City of Elmhurst E-Newsletter: February 19, 2021

E-Newsletter: February 19, 2021

COVID-19 UPDATE

3,638 cases reported in Elmhurst as of 2/18/21.

Elmhurst is currently in Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois Plan. A full list of Phase 4 Guidelines are available at this link.

Visit the Illinois Department of Public Health website for related information.

COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Information

Vaccine Registration: Residents can sign up to receive updates on when and where their designated groups may begin to receive vaccines at https://dupagehealth.jotform.com/200694254415049.

Frequently Asked Questions: The DCHD has compiled a list of frequently asked questions related to the vaccine, including “When do I get my vaccine?” to “What is the plan for 1b?” This list is updated weekly. Residents are encouraged to review this list to find out more information about the DCHD plan regarding vaccinations.

DCHD Vaccine Website: For information regarding the COVID-19 Vaccine, visit the DCHD Vaccine webpage.

DuPage County Vaccine Clinic:

Beginning February 10, the DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) COVID-19 Community Vaccination Clinic relocated to the DuPage County Fairgrounds, located at 2015 Manchester Road in Wheaton, to expand its vaccination capacity as vaccine supply allows. Vaccinations are available by appointment only to individuals signed up on the DCHD registration form.

The new site provides a convenient, central location in the county for residents to access and a safe indoor space to protect the staff, volunteers and residents receiving the vaccine from the winter elements. The DCHD COVID-19 Community Vaccination Clinic will continue to operate Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., by appointment only. More information...

COVID-19 Call Center: The DuPage County Health Department’s COVID-19 Vaccine Call Center is available to answer COVID-19 vaccine related questions. Call (630) 682-7400 and a representative will assist you.

Press 1 - for general questions about the COVID-19 vaccine or how to register to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

Press 2 - to cancel or confirm an existing appointment for the COVID-19 vaccine, to report a COVID-19 outbreak or for questions regarding COVID-19 testing.

The call center is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Clear inlets to prepare for melted snow

As snow falls, is plowed, shoveled and driven on, storm inlets become covered and blocked. When the temperatures warm, please help us clear storm inlets to allow for proper drainage.

Visioning Phase for Metra Station Improvement Project

After securing $20.4 million in grant funding, the City of Elmhurst is pleased to announce the next phase of the Elmhurst Metra Station Improvement Project which includes the development of design concepts for the station. Watch the Visioning Workshop and take the survey to provide your input!

Elmhurst Youth Commission Presents: “Cyber/Social Media Issues in Youth During Covid”

The City of Elmhurst Commission on Youth hosted a virtual event “Cyber/Social Media Issues in Youth During Covid”. Elmhurst Detective Tim Jorgensen, Officer Dorian Jarrette, and Stephen Buhr (social worker with the Elmhurst Police Dept.) presented on this topic. You can watch it on here on ElmhurstTV.

Vehicle Stickers on Sale March 1st

City vehicle stickers must be purchased and displayed by May 1st on all vehicles registered or garaged within City limits. Stickers are sold at a discount from March through April. All vehicles registered or garaged in the City of Elmhurst are required to display a current year Elmhurst vehicle sticker. More info...

Adopt a Fire Hydrant

Please consider “Adopting a Fire Hydrant” near your home to make sure hydrants are easily accessible to our firefighters during emergencies!

Elmhurst Restaurant Guide

The Elmhurst 2021 Restaurant Guide is available online with updated restaurant information - please support our local restaurants with delivery or takeout - Choose to Eat Local!