Government
Elmhurst Communications Committee updated on school issues, park projects
The City of Elmhurst's Communications Committee held a public meeting on Wednesday in the Council Chambers at Elmhurst City Hall.
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Elmhurst police offer tips on reacting to coyote sightings
City of Elmhurst officials, including the Elmhurst Police Department, have received several reports of coyote sightings by residents in recent weeks.
Government
Long-awaited Elmhurst Downtown Plan to be unveiled next month
The City of Elmhurst will hold an open house to present the Draft Elmhurst Downtown Plan, the city’s 10-year blueprint for land usage and development in the downtown area, 6-9 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016, at City Hall, 209 N. York Street.
Government
Elmhurst launches stormwater-management website
The City of Elmhurst recently launched its Stormwater Management Plan website to keep the community updated on the status of stormwater and sanitation issues, including improvement projects, throughout Elmhurst.
Government
Elmhurst flood-control improvement project begins next week
The City of Elmhurst said late last week that it will implement the community’s largest stormwater improvement project in over 20 years.
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Elmhurst leaders to host public hearing on Downtown Plan
To discuss the proposed Downtown Plan, developed over the past several months, Elmhurst is hosting a public hearing at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, in City Hall's Council Chambers.
Government
Elmhurst Stormwater Committee works on IGAs
As the city of Elmhurst continues working to develop long-term solutions to the area’s stormwater flooding issue, the Stormwater Communications Committee held a public meeting Thursday.
Government
Elmhurst sewer system upgrade begins Monday
Contractors are scheduled to begin the improvement project to Elmhurst’s sanitary lift station on Monday, March 28.
Government
Open House scheduled for Elmhurst stormwater improvement project
An Open House has been scheduled for the Elmhurst stormwater improvement project at 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 29.
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Elmhurst first responders gather for training
In a joint effort to adhere to best practices, the City of Elmhurst and Elmhurst College sponsored a recent series of training events for police, fire and security staffers in the community and on campus.
Government
Illinois declares Sept. 11-17 railroad safety week
Promoting pedestrian and driver protection, Gov. Bruce Rauner recently passed on a safety request from the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police by designating Sept. 11 through 17 as Illinois Rail Safety Week.
Government
2.08 percent of people in Elmhurst receive food stamps
2.08 percent of people in Elmhurst were receiving food stamps as of April 31, 2016, according to an analysis of the federal program by DuPage Policy Journal.
Real Estate
Analysis: Property taxes rapidly eroding DuPage home values
In Jan. 2007, the average Willowbrook home was worth $305,000. Eight years later, in Jan. 2015, it was valued at just $182,000.
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City of Elmhurst Committee of the Whole Nov. 21.
Committee of the Whole met at 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21.
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City of Elmhurst Public Works & Buildings Committee met Jan. 9.
Public Works & Buildings Committee met at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9.