McKinley Stormwater Pump Station Improvements Project

The City of Elmhurst will be holding a virtual public meeting from 5-6 PM on Monday, February 20, 2023, to provide information on an upcoming construction to improve the McKinley Stormwater Pump Station. The meeting with be held on Microsoft Teams and have a dial-in option available. A link to the meeting will be posted on Elmhurst.org/mckinleystormwaterproject.

The project will consist of upgrades and improvements to the McKinley Stormwater Pump Station, located along Maple Trail Woods. This pump station is critical to stormwater relief efforts and the improvements will provide backup pumps, power, and improved controls and monitoring.  

Preliminary construction activities are scheduled to begin in February 2023 which will include excavation and expansion of the existing station. Construction is planned during cold weather months, however equipment installations and final completion may extend to 2024. The existing pump station will remain available for use throughout construction.

During construction, access through the Maple Trail Woods will be limited at the project site. Signs will be posted ahead of the construction area to notify of closures or detours. 

This meeting will be accessible to individuals with disabilities. Anyone needing special assistance and planning to attend should contact Jonathan Tuomey of the City of Elmhurst at (630) 530-4401. Please visit Elmhurst.org/mckinleystormwaterproject for future updates on the project schedule.

Consolidated Election Early Voting City Hall

Elmhurst residents will get to vote on one representative from each Ward to represent them for the next 4 years.

Early Voting

City Hall will have Early Voting starting March 20, 2023

Monday through Friday 830am to 7:00pm

Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm

Election Day Voting- April 4, 2023

All polling locations will be open 6:00 am and close at 7:00pm.

Anyone in DuPage County can go to any polling place located within the County.

City Hall will continue to serve as a polling place.

New Smoke Detector Law

As of 2023, smoke detectors must have a "self-contained, non-removable, long term battery" or be "electronically connected" to an alarm system. Old detectors can stay in place for 10 years from the time they were manufactured. After that, they must be removed and replaced according to the new law. Read more here.

Remember: many smoke detectors contain a small amount of radioactive materials. Do NOT toss them in the trash.

Spring Citizen Police Academy

Registration Now Open!

The Citizen’s Police Academy is a 12-week program designed to give citizens a working knowledge of law enforcement. The program is offered free of charge and is limited to 25 students per session. One block of instruction is offered each week from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm and provides an in-depth view of how a particular division of the department functions. The program is both informative and fun, allowing students an actual hands-on experience in some classes. More information...

Know an Amazing Kid?

The City of Elmhurst’s Commission on Youth is currently seeking nominees for its 2023 Exemplary Youth Service Awards. Eligibility requirements include:

• Volunteer must be an Elmhurst resident (Elmhurst address), live within School District 205 boundaries, or attend an Elmhurst school.
• Volunteer must be elementary school age through senior in high school.
• The award is focused on individual achievement.
• The service must be voluntary and unpaid.
• The service must have occurred between February 1, 2022 to present

For more information visit elmhurst.org. Deadline for submissions is March 1, 2023’ and the ceremony will be held on April 19th at Sandburg Middle School at 7:00 p.m.

Elmhurst Youth Job & Volunteer Fair

The Elmhurst Commission on Youth Job Fair will be held on March 22, 2023 from 3:05 - 6 p.m. at York High School.

ARE YOU A BUSINESS OR ORGANIZATION WHO WOULD LIKE TO RECEIVE APPLICANTS FOR THE JOB/VOLUNTEER FAIR? SIGN UP HERE!

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

Elmhurst Saint Patrick's Day Parade



Elmhurst's annual St. Patrick’s Day parade is back for its 26th year! On March 4, 2023, the parade will be marching through town along Spring Road. As the second largest St. Patrick’s Day parade in the Chicago area, you can expect big crowds and over 80 floats, Irish dancers, the York High School Marching Band, and much more. elmhurststpatsparade.com

Upcoming Meetings at City Hall