Burr Ridge Mayor Returns Indicted Restaurateur's Campaign Donations

The mayor said he did not know about the contributions before Patch's inquiry. He also returned the businessman's donations in 2018.

Burr Ridge Village Hall's Opening Delayed By 6 Months At Least

The mayor worries that Cook County permitting could further hold up the project.

For Burr Ridge Mayor, A Campaign Ad That Writes Itself

The mayor has a message to send in his uphill battle to be the county's leader.

Burr Ridge Official's Tax Stance Bother Colleagues, Who Defend Village Finances

The village zeroes out property tax and raises sales tax, netting $1 million more a year.

DuPage Hopeful Nabbed For DUI In 2024, Didn't Know Where He Was: Police

The candidate's district includes Hinsdale, Darien, Burr Ridge and Willowbrook, among other towns.

Burr Ridge Project Draws 'Significant' Contractor Interest

The village is poised to hire an expert to oversee the Village Hall work, saving taxpayers money, officials said.

No Property Tax? Burr Ridge Eyes Joining Small Club

Officials look at the pros and cons of doing away with the village's part of the property tax.

Burr Ridge Forgiveness Sought Again For Unpermitted Work

A trustee called for an end to such violations. "This is not how we do business in the village," he said.

Burr Ridge Agency Bars Local Politician's Event

The candidate is asking the agency to reconsider. She says she cannot accept "the suppression or cancellation" of a community discussion.

Burr Ridge Eyes Zeroing Out Property Tax

The village makes up a small part of the tax bill. Schools dominate it.

Stop-Work Order Upsets Burr Ridge Officials; Homeowner Request Rejected

"So we're asking for forgiveness?" an official asked. The homeowner's lawyer acknowledged that it was the case.

A Burr Ridge Athletic Facility? No, Officials Say

The village plan "greatly diminishes" the property's value for development, the owner said.

Burr Ridge Athletic Facility Suggested On Old Plant Site

Meanwhile, the owner offered 40 acres to the village, along with an environmental cleanup.

Burr Ridge Moves Ahead With New Village Hall, Preschool Plan

The new offices will be attached to the 16-year-old police station.

Burr Ridge Mayor Wins Battle In Defamation Case Against Political Consultant

A court ruling revived Grasso's suit against a former rival's consultant. A tax fraud claim is at issue.

Burr Ridge Cameras Spark ICE Surveillance Concerns

A camera firm said it could have done better to help towns avoid giving data to ICE.

Ex-Burr Ridge Mayor Dies, Served 3 Terms

The former official is respected "for all the service he gave to the village for many years," the current mayor said.

Burr Ridge Sticks To Large Lots, Despite Home Demand Statewide

A village panel rejected a developer's push for half-acre lots, saying they would be too small.

Burr Ridge Mayor: Media Unfair To Italian Americans

His statement follows the arrest of a well-known Italian American in Burr Ridge.

'Luxury' Housing Planned In Burr Ridge, Replacing Old Estate

The houses would cost up to $2.7 million, helping the local tax base, the developer said.

Firm Accuses Burr Ridge Official Of 'Strange' Argument

The village denies Fortune 500 company's request, which homeowners group opposed

Burr Ridge Gets Surprise $4M From State

It's the second time since 2024 that the village has received unexpected millions.

Burr Ridge Downtown Street Closure Questioned By Mayor

The result is the seeming isolation of the other end of the shopping complex, the mayor said.

Burr Ridge Cops May Expand Camera Surveillance, Change Neighborhood Program

Such technology makes police more efficient. The village likes one camera brand in particular.

Mayor Fires Back Over Burr Ridge Restaurateur's Arrest

He said a county official "dissed" Burr Ridge residents and businesses. He is running against her in November.

Disrupting Lights From Burr Ridge Business: Expert

Neighbors express concern about a truck hub's lighting and noise. The mayor responded, "We'll attack it to your level of satisfaction."

Burr Ridge Man Leaving After Village Denied Home Expansion: Lawyer

The man failed to get a permit and ignored a stop-work order, officials said.

Bill Threatens Every Burr Ridge Single-Family Home: Village

Local officials oppose a state bill that aims to increase affordable housing.

Apartments Near Houses? Burr Ridge Likely To Say No

Burr Ridge is poised to protest more state control over zoning.

Salon, Owners Group Seek Burr Ridge Subsidies

The salon said the pandemic and later construction impacted its business.

'Still Affecting Our Residents': Burr Ridge Takes Stand

Village trustees are against Trump's easing of rules on a pollutant, an effort described as "ghoulish."

Burr Ridge Village Hall Cost Spikes 25%; Official Explains

The mayor says the village can handle the increase without any debt.

Angry Over Taxes? Burr Ridge Official Points To Schools

But there's more to the story than what Burr Ridge officials say.

Burr Ridge Opposes Trump On Sterigenics-Type Pollution

The village said the feds are working to ease restrictions on the cancer-causing pollutant.

Burr Ridge Homeowner Ignores 1st Stop-Work Order: Village

The village's zoning panel then rejected the owner's plea for an exception to the rules.

Burr Ridge 2026 Primary Voters Guide

Much of Burr Ridge has a tax hike referendum on the ballot. The U.S. Senate seat is drawing the most attention statewide.

Burr Ridge Has 'Quite A Bit Of Cash' For Project: Official

"These stories don't make the paper," the mayor lamented.

Burr Ridge Mayor Endorses In Sheriff's Race

He said he announced his public support because of another candidate's problems.

Burr Ridge Neighbors Upset By Planned Fire Station Project

The fire district says it has another option. The station is near homes with large lots.

Burr Ridge Officials: Limit Access To Public Records

Require people give reasons why they want government documents, officials said.

Casten Praises Biden's 50 Years Of Public Service, Endorses Harris

U.S. Rep. Sean Casten calls Biden one of the “most effective presidents in American history," after he dropped out of the presidential race

Casten Joins IL House Members Calling For Biden To Withdraw From Race

“It breaks my heart to say it, but Biden is no longer up for that job,” U.S. Rep. Sean Casten writes in op-ed for the Chicago Tribune.

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