Beautification Awards
The 2002 Beautification Awards Program co-sponsored by the Chamber and Elmhurst Economic Development Corporation (209 North York Street) is airing on “Elmhurst Our Kind of Town” on Channel 6 of AT&T Cable Services throughout May at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesdays and 3:00 p.m. on Sundays.
Business After Hours
US Bank (536 South York Street), formerly Firstar Bank, and Schiller Real Estate, Inc. (540 South York Street) will co-host a Business After Hours on Wednesday, May 15, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Membership Breakfast
The Center for Speech and Language Disorders (195 West Spangler) will host the Chamber’s Membership Breakfast on Wednesday, April 22, from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m., concluding with cash prize drawings in the Second Annual $10,000 Raffle to benefit its “Help a Child Fund.”
New Members
The following seven businesses joined the Chamber in the past two weeks:
CARSTAR Elmhurst (180 West Lake Street), auto collision repair, Guy Maniscalo, 833-7674;
Great Lakes Auto Leasing (526 West Grand Avenue), auto sales, Ed Archer and John Kappel, 782-0777;
Interior Windows & Doors, Inc. (21 South Euclid, Villa Park), home remodeling, Frank Harrington, 279-7911;
Kopper Kitchen (601 West St. Charles Road), restaurant, Frank Saklor, 834-2118;
Maple Tree Pancake House & Restaurant (671 West North Avenue), restaurant, Bill and Mary Tsagalis, 516-1295;
The Emperor’s Kitchen (1022 South York Street), restaurant, Eddie T. Moy, 530-9888; and
Victor’s Grill (6235 North Keystone, Chicago), concessions, Josephine Maatouk, (773) 283-3263.
Minimum Wage Debate
Proposals to raise Illinois’ minimum wage from $5.15 to $6.50 per hour are being discussed by the Illinois General Assembly. Only 11 states (none in the Midwest) have a minimum wage greater than $5.15, which is also the federal standard.
Newsmakers
Jan Milano, CPA, CFP, Owner of Milano Financial Services, Ltd. (873 Hillcrest) will be the presenter at a free financial program, “Spotlight on Interest Rates,” hosted by the York Township Senior Center, 1502 South Meyers Road, Lombard, this Friday (May 17). For more information, call Milano at 941-8844.
Tremper Chiropractic (4413 West Roosevelt Road, Suite 100, Hillside) will participate in “Kids Day America/International,” dedicated to children’s health, safety and environmental awareness, this Saturday (May 18). Special appearances will be made by “McGruff,” the Crime Dog, and “Sparky,” the Fire Dog. Call (708) 449-5900 for more information.
Kelly Moran Quinn, Sole Proprietor of Nutrition Mission (175 Fairland Avenue) and a Registry Dietitian at Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare (200 Berteau Avenue), received the 2002 Recognized Young Dietitian Award from the Illinois State and West Suburban dietetic associations.
Scott Schuster of A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. (One Lincoln Centre, Suite 900, Oakbrook Terrace) has become a Registered Financial Consultant and has added an Accredited Asset Management Specialist qualification to his Certified Public Accountant title.
PACT, Inc. (555 East Butterfield Road, Suite 201, Lombard) has received accreditation in Community Services, Community Service Coordination, from CARF, The Rehabilitation Accreditation Commission, for a second consecutive three-year term. Its programs and services were deemed of the highest quality, measurable and accountable.
Special Events
In celebration of National Historic Preservation Week, Jean Follet, Vice President of the Hinsdale Preservation Commission and a member of the Illinois Landmarks Preservation Council, will present a free program at the Elmhurst Historical Museum, 120 East Park Avenue, this Thursday (May 16) from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. during May’s Tea Time Tour. Call 833-1457 for more information.
The Chamber, York/Vallette Business Association and Elmhurst Park District (225 Prospect Avenue) will present Safety Town’s Birthday and Annual Bike-a-thon at The Depot off York Street this Saturday (May 18), starting at 10:00 a.m.
The Chamber and Spring Road Business Association will present the 14th Annual Spring Road Pet Parade from Vallette Street to The Silverado Grill (447 Spring Road) this Saturday, starting at 1:00 p.m. Festivities begin at 11:30 a.m. in the parking lot at Ahlgrim Funeral Home, 567 Spring Road. For more information, visit www.springroad.com.
The Elmhurst Art Museum (150 Cottage Hill), Elmhurst Historical Museum, Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art (220 Cottage Hill) and Theatre Historical Society of America will host the Sixth Annual Elmhurst Museum Day from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Admission is free at each museum. For more information, call the Theatre Historical Society at 782-1800.
Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare (200 Berteau Avenue) will host its annual Golf Classic at River Forest Country Club, 15W468 Grand Avenue, on Monday, June 3, with registration starting at 10:30 a.m. Proceed will benefit the Emergency Department expansion at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital (200 Berteau Avenue). Call 941-4501 for more information.