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When a woman flees domestic violence and begins rebuilding her life, it's crucially important for her to know that she has the heartfelt support of her community.
As part of Domestic Violence Awareness month, my office is co-sponsoring a donation drive, along with elected officials throughout DuPage County, to support Metropolitan Family Services and their partnership with LovePurse.
The LovePurse program asks donors to buy new purses and fill them with daily essentials, toiletries, and (perhaps most importantly) handwritten notes of love, support, and encouragement. The purses are donated to organizations that serve women who are survivors of domestic violence.
We'll be accepting LovePurse donations through Oct. 31. Please call our office at 630-812-9292 or email Reptch42@gmail.com to schedule a porch pick-up at your home or a drop-off at our office.
You can also drop off donations at Ackerman Sports and Fitness Center, 800 St. Charles Rd. in Glen Ellyn and at Helen Plum Library, 411 S. Main St. in Lombard. You can check the graphic for a full list of drop-off locations in DuPage.
Please note that only new purses and new toiletries are accepted. All gently used purses will be donated to Goodwill.
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Tour Lombard Cemetery by candlelight and meet 'residents' TOMORROW and SATURDAY
You're invited to take a candlelight walk through Lombard's oldest cemetery and learn more about our local history at Tales and Tombstones, presented by the Lombard Park District and the Lombard Historical Society tomorrow (Friday) and Saturday, Oct. 5.
From 6 to 8 p.m., you can take a guided tour through Lombard Cemetery, 462 S. Main St., where you will meet "past residents" of Lombard who will tell their stories and share tales of the village's early history.
Advance registration is required. For more information, you can click here.
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Help provide recreation scholarships for local kids at Lisle's Scarecrow Scramble SATURDAY
People of all ages can enjoy an evening run and help provide park district recreation scholarships for local families at the Scarecrow Scramble, at 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, at Lisle Community Park, 1825 Short St.
The event includes a Tot Dash for children ages 2 to 4, a Youth Run for ages 5 to 11, and the 5K Run/Walk for all ages. All proceeds benefit the Lisle Partners for Parks Foundation Scholarship Fund and Lisle Teens with Character Program. To register, you can click here.
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Hunt for candy, dance, and get your free pumpkin at Lombard's Fall Fest SATURDAY
Do you know why this season is called fall? Because this is when the leaves fall from the trees. (The word "fall" is thought to come from the Old English words fiaell and feallan, which both mean "to fall from a height". Okay, I thought it was interesting. But we'll move on...)
In Lombard, fall means it's time for Fall Fest. From 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5, the Lombard Park District invites you to Lombard Common, 433 E. St. Charles Rd., for a free event that will offer games, dancing, face painting, and a candy hunt.
From 12:30 to 1:30, there will be Boo Bingo inside the Lombard Community Building. You also can stop by the pumpkin patch and select your favorite pumpkin (one pumpkin per child). To learn more, you can click here.
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Celebrate our beautiful, historic oak trees at OAKtoberfest in Glen Ellyn SATURDAY
The white oak is Illinois' state tree, and our stately oaks are central to ecosystems throughout DuPage. (You can learn more about these beautiful trees here.)
Go Green Glen Ellyn and the Glen Ellyn Park District are celebrating oaks all month long, starting with OAKtoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Maryknoll Park, 845 Pershing Rd.
Check out their "Oaktober "schedule for the upcoming Oak Nature Walk at Lake Ellyn, a tree planting clinic, Migration Mornings, Trees on Tap, and a free screening of Dr. Seuss' The Lorax. For more information, you can visit here.
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Get rid of household refuse during Lisle's Community Cleanup-Day this SATURDAY
If you have a pile of unwanted items in your garage or storage area, Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS) and the Village of Lisle will dispose of them as part of their annual Community Cleanup-Day this Saturday, Oct. 5.
