Become a Volunteer Firefighter

We provide the training and the equipment. You provide the desire to serve your community. To learn more about becoming a volunteer firefighter, contact recruiting@glenellynfire.org.

Fire Prevention

Every year, during Fire Prevention Week, the NFPA launches a new campaign to help school children learn about fire safety. This year's theme is: Look, Listen, Learn. Be aware. Fire can happen anywhere.

Training

The volunteers are often seen around the community engaging in training drills that will help refine their skills and enable them to better protect lives and property.

Village Board Discusses Recreational Cannabis Legislation

An initial discussion about whether Glen Ellyn would allow the sale of recreational cannabis within Village limits was held by the Village Board at the Workshop meeting on Monday, August 19. While no formal action was taken at the Workshop, the Village Bo...

Construction Commences on Roosevelt Road, Baker Hill Access Improvements

Construction is underway for Roosevelt Road improvements at Baker Hill Shopping Plaza and Pershing Avenue. This project involves the construction of a left turn lane from eastbound Roosevelt Road into the Baker Hill Shopping Plaza as well as a left turn l...

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...

Sounds on the Street

Close out the summer with the Sounds on the Street event on Friday, August 30 from 7 to 10 p.m., taking place on Main Street, between Hillside Avenue and Duane Street.

This event features an opportunity to sample some of the great tastes of Glen Ellyn, bot...

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...

Police Department to Host Car Show

The community is invited to the 3rd Annual
Glen Ellyn Police Department Car Show,benefiting Special Olympics Illinois. This free
event takes place on Saturday, September28 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Crescent Boulevard & Glenwood Avenue.
All makes...

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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...