E-Newsletter: May 28, 2021
Memorial Day Convoy: May 31

The Memorial Day Convoy is a way for the community to proudly come together to pay respects and honor those who have fallen. The convoy, to be held on Monday, May 31, will include first responder emergency vehicles and preselected special service and military vehicles only. The route will begin and end at the Veteran's Memorial at Wilder Park, starting at 9:30 a.m. and concluding with a ceremony to be held at 11:00 a.m. More details. View Map.
Service Update: Memorial Day

City Hall will be closed on Monday, May 31 in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday.
Refuse/recycling collection will be delayed by one day next week due to the holiday.
Zoning and Planning Commission to Review
Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan

On Tuesday, June 1, the Zoning and Planning Commission will review a draft of the City of Elmhurst’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. The plan specifically focuses on improving transportation for pedestrians and bicyclists; it will strive to make all modes of transportation safe, welcoming and convenient for all, including children, the elderly, and those with disabilities. View Draft Plan.
Watermain Improvement Project
Road Work Ahead - South York Street

The 2021 Watermain Improvement Project includes work on South York Steet from Butterfield Road north to Madison Avenue. Traffic will be maintained in both directions through the construction zone, however, it will be one lane in each direction in the two northbound lanes. The work, including pavement restoration, is anticipated to be complete in early September.
Neighborhood Roll Call/Summer Mobile Patrol

  • The Elmhurst Police Department’s Neighborhood Roll Call program is returning to a neighborhood near you this summer. The meetings are held throughout the city on Tuesday and Thursday nights all summer. The program offers residents the opportunity to meet their local officers in an informal, non-enforcement setting. Visit the city’s website and Facebook page for weekly updates and locations. If you have any questions or would like to request a roll call in your neighborhood, please call (630) 530-3061.

  • The first Neighborhood Roll Call of the season will be held in the 6th Ward on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. at the corner of Colfax and Adams Street. Night shift patrol officers will hold a briefing, then meet and greet area residents. 

  • The Elmhurst Police Department's Summer Mobile Patrol (SMP) will begin this weekend and run through the summer. SMP officers utilize bicycles and an electric side-by-side vehicle to provide high-visibility patrols to areas of the city that are less accessible to squad cars. SMP officers frequently patrol the Illinois Prairie Path, Greenway Trail, City Centre, and Elmhurst parks for community outreach and crime prevention purposes.
Mayor Levin Accepting Applications for Ward 5 Alderman

With the advice and consent of the Elmhurst City Council, Mayor Scott M. Levin will appoint a replacement to the 5th Ward aldermanic seat that became vacant on May 3, when he took office as mayor. This person will serve out the remaining 2 years of the term, until May 2023. Applications will be accepted from Fifth Ward residents through June 4, 2021. View Application.
DuPage County Vaccination Clinic

This is Our Shot DuPage, to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your community - get vaccinated as soon as you are able. Walk-ins at the Vaccine Clinic at the DuPage County Fairgrounds in Wheaton are welcome for anyone 12 years and older. Anyone under 18 years old must have a parent or legal guardian accompany them. Learn more. Please note the clinic will be closed May 29-31 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.
Onsite Vaccination Clinic Opportunity

The DuPage County Health Department is looking to partner with local businesses to bring COVID-19 vaccine clinics closer to individuals who have not yet been vaccinated. 

These smaller, no-cost, COVID-19 vaccination clinics can administer a scalable number of vaccines depending on demand, for 10-200 individuals. 

To request a COVID-19 vaccination clinic at your location or a location in your community, please complete the Onsite/Mobile Clinic Request Form. To learn more about this opportunity, click here.
June 1 – 30: “Find the Pride Scavenger Hunt Contest”

June is Pride Month and a great reason to welcome everyone to the heart of Downtown Elmhurst! Search
our merchant windows and stores for unicorns and unique pride canvases to win prizes. More details can
ComEd Updates

Protect Yourself From Energy Scams
ComEd regularly receives reports of scammers posing as ComEd employees who threaten to disconnect service so they can deceive customers of their money or personal information. These requests are not legitimate, and we want to help protect you from these scams. 

ComEd will never call or come to your home or business to: 
  • Sell you electricity
  • Ask for your account number
  • Ask you to make a direct payment with a prepaid cash card, cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin, or third-party electronic banking app such as Cash App, Zelle, QuickPay or Venmo
  • Ask for your personal information such as Social Security number, Tax ID, or bank information


Com Ed Payment Assistance Options
ComEd is offering several assistance opportunities for eligible customers to ensure safe, reliable and affordable energy.

  • Extended payment arrangements and protection from disconnection
  • One-time financial hardship grant
  • Additional Federal & State Assistance - Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funds are available to households in need, but the deadline to apply is May 31, 2021. For more information, visit HelpIllinoisFamilies.com and to apply for LIHEAP call 877-411-WARM (9276).

More information is available at ComEd.com/PaymentAssistance or call 800-EDISON1 (800-334-7661).
Don't Forget Your Vehicle Sticker

Did you purchase your 2021-22 Vehicle Sticker? The last day to purchase a sticker at the discounted rate was April 30. However, you can still purchase your sticker and are encouraged to do so. If your vehicle is registered to an Elmhurst address and is not displaying a current sticker, you could receive a ticket and pay a penalty for late purchase. Get your sticker today (and make sure it is displayed) to avoid extra costs (and avoid the lines). Learn More.
Sign up for Elmhurst Connect! Elmhurst Connect is an online and mobile reporting system for the City of Elmhurst. The community can use this service to easily identify issues and report them directly to the City of Elmhurst. There are a wide variety of report types available through this system. As always, if the issue you are reporting is a public safety emergency, please call 9-1-1 or for other issues that require immediate attention please call the City’s 24/7 phone line, 630-530-3050.

To download the Elmhurst Connect mobile app, search for “Elmhurst Connect” in your app store. 


If you are using a computer and would like to report something without downloading the app select this link: elmhurstil.citysourced.com. The system is also available on the City’s website, elmhurst.org/servicerequest. 
City of Elmhurst
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