City of Elmhurst E-Newsletter: July 1, 2022

E-Newsletter: July 1, 2022

Independence Day, Monday, July 4th - City Hall Closed

The City wishes everyone a happy and safe 4th of July. Please note:

City offices will be closed on Monday, July 4 in observance of the Independence Day Holiday.
Refuse collection will be on a holiday schedule due to the Independence Day holiday. Refuse collection will be delayed one day the week of July 4th.
The City Council meeting has been rescheduled for TUESDAY, July 5.

4th on the 4th Running Race Road Closures

Elmhurst Running Club will be hosting their "4 on the 4th" Running Race this Monday, July 4th, 2022.

Streets along the race route will be closed between 6:30 AM and approximately 9:00 AM on Monday morning. For more information, please visit www.4on4th.com or call the Elmhurst Police Department at 630-530-3050 for questions on road closures.

Each July 4th, thousands of people, most often children and teens, are injured while using consumer fireworks. Despite the dangers of fireworks, few people understand the associated risks - devastating burns, other injuries, fires, and even death. The only safe way to view fireworks is to attend a professional show.

Jackson Stormwater Project

The City of Elmhurst, in a continuation of its on-going citywide flood-mitigation effort, has hired Earthwerks to construct the Southwest Elmhurst Stormwater Mitigation Project-Phase III (SESMP-Ph. III). The project will construct an additional 3 acre-feet stormwater detention basin in the open field north of Jackson School. District 205 and the City have partnered on this project through an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) and the school intends to continue to use this field as a recreational area for students.

This work is scheduled to begin on July 5, 2022 and is anticipated to be completed in early August before the school year begins. All the construction work will occur within the field area but construction trucks will be entering and leaving the site to remove the excavated soil and to make construction material deliveries.

This new stormwater detention basin will be connected to the City’s existing larger stormwater basin to the west with a storm sewer pipe and will only fill up with during larger storm events, not smaller events. The bottom of the proposed stormwater basin will be a grass field, approximately 150 feet by 240 feet, that is 4-5 feet below the adjacent playground area. Access to the bottom of the grass stormwater basin will be provided by a concrete ramp near the playground area.

The SESMP-Ph. III project will help reduce the 100-year flooding depth by 0.5 feet and will remove an additional 9 homes from the 100-year inundation area. DuPage County has contributed a grant of $200,000 for this project.

Our K9 Ozy wants to share some safety tips with the community!

If you spot Ozy at community events, introduce yourself and ask his handler, Officer Cappitelli, for an Ozy trading card!

Each card has a different picture of K9 Ozy along with a few safety tips. Collect all 10 cards, memorize the tips and trade with your friends!

Stay tuned! We will periodically announce K9 Ozy sighting opportunities throughout the year, so you have a chance to collect all 10 cards!

Citizen's Police Academy Fall Session

The City of Elmhurst Police Department is excited to announce the return of its Citizen's Police Academy program! The Citizen's Police Academy is a program run by Elmhurst police officers and detectives and provides an excellent opportunity for citizens to become acquainted with how the police department operates on a day-to-day basis.

The Citizen's Police Academy is a twelve-week program held at the Elmhurst police station on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 – 9:30pm. The program will start August 31st and run through November 16th. At the end of the program, participants will have a better understanding of police procedures, equipment, responsibilities, demands, and the laws governing the actions of police officers.

The Citizen's Police Academy will cover some of the following topics:

Laws of arrest
Crime scene analysis
Interviewing and interrogation
Investigations
Traffic stops
DARE / Youth education
Internet investigations
K9 unit, and more!

Space is limited to 25 participants and registration is required. You must be 21 years of age and live or work in the City of Elmhurst to participate. For more information and to register, please visit www.Elmhurst.org/citizensacademy .

Eat Your Heart Out: Iconic Chicagoland Foods opens on June 24

Ketchup on a hot dog? Should your Italian beef be dipped or dry? Tavern style or deep dish? Chicagoans have strong opinions about those foods that have made the city famous – namely the trifecta of pizza, hot dogs and Italian beef.

