City of Elmhurst E-Newsletter: June 24, 2022

E-Newsletter: June 24, 2022

Now Accepting Applications for the City of Elmhurst's

Walking and Biking Work Group

City Council recently approved a "Walking and Biking Work Group" to serve as an advisory group to the City, as suggested in the City’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan adopted in 2021. The group will work to build relationships with local groups and institutions to offer consistent, year-round education and activities that encourage walking and biking. The group will consist of individuals appointed by the Mayor, who are interested in advancing these initiatives. Members of the working group would be selected following a public request for applications. The group will be led by a Chair and approximately 15 members. More information... APPLY HERE!

Eat Your Heart Out: Iconic Chicagoland Foods opens on June 24

Ketchup on a hot dog? Should your Italian beef be dipped or dry? Tavern style or deep dish? Chicagoans have strong opinions about those foods that have made the city famous – namely the trifecta of pizza, hot dogs and Italian beef.

This summer, the Elmhurst History Museum takes on the hotly debatable topic that is close to our hearts (and waistlines): the iconic foods of Chicago and its suburbs. The new exhibit, Eat Your Heart Out: Iconic Chicagoland Foods, opens this summer at the Elmhurst History Museum and will be on display from June 24 through October 2, 2022. Visitors will learn about the origins of the “big three” and other well known Chicago eats through engaging displays, photographs, artifacts, and memorabilia. The history of many classic Chicago food traditions will be explored as well as the often colorful innovators and establishments that earned the devotion of generations of foodies, from Lou Malnati’s and Portillo’s to Johnnie’s, Nick and Vito’s and many more.

To expand on the exhibit themes, the Elmhurst History Museum’s menu of programs will also be Chicago food focused. Check out the calendar section of this newsletter and visit the museum’s website to learn about the monthly Museum Maker Monday drop-in programs for families, the Picnic on Park event on July 10, a lecture with popular historian Leslie Goddard, a Family Pizza Workshop, Trivia Night at Pints, and lots more.

For more information, go to elmhursthistory.org in the Programs section. Whet your appetite for a culinary cultural history adventure at the Elmhurst History Museum this summer… and let the food fights begin

Outstanding Senior Service Award Nominations

The Elmhurst Senior Commission is currently seeking nominees for its 2021/2022 Outstanding Senior Citizen Service award. Eligibility Requirements:

1) Nominee must be an Elmhurst resident (Elmhurst address)

2) The award is focused on individual achievement.

3) The service must be voluntary and unpaid.

4) The service must have occurred between September 1, 2021, and the present.

For more information or to receive a nomination form, visit e lmhurst.org.

Explore Elmhurst Express Trolley

Did you know the Elmhurst Express trolley runs from noon - midnight on Friday and Saturday nights? Enjoy the free ride around town while you hop on and off for dinner and drinks at your favorite restaurants and bars. See all the stops and track the trolley at ExploreElmhurst.com

This weekend on the Trolley... Storytime by Elmhurst Public Library!

Don't miss Elmhurst Public Library Trolley Storytime on Saturday, June 25th from 2-2:30pm! Track the Explore Elmhurst Trolley at exploreelmhurst.com!

Sparky's Elmhurst Fire Safety Club

The Elmhurst Fire Department invites all kids (up to 10 years old) who reside in Elmhurst to become members of Sparky’s Elmhurst Fire Safety Club! Join by submitting a form at Elmhurst.org/sparkyclub. Sparky will reply back by mail with fire safety tips, activities, and information on upcoming events!

Special Kids Day, City Works!

Save the date for “Special Kids Day, City Works!” on July 31, 2022 from noon – 4 p.m., located at Elmhurst City Hall (209 N. York St.). This new family event, designed for kids & adults with special needs, is brought to you by the Special Kids Day Organization and the City of Elmhurst.

Come explore how the City of Elmhurst works! Learn from our Firefighters, Paramedics, Police Officers, and Public Works Team. Enjoy a quiet space for story time by the Elmhurst History Museum. Elmhurst’s Mayor will take your “vote” to find out some of the City’s favorites!

In partnership with Elmhurst’s Special Kids Day organization, the City of Elmhurst aims to create a unique experience for individuals with special needs; a “City Works” tour to learn how cities operate. The environment will be designed for participants to feel comfortable and free to explore different stations. Departments will provide demonstrations, hands on activities, public safety tips, and a fun opportunity tailored for individuals with special needs to interact with the city employees and elected officials who provide essential services to the community.

Registration opens on Tuesday, July 5th. Stay tuned for more information.

Started in 1990, Special Kids Day began as a holiday event for children with special needs and their families to visit Santa Claus without obstacles. Today, Special Kids Day has evolved into a not-for-profit, 501(c)-(3) organization dedicated to providing celebratory events for children with disabilities and their families in environments designed to accommodate their special needs.

Any person who has a disability requiring a reasonable accommodation to participate in this event, should contact Emily Wagner, ADA Compliance Officer, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., City of Elmhurst, 209 N. York Street, Elmhurst, IL 60126, or call 630-530-8095 TDD, within a reasonable time before the event. Please provide as much notice as possible for sign language interpreting requests.

City Hall (209 N. York St.) is an Early Voting Site for the June 28, 2022 General Election until June 25. More information....

Roadway Resurfacing

This summer, the City will undertake several roadway improvement projects throughout the City. First, the City will be performing our normal annual Contract Paving Program where both asphalt and concrete streets are resurfaced. Second, a reconstruction of Van Buren Street (west of Spring Road to Salt Creek) and Crescent Avenue (Poplar Avenue) will take place using REBUILD IL grants. Lastly, Brush Hill Road will also be reconstructed (from Euclid to Salt Creek) using MFT funds. All of these improvements are necessary as the roadways need routine resurfacing maintenance or have met their useful life and need to be reconstructed. The 2022 Contract Paving Program will continue through Labor Day. Both the Van Buren/Crescent and Brush Hill reconstructions will start this summer and be completed this fall. Affected residents and businesses will be notified of exact construction dates in advance of the work commencing.