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When you feel that crispness in the air and see the leaves start to turn colors, you know what season is coming.
Yes, it's flu season! (Sigh.) You can protect yourself from flu, COVID-19 (yes, it's still a thing), shingles, and several other serious diseases by getting vaccinated.
In partnership with Jewel-Osco Pharmacy and the Glen Ellyn Park District, my office is hosting a vaccine clinic on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 9 a.m. to noon at Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center, 800 St. Charles Road.
Walk-ups are welcome, but pre-registration is preferred. To register, you can click here.
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Learn more about Lombard's upcoming investments in public safety SATURDAY
The Village of Lombard is planning to update and expand its aging police and fire department headquarters. If you want to learn more about these big capital projects, you're invited to an open house on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Village Hall, 255 E. Wilson Ave.
Police and fire staff will show a video, present displays on the planned project, answer questions from the public, and lead a brief tour of the police station.
If you can't make it Saturday, there will be a second open house on Wednesday, Nov. 6, from 5 to 7 p.m. To learn more, you can click here.
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Got horror? Downers Grove presents a haunted house TOMORROW and SATURDAY
If you're looking for a reason to scream, you're invited to the Downers Grove Park District's haunted house tomorrow (Friday) and Saturday, Oct. 19, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Ave.
The live-action experience purports to tell the story of a tragedy that took place in a seaside town in South Carolina more than 100 years ago.
The haunted house is for ages 10 and up; children under age 14 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information and to buy tickets, you can click here.
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Kids are invited to wear costumes to Monster Madness in Lisle SATURDAY
Children aged 2 to 10 are invited to take their Halloween costumes for a test drive this Saturday, Oct. 19, when Lisle presents Monster Madness, from 3 to 6 p.m. at Community Park South Shelter Grass Area, 1800 Short St.
The festive autumn fun fair will include games, friendly "ghouls" and goodies, as well as
Halloween-themed prizes and snacks at the 'Creepy Café.'
To register and find more information, you can click here.
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Explore artisan-made treasures at Glen Ellyn's Autumn Craft Fair SATURDAY
Local artisans will display their wares at the Glen Ellyn Park District's Autumn Craft Fair on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Main Street Recreation Center, 501 Hill Ave.
The festive fair will include music and food, as well as a wide range of unique handmade treasures. To learn more, you can click here.
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Take your little pumpkin to Downers Grove's Pumpkin Patch SATURDAY
If your little ones love pumpkins, you won't want to miss the Downers Grove Park District's Pumpkin Patch on Saturday, Oct. 19.
From 10 to 11:30 a.m., children aged 2 to 4 are invited to Lyman Woods, 901 31st St., for some hands-on pumpkin fun. Children will explore pumpkins inside and out, create a fun pumpkin project, play pumpkin-themed games, and take home two pumpkins of their very own.
All children must be accompanied by an adult. The cost is $18 per child, and space is limited. You can click here to sign up today.
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Have some Halloween-themed fun at Lombard Spooktacular SUNDAY
There will be Halloween-themed festivities for children and adults alike at the Lombard Spooktacular, from noon to 5 p.m. this Sunday, Oct. 20, in Downtown Lombard on St. Charles Road between Main and Elizabeth.
The Lombard Area Chamber of Commerce will host the event, which will feature games, bounce houses, trick or treating, a costume contest, a scavenger hunt, a craft fair, and live entertainment. For more information, you can click here.
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Help keep our neighbors and their children warm this winter through Wheaton Gives Back
On these (mostly) pleasant autumn days, it's easy to forget the bone-chilling cold of our midwestern winters.
To help our neighbors and their children stay warm when the temperature plummets, the Wheaton Community Relations Commission is asking your support for their third annual Wheaton Gives Back program, which includes a winter gear drive throughout October.
The Commission is working in partnership with the Downtown Wheaton Association and Wheaton Park District to collect new and gently used winter coats, hats, scarves, gloves, and mittens for the People’s Resource Center. You can get a map of collection box locations here.
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Enjoy more scary fun at Glen Ellyn's Ackerman Haunted Trail on Oct. 24 and 25
You're invited to take an evening walk along a haunted trail filled with creepy creatures and scary sounds and scenes on Thursday, Oct. 24, and Friday, Oct. 25, at Ackerman Park, 800 St. Charles Road in Glen Ellyn.
The walk will take about 10 minutes to complete, and you can come anytime between 4 and 9 p.m. The trail will be less scary from 4 to 6 p.m., to accommodate younger children, and will get a bit scarier after 6 p.m.
There will be a $5 fee for all adults and all children over the age of 3. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. To register and learn more, you can click here.
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Support survivors of domestic violence with our LovePurse Donation Drive
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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Upcoming Events
We have lots of events coming up, so please take a look and mark your calendars today!
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. 24-31: 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
Oct. 26: SCARCE Repair Fair, from 9 a.m. to noon at 800 S. Rohlwing Road (Rt. 53) in Addison
Oct. 26: Living Cemetery, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Main Street Cemetery, 5158 Main St. in Downers Grove
Nov. 2: Glen Ellyn Park District’s Pumpkin Smash, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Village Green Park, 130 S. Lambert Road
Nov. 18: Menopause Awareness Event, at 6 p.m. at the College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd. 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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