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Glen Ellyn Closes Civic Center Amid Coronavirus Concerns
The announcement comes amid ongoing closures related to coronavirus.
GLEN ELLYN, IL — The village of Glen Ellyn has closed the Glen Ellyn Civic Center amid ongoing concerns about new coronavirus. Village officials say the precautionary step was taken to "reduce the exposure of both the public and our staff to the Coronavirus (COVID-19)."
Currently, there are 22 cases of coronavirus in DuPage County. Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker said in a press conference Tuesday that the cases were confirmed at a long-term care facility in Willowbrook.
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22 Coronavirus Cases Confirmed At Willowbrook Nursing Home
As the Civic Center closes, the public works facility and fire stations are closed to non-essential personnel. Village officials said the Glen Ellyn Police Department will continue to be open for residents to access.
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Despite the closures, village departments remained open for communication online and by phone.
Residents may also have noticed that parking meters are covered in the Glen Ellyn's central business district, allowing free parking in the village's downtown area.
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