Last October 30—with the State of Illinois shut down due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic—the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce and Industry co-staged the Inaugural Nashville Songwriter Fundraiser netting more than $14,000 to benefit Elmhurst American Legion THB Post 187 and the military veterans whom they serve.
The Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry is now accepting application for the position of Director of Member Services, ECCI President and Chief Operating Officer John R. Quigley announced on June 11.
Following weeks of steady decreases in new positive Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases and with more than 67 percent of residents age 18 and older receiving their first vaccine dose, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker on June 4 released Restore Illinois Phase 5 guidelines, which will go into effect on June 11 and marks a full reopening of all businesses and activities.
While Elmhurst’s Memorial Day Parade was cancelled for a second straight year due to Restore Illinois Bridge Phase Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic restrictions, a Second Annual “Always Remember” Convoy took place on May 31, followed by the traditional in-person Military Ceremony at the Veterans Memorial in Wilder Park. Click HERE to watch both events.
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) confirmed on May 13 the entire state will move into the Bridge Phase of the Restore Illinois reopening plan today. The Bridge Phase is the final step before the full reopening of Phase 5.
In conjunction with our Chamber’s May-long solicitation for tax-deductible donations to install an interactive Civic Hall of Fame public memorial as part of the City of Elmhurst’s $25 million Metra Train Station new construction project, ECCI Board of Directors Treasurer Ralph Pechanio has contributed another $10K to the ECCI Centennial Celebration NFP.