Residents who participate in curbside collection programs (subscription cart service or sticker program) can dispose of an unlimited amount of standard household refuse by placing it curbside for pick-up. You can start putting items at the curb now. Just make sure all items are placed at the curb by 6 a.m. Saturday.
For more information, including a list of items that will not be accepted as a part of this program, you can click here.
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Meet Glen Ellyn volunteer firefighters and
learn more about fire safety SATURDAY
You can meet some of Glen Ellyn's volunteer firefighters and learn more about fire safety from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 at Station 61, 524 Pennsylvania Ave.
The Glen Ellyn Volunteer Fire Company open house, which marks National Fire Prevention Week, also will include popcorn, lemonade, and a hot dog cart.
The Glen Ellyn Volunteer Fire Company has been providing emergency services to Glen Ellyn since 1907. For more information, you can click here.
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Naperville survey asks our opinions on public art styles and locations
What kind of art do you want to see as you walk through Naperville? The City of Naperville is inviting residents, people who work in the city, and visitors (in other words, all of us) to take part in an online survey on public art.
From now through the end of October, you can share your preferences for public art styles, themes, and locations through this survey. It only takes a couple minutes, and it includes some interesting questions about how we think (and feel) about public art in our communities. The survey results will be posted on the city's website in November.
If you have questions about the survey, you can email portnerd@naperville.il.us.
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Teens can explore law enforcement careers at Explorers Program open house MONDAY
Do you know a teen who might be interested in a career in criminal justice?
The Wheaton Police Department, Glen Ellyn Police Department and DuPage County Sheriff's Office are hosting an Explorers Program Open House for young people aged 14 to 20 who want to know more about local law enforcement agencies.
The Open House will be held at 6:30 p.m on Monday, Oct. 7, at the Glen Ellyn Police Department, 65 S. Park Blvd. The event will provide information on Explorers Program training opportunities, which include hands-on activities, demonstrations, and meetings with members of the law enforcement community.
To register, you can click here. Unable to attend but interested in learning more? Fill out the registration form or contact Wheaton Police Department Sergeant Angela Smith at asmith@wheaton.il.us or 630-260-2076.
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Thank first responders at Lombard Fire Department's Open House on WEDNESDAY
When was the last time you personally thanked a firefighter for helping to keep us safe?
The Lombard Fire Department is inviting the community to an open house from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 9, at Fire Station 45, 50 E. St. Charles Rd., as part of National Fire Prevention Week.
The event, presented by Lombard first responders, will showcase some of Lombard's emergency vehicles. There also will be presentations on proper installation and use of smoke alarms. (Are you checking your smoke alarms every month?)
For more information, you can contact Lombard Fire Marshal & Bureau Chief Perry Johnson at (630) 620-5750 or JohnsonP@villageoflombard.org or click here.
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Grab your hat and cauldron and join Glen Ellyn's Witches Walk THURSDAY
Have you been waiting all year to show off your stylish witch's hat? Or do you just want to add an autumn tang to your home decor?
Either way, the Alliance of Downtown Glen Ellyn invites you to a bewitching evening on Thursday, Oct. 10 from 5 to 9 p.m. There will be a contest for Best Dressed Hat, as well as tarot and astrology readings and other Halloween-themed activities.
Tickets are $20 per person and include light refreshments. Tickets are non-refundable. This is a 21+ event. For more information, you can click here.
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We're collecting for the DuKane A.B.A.T.E. Annual Food and Toy Run
From now through Wednesday, Oct. 9, our office is collecting new, unopened toys and non-perishable food items for DuKane A.B.A.T.E.'s 38th Annual Toy and Food Run.
The run will be held on Sunday, Oct. 13, from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. starting at Knuckleheads Tavern, 108 E North St. in Elburn, and ending at Sycamore Speedway, 50W086 IL-64 in Maple Park.
A.B.A.T.E. (A Brotherhood Aimed Towards Education) is dedicated to promoting and preserving the rights of motorcyclists, off-roaders, and ATV riders through education, safety, and awareness.
