Upcoming Events

Holiday Tree Lighting   

Don’t forget to join us for a festive evening filled with music, treats, and new family-friendly activities at this year’s Holiday Tree Lighting on Friday, November 29 at Village Green!

Brand new this year is Storytime with the Board where Village Trustees will read classic holiday favorites, sharing tales that capture the spirit of the season and warm hearts of all ages. The Elk Grove Express is another new addition, a whimsical train ride for kids. Enjoy complimentary cookies, hot chocolate, and hot cider with your loved ones while enjoying live music from The Lovin’ Spoonful. Following the concert, Mayor Johnson will throw the switch to light up the Village’s Holiday Tree and turn on over 250,000 lights all around Village Green. A special fireworks display will follow. Families are invited to stay after the ceremony and fireworks to take a free photo with Santa!

For more information, please visit elkgrove.org/treelighting.

Friday, November 29
Activities begin at 4 p.m.
Village Green (901 Wellington Ave.)

Coffee with the Board   

Meet with the Village Board and discuss any questions you may have over a cup of coffee. 

Saturday, February 1
9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Village Hall (901 Wellington Ave.)

Overnight Parking Restrictions Waived for Thanksgiving   

The overnight parking restrictions will be waived beginning Wednesday (11/27) at 2 a.m. through Monday (12/2) at 5 a.m. 
Please note that parking on streets is prohibited if there is more than 2 inches of snow on the ground or if the Village is expecting snow. 

Letters to the North Pole   

On Saturday, November 30, Santa’s elves will be installing a mailbox for letters addressed to the North Pole on the Village Green next to our Holiday Tree.  Santa encourages children in Elk Grove Village to write him a letter- he promises to write back! Letters must be received by Tuesday, December 17, in order for Santa to respond before Christmas. Parents, please make sure to include your return address!

Toys for Tots   

The Elk Grove Village Police Department is a proud drop-off location for Toys for Tots. This program, run by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, distributes toys to less fortunate children during the holidays. You can now drop off new, unwrapped toys in the Village Hall lobby (901 Wellington Ave.) through December 13.

Now Hiring: Public Service Officer

The Village is seeking qualified individuals for the position of Public Service Officer with the Elk Grove Village Police Department. 
The Public Service Officer performs work of moderate difficulty on various police service functions such as information center operator, parking enforcement, identification of safety hazards, directing vehicular and pedestrian traffic, assisting with animal control duties, performing licensing officer duties and related work, as assigned.
For more information and to apply, please visit elkgrove.org/jobs. 

Holiday Light Recycling  

Residents can drop off holiday lights and extension cords for recycling from November 1, 2024 through April 30, 2025. The Village cannot accept garland, live greens, wreaths, or other non-recyclable materials. Drop-off is located at the Community Development Department front counter at Village Hall, 901 Wellington Avenue, open Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.

The Village accepts holiday string lights and extension cords as part of the SWANCC Holiday Lights Recycling Program. SWANCC and participating communities have partnered with Elgin Recycling Inc. to recycle the lights and cords. Call 847-357-4220 for more information. 

Leaf Drop-Off Dumpsters Available 

In addition to the curbside leaf collection program, the Village offers two dumpsters for residents to drop off leaves. You can bring your leaves to one of the leaf dumpster locations below by December 15:

James P. Petri - Public Works Facility
450 E. Devon Avenue

Public Works Biesterfield Facility
1635 Biesterfield Road

The dumpsters are for leaves only, yard waste and garbage is not permitted. Leaves should be placed in yard waste bags, yard waste stickers are not required, and no plastic bags will be accepted. For more information, please visit elkgrove.org/leaves or call Public Works at (847) 734-8800 Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Holiday House Decorating Contest  

The Elk Grove Village Leo and Lions Clubs are holding a Holiday House Decorating Contest for residents in the month of December. Decorated houses, apartments, and condos will be judged in one of four categories:

• Best Creative Use of Decorations
• Best Theme Display
• Best Overall Holiday Decorations Used on an Apartment/Condo 
• Best Overall Holiday Decorations Used on a House

For questions or to enter the Holiday Decorating Contest, please email your name, address, and phone number to lionbarbara@comcast.net. All entries must be received by Saturday, December 7, 2024. The judges will select a winner in each category.