Elmhurst Permit Turnaround Time Concerns Residents, Businesses: Officials

The city has seen a surge in building permit applications this year. The mayor said the city would look into it.

Elmhurst Must Stop Tree Loss, Construction Among Causes: Group

Developers remove trees during residential and commercial construction, photos show.

'Nightmare' Flooding For Elmhurst Neighborhood, Family Displaced For Days

Residents ask the city not to divert money earmarked for stormwater relief.

Closing York Street To Draw Crowds? Elmhurst Says No

The council's minority, however, called for bold action rather than relying on the status quo.

Villa Park Official Who Decried Worker's Love Life Leaves Job

She called her subordinate a "vulture" who had affairs with co-workers. The official had expected a long career with the village.

Elmhurst Theater-Apartment Plan May Be Unveiled Next Month

Some residents push against the project. The backers are working with a new developer.

Elmhurst Still Faces Tough Budget, More Cuts Pushed

Spending is rising faster than income. Last year, officials raised taxes and wielded the budget ax.

Controversial Warehouse Going Before Elmhurst Aldermen

Neighbors opposed the warehouse, which could include up to 28 truck docks. Traffic was among the concerns.

Elmhurst 2026 Voter Guide: What You Need To Know

Here's what you need to know to cast your vote, from voter registration to polling places to mail-in voting to what's on the ballot.

O'Hare Busier, Elmhurst Complaints Rise By Nearly 50%: Official

The airport is on track to see its busiest year since before the pandemic.

Watchdog Sues Over DuPage Agency's Secret Reasoning In Ethics Case

Two forest preserve commissioners wore official name pins to Democratic events.

Villa Park Official Calls Worker 'Gold Digger,' Reveals Affairs: Transcript

"She is a secretary at best. She is a vulture," the official said. "I see red every time I see her."

Villa Park Politico Secretly Records Official, Prompting Investigation: Village

The official alleged financial mismanagement. The FBI looked into it, but closed the case, the village said.

Elmhurst Picks New Manager From More Than 90 Candidates

She has held municipal jobs around the suburbs. Before that, she worked in newspapers.

DuPage Sheriff Hopeful's Uniform In Ads Draws Complaint Of Misappropriating Property

The candidate said he violated no rules. A watchdog has filed similar complaints against other candidates.

Elmhurst Pedestrian Bridge Coming, But Rubs Neighbors Wrong Way

The $3.6 million project started in the spring. Neighbors are complaining about truck traffic.

DuPage Sheriff Hopefuls To Keep Flock Cameras, With Controls

One candidate, meanwhile, criticized the sheriff's office on another issue.

Army Vet Runs For Elmhurst Alderman, Calls City 'Incredibly Desirable'

The retired Chicago police officer said he will focus on public safety, infrastructure and economic development.

ICE Jail Unlikely In Elmhurst, Given State Law: Official

Residents speculated earlier this year that such a lockup may come to town.

Elmhurst Continues Building Sidewalks Where Few Exist

The city has kick-started sidewalk construction after years of little action.

Candidates To Take Questions At Elmhurst Forum

The event includes hopefuls for county and state offices. Among them are Elmhurst park board members seeking a forest preserve seat.

Developer Struggled To Make Elmhurst Theater Project Happen: Emails

The company pulled out earlier this year. It was concerned about rising costs and the design.

Elmhurst Park Board Warned Of 'Repercussions' With Bandshell Referendum

Members stick with their lawyer's advice and reject a citizen petition. Two dissent.

Longtime Elmhurst Alderman Running For Another Term

His ward has shown loyalty to him for years. He hasn't shied from being the lone dissenter.

Elmhurst Park District May Be Taken To Court For Blocking Bandshell Petition

The board plans to take up the issue again at its meeting next week. The district previously blocked the petition.

Elmhurst Park Leader Fails To Quickly Fix 'Misconceptions' In Controversy, Records Indicate

A colleague said a memo's wording was a "shame." At first, he praised the park board's president.

Elmhurst Officials Face Reelection Threats Over Flock Cameras

Man tells the council that his goal is to be "the blister on your ass."

Elmhurst Lawmaker Mum On Speaker's Handling Of Sexual Harassment Allegations

The speaker-led committee gave $1.4 million to Marti Deuter's campaign in 2024.

These Elmhurst Streets To Be Repaved Next Year

The city is on a 20-year replacement cycle for its street network, an official said.

Elmhurst Aldermen Get No Raise In 25 Years

Their salaries have lost much value. In 2024, a couple of outgoing aldermen proposed looking at the issue.

Elmhurst Metra Station Project Delayed Again

Its cost has nearly doubled over the last six years. Outside grants are expected to pay for most of the work.

DuPage Official Wears Official Pin Repeatedly To Campaign Events: Complaint

She represents parts of Elmhurst, Hinsdale and Clarendon Hills, among other towns.

Exceptions To Elmhurst Overnight Parking Ban Suggested

Such prohibitions are unheard of in much of the country, but they are common in suburbs.

An Epic Political Flip-Flop? Elmhurst Park Official Says No

An official took a seeming stand on a controversial issue, but later said his recommendation was procedural.

'Shame On You,' Elmhurst Park Official Tells Residents

The park district won't let voters weigh in on bandshell site. Residents should have known the site, the board president said.

Bright Spot For Elmhurst: Fully Funded Pensions In Decade

The city is doing much better than a lot of towns, including Hinsdale and La Grange.

North Elmhurst Path Would Cost $1.3M, Go Through Industrial Area: City

The city plans to seek state money to pay for most of the project. Engineering is expected to take place in 2027 and 2028.

Elmhurst Voters Likely To Weigh In On Bandshell Dispute

Two park officials recommended putting the issue on the ballot. This followed the denial of a voters' petition.

Official Blocks Vote In Wilder Bandshell Controversy, Citing State Law

An election lawyer disagreed with the Elmhurst Park District's legal basis for denying voters.

Ethics Panel Clears DuPage Official For Name Pin Issue

She wore an official pin to a Democratic fundraiser. An ethics panel found a complaint against her "insufficient."

Illinois's 6th Congressional District Race: Primary Election 2026

Two Democratic candidates face off, including incumbent Sean Casten, and two Republicans in the Illinois Primary, Tuesday, March 17.

Meet Sean Casten: Illinois Sixth Congressional District Candidate 2026 IL Democratic Primary

Incumbent U.S. Rep. Sean Casten is seeking the Democratic nomination for IL-06 congressional district in the upcoming March 17 IL primary.

An Attorney Advocate Wants To Move Ward 6 Forward

Elect Yeena Yoo for 6th Ward Alderman. Accessibility. Advocacy. Progress. Vote now through April 6.