Residents tried to save the house at 292 S. Arlington Ave.
Townhomes are proposed in place of older houses. They would be across from a big apartment complex.
The median-valued house in Elmhurst is more than double the statewide median.
Mayor Scott Levin conceded not a "whole lot was going on" with the local preservation commission.
Aldermen paved the way for the demolition of a house and the construction of a new one.
The radio host refers to Democrats as fascists and Marxists. He incorporates his love of cigars on his show.
The city fined the business, saying it was a nuisance. The owner contended it was the result of his politics.
The beneficiaries include the scholarship account named in honor of a fallen Chicago officer.
Property taxes are the "elephant in the room" in discussing the new station, an alderwoman said.
A panel approved a move that would lead to a home's demolition. But its chairwoman praised preservation advocates.
They want a committee to look at ways to pay for a new building.
Not enough residents showed interest for the project to proceed, the city said.
The group says the activist is "very confused" about what its members do.
He said he spoke with a dozen aldermen, who don't want to weigh in on the issue.
A new apartment complex is "ahead of the curve" in renting out units, an official said.
The mayor also acknowledged the complaints about such development.
City officials were told many residents perceive the parking issue differently.
An alderman asked whether the current station was enough for Elmhurst's needs.
The city must be "a little bit more creative" because of the challenge, a consultant said.
Construction fence sparks questions about demolition. The city has not granted a permit yet.
Patch's inquiry led to a reprimand. The official's conduct discredited the city, his boss said.
"Slightly restricted" sight distance at an intersection's corner is blamed for recent crashes.
A city panel voted unanimously for a zoning change that would pave the way for a teardown.
Residents said the city should project its values of equality and human rights.
The recommendation is based on the number of crashes in recent years.
For years, it was a "shell of a house," with the contractor failing to finish the job, the owner said.
The owners want to demolish a nearly century-old home. The City Council has the final say on a zoning change.
The official frequently emailed clients during regular work hours. After a Patch inquiry, the city said it would launch a review.
He says he is paying off debt from his race three years ago.
Officials threw out the possibility that it would not if grants were lost.
Area towns must follow Elmhurst's lead on the recent water rate hike, the mayor said.
Neighbors oppose tearing down the nearly century-old house. One said the city is at a "tipping point."
Other towns look to see how Elmhurst addressed its flooding issues, Mayor Scott Levin said.
The city is being asked to reject a homeowner's request for a zoning change. The owner paid $2 million.
Residents are urged to protest the demolition of a historic house. A hearing is planned next week.
The choices are geared toward where children walk. The city plans to get costs for the projects.
"Selective reporting" of campaign financials leaves out key information, the Elmhurst politician said.
The city says it has spent tens of millions of dollars to address the problem.
He runs a business that manages more than $75 billion in assets.
A lone alderman opposed the measure, saying it's asking too much from residents.