E-Newsletter: October 15, 2021
Trick-or-Treating in Elmhurst

Official hours for trick-or-treating in Elmhurst are 3:30-7:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 31st. Young children should always be accompanied by an adult and all children should be advised to approach only well-lit homes, never enter a home to receive a treat, avoid dark or deserted-looking areas and be aware of vehicular traffic. Parents should inspect children’s treats at home. Please consider placing the downloadable signs found below to indicate to trick-or-treaters if you are participating in this event. 
(Signs can also be found in the Fall Front Porch Newsletter which was mailed to homes earlier this month.)
CHANGES TO CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT PARKING ARE UNDERWAY. PARKING WILL BE CHANGED IN PHASES. CHANGES CAN BE FOUND HERE.
ALL AREAS WILL BE MARKED WITH SIGNS AND WARNING TICKETS WILL BE ISSUED DURING THE ROLL-OUT. 
 
APPROVED CHANGES TO PARKING IN THE CBD INCLUDE:
  • All spaces along streets currently subject to 3-hour time usage restriction will be changed to a 2-hour time usage restriction.
  • All spaces in parking structures currently subject to a 3-hour time usage restriction will be changed to a 4-hour time usage restriction.
  • The “Zone A” restriction will be eliminated. 
  • All current permit parking spaces on the first floor of the Adelaide parking structure will be changed to 4-hour customer only parking.
  • 11 part-time employee parking spaces will be added on the 3rd level of the Adelaide parking structure.
  • The current Elmhurst History Museum Only spaces (12) on the Crescent Court ring road will be changed to customer only parking. When needed for museum events, temporary signs may be posted to designate the spaces as parking for the museum only.
  • All permit and daily fee spaces in the Downtown parking system will be converted to Pay Parking (permit or daily fee) to simplify the paid parking system and provide more convenient shopper parking when needed. 
  • 3-hour surface lot spaces will not change.

All sign changes will be performed by City of Elmhurst employees starting on October 19, 2021. Throughout the transition parking will be enforced as signed. 
 
The full report to City Council on the CBD Parking changes can be viewed here: http://go.boarddocs.com/il/coe/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=C7ANCG5C358C .
 
For more information on parking in the CBD including parking permit applications, please visit https://www.elmhurst.org/561/Parking . 
Imagine a Day Without Water Campaign

Imagine a Day Without Water is a national education campaign that brings together diverse stakeholders to highlight how water is essential, invaluable, and in need of investment. This year, the day of action will take place on October 21, 2021.

No water to drink, or wash your hands with. No water to shower, flush the toilet, or do laundry. Hospitals would close without water. Firefighters couldn't put out fires and farmers couldn't water their crops. Disease would spread.

Many Americans take water for granted every day. But what would a day be like without water? Imagine a Day Without Water 2021 will be the seventh annual day to raise awareness and educate America about the value of water.

Sign the @ValueofWater 's online petitions so future generations never have to  #ImagineADayWithoutWater. #ValueWater 


Stay tune for daily "water value" social media posts during the week of October 21st!

FAQ on the Zoning and Building Process


The purpose of this document is to:
  • Advise residents of what to expect when redevelopment activities (demolition and/or construction) occur near them.
  • Familiarize residents with the permit and zoning approval processes.
  • Provide residents with contact information and resources to obtain more information about a project.

Draining your pool soon?
Please remember these important city codes when draining your backyard pool. The pool may not be drained on any other property. The pool must be drained to the curb or gutter located along an adjacent street during warm weather. Pool water must be dechlorinated before draining to the City's storm sewer system.
DEA Drug Takeback Day, October 23

The Elmhurst Police Department is partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration for the Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 23, 2021. Officers will be on hand in the parking lot of the police station to collect expired, unused or unwanted prescription drugs for safe destruction, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. More information
Elmhurst Fire Department Blood Drive, October 23

The Elmhurst Fire Department is partnering with Vitalant to host a blood drive on. Saturday, October 23rd from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.The event will take place at Fire Station 2 at 601 S. York Street.

To schedule an appointment please call Vitalant at 877.258.4825 or visit Vitalant.org and use group code: 031G.
Electronic Recycling Event, October 23

The City will host an Electronics Recycling event on October 23rd at the Public Works Facility (985 S Riverside Drive, Elmhurst) from 8 am until noon. This event is in cooperation with DuPage County. More information
Bootiful Saturday, October 23

Elmhurst City Centre's Bootiful Saturday event will take place on October 23rd from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Outdoor Trick or Treating throughout the whole downtown! DJ and dancing and prizes in BOTH the Fountain Plaza and North York Plaza! Family Fun Activities in the North York Plaza! Along Schiller Street, tour Emergency Vehicles from the Elmhurst Police and Fire Departments!  City Centre Website Promotional Video
Pumpkin Composting Event November 6th

Don't let your waste haunt you! When the Halloween season expires, drop your pumpkins off for composting on Saturday, November 6th, 2021.

The event will take place at the City of Elmhurst Public Works Facility at 985 S. Riverside Drive from 9-noon.
Free Fall Leaf Curb Pickup Dates!

Residents who wish to participate in the city's free leaf pick-up are asked to place leaves on the parkway in clearly marked garbage cans, cardboard boxes or Kraft paper bags on your regular collection day: November 3, 4, 5 and again on December 1, 2, 3.

Residents are reminded not to place leaves in plastic bags and not to mix leaves with other types of yard waste. Garbage cans and containers other than Kraft bags will be left on the parkway after the pick-up. Raking leaves, grass clippings or other debris into the street is prohibited by city ordinances. This practice may result in hazardous conditions for motorists and may clog inlets, preventing the flow of storm water into the city's storm sewer system.

Reminder! All yard waste pickup ends the week of December 3rd. 

Keep Your Leaves! Leaves make terrific mulch - instead of raking all of your leaves for the City's collection this year, pack them around your perennials and on your flowerbeds as insulation against the cold. If you have a vegetable garden, spread the leaves on top of it, then rototill them into the soil to enrich it for the next year’s crop. Leaves are also a valuable addition to a well-maintained compost pile.
City of Elmhurst
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