Elmhurst police present $48.75 million station plan, cite FOIA surge and grants in 2026 budget Elmhurst Police Chief Mike McClain told the Committee of the Whole the 2026 budget emphasizes recruitment, traffic safety, technology and officer wellness; the plan includes $3.25 million for architecture and engineering and $44.75 million in later construction costs for a new police station. The department also reported $407,000 in grant awards, a

Elmhurst's police chief unveils a bold $48.75 million plan for a new station, focusing on community safety and officer wellness while grappling with a surge in FOIA requests.

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