Please contact our office at Reptch42@gmail.com or 630-812-9292 to schedule a drop-off or porch pick-up. You can also donate through the Amazon Wishlist here.
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Is Downers Grove Museum haunted? Find out for yourself at Specters and Spirits on Oct. 11
If you're feeling brave, you're invited to the Downers Grove Park District for a spirited exploration of the (allegedly haunted) Downers Grove Museum, the Lincoln Center, and Main Street Cemetery, starting at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 11.
The event will include a search for ghosts using paranormal detection equipment, as well as light appetizers and a non-alcoholic beverage. To register, you can click here.
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Lombard offers local tourism grants for programs and events that draw visitors
If your organization has an idea for an event or program that will attract out-of-town visitors, the Village of Lombard invites you to apply for a Local Tourism Grant.
The grant program offers funding for events and programs that will attract visitors from out of town and increase overnight stays in Lombard hotels.
To qualify, applicants must be organizations seeking to produce and promote a clearly defined festival, program or convention. Applicants are strongly encouraged to source goods and services for their event from Lombard-based businesses.
Applications for the 2025 grant program are due on Dec. 6, 2024. First-time applicants must attend a mandatory grant-seekers workshop. Additional details, including application forms, are available here.
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Upcoming Events
We have lots of events coming up, so please take a look and mark your calendars today!
Oct. 12: Painting Pumpkins, from 10 a.m. to noon at The Museums at Lisle Station Park, 921 School St.
Oct. 12: Blood Drive hosted by Lombard Lodge #1098, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at First Church of Lombard (Hatfield Hall), 220 S. Main St.
Oct. 14: Grandparents and Me Day at the Lake, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Lake Ellyn Park, 645 Lenox Road in Glen Ellyn
Oct. 15: Tuesday with Terra, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please contact our office at reptch42@gmail.com or 630-812-9292 to schedule an appointment.
Oct. 15: Glen Ellyn Community Blood and Food Drive, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center, 800 St. Charles Road
Oct. 16: Glenbard Options Fair, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Glenbard North High School, 990 Kuhn Road in Carol Stream
Oct. 18-19: The Reckoning: Haunted House, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Ave. in Downers Grove
Oct. 19: Monster Madness, from 3 to 6 p.m. at Community Park South Shelter Grass Area, 1800 Short St. in Lisle
Oct. 19: Vaccine Clinic, from 9 a.m. to noon at Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center, 800 St. Charles Road
Oct. 19: Glen Ellyn Park District's Autumn Craft Fair, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Main Street Recreation Center, 501 Hill Ave.
Oct. 19: Halloween Hangout, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Lake Ellyn Boathouse, 645 Lenox Rd. in Glen Ellyn
Oct. 20: Lombard Spooktacular, from noon to 5 p.m. in Downtown Lombard on St. Charles Road between Main and Elizabeth
Oct. 23: Pumpkin King Carving Court, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Main Street Recreation Center, 501 Hill Ave. in Glen Ellyn
Oct. 24 & 25: Ackerman Haunted Trail, from 4 to 9 p.m. at Ackerman Park, 800 St. Charles Road in Glen Ellyn
Oct. 24-31: Glen Ellyn Park District's Pumpkins on Main, at the Main Street Recreation Center, 501 Hill Ave.
Oct. 26: Touch-a-Truck, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at McCollum Park, 6801 Main St. in Downers Grove
Oct. 26: Boo Bash, from 10 to 11: 30 a.m. at Ackerman Park, 800 St. Charles Road in Glen Ellyn.
If you have any questions about pending legislation or other issues related to your state government, please don't hesitate to contact my office at 630-812-9292 or RepTCH42@gmail.com.
Stay safe, stay healthy, and stay strong,
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Terra Costa Howard
State Representative
42nd District
913 S. Main St.
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 812-9292
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