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1. Elmhurst Officials Differ On Tattoo Shop Ban (patch.com) — Elmhurst leaders are debating how and where tattoo shops should be allowed in town, with a key zoning vote set for Monday night at City Hall. The Plan Commission supports broader access for these businesses, while a City Council committee wants tighter limits on size and locations, including conditional use rules in certain districts.
2. Man Caught In Elmhurst With Illegal Weapon: Police (patch.com) — Elmhurst police recently reported several local incidents, including a Bloomingdale man arrested in town for possessing an illegal blackjack weapon and a retail theft arrest at the Jewel on South York. Officers are also investigating catalytic converter thefts, vandalism at Centennial Park, and porch package thefts involving electronics delivered to Elmhurst homes.
3. Joliet Felon Accused Of Illegally Possessing Loaded Firearm (wjol.com) — Elmhurst police say they found a Joliet man passed out behind the wheel near North Avenue and Route 83 with a loaded handgun, open alcohol, and cannabis in his car, leading a judge to deny his pre-trial release. Local officers secured the weapon, and DuPage County’s state’s attorney praised Elmhurst police for removing a potentially dangerous situation from the road. The defendant faces multiple felony and misdemeanor charges, with arraignment set for June 29.
4. Blaze consumes house on County Line Road (thehinsdalean.com) — Elmhurst firefighters helped battle a massive early‑morning house fire on County Line Road in Hinsdale that left a large home destroyed but caused no injuries. Crews from Elmhurst and several neighboring departments supported Hinsdale firefighters for hours as they fought intense flames on multiple floors and in the attic. The cause remains under investigation, highlighting ongoing regional cooperation in serious emergencies affecting nearby communities.
5. Procedures / Professional Services Medicaid payments in Elmhurst total $2,922,994 in 2024 (dupagepolicyjournal.com) — Medicaid providers in Elmhurst billed nearly $2.9 million for Procedures / Professional Services in 2024, a sharp jump from the previous year and all tied to the 60126 ZIP code. The article breaks down how this category ranks among local Medicaid spending, highlights dominant billing codes, and notes recent federal policy changes that may shift more Medicaid costs onto Illinois and Elmhurst.
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