City Hall Holiday Hours

City Hall will be closed for the holidays on December 23, December 26 and January 2. 

The Elmhurst City Council and City staff wish you all a joyous holiday season and a Happy New Year!

Winter Storm Warning for Blizzard Conditions

The National Weather Services has issued a Winter Storm Warning from noon on Thursday, December 22nd through 6am on Saturday, December 24^th, calling for the possibility of snow and blizzard like conditions. Total snow accumulation is expected to be between 2-5 inches with wind gusts as high as 50 mph. Wind chill values of 25 to 35 below zero are also expected. The impact of this storm may result in white out conditions with zero visibility at times, making travel extremely difficult. Roads will likely quickly become covered in ice as temperatures rapidly fall Thursday afternoon.

If you must travel, please use caution while driving. City snow removal crews will be working around the clock to clean and maintain City streets. Due to the potential for hazardous driving conditions, refuse pick up will begin at 5am on Thursday, December 22^nd. Residents with Thursday pickup days should plan accordingly. Refuse pickup on Friday is expected to operate as normal.

Residents can assist City crews by keeping fire hydrants free of snow piles, and not blowing or shoveling snow onto City streets. Also, please remember not to park on City streets for eight hours following a snowfall of 2” or more. The Elmhurst Police Department will not allow for any overnight street parking on Thursday evening.

Residents are urged to continue monitoring weather conditions and alerts. A full list of county warming centers can be found at https://211dupage.gov/. The latest road conditions can be found on www.gettingaroundillinois.com.

Reporting Power Outages

Power outages will also be possible as a result of the predicted strong wind gusts. ComEd is monitoring the forecasted weather warning. Residents are advised to report any power outages directly to ComEd using the following methods:

• Text OUT to 26633 (COMED) to report their outage and receive restoration information
• Call 1-800 EDISON1 (1-800-334-7661)
• Report outages via the website at ComEd.com/Report or check the progress of outage restoration
• Use the ComEd App to report their outages
• Additionally, always stay clear of downed power lines and call 911 if you feel there is immediate danger. 911 should not be used to call in power outage

Warming Centers

Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 to 35 below zero are likely Thursday night through Friday night. Wind chills of this magnitude can cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 20 minutes. Residents are encouraged to remain safe indoors and to use City warming centers if needed. A list of warming centers can be found at 211dupage.gov.

Preventing Frozen Pipes

Without proper precaution, freezing temperatures can cause serious plumbing problems. Water pipes, plastic and copper, can crack and burst if the water within freezes. Residents should also take preventative measures to avoid freezing pipes by leaving faucets that share an exterior wall on, with a small pencil-size stream running. Also be sure to open cabinet doors to expose pipes to warm air. If pipes freeze, use the master shut-off valve to cut the water flow to the home immediately and call a licensed plumber. Never try to thaw a pipe with a torch or any kind of open flame.

Mitten Tree Collection

Help kids, teens and adults stay warm this winter by donating gloves, mittens, scarves and socks to our Mitten Tree. Fasten your donations on the Christmas tree in the center foyer of City Hall (209 N. York St.). Clothes pins are in the basket at the Fire Department Administration counter. Mittens, socks, scarves and gloves will be distributed by the Yorkfield Food Pantry in Elmhurst. The Mitten Tree will accept donations until December 31st.

Elmhurst Fire Department Noon Years Eve Bash!

Saturday, December 31, 2022 • 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. • Ball Drop at 12 p.m. (noon)

Ring in the new year without keeping your kids up past bedtime! Join the Elmhurst Fire Department for their Noon Year’s Eve Bash at Elmhurst Fire Station 2 (605 S. York St.)! 

Families can enjoy kid-friendly New Year’s festivities and activities without the midnight 

meltdown. Ring in 2023 with live music, dancing, bonfire with s'mores, family photo booth, hot chocolate, a ball drop from our ladder tower at noon, and more!

Details at elmhurst.org/noonyearsevebash.

Holiday Tree Disposal 

Christmas trees will be collected free of charge during the first and second week in 

January when placed on the curb on your regular pickup day. Any decorations on the tree must be removed, and the tree should not be placed in plastic bags. Boxes no more than 3 ft. by 3 ft. may also be recycled.

Mayoral State of Our City Address 

Mayor Levin will deliver his 2023 “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, January 19 from 7:30-9:30 a.m. Space is limited. For reservations, call the Chamber office at (630) 834-6060. The program will be recorded and posted on the ElmhurstTV YouTube page and broadcast in February on Channel 6 of Comcast.