Elmhurst Fire Department Noon Years Eve Bash!

Saturday, December 31, 2022 • 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. • Ball Drop at 12 p.m. (noon)

Ring in the new year without keeping your kids up past bedtime! Join the Elmhurst Fire Department for their Noon Year’s Eve Bash at Elmhurst Fire Station 2 (605 S. York St.)! 

Families can enjoy kid-friendly New Year’s festivities and activities without the midnight 

meltdown. Ring in 2023 with live music, dancing, bonfire with s'mores, family photo booth, hot chocolate, a ball drop from our ladder tower at noon, and more!

Details at elmhurst.org/noonyearsevebash.

LAST WEEKEND! All Aboard the HOLLY TROLLEY!

The Explore Elmhurst Express Trolley is running the last ride of the season this Saturday!

Ride Saturday December 17 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The trolley will follow the same route as the summer trolley program.

Hop-on-board for some holiday fun! While onboard, riders will receive a guide to special offers from businesses in town and have a chance to enter-to-win prizes!

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Dashing Through Elmhurst

It’s time to dash through Elmhurst this holiday season with our new shop local campaign! Find our “Dashing through Elmhurst” reindeer around town, spend money at a nearby business, and then submit a photo of your receipt for a chance to win! Businesses offering a special during this time will have a flyer posted in their window. Every time you show your support by shopping local this holiday season you will also have a chance to win an Elmhurst Loves Local gift basket. Proof of purchases includes a merchant receipt with the purchase date. Winners will be announced weekly through December 17th.

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Mitten Tree Collection

Help kids, teens and adults stay warm this winter by donating gloves, mittens, scarves and socks to our Mitten Tree. Fasten your donations on the Christmas tree in the center foyer of City Hall (209 N. York St.). Clothes pins are in the basket at the Fire Department Administration counter. Mittens, socks, scarves and gloves will be distributed by the Yorkfield Food Pantry in Elmhurst. The Mitten Tree will accept donations until December 31st.

City Hall Holiday Hours

City Hall will be closed for the holidays on December 23, December 26 and January 2. 

The Elmhurst City Council and City staff wish you all a joyous holiday season and a Happy New Year!

Elmhurst History Exhibit Considers the Journeys of Area Immigrants

The Elmhurst History Museum presents an exhibit to explore the unique journeys of area immigrants and their descendants who have carved out a sense of cultural identity and belonging in this region. “In Pursuit of Happiness: Immigrants in Our Communities” will run through May 14, 2023 at the museum which is located at 120 E. Park Ave. in Elmhurst. The exhibit explores the personal stories and pursuits of immigrant residents and their families through first-person interviews, photographs, treasured objects and more to reveal the challenges, pride, perseverance, and humor in establishing a new life. Find out more at elmhursthistory.org.

Mayoral State of Our City Address 

Mayor Levin will deliver his 2023 “State of Our City” Mayoral Address at the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Membership Breakfast hosted by Community Bank of Elmhurst, 330 W. Butterfield Road, on Thursday, January 19 from 7:30-9:30 a.m. Space is limited. For reservations, call the Chamber office at (630) 834-6060. The program will be recorded and posted on the ElmhurstTV YouTube page and broadcast in February on Channel 6 of Comcast.

Illinois’ Electric Vehicle Rebate Program Offered Through 1/31

If you purchase an electric vehicle (EV) between Nov. 1, 2022 and Jan. 31, 2023, you may apply for a $4,000 rebate through the IEPA Electric Vehicle Rebate Program. Rebates of $1,500 are offered for buying an all-electric motorcycle. The rebate application must be postmarked within 90 days of the vehicle purchase date. Low-income rebate applicants are prioritized. These rebates are the second round that the IEPA is processing, which were authorized by the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA). For more details or to sign up, go to the IEPA Electric Vehicle Rebate Program webpage.

Stay Hydrated During Winter Months

Winter Months During the warm summer months, it is easy to remember to drink plenty of water and fluids, but do you think about your water intake during the winter? Staying adequately hydrated during the winter is just as important as it is in the summer, when higher temperatures and outdoor activities promote the need for nourishment. Environmental humidity, as well as central heating units in homes and buildings, create a drier condition. The human kidneys also excrete more fluid in cold environments. Even if you are not sweating, dehydration conditions can occur and even go unnoticed. Even minor dehydration, to the point a person feels thirsty, has been linked to difficulty concentrating, poor memory, and bad moods, as well as health concerns regarding inflammation, artery stiffness, blood pressure regulation, and other factors that can raise the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Holiday Tree Disposal 



Christmas trees will be collected free of charge during the first and second week in 

January when placed on the curb on your regular pickup day. Any nonorganic materials 

on the tree must be removed, and the tree should not be placed in plastic bags. Boxes no more than 3 ft. by 3 ft. may also be recycled.