Smoke Testing in Elmhurst 2018

The City of Elmhurst, with the assistance of RJN Group, will be conducting smoke testing to identify locations where storm water is entering the City sanitary sewer system. The study is anticipated to start August 20th and be finished in October, see map ...

Tuesday, 8/21/18 Neighborhood Roll Call at the intersection of Atwater and Boyd.

The Elmhurst Police Neighborhood Roll Call location 

on Tuesday August 21, 2018 at 6:30pm:

The intersection of Atwater and Boyd.

Please join us if you can!

https://www.elmhurst.org/1411/Neighborhood-Roll-Call 

City Council Approves Ride DuPage Program

City Council recently approved the replacement of the current senior and disabled residents subsidized taxi program with the Ride DuPage Program. Ride DuPage is a curb-to-curb transportation service that operates 7 days a week, 24 hours per day.  ...

Elmhurst Train Station Project Update

The City continues to move forward with architectural and engineering plans for the Elmhurst Metra Station.  In the spring of 2016, the Elmhurst City Council selected CDM Smith to evaluate and make recommendations for the Metra Station and surrou...

Stormwater Management Projects Continue

Construction is currently underway on two additional stormwater infrastructure improvement projects aimed to reduce overland flooding.  These projects will assist 121 homeowners in the southwest side of the City; which has been the largest area a...

Elmhurst Electronics Recycling Event - August 25th

August 25, 2018 - Elmhurst Electronics Recycling Event - 8 a.m. to 12 Noon; Public Works Garage; 985 S. Riverside Drive                        &...

Elmhurst Citizen's Police Academy starting 8/29/18

The Fall Session of the Elmhurst Citizen's Police Academy is set to begin on August 29, 2018, running 12 weeks on consecutive Wednesday evenings through November 14th, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. The class was designed to give residents a better understanding ...

Factors to consider when questioning recent utility bill increases

The City of Elmhurst’s Utility Billing Department has been receiving inquiries regarding utility bill increases. Due to the city-wide water meter change out project, please consider the following when reviewing your utility bill:

• Mechanical meter...

Recycling dos and don'ts

Recycle or waste bin? Check out these tips from Elmhurst's Waste and Refuse provider, Republic Services....

EPD Bicycle Patrol Unit & Summer Mobile Patrol

The Elmhurst Police Department Bicycle Patrol Unit and the Summer Mobile Patrol Unit provide officers with opportunities for community engagement while on patrol.The Bicycle Unit and Summer Mobile Patrol Unit have grown and evol...

Annual Mosquito Control Program

Elmhurst has once again begun its annual mosquito control program to prevent mosquito breeding and suppress mosquito populations, including those that carry mosquito-borne disease.

The first human case of West Nile virus in Illinois has already been report...

Cooling Centers In Elmhurst

Hot Weather: Cooling Sites in Elmhurst

High temperatures and humidity can pose a health and safety threat.To request a well-being check for someone who may be suffering from the heat call 9-1-1.A Cooling Site is an air-conditioned facility where ...

Chicago Rink Rats Exhibit Opens July 13

NEW EXHIBIT!

July 13 - November 4, 2018

Chicago Rink Rats: The Golden Age of Roller Skating

In the wake of the Great Depression and into the 1970s, America found itself with a new pastime: roller skating. At the height of The Golden Age in 1950, roller skati...

Smoke testing starting in July

The City of Elmhurst, in a continuing effort to remove inflow and infiltration from its sanitary system, is conducting a program to identify locations where storm water is entering the City sanitary sewer system. The study includes smoke testing sanitary ...

Willis Tower Globe Sculpture Finds New Home in Elmhurst

Originally installed in January 2010 in front of the Willis (formerly Sears) Tower, this 25 foot diameter globe was made by the Poblocki Sign Company entirely out of 316 stainless steel, which was rolled, coped and fully welded at each intersecti...

City Introduces the WaterSmart Program

The City of Elmhurst is excited to introduce you to the WaterSmart Program. With the installation of the new, more efficient water meters that are currently being installed citywide, residents will benefit from the ability to actively manage the...

Sparky Says!

Summer weather means cookouts, Fourth of July fireworks, and all sorts of fun as families across the country take advantage of the warm temperatures to get back in touch with nature.

It’s certainly relaxing to enjoy a beach bonfire with friends a...

City seeks volunteers for new Public Arts Commission

The City is seeking volunteers for the recently established Public Arts Commission. The Elmhurst Public Arts Commission is charged with implementing a citywide plan for the promotion and thoughtful placement of public art that includes, but is not limited...

2017 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The DuPage Community Development Commission presents the draft Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) and the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) programs. Th...

Error in Summer Front Porch Newsletter Word Search

We'd like to apologize for an error in the Summer Front Porch Newsletter.... #1 in the Word Search was left out of the puzzle.

City stormwater report for May 30, 2018

The City of Elmhurst experienced a significant rain event on Wednesday, May 30, 2018, when the remnants of Tropical Depression Alberto dropped upwards of 2.5 inches of rain in less than two hours over portions of the City. All stormwater systems performed...

Composting service available soon to all residents

The City of Elmhurst is pleased to offer a new service for the residents of Elmhurst as part of our waste collection and recycling collection service. Starting on June 1st, residents can include certain types of food scraps and other organic waste with th...

Take a Ride on the Explore Elmhurst Express Trolley this Summer!

Back for its fourth season, the Explore Elmhurst Express Trolley offers visitors and residents a FREE 30-minute ride around the lively City of Elmhurst. Making six stops across the City, this fun and easy trip runs every Friday and Saturday, June 1st thro...

Citywide Water Meter Change Out Project Underway

The City of Elmhurst is in the process of conducting a citywide water meter change out project requiring all residential and commercial water meters to be replaced. This project is needed because the majority of the City’s 14,000+ meters are ove...