By rushing the decision, the city can get the truck far earlier than expected, officials said.
Both sides acknowledge money troubles ahead without further measures.
They criticized the mayor after he said the council rarely takes stands on federal issues.
The city canceled a panel's budget cut meeting, shifting the debate to the full council.
Some officials said they did not know that the structure would be larger than they thought.
More than $3.5 million in cuts are on the table; officials are considering even more.
The alderman said he had a badge when told he wasn't an officer. The incident was caught on video.
The member, whose district includes Elmhurst, has been silent on the issue.
An officer spoke with the woman. The theft was on video, police said.
Officials pondered the possibility of the new station not happening.
The city recommends axing a program that benefits senior citizens and the disabled.
It would expand on outdoor dining and bring crowds downtown, three aldermen said.
The DuPage County Board majority condemned the federal agency's actions.
An increase was expected after its value plunged during a contractor dispute a few years ago.
The council has yet to allow a hearing or a vote. Officials won't say why.
The move is expected to be late next year, as a new police station is built.
It used to be the biggest complaint, but the library has taken several steps to address the issue, an official said.
Closed meetings should stay confidential, an official said, adding it's "just the way I roll."
A budget item fell by $10 million, but officials are silent about what that means for water rates.
An alderman pushed for quicker action on flood work in his ward.
An alderman said he inquired because he wanted to avoid a property tax hike.
An online petition has drawn more than 1,400 signatures against a planned apartment building.
An alderman voted for a line of credit, but indicated later it wasn't a good idea.
The debate got tense about whether an alderwoman has a conflict of interest.
The park district may stick to its warning that board members could face criminal charges if they disclose closed-session discussions.
The local event was part of a wave of such rallies across the country.
The prohibition would protect the environment and address potential health issues, the aldermen said.
The mayor and five aldermen showed up for the candidate's launch party at a local bar.
Last year, a trio of aldermen wanted the city to competitively bid out the contract.
This is in response to the city's tougher budget climate.
Board members could face criminal penalties for sharing closed meeting discussions, their attorney warned.
He said he always had a take-home car when he was the police chief.
Aldermen questioned officials about overtime and the new system for buying trucks.
Aldermen face tough choices as they decide on next year's budget.
An alderman said he was concerned with the look of such a sewer and the disturbance to a neighborhood.
The developer revealed what is planned for the three-story building.
He wore his city-issued pin while collecting signatures for his political campaign.
Former Alderman Mark Mulliner took a detective's questions, but did not address the issue in his campaign.
The mayor and six aldermen showed up for a neighborhood meeting about a proposed 8-foot-wide path.
"More now than ever, the iconic mansion has a significant presence," a pastor said.