It used to be the biggest complaint, but the library has taken several steps to address the issue, an official said.
Closed meetings should stay confidential, an official said, adding it's "just the way I roll."
A budget item fell by $10 million, but officials are silent about what that means for water rates.
An alderman pushed for quicker action on flood work in his ward.
An alderman said he inquired because he wanted to avoid a property tax hike.
An online petition has drawn more than 1,400 signatures against a planned apartment building.
An alderman voted for a line of credit, but indicated later it wasn't a good idea.
The debate got tense about whether an alderwoman has a conflict of interest.
The park district may stick to its warning that board members could face criminal charges if they disclose closed-session discussions.
The local event was part of a wave of such rallies across the country.
The prohibition would protect the environment and address potential health issues, the aldermen said.
The mayor and five aldermen showed up for the candidate's launch party at a local bar.
Last year, a trio of aldermen wanted the city to competitively bid out the contract.
This is in response to the city's tougher budget climate.
Board members could face criminal penalties for sharing closed meeting discussions, their attorney warned.
He said he always had a take-home car when he was the police chief.
Aldermen questioned officials about overtime and the new system for buying trucks.
Aldermen face tough choices as they decide on next year's budget.
An alderman said he was concerned with the look of such a sewer and the disturbance to a neighborhood.
The developer revealed what is planned for the three-story building.
He wore his city-issued pin while collecting signatures for his political campaign.
Former Alderman Mark Mulliner took a detective's questions, but did not address the issue in his campaign.
The mayor and six aldermen showed up for a neighborhood meeting about a proposed 8-foot-wide path.
"More now than ever, the iconic mansion has a significant presence," a pastor said.
The city is considering spending $3 million with an architectural firm.
The salaries for the mayor and aldermen have lost much of their buying power.
One of them is from Elmhurst. Both deny they broke the judicial code of conduct.
Elmhurst settled with the late Rosemary Rice's family for $50,000. The 74-year-old died in January 2024.
He recalled residents packing the council's audience to push for stop signs at particular intersections.
Noise and pollution result from a rising number of departures, an alderman said.
The city enacted new regulations for short-term rentals in May, prompted by residents' concerns.
He said he wants to prove that officials can be good stewards of tax dollars.
A pair of aldermen is suggesting a natural way to take care of a persistent issue.
The city is set to vote on building a sidewalk for five blocks of a local street.
The city showed "utter indifference" about a key intersection, the lawsuit said.
The board president was the lone vote against the way forward for the bandshell.
A Republican official forged signatures on an Elmhurst candidate's petition, prosecutors said.
They agreed on a path forward in a months-long dispute. "Good compromise, good discussion, I like it," a park board member said.
He is registered to vote at an Addison house, but a process server reported that he doesn't live there.
The supervisor accused his predecessor of malfeasance. The ex-official labeled the new administration the "theater of the absurd."
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