AT&T awards $1,500 to Elmhurst Heritage Foundation

ELMHURST The Elmhurst Heritage Foundation accepted a $1,500 check from AT&T after state Rep. Dennis Reboletti nominated the organization.

The "AT&T Investing in Illinois Award" recognizes organizations and programs that are improving lives in their communities and the state by advancing education, economic growth, new technologies and other essential community services, according to an AT&T news release.

"The first folks I thought about were you," Reboletti said. "You guys do a lot with a little."

The $1,500 is earmarked for the Elmhurst Heritage Foundation's "Visionary Voices" capital campaign as well as other needs. The campaign aims to raise $250,000 for a new exhibit about Elmhurst history that will open at Elmhurst Historical Museum in the fall.

"The new exhibit is intended to be a real attraction for the museum and to serve and function as a continually evolving story as additions will be made," Elmhurst Heritage Foundation President Cathy Jordan said.

The new exhibit will replace the "Visions of Home" exhibit that was installed in 1986. Touchscreens, interpretive panels, videos and artifacts will make up the new exhibit.

Jordan thanked AT&T as well as Reboletti, whom she referred to as Elmhurst's homeboy.

"Dennis has always looked out for Elmhurst, and this is just another example," Mayor Steve Morley said.

Museum Director Brian Bergheger thanked Valerie Bruggeman and Steve Selcke from AT&T who presented the foundation with a $1,500 check and an award.

"I thank you not only for your gift, but your trust in what we're doing here at the historical museum, your trust in the Heritage Foundation as well as your trust in Elmhurst," Bergheger said.

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