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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The Elmhurst Park District's certified financial audit for fiscal year 2025 is now available for public inspection at 375 W. First St., showing $182.9 million in total assets, a $3.6 million increase in net position, and $88.9 million in long-term debt tied to the voter-approved bond referendum.
Local Government
Three Elmhurst Public Library Board of Trustees terms, including Board President Cindy Wellwood's seat, expired Tuesday, July 1, and the Mayor has not yet announced reappointments or new selections.
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The DuPage County Stormwater Management Committee meets Tuesday, July 7, to vote on adopting the Upper West Branch DuPage River Watershed-Based Plan, which would make municipalities across a 47-square-mile area eligible for state grants to fund flood-reduction and water-quality projects.
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