Tower 62

The new aerial tower made its Village debut in the 4th of July parade and went into full service Monday, August 26th . Tower 62 has updated controls and a more maneuverable design to allow for the most efficient operation on narrow village streets.

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.

Public Hearing Held To Discuss Adult-Use Recreational Cannabis Legislation

A Public Hearing before the Plan Commission was held on October 10 to consider text amendments to regulate recreational cannabis businesses including where, if anywhere, they should be allowed to operate in the Village.

If the Village Board determines that...

New Parking Payment System Coming To Duane/Lorraine Lot

Beginning Tuesday, October 22, 2019, parking patrons of the Duane/Lorraine lot will experience two new user-friendly ways to pay for daily parking.

New Electronic Kiosks

New electronic kiosks will replace the current pay boxes in the lot. The two new kiosks...

Final Branch and Brush Pick-Up for 2019

October will be the final month for Branch and Brush pickup for 2019. Residents should note that the week of October 14-17 will be the last pick-up for Hill Avenue and north of Hill Avenue; while the week of October 21-24 will be the last week for residen...

Halloween Festival and Parade

The Glen Ellyn Halloween Festival and Parade will be held on Saturday, October 26 in downtown Glen Ellyn. Main Street from Crescent Boulevard to Pennsylvania Avenue will be blocked off for a festival of crafts, decorations and live entertainment.

Halloween...

2020 Village Budget Calendar

The Village has set the following schedule to discuss the calendar year 2020 proposed budget. The following meetings are open to the public and will be held at the Village's Civic Center, 535 Duane Street.

• October 7, 10 and 14: Village Board Workshop
• Octobe...

Now Hiring: Seasonal Snow Plow Drivers

The Village of Glen Ellyn's Public Works Department is currently accepting applications for temporary, part-time snow plow drivers to be on call for winter snow and ice control activities. The duration of this temporary position is approximately November ...

Water Meter Touchpad Changeout

Public Works is continuing to
upgrade the Village's water meter reading infrastructure. This involves thereplacement of the existing touchpad located on the outside of the home used
for obtaining the monthly reading for billing purposes with a new rad...

Streetscape Mock-up Demonstrations on Display in the Downtown

On Monday, September 23 the Village Board approved the contract to move forward with Phase II Engineering Services for the Central Business District (CBD) streetscape and utility improvements project.  

As part of the project, new festoon lighting...

Priority Village Projects and Initiatives

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

Leaf Stickers for Use in October and November

Leaves are collected during the months of October and November, during regular Monday refuse collection. Leaf stickers can only be used during these months, and leaves must be disposed of in a 33-gallon kraft paper bag.

Refuse, yard waste and leaf stickers...

New Look: Current Development Map

The Village has recently launched an updated version of the Current Development Map. This online mapping tool, available on the Village's website, showcases developments throughout the Village.

Using a technology known as Geographic Information Systems (GI...

Comprehensive Plan Update

The Village is currently in the process of updating its
comprehensive plan. Glen Ellyn’s existing plan was adopted in 2001. The newplan will act as a blueprint for the Village’s future by assessing the
community’s existing conditions, vision for the f...

New Parking Payment System Coming To Duane/Lorraine Lot

Beginning Tuesday, October 22, 2019, parking patrons of the Duane/Lorraine lot will experience two new user-friendly ways to pay for daily parking.

New Electronic Kiosks

New electronic kiosks will replace the current pay boxes in the lot. The two new kiosks...

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...