City of Elmhurst E-Newsletter: February 11, 2022

E-Newsletter: February 11, 2022

Elmhurst Citizen's Police Academy is Back!

Citizen’s Police Academy is a 12-week program designed to give Elmhurst residents a general overview of law enforcement practices and a behind-the-scenes look at their police department. The program provides participants with a better understanding of challenges faced by police officers in the field along with insight into the handling of certain types of incidents. Many of the classes offer opportunities for hands-on participation with actual police equipment and training procedures. Topics include evidence and crime scene processing, laws of arrest, search & seizure, traffic stops, investigations and crime analysis, internet investigation, K-9 Unit, DUI and Traffic enforcement, crisis negotiation, and more.

Classes are held from 6:30 to 9:30 PM on consecutive Wednesday evenings for 12 weeks. The next session will run from March 9 through May 25, 2022. The program is free of charge but is limited to 25 students per session. Participants must be over the age of twenty-one and must live or work in the City of Elmhurst.

To apply for the Elmhurst CPA program, please access our printable online application at http://www.elmhurst.org/334/Citizens-Police-Academy or call us at 630-530-3050. You can also email us at policeinfo@elmhurst.org or stop by the Elmhurst Police Station to obtain an application and/or more information.

City Hall Closed to Public, February 21

On Monday, February 21st, City Hall will be closed to the public for an in-service training day for City employees. Online services like paying water bills, parking tickets or permits are available 24/7 on Elmhurst.org. City Hall will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, February 22nd.

Pritzker Announces Illinois Plan to Lift Statewide Indoor Mask Requirement on Monday, February 28

Governor Pritzker announced on Wednesday, February 9, that with statewide COVID-19 hospitalization rates declining faster than any other point in the pandemic, Illinois is on track to lift the statewide indoor mask requirement on Monday, February 28, 2022. Mask requirements will continue where federally mandated, such as on public transit and in high-risk settings including healthcare facilities and congregate care. Read full press release here. More info here.

Elmhurst St. Patrick's Day Parade!

It's back! Don't miss the 25th annual Elmhurst St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 5th, 2022 starting at noon. The parade will begin at the intersection of Wilson Street and Spring Road and continue north on Spring Road in Elmhurst. It's time to go ELMHURST GREEN! Come dressed up in your most creative and festive outfit!

Youth Job/Volunteer Fair

The Elmhurst Commission on Youth is holding a Youth Job/Volunteer Fair on Wednesday, March 16th from 4-7 p.m. at York Community High School Commons (355 St. Charles Rd.)

The Elmhurst Commission on Youth, along with its participating event partners, is dedicated to ensuring that qualified individuals have the opportunity to connect with Elmhurst area establishments seeking employees and volunteers.

Representatives from organizations are invited to participate in the event at no cost.

If you would like to participate as an Employer or organization, please register here.

Please contact Jackie.Haddad-Tamer@elmhurst.org with any questions.

Mayoral State of Our City Address

Mayor Levin will deliver his 2022 “State of Our City” Mayoral Address at the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Membership Breakfast hosted by Community Bank of Elmhurst, 330 W. Butterfield Road, on Thursday, March 17th from 7:30-9:30 a.m. Space is limited. The program will be recorded live and streamed onto ElmhurstTV Youtube page and broadcasted in April on Channel 6 of Comcast.