An alderman said the account for capital projects seemed a "little high."
They would be the first ones to take advantage of cost-sharing in well over a decade.
The city's decision "destroys the economic viability of the project," the lawsuit said. The city said it had the right to deny it.
An official warned the district would lose out on millions if it decided otherwise.
Aldermen had a moment of levity in an otherwise dry budget meeting.
An alderman asked for an explanation on why the city is budgeting no money for concrete street resurfacing.
The city did its "due diligence" when it renewed the contract last year, an official said.
The city budget can't handle all the projects in the same few years, an alderwoman said.
A city alderwoman plans to run for the Democratic nomination for the District 45 seat.
Elmhurst Park District is finalizing its future goals and initiatives and has two final opportunities to provide them feedback.
An inadvertent loophole in a federal law allowed minors to buy such products, the city said.
Their costs are scattered among different accounts in the city budget.
An alderman encouraged residents to check their surveillance footage.
The council has followed this unwritten rule for as long as a decade.
The message itself cannot be a factor in the city's investigation of its distribution.
The state would like the city to fix the problem as soon as possible, an official said.
Elmhurst is expected to keep its property tax levy the same next year.
The city cited the reasons for an increase next year. It is finishing a study on rates.
Commuting to downtown Chicago is up, but less than pre-pandemic levels, the city said.
Prosecutors declined to pursue charges. The county's forest preserve sued the nonprofit group that ran the mill for decades.
Part of the reason is that the car market stabilized this year, an official said.
A month ago, he took a committee to task for its recommended price for a small land transaction.
The alderman was upset with the crosses, which represent the church's stance against abortion.
The dealership would not "significantly decrease" nearby property values, the company said.
Two aldermen were referred to as the longest-tenured on the council.
The council approved a three-story medical office building. Officials said the developer made concessions to neighbors.
The city and the ex-chief gave conflicting explanations for his departure earlier this year.
They suggested the city consider spending more money on sidewalks and lowering the requirements for making them a reality.
Neighbors expressed their concerns with the development, but nearby businesses favor it.
Firefighters will raise money for the effort, with a local sculptor commissioned, the city said.
The city lists its major projects for the next four years.
The council debated the price of land for a resident who wants to improve her patio.
The break affected a quarter of the city. A boil order lasted four days.
The fee is a "flat-out redistribution of one person's money to another person," an alderwoman said.
Conflicting explanations were given for his exit from the Elmhurst Fire Department.
Neighbors pressed the city to change the regulation, saying it would be better for all concerned.
The city committee wants to require a fee for builders in areas lacking sidewalks.
They want the city to look at new stops for the trolley, saying that doing so could bring more sales tax income.
Among the proposed changes are allowing granny flats. The city is seeking the public's feedback.
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