The Elmhurst Orange Ribbon Committee, was awarded a Citizen Initiative
Award for their exceptional community involvement in promoting responsible
development in Elmhurst. "We are proud to accept this award on behalf
of the thousands of residents who tied an orange ribbon around their
tree as an expression of their desire to maintain the 'small town
character' of Elmhurst. We feel strongly about the responsible development
not only of Block 300, but, of our entire town. This grassroots effort
clearly illustrates the true spirit of Elmhurst residents and we will
continue to monitor future projects for the benefit of our community",
said spokesperson Shelia Danno. The Orange Ribbon Committee had a
countywide impact. Representatives from nearly half of DuPage County
municipalities have joined to create DuPage Citizens for Responsible
Development. Their mission is "to maintain community character and
local tax bases through the promotion of responsible development."
For more information, email Dupage Citizens@aol.com
Indian Plains High School
Indian Plains High School was awarded the Citizen Initiative Award
for its outstanding civic and advocacy education program that has
brought hands-on education to a new level. "This is a team effort
at every level, from the student leaders who bring student body concerns
to delegation meetings to the teachers and administrators who assist
in resolutions," said Principal Kevin Meyers. Students learned about
"practicing daily democracy" through the I.P.H.S. school-side Constitutional
Convention where administration, staff and student body delegates
drafted and ratified a Bill of Rights. Delegates continue to meet
regularly to identify and resolve school wide concerns, such as increased
library resources and increased access to the computer lab. The program
will soon expand to include neighborhood civic projects.
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