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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Elmhurst native and NASCAR Hall of Famer Fred Lorenzen has been posthumously diagnosed with stage 3 CTE, making him the first NASCAR driver to receive the diagnosis. His children announced a $1 million donation to create a helpline for drivers and families affected by brain injuries.
Local Government
Elmhurst residents who suffered severe basement flooding in July urged the City Council on Oct. 19 not to divert stormwater sales tax revenue to cover budget shortfalls, with one family reporting more than $54,000 in uncompensated damages.
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.
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