Local Government
Elmhurst District 205's board unanimously adopted a fiscal year 2027 operating budget projecting a $501,095 surplus and approved health insurance plan changes that cut a projected 12.6% rate increase to 8.6% for staff, while also accepting a private donation to fund a disability-awareness program at all district elementary schools.
Local Government
An 18% surge in building permit applications has strained Elmhurst's building department, prompting complaints from residents and businesses and drawing attention from the mayor and City Council during budget talks.
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Local Government
A statewide e-bike law taking effect Jan. 1, 2027, sets new minimum age requirements and bans sidewalk riding across Illinois, creating a uniform framework beneath the local ordinances Elmhurst and Villa Park adopted after a string of crashes involving young riders.
Local Government
The Elmhurst City Council selected Christina Burns, currently Kendall County's administrator, as the city's next city manager at a $250,000 salary, with a Nov. 30 start date and a separate employment agreement vote set for Oct. 19.
Local Government
The Elmhurst City Council selected Kendall County Administrator Christina Burns as the city's next city manager at a salary of $250,000, pending formal approval at the Oct. 5 council meeting.
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