles. Dried-out trees are
a fire danger and should not be left in
the home or garage, or placed outside
against the home. In Glen Ellyn,
Christmas trees can be disposed of
during the first three weeks of January
on your regular refuse pickup day.
Trees must not be longer than five feet
in length. Trees larger than five feet in
length need to be cut down.
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Bring outdoor electrical lights inside
after the holidays to prevent hazards
and make them last longer.
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Cross Connection Control Notice
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June Water Main Break
he Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA)
requires every water supplier to develop and implement
a comprehensive cross connection control program to
eliminate existing cross connections and protect against
all future cross connections on potable drinking water systems.
Regulations are enforced to keep drinking water safe.
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n June 16, the Village experienced a significant water
main break at the DuPage River main crossing causing a
drop in water pressure for a small portion of Glen Ellyn,
which prompted the Village to issue a boil order for affected
residents.
Residential backflow preventers may be found on lawn irrigation
systems, wet fire protection systems, hot water heating (boiler)
systems, swimming pool fills, water features and the like. Backflow
preventers may also be required if there is another water source on
the site, such as a well, pond, river, etc.
Since the break, progress was made on how to best repair the
large diameter pipe, located on the east side of Roosevelt Road.
In September, the Village’s contractor made the appropriate
repairs to the affected sections of the water main. Subsequent
pressure testing was performed on the water main under the
river to confirm that it was still in good working order.
Because the water main under the river was off for an extended
period of time, the necessary disinfecting process took place together with the proper testing to ensure the water main was free
of contamination. The service was then reinstated on October 9
with no further issues reported. Village staff is currently evaluating the condition of the water main on the west side of the
river to address any needed repairs that would help avoid similar
breaks in the future. For further information regarding these
repairs, please contact Bob Greenberg, Utilities Superintendent
at 630-547-5517.
If your backflow preventer is located outdoors, remember to
remove and store it someplace warm for the winter. Insulation
and/or heat tape may be insufficient. Next spring you will need to
provide the backflow preventer to your lawn irrigation contractor
or plumber for reinstallation. Plumbing Code requires that your
backflow preventer be tested immediately upon re-installation. Annual tests must be performed by a certified tester and be submitted
to the Village’s contractor, Aqua Backflow, for compliance.The
Glen Ellyn Cross Connection Control Program is designed to safeguard public health. Residents are asked to please cooperate with
any requests from Village staff or the contractor, Aqua Backflow,
concerning this important issue. For more information, please visit
www.trackmybackflow.com.
Downtown
Streetscape Plan
New Electronic
Message Board
The message board on the south side of
the railroad tracks at Crescent Boulevard
and Main Street has been converted to a
digital sign. The new electronic message
board will help to facilitate more timely
communications, especially in times of
emergency. The Village Board approved
the replacement of the existing downtown
message marquee in April. At a recent workshop, the Village
Board reviewed and discussed a
preliminary Downtown Streetscape
Plan, which lays out a multi-year
capital funding effort to improve
streets and sidewalks throughout the
central business district. The plan
also contemplates improvements to
lighting, trees and landscaping, and
enhancing overall pedestrian safety.
The complete plan can be found on
the Village of Glen Ellyn website at
www.glenellyn.org.
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Following a snowfall, main roads are
cleared first, followed by neighborhood
streets and other less-traveled roadways.
Snow is typically removed from the
center to the curb in a series of four
passes. Residents are reminded to please
wait until crews have completed their
work before clearing your driveway
approach because it is not possible to
complete plowing without pushing
some snow onto driveway approaches.
The diagram above shows how snowplowing works in Glen Ellyn.
Glen Ellyn QUARTERLY
Village of
Friday, November 27
Holiday Walk, downtown Glen Ellyn. See
page 1 for more information.
Holiday Walk Open House at the Glen Ellyn
Public Library, 1:30 - 4:30 p.m., during the
Holiday Walk. Enjoy music from the Vivaldi
Strings, one Voice Choir and the Glenbard
South High School Madrigal Singers. Event
also includes craft activities. The library will
also be holding a used book sale sponsored by
the Friends of the Library from 12 noon to
4:30 p.m. Please visit www.gepl.org for more
information.
