E-Newsletter: April 9, 2021
Spring Cleanup 2021 Pickup Dates

  • Sat. April 10th for residents who have Fri. collection dates 
  • Sat. April 17th for residents who have Thurs. collection dates 
  • Sat. April 24th for residents who have Wed. collection dates.
  • More information
Preliminary 2021 Consolidated Election Results

The preliminary results from the 2021 Consolidated Elections are in. Results for Elmhurst City Council include the following:

City of Elmhurst Mayor: Scott M. Levin

City of Elmhurst City Clerk: Jackie Haddad-Tamer

City of Elmhurst Alderman, Ward 1: Martha ‘Marti” Deuter

City of Elmhurst Alderman, Ward 1 Unexpired 2 Year Term: Jennifer Veremis

City of Elmhurst Alderman, Ward 2: Jacob Hill

City of Elmhurst Alderman, Ward 3: Christopher R. Jensen

City of Elmhurst Alderman, Ward 4: Brian P. Cahill

City of Elmhurst Alderman, Ward 5: Tina Park

City of Elmhurst Alderman, Ward 6: Emily Bastedo

City of Elmhurst Alderman, Ward 7: Mike Brennan

City of Elmhurst City Treasurer: TBD (Waiting on official results from DuPage County)

Elected officials will be sworn into office at the beginning of the City Council Meeting on Monday, May 3rd at 7:30pm. Community members are encouraged to watch live on the City’s Youtube Page, ElmhurstTV due to limited capacity allowed in Council Chambers. 
Vaccine Events / Registration with DCHD

The City of Elmhurst is grateful for the opportunity to have partnered with Jewel-Osco and Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church to host a vaccination event on April 8th for the community. Thank you to all of the volunteers from Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church who made the event run smoothly. We hope to be able to offer additional opportunities in the near future. Please stay connected to the City's communication channels for more information. 

Residents should sign up for the DuPage County Heathy Department (DCHD) COVID-19 vaccine registration list at dupagecountyhealth.qualtrics.com or call (630) 682-7400 if assistance is needed with registration. Anyone concerned about their registration status should call DCHD at (630) 682-7400. Residents are encouraged to explore all options to access vaccine, sign-up on mulitple lists, and take advantage of the soonest appointment opportunity available.

  • Contact your primary care provider or local retail pharmacy to check for availability.
  • The State of Illinois has created a vaccine locator map with all the approved vaccine providers: coronavirus.illinois.gov/s/vaccination-location
  • Take the first available appointment at whichever location you can.
  • Know that demand far exceeds supply currently and it may take several weeks to get an appointment.
Vitalant Blood Drive - City Hall - May 11, 2021

On Tuesday, May 11th, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., the City will be hosting a blood drive through Vitalant in the Council Chambers. As a free service, Vitalant will also screen your blood for COVID antibodies as part of the donation. Extensive safety precautions are being taken due to COVID-19.

If you would like to donate, appointments are *strongly* recommended. Visit the link below and use code 915B for the May 11th blood drive at City Hall.  
METRA Safe Return to Work

Metra would like to remind the community of its enhanced safety measures. As more people become vaccinated, the return to the office may be in the near future. Metra continues to enhance safety measures. Hand sanitizer dispensers are in every train cart and everyone onboard must wear face coverings. Metra follows stringent safety measure and now has a three-stage filtration and purification process that utilizes ultraviolet lights, electrical fields and filters to create the safest possible environment for riders. When it is time to start your commute, Metra is ready to safely get you there. 
Are you signed up for WaterSmart? WaterSmart provides a secure, web-based portal with your hourly and historical water usage, as well as leak notices. You can also set water-use alerts, based on your preferences, at any time.This service is part of our commitment to provide you with the best tools to manage your water use and bill. View your water usage and sign up today at cityofelmhurst.watersmart.com.

NEW! WaterSmart will soon begin sending out Leak Alerts by USPS mail to residents whose meters are recording a large use and to those who have continual use due to a possible leak.
Yard Waste Collection and Brush Collection Yard waste is collected from the week of April 1 through the week of November 30 when two free bundles of brush will be picked up each week and don't require a sticker. 

Organic Waste Collection The City offers residents an opt-in organic waste collection program. Residents have the option to rent a 65-gallon organic waste toter from Republic Services for $19.00 per month. The toter can be used for leaves, grass and other organic waste (including fruits, vegetables, meat, etc.) as listed below. The organics material will be taken to a composting facility and will not be landfilled. Organic waste can also be added to yard waste bags with an affixed yard waste sticker. Please follow this link for a list of acceptable items.

To utilize this service, contact Republic Services directly at 708-345-7050. The resident will be billed directly by Republic Services for this program.
Upcoming Recycling Events!

Spring Electronic Recycling Event 

Prescription Drug "Take Back" Day
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. 
City of Elmhurst
630-530-3000 
Weekdays: 8:30am - 5pm