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Snow Expected to Hamper Friday Commute
After another dry spell, wintry weather is back in Darien. A winter weather advisory is in effect for DuPage County until 6 p.m. Friday, the National Weather Service said.
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75th St. Construction Begins Monday
Construction to widen and resurface 75th St. starts next week, though drivers won't have to deal with lane closures or heavy construction just yet.A The project will get off to a slow start, according to Kent Kuper, principal civil engineer for theA DuPage County Division of Transportation.
City Offers More Details on Electricity Aggregation Referendum
The city plans to move quickly if Darien residents approve a referendum on the March 20 ballot allowing the city to negotiate electricity rates on their behalf.A Two required public hearings could be scheduled for as soon as the days after the primary, which happens on a Tuesday, City Administrator Bryon Vana said at Monday's City Council meeting.A ... (more)
Citizens Police Academy Gives Lemont Residents Inside Look at Department
If you're a reporter covering Lemont, there's a pretty good chance that your interactions with police are limited to collecting blotter and calling to check on occasional accident reports.
Darien Groups Meet to Discuss Intergovernmental Projects
After a hiatus and a name change, a group of leaders from many of Darien's taxing bodies met Tuesday at City Hall to discuss how they can work together for mutual benefits.
Darien City Council Votes to Employ an In-House Mechanic
Repairs on Darien's city-owned vehicles will remain an inside job. City Council voted 5-1 at Monday's meeting to continue employing a full-time mechanic, similar to the one who retired over the summer, rather than pursue an agreement with Downers Grove.A Aldermen Ted Schauer , Tina Beilke , John Poteraske , Joerg Seifert and Joe Marchese each ... (more)
By the Numbers: January 2012 Crime Statistics
There were 88 arrests in Darien during the month of January, Chief Ernest Brown wrote in a report released last week.
Seven Riders With Developmental Disabilities Receive Scholarships
Seven riders in the Ray Graham Association 's Therapeutic Horsemanship program will receive scholarship funding from five local Rotary Clubs, thanks to the efforts of an exchange student from South Africa.
Plans for Super Walmart in Darien Move Forward
Plans to develop a Walmart Super Center in Darien have been progressing slowly to this point, but City Administrator Bryon Vana told a town hall meeting Thursday that those plans may be about to get a major push forward.
Family Friendly: - Goldilocks' on trial in Darien
There are as many sides to a story as there are people - or bears - involved. That's the premise behind, "The Trial of Goldilocks," being presented by Children's Theatre of Western Springs' Touring Troupe, 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb.
Darien Home Inspector Finds Little Problems Before They Become Big Problems
Jeff Prince worked for 15 years as a bookbinder. He didn't plan to change careers.
Woodridge One of Dozens to Vote on Switching Energy Suppliers in 2012
In 2011, 21 Illinois municipalities proposed a referendum regarding electricity in aggregation.A More than that will have the referendum on their ballots next month.A Whether or not to switch energy suppliers has been a popular topic in Illinois since aA state law that went into effect Jan.
Super Bowl Sunday: Where to Watch the Big Game
Let's face it. It's just more fun to watch the Super Bowl with a bunch of people.
Darien Citizens of the Year Help Local Kids Achieve Dreams
The good deeds happen quietly: piano lessons for a student here, a musical instrument for a student there.
One Year Later: Snowmageddon 2011
High temperatures in the area hovered around 58 degrees Tuesday. It's hard to believe that exactly one year ago we were bracing for nearly two feet of snow.
Darien Chamber Focus Group Talks Economic Development
Members of the local business community gathered Tuesday at the Darien Police Department for a focus group aimed at growing business through the Darien Chamber of Commerce.
Students Raise More than $22K for Cancer Research
They're called the Cancer Smashers . It's no wonder, then, that their winter fundraiser was such a smashing success.
Dad who Allegedly Left Kids Alone, Shot Heroin in Darien Gas Station Pleads Not Guilty
DUPAGE: Darien: A man accused of shooting heroin with his wife in a gas station bathroom while their children were left inside a running car has pleaded not guilty to a drug possession charge.
1-2 Inches of Snow Expected Friday Night
The sun may be shining now, but more snow is on the way. The National Weather Service said the Darien area could get one to two inches of snow accumulating before midnight Friday.
Study: Darien Drivers Face a Tough Commute
It's news to no one that commuting in the Chicago area stinks.A But now you have some hard numbers to back you up whenever you complain about drive times.A The Business Journals' On Numbers column used U.S. Census statistics to rank commute times in 3,012 small communities across the U.S. Darien ranked 2,588 - the bottom 15 percent - for towns with ... (more)