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On Wednesday,
December 2,
Glen Ellyn native
John Huston
will take you to
the frontlines of
climate change
as he discusses
his experiences
in the North Pole
and the Canadian
Arctic.
15th Annual Chili Supper at Grace Lutheran
Church, 493 Forest Avenue, 5 - 8 p.m., during the Holiday Walk. All proceeds go to the
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
International World Hunger Relief Program,
as well as the Glen Ellyn Food Pantry, housed
at the church. Items on the menu include chili,
Nathan’s all beef hot dogs, corn bread, garden
salads, taco salads, chips, dessert and beverages.
Tickets are not required and all items are available for purchase à la carte. For more information, please call the Grace Lutheran Church
office at 630-469-1555, 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.,
Monday through Friday.
Monday, November 30
Last scheduled day to have yard waste picked
up, with stickers affixed, until April 2016.
Wednesday, December 2
Climate Change in the Arctic: A Polar Explorer’s Perspective
Taking place at 7 p.m. in the Glen Ellyn Civic
Center, this presentation takes you to the
frontlines of climate change, the Arctic. Glen
Ellyn native John Huston’s stories from the
North Pole and the Canadian Arctic demonstrate how climate change is affecting the polar
regions. This discussion is about melting ice
and the Arctic, but it is also about working together to make forward-thinking choices. Plan
for an evening of stunning photographs and
motivational stories. As an added bonus, John’s
book will be available as the perfect holiday
gift, which he will sign. Sponsored by the River
Prairie Group.
Tuesday, December 8
The Glen Ellyn Woman’s Club presents
their annual Holiday Festival, 11:30 a.m.,
at the Glen Oak Country Club, 21W 451
Hill Avenue, Glen Ellyn. The event program
features Rochelle Pennington, award-winning
newspaper columnist and bestselling author, as
well as a silent auction. Tickets are $50 and all
proceeds benefit area social services and scholarships for Glenbard West and Glenbard South
High School students. Call 630-469-6859 for
reservations. Wednesday, December 9
First three Mondays of January
The Glen Ellyn Wheaton Community Associates of the Art Institute of Chicago invite
members and guests to the annual Holiday
Luncheon at the Carlisle Banquets, 435 East
Butterfield Road, Lombard, 11:30 a.m. The
program features Annie Morse, Senior Lecturer
of Museum Education at the Art Institute,
who will discuss “Delicious Sensations: Food,
Fragrance and Art.” The cost of the luncheon
is $36 for members and $46 for non-members. Send reservation requests to Pat Read, 1534
Gainesboro Drive, Wheaton, IL 60189 or call
630-665-1376 before November 23.
Christmas trees/holiday greens collection.
No sticker required.
Saturday, January 23
Leslie Goddard: Portrait of Mary Pickford.
“America’s Sweetheart” and one of early Hollywood’s most powerful women, Mary Pickford,
had an amazing career as a silent film star and
movie mogul. Pickford is brought to life by
award-winning actress and scholar Leslie Goddard at the Glen Ellyn History Center, 800 N.
Main Street, 2 p.m. Tickets may be purchased
in advance at the History Center or the day of
the performance pending availability. Cost is
$12 for adults, $10 for GEHS members and $5
for students 18 and under.
Christmas Basket Donors Needed
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he Glen Ellyn Junior Woman’s Club is providing holiday cheer through their Christmas Baskets Program, which benefits local community members in need. Donors
adopt a family and buy gifts for each person in the family. Participating families range
from small to large.The drop-off date for wrapped gifts is Thursday, December 10,
from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., at Parkview Community Church, 764 St. Charles Road, Glen
Ellyn. Baskets are delivered to families on Saturday, December 12. If you would like to
adopt a family or help with deliveries, please email: [email protected]
or call Lynn at 630-441-0101.
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WINTER 2015
ARC Awards Announced
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ach year, the Glen Ellyn Architectural Review Commission (ARC) evaluates and awards projects that reflect excellence in community appearance. The Traveling Trophy Award recognizes building design and the Vivian Ball Landscape Award recognizes outdoor beautification. The winners are selected
based on how the improvements promote compatible and attractive enhancements to the community and conform to the Village’s appearance guidelines.
