WaterSmart Program Great Asset for Residents

The City of Elmhurst WaterSmart Program offers residents the ability to actively manage their water usage. 



WaterSmart provides a secure, web-based portal with your hourly and historical water usage, as well as leak notices. You can also set water-use alerts, based on your preferences, at any time. This service is part of our commitment to provide you with the best tools to manage your water use and bill.

The WaterSmart Portal will help you track your water use at macro and micro levels and provide the following:



• View your use in near real-time. Be alerted to leaks.
• Sign up for alerts and take control of your water use and avoid surprises.
• Get personalized, step‑by‑step actions on ways to save.

For more information about this program, visit the City's website at www.elmhurst.org/watersmart . Please register to receive the benefits of WaterSmart today!

Veterans Day Ceremony

Every year on Veterans Day, the City of Elmhurst hosts a ceremony

to remember and honor those who served in our armed forces. On Friday, November 11th, we welcome you to gather at the Veterans Memorial in Wilder Park at 10:30 a.m., where the ceremony will take place, and join us in thanking the brave individuals who have served our country.

Early Voting at City Hall

The office of the City Clerk announces that City Hall will be an Early Voting site for the November 8, 2022 and April 4, 2023 General and Consolidated Election. DuPage County residents can visit the Council Chambers in City Hall. 

November 8th -General Election:

Early Voting Information

October 24th through November 7th 

8:30 am -7:00 pm Monday through Friday 

9:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday and Sunday

Voting Day Information: 6:00 am to 7:00 pm

Elmhurst Community Portal

Elmhurst Community Portal is now available on the City’s website. With this tool, residents can view their property summary which includes City service details and school district information, information on government representatives including polling locations, as well as federal and state elected official information. Zoning information can also be found using the Community Portal which includes zoning district and a link to the zoning ordinance. Visit elmhurst.org/communityportal for more information.

Signs in Parkways

Reminder: The only signs permitted on City parkways are open house and garage sale signs. Both signs are limited to 6 square feet in area and 4 feet in height. Additionally, garage sale signs cannot be placed on the parkway more than 24-hours before the sale and must be removed 12 hours following the conclusion of the sale. Open house signs are permitted on Saturday and Sunday between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Additional information can be found in the Elmhurst Municipal Code.

Fire Department Junior Academy

November 12th, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

20 spots available, registration now open!

More information...

Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot

Don’t miss the annual Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning! Some 9,000 runners and walkers will gather at the starting line to burn calories and raise money to help the hungry and needy. The Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot is pleased to benefit numerous organizations, including DuPage Pads, United Community Concerns Association, People’s Resource Center, West Suburban Community Pantry, Loaves & Fishes Community Services, and Catholic Charities – DuPage County. For course information, race day schedule, history, or to register online, visit the Turkey Trot website at dangibbonsturkeytrot.com.

Fall Leaf Pickup

November 30th - December 2nd

A free leaf collection for residents who live within city limits will take place on November 30th - December 2nd, on your regular refuse collection day. Leaves must be kept separated from other yard waste and placed at the curb in clearly marked cans, cardboard boxes, or Kraft paper bags. Cans and boxes will be left on the parkway following collection. Although leaves may be placed in marked cans, please be aware that a combination of precipitation and low temperatures may cause the contents to freeze. Frozen cans cannot be emptied by our service provider. All yard waste pickup ends on December 2nd.

Pumpkin Composting Event

Saturday, November 5 • 9am-noon

Elmhurst collects used pumpkins the first Saturday after Halloween at the Public Works Facility, 985 S. Riverside Drive in Elmhurst from 9 am- noon. By recycling your pumpkins, you are reducing the volume in the landfills and the pumpkins are composted for reuse.

Chris Herren, Former NBA player coming to Elmhurst November 9th

The City of Elmhurst Commission on Youth in partnership with D205 Foundation and D205 PTA Council are excited to welcome Chris Herren to Elmhurst on Wednesday, November 9th at 7 p.m. Chris is a former NBA player, who reached his dream of playing for the Celtics only to lose it to addiction. He speaks about self-esteem, self-confidence, and respecting yourself. The event, which will be held at York High School, is free and no registration required. Mr. Herren will share his story of overcoming drug addiction and finding the strength to define himself as a sober man.

He has spoken to students and parents across the nation about healthy, real-life strategies for handling the pressures faced by today’s teenagers.

Mr. Herren’s message, shared in a brutally honest format, goes far beyond saying no to drugs, as he challenges students to recognize their strengths and celebrate their ability to be themselves. A five-‐minute introductory video will show highlights of his basketball career and his dream to play in the NBA, which began to unravel when he made a few bad decisions. He will take the audience on his journey from addiction to sobriety, while addressing themes of gateway drugs, prescription drug abuse, drinking and driving as well as self-‐harm. To conclude the event, Mr. Herren will field questions from the audience. Following the presentation, Mr. Herren will greet anyone interested in speaking with him. The event will not be recorded.