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Elmhurst alderman reports O'Hare noise uptick; airport authorities cite increased operations
Summary
Alderman Baker reported July increases in O'Hare operations and local complaints, and explained runway use and overnight departures that can affect Elmhurst; committee membership and reporting duties were noted.
Alderman Baker on Monday gave an update on O'Hare noise and operations based on the October area Noise Compatibility Commission (ONCC) meeting, reporting that airline operations at O'Hare were high in July and that Elmhurst experienced hundreds of noise complaints originating from a small number of households.
Baker said July 2025 saw 78,054 operations at O'Hare — the highest July total since 2016 — and 28,982 complaints to…
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