Oktoberfest

Get ready for two days of fun at Elk Grove’s annual Oktoberfest! Enjoy authentic German food, lively music from Die Musikmeisters, and fun for the whole family. Free children’s activities will be available on Saturday. For event details, please visit the Village Website.

Friday, September 19 – 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
 Saturday, September 20 – 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Rotary Green – 164 Lions Dr

Oktoberfest Parade

Bring the whole family out to enjoy the Village’s annual parade, featuring colorful floats, musical performers, parade balloons, community organizations, and more! It’s a great way to kick off Saturday’s Oktoberfest festivities and show your community spirit. For more information, please visit the Village Website.

Saturday, September 20
2 p.m.
Elk Grove Boulevard

The dental office of Dr. Brian Homann DDS is offering a Free Dental Day for those in need on Friday, September 26 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will be hosted at Elk Grove Family Dental (8 E Devon Avenue). Dental care will be on a first-come basis. Services provided will be simple cleanings, deep cleanings, simple extractions, surgical extractions, fillings, and problem-focused limited exams. For any questions, please contact Elk Grove Family Dental directly via phone at 847-439-9440. For more information, please visit: Seventh Annual Free Dental Day - Dr. Brian Homann, DDS

In 1976, Elk Grove Village experienced its most horrific crime when Frank, Mary, and 13-year-old Michael Columbo were brutally murdered in their home. Patricia Columbo—daughter and sister to the victims—and her boyfriend, Frank DeLuca, were convicted and sentenced to 200–300 years in prison.

Patricia is now up for parole on Thursday, October 2, at Logan Correctional Center. Retired Deputy Chief Raymond Rose and Trustee Stephen Schmidt, both involved in the original investigation, will testify in opposition.

Community members are encouraged to submit letters requesting the denial of parole. Send letters by Friday, September 26 via email to police@elkgrove.org, drop them off at Village Hall, or mail directly to:

Mr. James Montgomery
Executive Director, State of Illinois Prisoner Review Board
1001 N. Walnut Street
Springfield, IL 62707

Questions? Contact the Village Clerk’s Office at 847-357-4040.

The Village has launched NotifyEGV, a new notification system to quickly share non-emergency updates via phone call, text, or email. Landline numbers are automatically registered, but residents are encouraged to sign up with their preferred contact info at elkgrove.org/stayconnected.

Messages will come from 847-357-4000 (calls), 24639 (texts), and Notify_EGV@notify.onsolve.net (emails)—save these to your contacts.
If you need help or want to opt out call 847-357-4010.

Please note that emergency notifications will continue to be sent separately through the Northwest Central Dispatch System.

The Village’s semi-annual Large Branch Collection starts Monday, September 22. Public Works will make one pass through the Village to collect eligible branches from pre-registered addresses only.

To schedule pickup, call Public Works at 847-734-8800 by 4 p.m. on Friday, September 19.

Collection Guidelines:

• Only large branches 3.5 to 8 inches in diameter are accepted (no evergreens).
• Stack branches on the parkway with cut ends facing the curb, no earlier than Saturday, September 20.
• Logs, stumps, lumber, and evergreens are not accepted—contact Groot at 847-734-6400 for disposal options.

Reminder: Small branches can be collected by Groot through December 15 if properly bundled. Yard waste stickers are required for yard waste bags.

To reduce the burden on taxpayers and advance key infrastructure goals, the Village of Elk Grove has secured over $17 million in grant funding for major projects beginning in 2025.

Tonne Road Reconstruction
The Village has been awarded nearly $11 million for improvements to Tonne Road, including intersection upgrades, bike/pedestrian enhancements, and new “Michigan style” U-turns at Elk Grove Blvd/Touhy Ave.

Landmeier & Busse Intersection
$1.1 million in grant funding for improvements which include resurfacing, sidewalk/ADA ramps, and curb repairs.

Wellington & Leicester Culvert Replacements
The Village was awarded $3.67 million in grant funding to replace aging culverts near Lake Cosman, along with some utility upgrades.

The Village remains committed to pursuing outside funding to support infrastructure while minimizing costs to residents.

We are honored to share that the Elk Grove Village Finance Department was awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for the 41st consecutive year! This prestigious award recognizes the Village’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and excellence in financial reporting through our annual audit.

For the 40th consecutive year, Elk Grove Village has earned the Tree City USA designation from the Arbor Day Foundation, recognizing excellence in urban forestry and environmental stewardship.

The Village not only meets the program’s standards—like having a tree board, community tree ordinance, and Arbor Day celebrations—but goes further by planting about 500 trees annually and providing expert tree care. Since 2017, over 4,000 trees have been added to the community, enhancing both environmental health and neighborhood beauty.

Whether you’re planning a home renovation or simply installing a fence, navigating the permit process just got easier. The Permits webpage is your one-stop resource for everything you need to know about permits. Start by reviewing the Residential and Business Permit Checklists to determine exactly what’s required for your specific project. Need help applying online? A step-by-step guide is available to walk you through the process.

The Community Development Department is here to support you from start to finish by offering guidance, reviewing documents, and ensuring your project meets all code requirements. Visit elkgrove.org/permits or call 847-357-4220 for personalized assistance on your next project.

Elk Grove Village offers a free Narcan (naloxone) dispenser in the Village Hall lobby, available 24/7. Narcan is a lifesaving medication administered via a nasal spray that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. It’s free, easy to access, and available anytime you need it. If you or someone you know could benefit from having Narcan on hand, please stop by and grab one. For more information, visit elkgrove.org/EGVCares.