Dear Terra,

National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes positive police-community partnerships.


Every year during the first week in August, communities throughout our district and across the country host events to enhance the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement.


Here are the National Night Out events happening in District 42 next week:

Don't miss 'World on the Move' exhibit this month at Glen Ellyn Public Library


You'll want to check out Glen Ellyn Library's special exhibit, “World on the Move: 250,000 Years of Human Migration." 


I toured the exhibit this week with State Sen. Laura Ellman, and it offers a fascinating look at the complexity of migration throughout history.


Glen Ellyn was the only Illinois library selected to present the exhibit, which was created by the American Anthropological Association and the Smithsonian’s Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.


The exhibit, which will be up through August 30, is free and open to the public during library hours, Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.


To learn more, you can click here.

Lombard Park District's youth theater presents Newsies Jr. THIS WEEKEND


Extra! Extra!


Lombard Park District's youth theater program will present Disney's Newsies Jr. tomorrow (Friday) through Sunday, Aug. 4, at Sunset Knoll Recreation Center, 820 Finley Road.


Disney’s Newsies Jr. is a 60-minute version of the Tony Award-winning 2012 Broadway musical, which was inspired by the lives of newsboys in New York City in the early 1900s.


Tickets are on sale now for $6 each at Sunset Knoll Recreation Center. For more information and showtimes, you can click here.

Go fish! Downers Grove holds its annual fishing derby at Patriots Park SATURDAY


You can reel in three hours of family fun at Downers Grove's Annual Fishing Derby on Saturday, Aug. 3, from 8 to 11 a.m. at Patriots Park, 501 55th Place.


Prizes will be given for the longest and shortest fish caught by contestants in each age group.


Children under 11 must be accompanied by an adult. All participants 16 or older must have valid fishing licenses to participate. You can purchase a license online at ifishillinois.org. You can register online for the Fishing Derby here.

Ready or not, it's time for the Back to School Splash Bash in Glen Ellyn SATURDAY


Middle schoolers can celebrate August (and their upcoming return to school) at the Glen Ellyn Park District's Back to School Splash Bash on Saturday, Aug. 3, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Sunset Pool, 483 Fairview Ave.


This event, which will include swimming and games, is for children aged 10 to 14. Adults/caregivers must be present for check-in and check-out.


Advance registration is required. The fee is $10 for residents and $15 for nonresidents. To register and find more information, you can click here.

Kids can meet mammals (and more!) at the Downers Grove Library SATURDAY


Do you know a school-aged child who is fascinated by wildlife? The Flying Fox Conservation Fund is bringing an incredible group of mammals (and more!) to the Downers Grove Public Library.


Educators from the Fund, a Chicago-based non-profit dedicated to the protection of Old World fruit bats and their habitats, will present the live animal program from 11 to 11:45 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at the library, at 1050 Curtiss St.


The program is designed for children and adults to develop a more detailed understanding of animal life, behavior, and conservation through discussion and safe, respectful interaction with the animals.


This program is geared towards school-aged children; space is limited. To learn more, you can click here.

Get kids ready at Villa Park's Back to School Resource Fair SATURDAY


All District 45 families are invited to attend the Villa Park Area Early Childhood Collaborative’s Back-to-School Resource Fair on Saturday, Aug. 3, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Tri-Town YMCA, 136 S. Cornell Ave. in Villa Park.


In addition to information on registering at District 45 schools, the fair will offer:


  • Preschool screenings
  • School physicals and immunizations
  • Interactive booths organized by community groups and businesses
  • Entertainment for kids


School supplies assistance will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. To learn more, you can click here.

Please support Lombard Junior Women's Club School Supply Drive SATURDAY


The Lombard Junior Women's Club will host a School Supplies and Allies Drive on Saturday, Aug. 3 from 8 a.m. to noon at St. John's Lutheran School, 220 S. Lincoln Ave. in Lombard.


They'll be accepting school supplies and backpacks at the event, and you're invited to write "back-to-school" cards to students while you enjoy some coffee and donuts.


The Lombard Junior Women's Club does so much for our community. I really enjoyed talking with them at their booth at the Lombard Farmers Market last week.


If you're interested in participating in the event, you can email lombardjrs@gmail.com. If you can't attend Saturday but want to schedule a drop-off or pick-up, you can contact the club or my district office, at 630-812-9292 or RepTCH42@gmail.com. You can also check out the Club's Amazon Wishlist here.

