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Mufid

22 March 2026

Hi Glen Ellyn! We have the latest buzz right here. Let’s keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today’s newsletter:Unlimited trash pickup week lets Glen Ellyn residents tackle spring clutterMeet the Glen Ellyn volunteer driving scholarships and a new downtown parkHow Glen Ellyn residents can use the upcoming Wheaton Mobile DMVAlso on today’s calendar:Preparing your home for saleand 9 more events.

Today’s riddle:What tastes better than it smells? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:Friday:A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 70 and low of 56 degrees.Saturday:An a.m. shower; cloudy, windy, temps: high: 61, low: 34.Sunday:Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 63 and low of 45 degrees.

📰News we’re reading• Unlimited Trash Pickup Day Coming In April In Glen EllynGlen Ellyn residents can clear out clutter during an upcoming unlimited trash pickup week starting April 13, when Groot Industries will collect a wide range of household items at the curb. The village outlines rules for preparing items, lists what cannot be accepted, and notes that only single-family and townhome residents within Glen Ellyn’s boundaries are eligible.• Glen Ellyn Park District recognizes volunteer of the yearGlen Ellyn resident Tom Melms has been named the Park District’s Volunteer of the Year and will be honored at the Glen Ellyn Community Awards on March 10. As treasurer of the Glen Ellyn Parks Foundation, he’s helped expand scholarships, support park improvements, and champion the Downtown Community Park vision as an inclusive gathering space for local families.• Amy Grant and Seth Lewis to hold mobile DMV event at Wheaton LibraryGlen Ellyn residents in the 47th House District can use a Mobile DMV event hosted by State Rep. Amy Grant and State Sen. Seth Lewis at Wheaton Library on March 25 for IDs, license renewals, and plate stickers. Appointments are required, and seniors 65+ can obtain free state IDs, though those 78+ must visit a regular Driver Services facility.

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★ Featured events ★Tuesday March 10Preparing your home for sale225 N Cross St, Wheaton7:00 pmWant to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local eventsFriday March 6Frontera Grill, Smoque BBQ, Pequod’s Pizza, Quartino, & more delivered to you this week!3:00 pmSaturday March 7Enjoy fresh Do-Rite donuts first thing Saturday morning! Order by 10pm Friday.7:00 amCoffee with the CopsGlen Ellyn, IL Calendar, 65 S. Park Blvd, Glen Ellyn8:00 amEquipment Basics: 3D PrinterGlen Ellyn Public Library, 400 Duane St., Glen Ellyn10:00 amTogether TimeGlen Ellyn Public Library, 400 Duane St., Glen Ellyn10:30 amMarch Program at Glen Ellyn History Center : Who Was the Original Agent 355?2:00 pmMarch 7 Program at GE History Center – Who Was the Original Agent 355?2:00 pmSwedish Meatball Dinner Benefit8 S Lincoln St, Batavia4:30 pmSunday March 8Bowling Bash 20261101 Butterfield Rd, Wheaton12:00 pmThursday March 12Neighbor-to-Neighbor Conversation400 Duane St, Glen Ellyn7:00 pmSaturday March 14Uncle Sam Wants YOU to Remember the Women of Independence – Sat. March 14800 N Main St, Glen Ellyn9:00 am

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💬ChatterWhat your neighbors are talking about on social mediaUnion Pacific West line public libraries run Next Stop: The Library ads on Metra train cars—Glen Ellyn Public Library Read on MathHotels.comRoad Trip Ready: 6th Graders Review Books For Spring Break—WRITERS STUDIO Writing Coach | College Essay Coach Read on MathHotels.comCollege of DuPage Hosting Free Legal Clinic Expo March 16—COD Newsroom Read on MathHotels.comMy long-time friend, and former NBC am meteorologist is coming to visit tomorrow.He comes 2 or 3 times a year…. Such a nice person! We first became acquainted when I was to pick up a dog from a driver in Rockford near Christmas… (Nextdoor Park View)There is a major accident reported at 5:58…There is a major accident reported at 5:58 PM. “CRASH AHEAD. SLOW DOWN and MOVE OVER” (Nextdoor )Mathnasium posted a job opening for Learning Center Director in Glen Ellyn. Apply here.Arden Courts posted a job opening for Housekeeper – Full-time – Arden Courts Glen Ellyn in Glen Ellyn. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Glen Ellyn here.

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P.S. The answer to today’s riddle:Your tongue(Thank you Don H. for sending it in!)

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