Glen Ellyn in DuPage County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Iryl E. Tortorella
1928-2021
| | "Godmother of Glen Ellyn" | |
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 21, 2025
1. Iryl E. Tortorella Marker
Creator of the Taste of Glen Ellyn (begun in 1982)
Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce (38 Years)
Grand Marshal of 4th of July Parade (2010)
"Her Voice Made a Difference... People Listened"
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical year for this entry is 1928.
Location. 41° 52.553′ N, 88° 4.011′ W. Marker is in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, in DuPage County. It is at the intersection of Main Street and Illinois Prairie Path, on the right when traveling south on Main Street. The marker is affixed to a bench next to the Illinois Prairie Path's crossing at Glen Ellyn's Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Glen Ellyn IL 60137, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Chicago. It is also in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Electric Train Depot (here, next to this marker); Aurora, Elgin & Chicago Railroad Station (a few steps from this marker); Homestead of Henry Benjamin (within shouting distance of this marker); Danby House Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Danby House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Glen Sanitary Bakery (within shouting
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Regarding Iryl E. Tortorella. The Taste of Glen Ellyn is an annual event hosted by Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce. Originally held in downtown Glen Ellyn, it was held in 2024 and 2025 at College of DuPage.
Also see . . . Iryl Tortorella obituary. She died on August 5, 2021. (Submitted on November 26, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 21, 2025
2. Iryl E. Tortorella Marker
The bench is next to the Illinois Prairie Path on the west side of Glen Ellyn's Main Street.
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 21, 2025
3. Iryl E. Tortorella Marker
Looking north on Main Street in Glen Ellyn
Credits. This page was last revised on November 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 26, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 42 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 26, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
