Emily Bastedo, Sixth Ward Alderman

01/05/2026

York/Butterfield tomorrow (Tuesday).

Plan ahead and use caution as City of Elmhurst crews repair a water main at Butterfield Road and York Road on Tuesday, January 6, starting between 8:30 and 9 a.m. Crews will close two lanes while keeping traffic moving through the intersection, and drivers should expect delays. The repair is expected to take about five to six hours—see the map for details.

08/11/2025

Welcome to Elmhurst!

A craft beer maker in St. Charles, 93 Octane Brewery, is opening a much larger location in Elmhurst and eyeing a broader expansion.

93 Octane is operated by Pride Stores, a St. Charles-based chain of gas station convenience stores. It opened its first taproom in 2019, a 20-seat bar attached to a Pride store selling BP fuel in St. Charles. Last spring, 93 Octane opened a production facility and expanded its taproom to try to accommodate growth. But it has outgrown its space once again.

The brewery needed more space to produce beer for distribution and for its taprooms, said Mario Spina, CEO and owner of Pride Stores' parent, Parent Petroleum. “Let’s find a place we can really showcase our beer.”

The brewery found that in Elmhurst. The new location, set to open in about a month, seats 400 people inside and out. The 200-seat patio also has room for live music and games. There’s a full bar upstairs, with room for private parties. There’s also a full kitchen, and besides beer, there will be cocktails, sodas with housemade syrups, wagyu burgers, Friday fish fries, and more.

Read more here: https://www.chicagobusiness.com/restaurants/suburban-brewery-93-octane-open-huge-brewpub-elmhurst?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=soc-own

08/03/2025

Roll call coming to the 6th Ward this week!

Neighborhood Roll Call this Tuesday, August 5th at Yorkfield and Linden Ave!

The next Neighborhood Roll Call of the season will be on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at Yorkfield and Linden Avenues. Officers will speak with residents about recent crime trends, crime prevention information, City programs, and listen to community concerns. There will also be giveaway items for the kids.

Residents, come meet the police officers that work in your neighborhood and learn what's going on in your area!

07/20/2025

The City will host its next quarterly Electronic and Textile Recycling event on July 26 at the Public Works Facility (985 S Riverside Drive, Elmhurst) from 8 a.m. until noon.

Acceptable Electronic Items Include: Computers, Laptops, Monitors*, Televisions*, Printers, Electronic Keyboards, Cables, Adapters, Power Supplies, Cell Phones, and more (see full list).

*Note: Fees apply for TVs and monitors ($25–$35). Pay online or onsite!
Not accepted: Wet/dirty textiles, appliances, hazardous waste, and more (see full list).

For more information and full list of acceptable items visit http://elmhurst.org/electronicsrecycling?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=facebook_page&utm_medium=City%20of%20Elmhurst

07/15/2025

The City of Elmhurst is participating in the Homes for a Changing Region Program which helps municipal leaders understand how well the housing needs and preferences of their residents and workforce are being met, and what strategies municipalities within the region have taken to address similar needs while preserving and enhancing the character of their community.

The City invites all who live or work in Elmhurst to take part in this process by completing a community survey. The survey, which is anonymous and takes about 10 minutes to complete, asks about how well housing in Elmhurst meets your needs and preferences, what housing options are in demand, and what improvements or additions to the local housing stock may benefit the community.

07/04/2025

Happy 4th! Be safe!

Holiday Overnight Parking Permission
We’re suspending enforcement of the City’s overnight parking ordinance for today’s Independence Day holiday to accommodate out-of-town guests and individuals who may choose to use an alternate mode of transportation home after a party/gathering.

Vehicles can park overnight on City streets starting tonight July 4, 2025 through the morning of July 5, 2025.

Overnight parking enforcement will begin again at 3 a.m. on Sunday, July 6, 2025. Overnight parking permission does not allow motorists to park in violation of posted parking signs or during snow events.

Please enjoy a safe and responsible holiday.

07/03/2025

I was honored to attend this morning’s event to honor Ozy, a loyal K9 member of the EPD.

06/27/2025

TRAFFIC ALERT: The ramp from WB I-290 to EB Lake St in Elmhurst/Northlake will be closed June 27–30 for storm sewer work. Detours will be posted—please plan ahead and drive safely.
More info: http://illinoistollway.com/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=facebook_page&utm_medium=City%20of%20Elmhurst

06/11/2025

Hope to see you tomorrow night!

05/08/2025

Please help me welcome Lane Veterinary to Elmhurst! They are near York/North and come highly recommended. (They also have a location in Hinsdale)

We are a full-service veterinarian in Hinsdale, IL providing gold standard, full-service care for dogs and cats. We accept same day appointments!

05/07/2025

Very important information below regarding e-scooters and e-bikes.

Parents-
The Elmhurst Police Department wants to inform you of a recent state law that went into effect last fall regulating E-scooters throughout Illinois. We hope to educate parents about the new law so they can protect their children and prevent accidents.

1) E-scooters are not permitted for use on public streets, sidewalks or paths by anyone in Elmhurst. (e-scooters can be fast and even less visible than bicycles due to their small size, drivers and cyclists can't easily see them so it's dangerous).

2) In some cities that permit E-scooters (like Chicago), state law now requires riders to be age 18 or older since riders need to obey traffic laws like stop signs.

3) To put it simply, your children can't legally ride electric scooters on public streets/sidewalks/paths in Elmhurst, so don't permit them to. For more information see this from the City of Elmhurst and Illinois State Law 625 ILCS 5/11-1518.

05/06/2025

Welcome to the 6th Ward, Steak Burrito!!

Brenda and staff are ready to welcome you to this delicious, festive Mexican grill at 929 S York Street (York and Butterfield). Please stop by and support them! I highly recommend the enchiladas and guac!

(Photo courtesy of Alderman Rex Irby who highly recommends the tacos with rice and beans!)