Elmhurst City Hall Shuts Off Public Access

ELMHURST, IL — Elmhurst is shutting off public access to City Hall in an attempt to minimize the spread of the coronarvirus, the city said in a news release late Wednesday afternoon. The city will continue to operate while being closed to the public and employees will communicate with residents remotely during normal business hours, the release said.

City business, including transactions for utility bills, vehicle stickers, permits and other payments, can be conducted online, over the phone and by email. Residents are asked to call 630-530-3000 or visit the city's website to conduct this business. A drop box in the City Hall parking lot can be used for document and payment delivery.

Essential operations, including police, fire and public works, will continue, the city said.

“Our top priority continues to be the residents of Elmhurst as we continue to be proactive in taking the appropriate measures to reduce the spread of this virus,” City Manager Jim Grabowski said in a statement. “We are evaluating ways in which we can maintain our level of services while safeguarding our citizens and employees.”