Roll up your sleeves for the Lombard Community Blood Drive on TUESDAY


You can help save lives by donating blood at the Lombard Community Blood Drive on Tuesday, Aug. 6, from 2:30 to 7 p.m. at the Helen Plum Library, 411 S Main St.


It's easy and takes less than an hour. So please – register to donate blood here.

Rock out to classic tunes from the '60s in Lombard's Lilacia Park WEDNESDAY


Join the Lombard Park District for a free summer concert on Wednesday, Aug. 7, at 6:30 p.m. at Lilacia Park, 150 S. Park Ave. This week's concert features The Wayouts, who will be playing 1960s rock 'n’ roll music.


Make sure to bring a blanket and some snacks. Please note that the concert may be canceled if the weather is bad. You can click here to learn more.

Learn more about community policing as a member of Naperville's Citizen Police Academy 


The Naperville Police Department is now accepting applications for the Citizen Police Academy, to be held on Wednesday evenings from Sept. 18 through Nov. 20.


The Academy, which is free, offers classroom lectures, interactive discussions and hands-on demonstrations of police work, including forensics and special response.


Classes will be held at the Naperville Police Department, 1350 Aurora Ave., from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Applicants must be 18 or older and must live or work in Naperville. A criminal background check will be conducted on each applicant. 


If you're interested, print out the application and waiver at www.naperville.il.us/cpa, fill them out, and send them to Jim Pacetti by email at PacettiJ@naperville.il.us, fax at (630) 305-7004, or through the mail or in person at the Naperville Police Department, 1350 Aurora Ave. The application deadline is Wednesday, Aug. 14.

If you're a State-licensed professional, remember to renew before Sept. 30


If you're a certified public accountant, a physical therapist, a dental hygienist, or one of the many other types of professionals listed at right, don't forget – your state license expires on Sept. 30.


You can renew your license online here or call the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation at 1-800-560-6420. If you need help, please reach out to my office by emailing reptch42@gmail.com or calling 630-812-9292.

DuPage County will hold its first Mental Health Summit and Expo on Sept. 7


The DuPage Council on Strengthening the System for Mental Health and Substance Use Care will host its inaugural Mental Health Summit and Expo from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sept. 7 at the DuPage County Administration Building, 421 County Farm Road in Wheaton.


At the expo, you can talk with representatives of local mental health and substance use treatment organizations and hear from a panel of mental health experts, practitioners, and policymakers.


The event will feature former U.S. Rep. Patrick J. Kennedy. During his time in Congress, Patrick J. Kennedy led passage of the landmark Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, which requires insurers to provide coverage for mental health and substance use disorders. For more information and to register for the event, you can click here.

Upcoming Events


We have lots of events coming up, so please take a look and mark your calendars today!


August 7: Movie in the Park, at 7:30 p.m. at Lake Foxcroft Park, 2S540 Lambert Road in Glen Ellyn


August 9: Glen Ellyn Park District's Superhero Swim, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Sunset Pool, 483 Fairview Ave.


August 10: Bounce Back to School Fair, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Lombard Common, 433 E. St. Charles Road


August 10: 2K Kids Color Bash Run, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Ackerman Park, 800 St. Charles Road in Glen Ellyn


August 10-11: Veggie Fest 2024, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Danada South Park, Navistar Circle in Lisle


August 10-11: Illinois Vintage Fest, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the DuPage County Fair Grounds, 2015 Manchester Road in Wheaton.


August 15-17: Taste of Glen Ellyn, at the College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd. (Northwest corner of S. Lambert Rd. and College Rd. Parking lot #6).


August 16: York Center Park District's Movie in the Park, at 8:15 p.m. at the YCPD Gym, 1609 S. Luther Ave, in Lombard


August 16: Dinosaur Day, at 10:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the Helen Plum Library, 411 S. Main St. in Lombard


August 17: Cosley Zoo 50th Anniversary Celebration, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1356 N. Gary Ave. in Wheaton


August 21: DuPage County Veterans Resource Fair, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the the JTK Administration Building, 421. N. County Farm Road in Wheaton.


August 28: Impact DuPage, Virtual Learning Collaborative Session on Harm Reduction and Substance Use Disorder, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., via Zoom


September 9: B.R. Ryall YMCA’s 25th Annual Golf Classic, at 11:30 a.m. at the Prairie Landing Golf Club, 2325 Longest Dr, in West Chicago.


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,

Terra Costa Howard

State Representative 

42nd District

913 S. Main St.

Lombard, IL 60148

(630) 812-9292
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