Residential Training Opportunities

With access to residential properties scheduled for tear down, firefighters are able to gain hands-on experience in Search & Rescue, Forcible Entry and Vertical Ventilation. Thanks to the property owners who donate their homes for training purposes.

COVID-19 Glen Ellyn Updates & Information

For information and updates related to local actions being taken by Glen Ellyn pertaining to COVID-19, please visit the Village’s dedicated COVID-19 webpage.

DuPage County Health Department Launches New Map to Show Cases by Municipality

The DuPage County Health Department has launched a new, interactive COVID-19 case map. The dashboard links data from the DuPage County Health Department into Geographic Information System (GIS) Data Systems from DuPage County to provide a greater level of...

Important Refuse, Recycling & Yard Waste Updates and Information

The Village’s waste hauler, Groot, will continue with the regularly scheduled refuse and recycling collection on Mondays. All trash/refuse and recycling must be placed in a designated cart, a can with handles, or bagged. Loose, uncontained items...

Village of Glen Ellyn and Glen Ellyn Park District Joint Statement on Maintaining Social Distancing

As concerns about coronavirus continue to grip our nation, our highest priority is the health and well-being of our residents, employees, and first responders. We are all in this together, and the Village of Glen Ellyn and Glen Ellyn Park District, along ...

Assistance for Senior Citizens

Our senior citizen population is at a higher risk for severe illness because of COVID-19. The Glen Ellyn Senior Center is providing information on services available to our seniors to help ensure their health and safety during this time. 

Access a...

Village Continues Operations While Facilities are Closed to Public

The Civic Center, the Public Works facility and both Fire Stations remain closed to the public, but operational. It’s important to note that access to the Police Department continues. Village staff continues to be available via email and phone t...

Village President Offers Letter to Residents

March 25, 2020

Glen Ellyn Residents,

I hope this letter finds you all well. We are into our first week under the Governor’s “Stay At Home” directive. I cannot say enough about how proud I am of the residents of Glen Ellyn who a...

Flushable Wipes Could Lead to Sewer Problems

Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the Village of Glen Ellyn wants to advise residents against flushing wipes that are sold as “flushable” down the toilet. Flushing these wipes that are labeled flushable or biodegradable, and paper towels, ...

Illinois Governor Issues Stay-At-Home Order Beginning March 21

At the March 20, 2020 press conference, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker issued a stay-at-home order beginning on Saturday, March 21 at 5 p.m. through Tuesday, April 7. The Governor’s office took this step to help slow the spread of novel coronav...

Shop Local with Shipping

The many local Glen Ellyn businesses need our help now more than ever. Consider participating in Glen Ellyn Keep Shopping Local with Shipping, and show your support by:

• Shopping on-line
• Call in to purchase from items shown on social media
• Purchasing a gift c...

Glen Ellyn Dine at Home

The Village is adhering to State restrictions prohibiting indoor dining at local restaurants. This is a crucial time for our small business owners, especially restaurants.

Consider participating in the Glen Ellyn Dine at Home program with options of curbsi...

Stay Connected with the Village

The Village’s guidelines and information are likely to be interim and fluid, subject to change as we learn more. We are moving quickly to learn as much as possible and working with many local and state partners to do so. We will continue to upda...

2020 Census

What is the 2020 Census?

Since 1790, the U.S. Census Bureau has conducted a census every ten years to determine the number of people living in the United States, as required by the U.S. Constitution.

Why is the 2020 Census Important to Glen Ellyn?

Participat...

Priority Village Projects and Initiatives

Learn more about a number of Village-wide projects and initiatives.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information

The Village of Glen Ellyn is planning and preparing for complications which may arise from the spread of the coronavirus. This includes coordination with other local and state agencies such as the DuPage County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Ma...

Stay Connected

Connect with the Glen Ellyn Police Department via our social media channels to keep up with the latest news and events.

Smart911

Smart911 can help protect you and your loved ones by storing your critical care and emergency rescue information during a calm moment, when you can take the time to ensure that the information entered is correct and accurate.  This information ca...