The Traveling Trophy Award is given annually to a new development or renovation to a commercial building completed in the previous year. The winner is selected based on how the improvements and building serve to promote a cohesive design. The Village congratulates Courtyards of Glen Ellyn-Orleans Homes,
453-499 Kenilworth Avenue, on receiving this award.
Willowbrook Wildlife Center received the Vivian Ball Landscape Award
The Vivian Ball Landscape Award was established in 2000 in memory of Vivian Ball who was active in Village beautification. This
TMC2, 450 Duane Street, also received an Honorable Mention
Design Award. Congratulations to all of the winners!
Holiday Light Strands Collection
New Businesses
Amerigoods
799 Roosevelt Road, 3/209B
630-677-7602
ameri-goods.com
Export Business
Deacon & Mercy
430 N. Main Street
630-942-9463
deaconandmercy.com
Restaurant
Dental Care of Glen Ellyn
505 Crescent Boulevard
630-474-0164
dentalcareofglenellyn.com
Dental Care
Edward Jones
509 N. Main Street
630-790-0089
Investment Advisory
Enza Sicilian Osteria
504 Crescent Boulevard
630-793-5433
Sicilian Dining
Foth Production Solutions
800 Roosevelt Road, E/412
630-368-3060
foth.com
Engineering Consulting
Services
Heart-Felt Create
485 N. Main Street
630-666-0251
facebook.com/Heart-FeltCreate
Art Studio
Shawn Sargent Designs
485 N. Main Street
630-474-9359
shawnsargentdesigns.
com
Gift Products
Jennifer Fell Counseling
800 Roosevelt Road, E/415
630-883-0208
Mental Health Counseling
Source Now
799 Roosevelt Road,
3/209A
331-333-8386
Temp Agency
Main Street Pub
466 N. Main Street
630-881-3551
Restaurant
Marché
496 N. Main Street
630-790-8500
Specialty Food Store
Re:new
483 N. Main Street
630-450-5952
renewproject.org
Non-Profit Organization
Sarpinos Pizza Glen Ellyn
922 Roosevelt Road, A22
847-207-5174
gosarpinos.com
Pizza Restaurant
year, the award was given to Willowbrook Wildlife Center, Forest
Preserve District of DuPage County, 525 S. Park Boulevard.
To keep used holiday light strands out of our landfills, the
Village has instituted a light strand recycling program.
Residents can bring holiday lights to the Civic Center from
Monday, November 23, through Friday,
February 12. All holiday light strands, as
well as extension cords, will be accepted.
A drop-off location will be available on the first floor of the
Civic Center, 535 Duane Street, near the Cashier’s Office.
Reminder: Online Civic Center Room
Reservations Available
String Academy of
Chicago
386 Pennsylvania
Avenue, # 2
630-682-1906
stringac.com
Private String Lessons
Residents are reminded that they can now conveniently reserve
rooms in the Civic Center via the web. Find the link for Room
Reservations on the Village website homepage at www.glenellyn.
org. For more information, please contact the Village at (630)
469-5000 or online at www.glenellyn.org.
T-Mobile
289 Roosevelt Road
630-788-9800
t-mobile.com
Cell Phone Sales
Downtown Dining continued from page 1
Wardell Orthodontics
45 S. Park Boulevard,
#220
630-469-6200
wardellorthodontics.com
Orthodontic Services
Victorio’s has closed, but Enza Sicilian Osteria has opened at 504
Crescent Boulevard. Stam Chocolatier is bringing their Dutch
chocolates to downtown. Watch for this new addition at 530
Pennsylvania Avenue in 2016. Marinella’s Restaurant, located on
Duane Street, is opening under new ownership. Come out and
enjoy fine dining options in Glen Ellyn.
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Glen Ellyn QUARTERLY
Village of
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Holiday Gift Ideas
From Glen Ellyn businesses
For comedy, music,
dance and drama – gift
certificates make the
perfect stocking stuffer
and come in all denominations. Discounts for
groups of 10 or more.
Holiday parties
welcome.
