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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.
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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.
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Elmhurst sewer system upgrade begins Monday
Contractors are scheduled to begin the improvement project to Elmhurst’s sanitary lift station on Monday, March 28.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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2 Illinois offenders paroled in zip code 60126
Two offenders released on parole in May live in Illinois zip code 60126, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by DuPage Policy Journal.
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Elmhurst urged to provide responses to O'Hare airport noise survey
Elmhurst residents are being encouraged to go online and answer a five-minute survey regarding airplane noise at night, according to the city's website.
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Elmhurst to replace dated water meters to help prevent loss
After losing up to 20 percent of its water distribution to unaccounted-for issues, the city of Elmhurst has decided to replace residential and commercial water meters throughout the city, according to the city's website.
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Offender paroled in zip code 60126 in June
One offender released on parole in June lives in Illinois zip code 60126, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by DuPage Policy Journal.