E-Newsletter: November 18, 2022 

Happy Thanksgiving!

City Hall Closed Nov. 24-25


City Hall will also be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, November 24th & Friday, November 25th. Refuse pick-up will be delayed by one day for the remainder of the week. 


The City of Elmhurst wishes you a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday!

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.

Turkey Trot Street Closures


Street closures and detour routes will be in effect in Elmhurst on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 24th, for the 39th Annual Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot. The Turkey Trot is a 5K fun run which takes place in downtown Elmhurst. Event organizers are expecting a large turnout for the event. Proceeds from the event support the major food banks and emergency shelters in DuPage County, including local agencies in Elmhurst.

 

To prepare for this event several, street closures will be implemented Thanksgiving morning. York St. will be closed from St. Charles Rd. to North Avenue from approximately 8-10:30 a.m., and a detour route will be set up to allow for the safe flow of traffic through and around Elmhurst. Other road closures include: 

 

5:00 a.m. - Park Ave. from York to Cottage Hill 

6:00 a.m. - Addison Street from North to First

6:00 a.m. - Prospect from Church to Alexander 

6:00 a.m. - Park Ave. from Cottage Hill to Myrtle 

8:00 a.m. - Main portion of York St. & Hard shutdown of all remaining streets 

 

Vehicle access in and out of the above areas will not be allowed between the above closure time and the conclusion of the race, which may be as late as noon. In order to use your vehicles during the closure times, they must be parked outside the perimeter of the race. See map here.

 

For residents located near or around the start line area, please be advised that the Public Address System is installed on Wednesday, November 23rd and involves performance testing. Final testing/sound checks of the Public Address System take place before 7:20 a.m. on Thanksgiving Morning. After 7:20 a.m. the system is in-use. 

For more information, please visit http://www.dangibbonsturkeytrot.com/. Please check this site periodically for updates and inquiries. 

Recycling Your Cooking Oil into Fuel!

Saturday, November 26 • 9am - noon


Bring liquid vegetable cooking oil in a closed container to the Elmhurst Public Works Garage (985 S. Riverside Drive). Cooking oil sticks to sewer pipes, causing clogs and breaks that are costly for homeowners and cities to fix. It also interferes with water treatment at our sanitary facilities. 


Only vegetable-based, liquid cooking oil will be accepted. Containers will not be returned. 

No motor oil or bacon grease.


Questions? Visit www.scarce.org or call (630) 545-9710.


All Aboard the HOLLY TROLLEY!


The Explore Elmhurst Express Trolley is back for the holidays!


The City of Elmhurst is excited to announce the Explore Elmhurst Trolley is back for the holiday edition “Holly Trolley” on Saturdays November 26 through December 17 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The trolley will follow the same route as the summer trolley program.

Hop-on-board for some holiday fun! While onboard, riders will receive a guide to special offers from businesses in town and have a chance to enter-to-win prizes!

More information...

Dashing Through Elmhurst

It’s time to dash through Elmhurst this holiday season with our new shop local campaign! Find our “Dashing through Elmhurst” reindeer around town, spend money at a nearby business, and then submit a photo of your receipt for a chance to win! Businesses offering a special during this time will have a flyer posted in their window. Every time you show your support by shopping local this holiday season you will also have a chance to win an Elmhurst Loves Local gift basket. Proof of purchases includes a merchant receipt with the purchase date. Winners will be announced weekly between November 26th – December 17th. More information...

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.


REMINDER NOT TO BLOW LEAVES IN STREETS!

City ordinances prohibit raking leaves, grass, or other debris into the street where they 

can impede the flow of water and/or create hazardous driving conditions. You can help alleviate this problem by keeping storm drain inlets in your neighborhood free of leaves and debris.

Sustainability Day Presentations Now on ElmhurstTV!


This past fall, the City of Elmhurst partnered with local and regional organizations to present various sustainability best practices and initiatives. Presentations included information on recycling, clean energy, conservation, and more. Representatives from the Conservation Foundation, Chicago Area Clean Cities Coalition, DuPage Water Commission, Republic Services, SCARCE, ComEd, the City of Elmhurst, Elmhurst Park District, Elmhurst University, Elmhurst Public Library, and Elmhurst School District 205 gave presentations on sustainable efforts. Sessions were recorded and can be viewed on ElmhurstTV YouTube, Comcast Channel 6, and AT&T U-verse Channel 99.

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!

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