A nod to community service

On Saturday, March. 13, members of the Elmhurst Armpit Orchestra gathered at Silverado Grill to present their annual Darrell Whistler Award for Outstanding Community Service. This year, the award was presented to Mayor Steve Morley (left, holding plaque) because of his diligent support of the parade during his two terms as mayor, including serving as a special ambassador when Governor Bruce Rauner attended the parade. Morley has decided not to seek another term in office. Just after the presentation, Mayor Morley turned to Jim O’Connor (right, holding plaque) and gave a mayoral proclamation, naming March 13 Jim O’Connor Day in the City of Elmhurst in honor of his hard work on the parade these past 25 years. (Note: Masks were worn at the event but removed for the photo.) Also pictured (right, in wig) is Scott Sutherland of the Elmhurst Armpit Orchestra.