Elmhurst Citizen's Police Academy starting new session

The Elmhurst Citizen's Police Academy will be starting a new Spring 2019 session on Wednesday, March 13 through May 29.

The Citizen’s Police Academy is a 12-week program designed to give Elmhurst residents a behind-the-scenes look at their police departmen...

The City of Elmhurst Commission On Youth Seeks Volunteer Nominees

The City of Elmhurst’s Commission on Youth is currently seeking nominees for its annual Exemplary Youth Service Awards, on Wednesday, April 17, 2019, at 7:00 PM at Bryan Middle School. All volunteers, nominators, and their guests will be invited...

City of Elmhurst Commission on Youth presents: Teen Trends and Risky Behaviors

City of Elmhurst Commission on Youth presents: Teen Trends and Risky Behaviors

Wednesday, March 6

7:00 - 8:00 P.M.

Elmhurst Public Library

The Elmhurst Police Department's School Resource Officers will be discussing trends in the community for teen use of alc...

Increased daytime sightings of coyotes due to mating season

The sighting of coyotes in Elmhurst has been brought to the attention of the City of Elmhurst and the Elmhurst Police Department. In the Midwest, coyotes breed from January through March which increases the likelihood of seeing them, often in pairs, durin...

Winter Water Conservation Tips

Of course, we should be trying to conserve water year-round, but here are some ways to specifically prepare for wintertime water wasters.

Drip your faucets. 

Wait...how can dripping your faucets save water – doesn’t that use more water? Yes and no....

Residents urged to help Elmhurst Fire Department by digging out hydrants

The Elmhurst Fire Department is urging residents to help ensure quick access to hydrants in the event on an emergency.

In situations where minutes are crucial, digging out a fire hydrant can be life saving by allowing quick access to first responders. A sn...

Dupage County Recorder Fee Change

As of January 1st, 2019 Dupage County has changed the Dupage County Recorder Fees from $40.00 to $54.00.

https://www.dupageco.org/Recorder/3393/

New Refuse Toter Options

Starting in January, the City of Elmhurst is offering two new options for residents: a 35-gallon refuse toter and a 65-gallon organic waste toter.

Residents will now have the option to rent a 65-gallon organic waste toter from Republic Services at an initi...

City Snow Removal Procedures

Following a snowfall, main roads are cleared first, followed by neighborhood streets and other less-traveled roadways. Snow is typically removed from the center to the curb in a series of four passes. Please wait until city crews have completed their work...