E-Newsletter: July 2, 2021
The City Wishes You a Happy and Safe Independence Day Holiday!
Independence Day Holiday - Service Update

  • City offices will be closed on July 5 in observance of the Independence Day Holiday. 
  • Refuse collection will be on a holiday schedule due to the Independence Day holiday. There will be no refuse collection on Monday, July 5 and collection will be delayed one day for the remainder of the week.
  • The City Council meeting has been rescheduled for TUESDAY, July 6. 
Leave Fireworks to the Professionals

Each July 4th, thousands of people, most often children and teens, are injured while using consumer fireworks. Despite the dangers of fireworks, few people understand the associated risks - devastating burns, other injuries, fires, and even death. Fireworks can also be stressful for people and pets. Please be considerate and don't use fireworks!
Significant Rain Events

Last week (June 20 – 26), the City of Elmhurst experienced several significant rain events. In total, Elmhurst received approximately 3.9 to 4.5 inches (varies based upon source and location) of rain throughout the past week. On Saturday, June 26, the City received 1 inch of rain in just one hour! 

As a result of the City of Elmhurst’s comprehensive flood plan, the City has constructed over $40 million in projects to date since 2013. The Public Works Department reports that during this recent period of heavy rain, the City's stormwater projects worked as designed. During this time, staff actively checked and cleared inlets from low lying areas in advance of the waves of storms. The Palmer Drive underpass was closed briefly during the late morning/early afternoon hours on Saturday due to flooding.

We continue to monitor weather forecasts and remain vigilant in the event of severe weather.
Elmhurst Police Department Is Accepting Applications

How to Apply:
  • Purchase and complete your application at iosolutions.com
  • Submit all supporting documentation
  • Deadline to apply is Monday, July 19, 2021, at 4:00 p.m.
Position Opening: Museum Coordinator (Part-Time)

This position contributes to an exceptional experience for all visitors to the Elmhurst History Museum through the performance of a variety of customer service and administrative tasks. Works under the supervision of the Curator of Exhibits. More Info.
Block to Block Party

Wednesday Evenings in June & July from 5:30 to 8:30 pm
**NEW LOCATION THIS SUMMER**

Every Wednesday night there will be awesome outdoor music for the whole family to enjoy in both the North York Plaza and 120 East Park Avenue (the green space behind the Elmhurst History Museum). More info.

JULY 7 LINEUP -----
North York Stage - Wait For Morning
Elmhurst History Museum Stage - Scottie Long and The Shorts
Secretary of State Mobile Unit

Addison Township Supervisor Dennis Reboletti welcomes the Secretary of State Mobile Unit on Thursday, July 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Addison Township Event Center - 401 N. Addison Rd. – Door 8.

Available services include:
  • License Plate Stickers
  • Driver’s License
  • State ID
  • Vision Screening
  • No road tests will be given
  • Cash not accepted

REAL ID cannot be issued at the mobile unit (REAL ID deadline has been extended to May 3, 2023).
Practice Heat Safety

Temperatures are expected to rise over the weekend - make sure you and your family stay safe. Heat is typically the leading cause of weather-related fatalities each year. Heat waves have the potential to cover a large area, exposing a high number of people to a hazardous combination of heat and humidity, which can be very taxing on the body. Learn how to stay safe during a heat wave at weather.gov/heat.
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. 
Upcoming Meetings at City Hall

(note change of day due to holiday)
City of Elmhurst
630-530-3000 
Weekdays: 8:30am - 5pm