Public Works Citizens Academy

Are you interested in the public works field and want to know more about what the Public Works Department does? If so, the Public Works Citizen's Academy is for you. The Citizen's Academy consists of six evening sessions with interactive hands-on activities, tours of the public works facilities and an in-depth look at what Public Works does for the City. Register HERE. Space is limited and registration closes April 6th.

Open House College View Traffic Study

The City of Elmhurst's Pilot Neighborhood Traffic Study reviewed traffic safety on local streets in the College View neighborhood, specifically the area bounded by St. Charles Road, West Avenue, the Union Pacific Railroad, and York Street. A consultant traffic engineering firm, KLOA, collected data on streets traveled, flow of vehicles, traffic control signs, and speeds. Historical traffic accident data were also analyzed.

Please join us for a Public Open House at the Elmhurst Public Library on Thursday, March 16^th where the preliminary findings from this study will be available for public review and comment. With the Public Open House format, you can come at any time between 5pm – 7pm to see exhibits and talk with City and KLOA staff. you have specific questions regarding this Open House, please contact Aaron Gonet, Civil Engineer II, at (630) 530-3026 or Aaron.Gonet@elmhurst.org.

Elmhurst Police Investigate US Postal Service Mailbox Break-Ins

The Elmhurst Police Department is investigating two reports of burglary to United States Postal Service mailboxes that were reported to police. On Monday, March 6, 2023 at approximately 7:00 a.m. a concerned citizen reported observing a US Postal Service mailbox with its door ajar at the northeast corner of First Street and Haven Road in Elmhurst. Investigation by officers indicated the mailbox door had been forced open with an unknown type pry tool.

Elmhurst Police alerted authorities at the Elmhurst Post Office and checked the remaining outside US Postal Service mailboxes located throughout the City. Officers found a second mailbox with its door ajar located on the east side of Cottage Hill Avenue, between Park Avenue and Adelaide Street. This box also had its rear door forced open with an unknown type pry tool. This mailbox was the northernmost container of the three located on the east side of the street.

Elmhurst Police investigators, in coordination with U.S. Postal Service Inspectors, have determined these mailbox locations had their mail last collected by postal carriers on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at approximately 4:00 p.m. Mail placed into these two mailbox locations between Saturday, March 4th at 4 p.m. and Monday, March 6th at 7:00 a.m. may have been stolen.

Over the last year, several break-ins to outside US Postal Service mailboxes have been reported throughout the Chicagoland area. Offenders often use the stolen mail to perpetrate Identity Theft and Check Forgeries with the stolen documents. The Elmhurst Police Department asks anyone who placed a financial document or check in these particular mailboxes during the time of the break-in occurrence to cancel the document and/or place a fraud alert on their accounts with their financial institutions. Furthermore, any resident that learns of unauthorized financial charges in relation to these mailbox burglaries is asked to file an Identity Theft report at the Elmhurst Police Department.

If you believe that your mail-in-ballot was placed in these mail boxes and may have been comprimised, please call the DuPage County Election Division at (630) 407-5600 or email votebymail.dupagecounty.gov.

The Elmhurst Police Department recommends residents use the interior lobby mail slot of the United States Post Office instead of exterior mailbox locations for enhanced security, especially for sensitive mail. Anyone with information or exterior video footage that may be helpful to solving these mailbox break-ins is asked to contact the Elmhurst Police Department at (630) 530-3050.

Vehicle Sticker On Sale Now

City vehicle stickers go on sale March 1st and 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 1 through April 30. Applications will be mailed to residents. Stickers can be purchased in person, online or by mail. Money collected through the sale of vehicle stickers is used for roadway maintenance and construction.

Elmhurst League of Women Voters Spring 2023 Candidate Forum

NOW ON ELMHURST TV:

City Council Candidates • D205 and Park District Candidates

Consolidated Election Early Voting City Hall

Elmhurst residents will get to vote on one candidate to represent their Ward for the next 4 years.

Early Voting

City Hall will have Early Voting starting March 20, 2023

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

Saturday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Election Day Voting- April 4, 2023

All polling locations will be open 6:00 am and close at 7:00 pm.

Anyone in DuPage County can go to any polling place located within the County.

City Hall will continue to serve as a polling place.

Senior Safety Symposium

The City of Elmhurst and the City’s Senior Citizens Commission present an event catered to safety and City services we offer related to our senior residents. This new event will be held on April 26th at 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church (149 W. Brush Hill Rd., Elmhurst). Presenters will include members of our police, fire, and public works departments as well as representatives from Metropolitan Family Services, Elmhurst Park District, and the DuPage Senior Council. In conjunction with the presentations, vendors and demonstrations will occur outside of the auditorium. This is a great opportunity for senior residents to learn more about the services specific to their needs. TO MAKE A RESERVATION FOR THIS EVENT, PLEASE CALL (309) 703-7748. Reservations are not required.

DuComm Job Postings

Du-Comm, the regional 911 dispatch center for Elmhurst Police & Fire is currently hiring for public safety telecommunicator and technician positions. Du-Comm serves Elmhurst and many other police and fire agencies throughout DuPage County. They are looking for dedicated individuals that can stay calm under pressure and be the first link to help in an emergency. If you're interested in this exciting career, apply at www.ducomm.org

Upcoming Meetings at City Hall