E-Newsletter: October 21, 2022

Elmhurst Sustainability Day

Wednesday October 26, 2022


Join us for Elmhurst Sustainability Day! A series of presentations will take place at the Elmhurst History Museum Education Center on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. There will be presentations every hour throughout the day from various companies and City partners. Please register for the presentations you would like to attend HERE.


All of the presentations will be recorded and will be posted to Elmhurst TV.

More information

Fire Department Blood Drive


Schedule an appointment now for the Elmhurst Fire Department Blood drive this Saturday, Oct. 22. The drive will take place at 601 S. York St. from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Scan the QR code or visit donors.vitalant.org to sign up.

Early Voting at City Hall Begins October 24


The office of the City Clerk announces that City Hall will be an Early Voting site for the November 8, 2022 and April 4, 2023 General and Consolidated Election. DuPage County residents can visit the Council Chambers in City Hall. 


November 8th -General Election:


Early Voting Information

October 24th through November 7th 

8:30 am -7:00 pm Monday through Friday 

9:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday and Sunday


Voting Day Information: 6:00 am to 7:00 pm

Boo-tiful Saturday

October 22nd from 11 am to 1 pm!


Trick or Treating in Elmhurst City Centre! Look for posters in the windows of participating merchants. Bring your treat bag!


City Centre Fountain Plaza DJ, dancing and prizes!


North York Plaza Music and dancing, plus fun family activities!


Along Schiller Street Tour emergency vehicles from the Elmhurst Police and Fire Departments!


Ample free parking available in our parking decks. More info...

Signs in Parkways


Reminder: The only signs permitted on City parkways are open house and garage sale signs. Both signs are limited to 6 square feet in area and 4 feet in height. Additionally, garage sale signs cannot be placed on the parkway more than 24-hours before the sale and must be removed 12 hours following the conclusion of the sale. Open house signs are permitted on Saturday and Sunday between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Additional information can be found in the Elmhurst Municipal Code.

Fire Department Junior Academy

November 12th, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

20 spots available, registration opens Oct. 28th

More information...

Prescription Drug Takeback Event

October 29th, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.


The Elmhurst Police Department will be holding a Prescription Drug Takeback event on Saturday, October 29th from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the police station parking lot. You can drive-thru and easily drop off any medications. Safely discarding unused medications prevents prescription drugs from ending up in the water system or the hands of kids.

Textile & Electronics Recycling Event

October 29th, 8 a.m. - noon


Electronics Recycling: The City has partnered with DuPage County to provide a quarterly electronics recycling drop off at the Public Works Facility, 985 S. Riverside Drive from 8 a.m. - noon. The next collection is scheduled for October 29th. While most items are collected free of charge, there is a fee for televisions and monitors.


Textile & Clothing Recycling: The City and DuPage County have partnered with eWorks and RewearAble to collect clothing and textiles for reuse and recycling. The next collection is scheduled for October 29th at the Public Works Facility, 985 S. Riverside Drive from 8 a.m. - noon. 

Fall Leaf Pickup

First Collection: November 2nd - 4th

A free leaf collection for residents who live within city limits will take place on November 2nd - 4th, and again November 30th - December 2nd, on your regular refuse collection day. Leaves must be kept separated from other yard waste and placed at the curb in clearly marked cans, cardboard boxes, or Kraft paper bags. Cans and boxes will be left on the parkway following collection. Although leaves may be placed in marked cans, please be aware that a combination of precipitation and low temperatures may cause the contents to freeze. Frozen cans cannot be emptied by our service provider. All yard waste pickup ends on December 2nd.

Pumpkin Composting Event

Saturday, November 5 • 9am-noon


Elmhurst collects used pumpkins the first Saturday after Halloween at the Public Works Facility, 985 S. Riverside Drive in Elmhurst from 9 am- noon. By recycling your pumpkins, you are reducing the volume in the landfills and the pumpkins are composted for reuse.

City of Elmhurst Senior Citizen Commission Presents Community Conversations:

Coffee & Conversation on Senior Services hosted by Mayor Scott Levin

November 4th at 10 a.m., Elmhurst Park District Centennial Recreation Center


The City of Elmhurst Senior Citizen Commission will present a Community Conversations event, “Coffee & Conversation on Senior Services hosted by Mayor Scott Levin” This in-person community event will be held on November 4th, 2022 at 10 a.m. Mayor Scott Levin will focus on senior services provided by the City of Elmhurst. The Elmhurst Fire & Police Chief will present along with representatives from the City of Elmhurst, Elmhurst Park District, Elmhurst Public Library and Metropolitan Family Services.

 

The Community Conversation will take place at the Elmhurst Park District Centennial Recreation Center (155 E. St. Charles Rd.). Reservations are required and space is limited. To make a reservation, please call (309-703-7748).


Chris Herren, Former NBA player coming to Elmhurst November 9th


The City of Elmhurst Commission on Youth in partnership with D205 Foundation and D205 PTA Council are excited to welcome Chris Herren to Elmhurst on Wednesday, November 9th at 7 p.m. Chris is a former NBA player, who reached his dream of playing for the Celtics only to lose it to addiction. He speaks about self-esteem, self-confidence, and respecting yourself. The event, which will be held at York High School, is free and no registration required. Mr. Herren will share his story of overcoming drug addiction and finding the strength to define himself as a sober man.


He has spoken to students and parents across the nation about healthy, real-life strategies for handling the pressures faced by today’s teenagers.


Mr. Herren’s message, shared in a brutally honest format, goes far beyond saying no to drugs, as he challenges students to recognize their strengths and celebrate their ability to be themselves. A five-‐minute introductory video will show highlights of his basketball career and his dream to play in the NBA, which began to unravel when he made a few bad decisions. He will take the audience on his journey from addiction to sobriety, while addressing themes of gateway drugs, prescription drug abuse, drinking and driving as well as self-‐harm. To conclude the event, Mr. Herren will field questions from the audience. Following the presentation, Mr. Herren will greet anyone interested in speaking with him. The event will not be recorded.

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