E-Newsletter: May 21, 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.

Show your support by decorating the front of your home which could include posting your flag and adding a ribbon to your parkway tree. Ribbons will be provided by Elmhurst American Legion THB Post 187 for a donation of $1, $5, $10, $20, $25, $50 or $100. Ribbons ordered online will be safely home delivered to resident donors by the start of Memorial Day weekend and residents also can pick up ribbons at Post 180 (310 W. Butterfield) via a drive-thru table

Ribbons will be available for a donation at the American Legion (310 W Butterfield Rd) from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m., Monday - Friday, through May 28th. Ribbons will also be for sale at the car show at the American Legion this Saturday.
COVID-19 and Mask Update

Last week, the CDC and the State of Illinois announced that people fully vaccinated against COVID-19 do not need to wear a mask in public, with exceptions noted for healthcare, public transportation and school settings. Please visit the IDPH’s website for the complete announcement from the State of Illinois.

Since the start of the pandemic, the City of Elmhurst has followed the direction of the CDC and the Governor’s Executive Orders, which included wearing masks in public settings. Following these recent announcements, the City will amend its May 2020 mask policy and allow employees and members of the public to enter and work in City facilities without a mask if they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (and past the 14-day post-vaccination period). Individuals who have not been vaccinated should continue to follow the CDC’s direction to wear a mask in public and in City facilities.
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.
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.
Dine Out, Elmhurst
The welcomed return of warm weather brings with it the joy of outdoor dining. Earlier this year the City Council voted to allow for expanded outdoor dining opportunities for businesses in the hopes of helping them relieve some of the financial stress of COVID19 through increased seating capacity. Providing for fresh air dining options also brings more people out to venues in Elmhurst and provides more foot traffic to commerce areas throughout the community. Support local businesses and dine out in Elmhurst.
Blood Drive - July 24

Save the date - the Elmhurst Fire Department is hosting a blood drive on Saturday, July 24 from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Fire Station 2, 601 S. York St. To schedule an appointment, please call Vitalant at 877-258-4825 or visit Vitalant.org and use group code: 031G. Presenting donors will receive a coupon for a free pint of Culver’s frozen custard. Appointments and Face Coverings are required.
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.
City of Elmhurst Employment Opportunity

The Public Works Department has openings for Temporary Seasonal Labor. The position performs manual labor related to equipment operation and maintenance activities. Division tasks include the construction, repair, and maintenance of municipal streets, sidewalks, buildings, electrical systems, storm drainage facilities, landscaping and trees. Apply here. The City of Elmhurst is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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. 
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