Kelsey Resale
Boutique
Bottle & Bottega Glen Ellyn
498 Crescent Boulevard
630-984-4955
bottleandbottega.com/glen-ellyn
The perfect holiday gift for that special
someone! Give the gift that will make
memories to last a lifetime … a Bottle &
Bottega gift certificate! Paired with a bottle
of wine, Bottle & Bottega apron and/or
fabulous frame, it’s the perfect gift for your
BFF, Mom, Sister, Aunt, teacher, or special
loved one. Available for purchase at our
chic colorful studio, or visit our website to
purchase, download and print online. Career Vision
526 N. Main Street
630-469-0907
careervision.org
Is your student ready to make college decisions? Career Vision’s personalized service
matches their strengths with their career
options. This year, give your student the gift
of confidence with the competitive edge of
aptitude testing from Career Vision.
College Of DuPage McAninch
Arts Center
425 Fawell Boulevard
630-942-4000
AttheMac.org
Give the gift of entertainment! A memorable experience makes a great gift, and we
have dozens to choose from for all ages.
483 N. Main Street
kelseyresale.dudaone.
com
A one-of-a-kind gift can be found at our
store. Personal shopping with stylists ready
to help you find your new holiday outfit or
gift for your someone special. Gift certificates always available.
Glen Ellyn Public Library
400 Duane Street
630-469-0879 gepl.org
Stop by the Glen Ellyn Public Library from
November 27 through December 23 to
purchase some gently used books during
the annual Used Book Gift Sale. Make your
season’s gift-giving even easier by picking
out a few book bundles, pre-wrapped in
holiday paper, to give to loved ones! Prices
vary. The sale is sponsored by the Friends of
the Library and all sales benefit the Library.
Cost: $3 and up.
Lewek Photograph
& Frame Studio
507 Pennsylvania Avenue
630-858-7020
glenellynphotos.com
Have your treasured old family photos
expertly copied, restored and framed in our
downtown Glen Ellyn studio. Black and
white or color. Large or small. Call 630858-7020 for details.
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Marcel’s Culinary Experience
490 N. Main Street
630-790-8500
marcelsculinaryexperience.com
Let us help you find the perfect gift for your
friends, family and colleagues. Gift cards,
cooking classes, cooking tools and gorgeous
tabletop to artisan foodstuffs. For unique
gift ideas this holiday season, look to local
artisans!
For a man:
Hand-drilled and cut antique steel railroad
spike bottle opener with leather lanyard
from Muirwood Reclamations: $19.95.
Tugboat small batch organic coffee: $13.95
- 16.95. The owners of both Muirwood
Reclamations and Tugboat Coffee are from
Glen Ellyn and are Glenbard West grads!
For a woman:
Oak Park’s Kiku handmade screen-printed
glass catch-alls, trivets, coasters and cheese
plates: $25 - 95. Wheaton’s Fuller &
Howe burlap table runners from recycled
coffee bags: $45 - $75.
Olive ‘n Vinnie’s
449 N. Main Street
630-534-6457
oliveandvinnies.com
Our gifts impress and inspire men and
women alike! We have imported olive
oils, balsamic, Spice House goodies and
much more. We will help you customize
gifts for the foodie, the picky, the spicy,
the healthy, the griller, the kids, the dieter,
the non-cooker and pretty much everyone!
VERY popular for corporate gifts. We ship
anywhere. Papier Girl
413 N. Main Street
630-469-4266
papiergirl.com
Paper Freak box monthly subscription. This
$30 gift is perfect for the paper lover in
your life. Box will arrive on your doorstep
each month filled with unique stationery
and other paper treasures.
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PJ Greetings
427 Duane Street
630-469-8700
pjgreetings.com
Custom stationery and gifts with personality! PJ Greetings offers stamps, note cards,
notepads, note paper, cutting boards and
much more. Something for everyone on
your list – teachers, grandparents, babysitters, friends and everyone in between. Gift ideas for teachers: Custom Stamp to
mark all those papers or a Personalized
Notepad to jot a quick note.
Gift ideas for grandparents: Custom Stick
Fun Note Cards. Describe your family
and we will hand-draw characters in their
likeness. Personalized Cutting Board also
available.
Gift idea for teens: Personalized Phone Case
to match their personality and protect it
from damage at the same time
Gift idea that “fits” everyone: Personalized
Stationery is always the perfect fit and
shows that you put in the extra effort to
make their gift special. Hundreds of designs
to choose from.
