City of Elmhurst

06/17/2026

Travelers should be aware the Illinois Tollway will be closing Electric Ave./Vallette St. at I-294 for bridge work.
The closure will begin at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, June 17, and remain in place until 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 2. During this time, Electric Ave./Vallette St. will be closed to through traffic between Edgewood Ave. (Elmhurst) and Coolidge Ave. (Berkeley).
The Illinois Prairie Path in the area will have intermittent closures. Flaggers will be on site to assist trail users.

06/13/2026

The City was proud to participate in the DuPage County Board's America250 Time Capsule Dedication Ceremony this week. City Manager Jim Grabowski contributed Elmhurst250 memorabilia—including a commemorative pin, sticker, hand clapper, and T-shirt—to help preserve a snapshot of our community for future generations. The capsule will remain sealed until 2051 as part of the nationwide celebration of America's 250th anniversary.

06/12/2026

Two areas of concern exist with storms this evening. The threat for tornadoes and destructive winds is increasing over portions of the area, mainly near/south of an Ottawa to Joliet to southern Chicago line. Storms in southern LaSalle and Livingston Counties have had a history of producing tornadoes! Farther north and west multiple waves of thunderstorms may lead to flash flooding in addition to the potential for embedded damaging wind gusts. Have multiple ways to receive warning information! Seek shelter if a tornado warning is issued for your area!

06/11/2026

Important Utility Billing Update: Beginning July 1, utility payments will no longer be accepted through WaterSmart. Customers will need to make payments through Elmhurst Utilities Access, the City's new customer billing portal. WaterSmart will remain available for water usage monitoring and leak alerts.

Learn more and find registration instructions via the link in comments.

06/11/2026

Due to inclement weather, tonight's Neighborhood Roll Call has been rescheduled to tomorrow, Friday, June 12, 7 p.m., at the corner of Grace & Elm Park.

Join Elmhurst Police officers in your neighborhood for an opportunity to learn about recent crime trends, crime prevention strategies, and City programs, while sharing your questions, feedback, and concerns.

Neighborhood Roll Call will take place at a different location each week, with details announced on our social media channels.

06/11/2026

Residents and community members are encouraged to stay alert about severe weather. We encourage you to follow along the latest via US National Weather Service Chicago Illinois.

There is a threat for strong (EF-2+) tornadoes across northern Illinois this afternoon between 4 and 8 PM. The highest threat will be in the dark red shaded area. This area has shifted farther south than previously forecast. Take tornado warnings seriously, and have multiple ways to get warning information today.

06/10/2026

Please be aware of severe weather in the forecast. More information below.

06/10/2026

City Hall Blood Drive Scheduled for June 24
The City of Elmhurst will host a community blood drive on Wednesday, June 24, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. Community members are encouraged to donate blood and help support patients in need throughout the region. Blood donations play a vital role in maintaining a safe and reliable blood supply for hospitals and emergency care providers.

Appointments are recommended and can be scheduled online at: https://donateblood.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/11636122?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=facebook_page&utm_medium=City%20of%20Elmhurst
Donors may also register by scanning the QR code featured on the event flyer.

06/09/2026

In case you missed it: The Draft Downtown Elmhurst Plan is now available for public review.

Read the draft and share feedback before a public hearing at the Zoning and Planning Commission meeting on Tuesday, June 23 at City Hall. More information below!

The Draft Downtown Elmhurst Plan is now available for public review. The plan outlines a long-term vision for Downtown and includes recommendations related to land use, redevelopment, mobility, streetscape and public realm improvements, built form, placemaking, funding, and implementation. The draft reflects community feedback gathered throughout the planning process and will help guide future Downtown improvement efforts.

Community members are encouraged to review the draft and share feedback before a public hearing at the Zoning and Planning Commission meeting on Tuesday, June 23 at City Hall. Review the Draft Plan and submit comments at http://elmhurst.org/DowntownPlan?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=facebook_page&utm_medium=City%20of%20Elmhurst.

06/08/2026

We were honored to welcome a delegation of emerging leaders from the Republic of Georgia as part of the Congressional Office for International Leadership's Open World Program.

During their visit, delegates learned about Elmhurst's municipal operations, local governance, and public service delivery through presentations from City and township officials. We appreciate the opportunity to share Elmhurst's story and support greater international understanding of local government.