Edward Hauser News Today

The Dutchess County Legislature has approved issuing $18,086,598 in serial bonds to help pay for a $32,170,760 two-way radio communications system that would have sufficient capacity to allow all public safety and municipal operations in the county to use it. It would eliminate roadblocks that exist in communications among emergency responders from various agencies because […]

An iconic businessman who helped put the Northwest suburbs in the national spotlight. A fiercely independent politician who fought for scientific advancement and human rights. A restaurateur whose name is synonymous with the unique fare and atmosphere he offered. These are among the notable suburbanites from Cook County and Lake County who passed in 2022.

Prospect Heights Mayor Nick Helmer dies. Elk Grove Village mourns Edward Hauser. Cause of 2021 Des Plaines fire that killed four children and their mother is revealed. Shooting wounds two after a fight at a Rolling Meadows bar. Mama Lees Gourmet Popcorn finds a temporary home in Elgin.

Elk Grove Village lost one of its longest serving public servants last week with the passing of Edward Hauser. Village officials credit Hauser with shaping the Elk Grove Park District and later the community itself, with his role on the zoning board of appeals, board of health, plan commission and as a village trustee.