Coupon for readers of this Glen Ellyn Newsletter: $10 off all orders over $75.00 (code:
GENL, cannot be combined with any other
offer, ends 12/18/15).
Gift Ideas from Glen Ellyn Village Links/
Reserve 22
l Golf Shop Merchandise Sale
Sunday, December 6, during the Village Links
Holiday Open House, 12 - 5 p.m.
l Gift cards in any denomination for golf
or dining. (Online ordering available, too:
villagelinksgolf.com.)
l Lesson packages for Private or Group Golf
Instruction
l 2016 Spring Special Golf Memberships Shawn Sargent Designs
485 N. Main Street
630-474-9359
shawnsargentdesigns.com
Brighten someone’s life this holiday season
with a unique and inspiring artist-designed
gift! Browse our colorful new shop and wonderful selection of fresh, original handmade
products by local artist Shawn Sargent.
Perfect for gift-giving, from organic pillow
covers, bags, gift wrap and paper products,
to kitchen goods, mugs and magnets — all
with a contemporary style and quirky vibe.
We also offer gift cards, creative classes and
custom designs.
For a woman:
Beautifully designed, handmade tea towels
are a perfect hostess gift. Pair them with our
new hot pads and microwave bowl cozies to
give a coordinated artist-made set to friends
and family. Make a statement with one piece
or mix patterns to create a personalized look.
Price: $7-24.
For a man:
Unique and stylish, Snappy Bags are customdesigned device covers and carry bags for just
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about anything. Perfectly sized for phones
and tablets. Also great for holding cords
and wallet items when at the gym or
traveling. Use side ring to hang on a bag/
backpack or attach keys. Price: $14-36.
Stacy’s Corner Store
800 N. Main Street
630-469-1867
www.gehs.org
Check out the large selection of Glen
Ellyn memorabilia. Glen Ellyn Afghan
has scenes of Glen Ellyn: $54. Glen Ellyn
Test T-shirt: $14.95
The Bookstore
475 N. Main Street
630-469-2891
www.justthebookstore.com
Florence: the Paintings and Frescoes,
1250-1743, by Ross King and Anja
Grebe, is the next best thing to a trip to
Italy for the holidays. With nearly 2,000
beautifully reproduced artworks from
the city’s great museums and churches,
this gorgeous coffee table book makes a
wonderful gift: $75.
PRESORTED
STANDARD
U.S. Postage
PAID
Permit 149
Glen Ellyn, IL
Civic Center
535 Duane Street
Glen Ellyn, Illinois 60137
www.glenellyn.org
Enhanced Carrier Route
Walk Sequence Saturation
Village of
Glen Ellyn
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POSTAL CUSTOMER LOCAL
GLEN ELLYN, ILLINOIS 60137
WINTER
2015
Inside:
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Glen Ellyn Holiday Walk
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Winter Fire Safety Reminders
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Holiday Gifts from Glen Ellyn Businesses
Glen Ellyn QUARTERLY
Village of
YourGOV Makes
Reporting Infrastructure
Issues Easy H
ave you downloaded the YourGOV
app? This easy-to-use tool makes
it convenient for residents to report
issues. Report any infrastructure issues,
such as streetlights not working or
damaged parkway trees.
Residents are encouraged to register
and sign in to YourGOV, so that email
can be used to communicate to the
resident both a receipt of their request
and completion notification. The app
can still be used anonymously, but it
eliminates the ability to communicate
the status of the request. •
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RAPID
REMINDERS
Important Winter Reminders
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Following are some reminders from Glen Ellyn’s Planning &
Development Department:
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Correct roof and sump drains to avoid discharging water
that can freeze on the sidewalk, driveway or street.
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Avoid the use of portable heaters. Portable heaters have
been found to be one of the major causes of home fires.
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Have your furnace or boiler inspected and in proper
operation for winter use.
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Consider making home energy improvements and
investigate available rebates.
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Comply with decorative holiday lighting regulations.
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Contact Glen Ellyn’s Planning and Development Department at 630-547-5250 if
adequate heating is not provided in your rented unit.