This summer, the Elmhurst History Museum takes on the hotly debatable topic that is close to our hearts (and waistlines): the iconic foods of Chicago and its suburbs. The new exhibit, Eat Your Heart Out: Iconic Chicagoland Foods, opens this summer at the Elmhurst History Museum and will be on display from June 24 through October 2, 2022. Visitors will learn about the origins of the “big three” and other well known Chicago eats through engaging displays, photographs, artifacts, and memorabilia. The history of many classic Chicago food traditions will be explored as well as the often colorful innovators and establishments that earned the devotion of generations of foodies, from Lou Malnati’s and Portillo’s to Johnnie’s, Nick and Vito’s and many more.

To expand on the exhibit themes, the Elmhurst History Museum’s menu of programs will also be Chicago food focused. Check out the calendar section of this newsletter and visit the museum’s website to learn about the monthly Museum Maker Monday drop-in programs for families, the Picnic on Park event on July 10, a lecture with popular historian Leslie Goddard, a Family Pizza Workshop, Trivia Night at Pints, and lots more.

For more information, go to elmhursthistory.org in the Programs section. Whet your appetite for a culinary cultural history adventure at the Elmhurst History Museum this summer… and let the food fights begin

Outstanding Senior Service Award Nominations

The Elmhurst Senior Commission is currently seeking nominees for its 2021/2022 Outstanding Senior Citizen Service award. Eligibility Requirements:

1) Nominee must be an Elmhurst resident (Elmhurst address)

2) The award is focused on individual achievement.

3) The service must be voluntary and unpaid.

4) The service must have occurred between September 1, 2021, and the present.

For more information or to receive a nomination form, visit elmhurst.org.

Explore Elmhurst Express Trolley

The Elmhurst Express trolley makes 6 stops around town making it easy to hop on and off at all your favorite shops and restaurants. Rides are always free and run from noon to midnight on Friday and Saturdays through September 17th. See all the stops and track the trolley at ExploreElmhurst.com

This weekend on the Trolley... Storytime with an Elmhurst Firefighter!

Don't miss Trolley Storytime with an Elmhurst Firefighter on Saturday, July 2nd from 2-2:30pm! Track the Explore Elmhurst Trolley at exploreelmhurst.com!

Sparky's Elmhurst Fire Safety Club

The Elmhurst Fire Department invites all kids (up to 10 years old) who reside in Elmhurst to become members of Sparky’s Elmhurst Fire Safety Club! Join by submitting a form at Elmhurst.org/sparkyclub. Sparky will reply back by mail with fire safety tips, activities, and information on upcoming events!

Special Kids Day, City Works!

Save the date for “Special Kids Day, City Works!” on July 31, 2022 from noon – 4 p.m., located at Elmhurst City Hall (209 N. York St.). This new family event, designed for kids & adults with special needs, is brought to you by the Special Kids Day Organization and the City of Elmhurst.

Come explore how the City of Elmhurst works! Learn from our Firefighters, Paramedics, Police Officers, and Public Works Team. Enjoy a quiet space for story time by the Elmhurst History Museum. Elmhurst’s Mayor will take your “vote” to find out some of the City’s favorites!

In partnership with Elmhurst’s Special Kids Day organization, the City of Elmhurst aims to create a unique experience for individuals with special needs; a “City Works” tour to learn how cities operate. The environment will be designed for participants to feel comfortable and free to explore different stations. Departments will provide demonstrations, hands on activities, public safety tips, and a fun opportunity tailored for individuals with special needs to interact with the city employees and elected officials who provide essential services to the community.

Registration opens on Tuesday, July 5th. Stay tuned for more information.

Started in 1990, Special Kids Day began as a holiday event for children with special needs and their families to visit Santa Claus without obstacles. Today, Special Kids Day has evolved into a not-for-profit, 501(c)-(3) organization dedicated to providing celebratory events for children with disabilities and their families in environments designed to accommodate their special needs.

Any person who has a disability requiring a reasonable accommodation to participate in this event, should contact Emily Wagner, ADA Compliance Officer, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., City of Elmhurst, 209 N. York Street, Elmhurst, IL 60126, or call 630-530-8095 TDD, within a reasonable time before the event. Please provide as much notice as possible for sign language interpreting requests.

5th Ward Meeting

Tuesday, July 12, 7:00 PM • City Hall – 209 N. York St.

Join Alderwoman Tina Park and Alderman James Nudera to hear City news, and to converse about our community.

We want to hear from you! Please send questions in advance via email listed below.