We aim to protect the health, safety, and well-being of Glen Ellyn residents, and to promote responsible development.
Our Beginning
Protect Glen Ellyn, Inc. filed a lawsuit in June 2017 against the Village of Glen Ellyn and True North Energy, LLC on the grounds that the Village of Glen Ellyn arbitrarily and capriciously approved an ordinance granting a special use permit for gas station at the historic Stacy’s Corners location at 825 N. Main Street, Glen Ellyn.
In March 2019, DuPage County Circuit Court Judge Wheaton ruled in favor of residents in their long fight to prevent the development of a 59,000 square foot, 12-pump gas station and 4,200 square foot convenience store. In finding for the residents, Judge Wheaton found, among other things, that “at trial, there was no credible evidence on the economic effect of the proposed use. Neither before the Village Board nor at trial was there any evidence whatsoever on the effect of the proposed use on the 600 students who attend Forest Glen Elementary School, a mere 300 feet from the property. Surely the health and safety of 600 children is worthy of at least a cursory consideration by the Village Board.”
“Residents want to be heard and want to work with elected leaders to do what’s best for our community.”
— Megan Clifford, FOUNDER
Recent Initiatives
Protect Glen Ellyn raises $12,275 for Glen Ellyn
Food Pantry!
In June 2020, Protect Glen Ellyn teamed with the GE Food Pantry to sponsor a food drive to stock the shelves. Protect Glen Ellyn members pledged $5,000 in matching donations to hit a $10,000 goal. We are thrilled by the outpouring of support to exceed our goal and contribute over 40 bags of food to support those in need.
Together, we can do good for others.
Help others and donate at: www.glenellynfoodpantry.org
Who We Are
Protect Glen Ellyn, Inc. is a 501(c)4 non-profit organization that represents those in the community who believe in protecting the health, safety and well-being of residents and adhere to the values of respect, integrity, and transparency. Protect Glen Ellyn, Inc. is governed by a Board of Directors and elected Officers with appropriate checks and balances. The Directors and Officers are volunteers and not receiving financial remuneration. Our financial policy can be found here. Please contact us at protectglenellyn@gmail.com with any questions.