E-Newsletter: September 24, 2021
Mayor's Statement on Recent Crime Trends

At the Elmhurst City Council Meeting on September 20th, Mayor Levin made a statement regarding recent criminal activity in the Elmhurst area. 
 
Although these crime trends affect all suburbs and are not unique to Elmhurst, we continue to direct our full attention to protecting our community. This includes working in coordination with surrounding communities and federal agencies as well as continuing with our investment in technology to alert us when stolen cars and cars associated with criminal activity are entering the area. 
 
What can you do as an Elmhurst Community Member? 

  1.  Keep your eyes open. Do not hesitate to call 9-1-1 if you see suspicious activity, and do not be embarrassed to call.
  2. If you have a doorbell camera, please register for the Elmhurst Police Department Video Sharing Partnership Program. The Police will not monitor your camera. This program lets the Elmhurst Police Department know that you have this technology and they will ask you to check your own video if a crime occurs in your area. 
  3. Register for CodeRED. This is the system the City uses to alert our community of an incident that required residents to take action or be on heightened alert. 
Town vs. Gown Baseball Game

Join us for an old-fashioned baseball game played by the wildly different rules of 1858. In honor of Elmhurst University’s 150th anniversary, this year’s game will pit university players against the City of Elmhurst, with a roster of locals playing for your favor. Bring a picnic basket and lawn chair and get ready to cheer, jeer and enjoy an exciting afternoon of vintage baseball that will be fun for all ages. Huzzah!
Elmhurst History Museum Fall Exhibit Opens

The Elmhurst History Museum's Fall 2021 exhibit, "An Ever-Widening Circle: Elmhurst University at 150," celebrates Elmhurst University’s sesquicentennial year. The exhibit opened on September 24, 2021 and runs through January 2, 2022. For more information, please visit elmhursthistory.org
Hydrant Flushing Program

The City's annual Fire Hydrant Flushing Program is underway. Crews will be flushing hydrants on the south side of town from Madison south to Butterfield Rd from Euclid west to route 83 this week. This linked map shows dates in all areas of the City. Please contact Jason Wissbroecker at 530-3086 or Chris Dufort 530-3036 with any questions.

Fire Department Open House
Sunday, October 10th

Please join the Elmhurst Fire Department on Sunday, October 10th, from 12 - 4 p.m. at Fire Station #2 (601 S. York Street, Elmhurst) as they celebrate National Fire Prevention Week. The event, which includes fire safety education, fun activities, and light refreshments, will focus on this year’s theme “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety!” Guests will learn fire prevention and safety techniques through a series of educational demonstrations. Additional activities include station tours, Lutheran Charities Comfort Dogs, fire safety trailer, and a child passenger safety seating presentation.
It's Cool to Be Kind

Now more than ever Elmhurst Loving Local is expressing patience, showing appreciation, and being kind to those employees who come to work in the community each day. There is a nationwide staff shortage, as employers struggle to fill positions vacated when workers left jobs in front-line industries for roles less exposed to the coronavirus. What does this mean for Elmhurst? For our business community it means that those who are working are met with unknown daily challenges and must continue to pivot to meet increased demands. For local consumers it means, among other things, adapting to evolving changes in a business’ hours, increased wait times, smaller menu selections, fewer checkout lanes, and empty slots on shelves where some of their favorite products usually sit. Please continue to support our local businesses & workforce. We are all in this together – it’s Cool to Be Kind!
City of Elmhurst
630-530-3000 
Weekdays: 8:30am - 5pm