Drop It and Drive

April is national Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and the Elmhurst Police Department is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation to remind motorists that if they drive with a phone in one hand, they can expect a ticket in the other. &...

See and Comment on the Draft Elmhurst Subarea Plans

The City of Elmhurst is excited to present the draft “Elmhurst Subarea Plans”, which will be available for review and comment at City Hall, 209 N. York Street, between 5-7pm on Wednesday, May 2, 2018.  City staff and members o...

ELMHURST POLICE HOST DRUG TAKE-BACK DAY

The Elmhurst Police Department is hosting a Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 28th, 2018, in conjunction with the Elmhurst College Recycling Extravaganza Event. Officers will be on hand from 9:00 AM until Noon during this event to collect...

City’s New Waste Hauling Contract Provides Decrease in Rates for 2018

The City is under a new waste collection and hauling contract, which provides a decrease in waste hauling rates for 2018.  After a thorough bidding and review process, City Council approved a new 5-year contract with Republic Services of Melrose ...

City receives response from FAA on outstanding questions

On February 26th, the City of Elmhurst received a letter from the Federal Department of Aviation (FAA) with answers to outstanding questions submitted by Elmhurst residents. The questions were submitted by concerned residents at a meeting held at City Hal...

EAM RESTORATION OF MIES VAN DER ROHE McCORMICK HOUSE FACADE

The Elmhurst Art Museum proudly announced today that the highly anticipated restoration of the original facade of Mies van der Rohe’s McCormick House (1952) will be unveiled in June 2018. The iconic carport entrance of this historically significant buildin...

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...

Inquiries on the City Water Rates

The City has received numerous inquiries on the City water rates. 

The rates have not increased since May of 2017.  If you believe your water bill is higher than usual, there are several steps the City encourages you to take.

• Make sure tha...

Citywide Water Meter Change Out Project Begins this Fall

Starting this Fall, the City of Elmhurst will begin 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 over 25 years ...