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Firearm Concealed Carry Act |
The State of Illinois passed HB 183, the "Firearm Concealed Carry Act" on July 9, 2013. One aspect of this law requires a municipality to pass an ordinance regulating assault weapons or lose the ability to regulate assault weapons in the future.
This will be considered by the City Council at the July 15, 2013 City Council Meeting. The entire agenda, including memos and ordinances, can be found here.
If you have any questions, please contact Assistant City Administrator Scott Coren at (630) 353-8104. |
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Meet & Greet Mayor Weaver! |
You are invited to Meet & Greet Mayor Kathleen Weaver the third Monday of each month from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Darien City Hall, 1702 Plainfield Road. Find out the latest City updates! Share your thoughts and suggestions! Get involved! Meet other residents! |
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Community Alert - Residential Burglaries |
The Darien Police Department has responded to three residential burglaries in July. Two reports have been taken in the 8500 block and the 8700 block of Carriage Greens Drive. The other report was taken in the 1600 block of Darien Club Drive.
The incidents range in times from late morning to early afternoon, and late evening. No residents were home for any of the incidents. Specific information about methods of entry, dates and times are being withheld due to the ongoing police investigation.
We would encourage residents to follow good security practices including making sure doors and windows are locked before leaving, adding timers to interior lights that can be set to turn on as evening lighting diminishes, and leaving exterior porch and garage lights on to deter potential criminals.
The Darien Police would also encourage residents to dial 911 if they notice anything suspicious in your neighborhood. This can include vehicles that do not look familiar to the neighborhood or suspicious people walking around. Suspicious individuals may come to your door and ring doorbell or knock on door to see if you are home. If you answer the door, the individual will have some story such as looking for a person who does not live there, to asking for directions to another street, or soliciting business. These are the types of suspicious activity that the Darien Police Department would want to receive immediate notice on.
We are committed to working with and on behalf of the residents to keep Darien a safe community. |
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The 2013 Town Hall Meeting |
All Darien residents and businesses are invited to attend the 2013 Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, September 26 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Carriage Greens Country Club, 8700 Carriage Greens Drive. The keynote speaker will be Mayor Kathleen Weaver. Come Meet & Greet your local taxing bodies. The Town Hall Meeting is sponsored by the Darien Committee for Intergovernmental Coordination. Click here for more information. |
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City Administrator | (630) 353-8114 | |
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City Council Meetings
Monday , July 15
7:30 p.m.
Monday, August 3
7:30 p.m. |
Agendas for City and Committee Meetings
The following links will direct you to the City Meeting and Committee agendas and packet information on our website. Stay informed on City issues and upcoming projects!
All Agendas City Council Meeting Agenda |
View Darien Meetings on YouTube!
You may now view city meetings on YouTube by clickng here.
Our user name is DarienCableChannel. You may still access meetings from the links on our website. |
Resident Satisfaction Survey
Can you take a few moments to take our Resident Survey? Your feedback is important in helping us to continue to make Darien a "Nice Place to Live". Just click on this link |
View Darien Police Department Weekly Press Release You may view the Darien Police Department weekly press release by clicking here |
View Chief Brown's Monthly Press Release You may view the Police Chief's monthly press release by clicking here |
Submit an article for Direct Connect
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Vacation Tips for Home Safety |
If you want to keep you home safe while away on vacation, the Darien Police Department offers the following tips to prevent any unwanted intrusions and thefts:
- The #1 prevention tip is to make your house look "lived in" when you're away. This means not letting items pile up in the mailbox or on the porch. It sends the message that no one is home or watching the residence.
- Arrange to have a trusted neighbor pick up your mail, newspapers and garbage cans. They live in your neighborhood and know what looks suspicious in the area.
- Make arrangements with trusted friends, neighbors or family to shovel the driveway and maintain the property.
- Set automatic timers for interior and exterior lights, radio and TVs. Turn the ringer down on the phone. A ringing phone alerts others that no one is home.
- Leave your window shades in a "normal" position, or have your house watcher or housesitter move the window shade positioning throughout your vacation or your time away from home. Never close the blinds.
- Lock your valuables in a safe deposit box or fire safe. Document all valuables via videotape and place this and important serial numbers in a safe deposit box as well.
- Notify the police department and request a "Vacation Watch."
- Lock all ladders, lawn supplies, etc., in the shed or garage and make sure your garage is secured at all times.
- Take your garage door openers out of your vehicles. Remove important papers and documents with personal information on them. Have vehicles moved on occasion, so as to not be parked in one spot all the time.
- Make sure your burglar and fire alarms are in working condition. Test them with the alarm company and make sure your alarm company has an updated call list.
- Secure your windows by "pinning" them and place a security bar in the track of your sliding glass doors.
- Leave emergency contact information with the police or a trusted neighbor.
- If you see a suspicious person or vehicle please don't hesitate to notify the police by calling 911.
- Please close and lock your garage doors and any external doors.
Recent home burglaries in neighboring towns involved an unlocked window or door that the offender used to get inside the house.
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Darien Police Department Crime Tip Hotline |
HELP KEEP YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SAFE
Crime prevention is best achieved through a partnership between the public and police. Professional law enforcement officers must work hand-in-hand with the public to fight crime and maintain Darien as a safe community. The police rely on your assistance in reporting crime related information. The following Police tip line is provided for your use and convenience:
Police Crime Tip Hotline 630-353-8150
The crime tip hotline should be used to provide information on crimes that have already occurred or to give crime information anonymously. For all crimes that are in-progress or where you would like to talk to the police, DIAL 911. The tip line is not a replacement for 911. While it is not a requirement for you to leave your name, we may need additional information. Confidentiality will be maintained with all calls. Darien Police Chief Ernest Brown looks forward to working with the community in keeping it "A Nice Place to Live". |
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OTHER GOVERNMENT NEWS AND EVENTS |
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FEMA Registration Deadline Extended to July 24 |
FEMA has extended the application deadline for residents seeking assistance to July 24th. This assistance is related to damage caused by this April's storm. There are the several ways of registering for FEMA disaster assistance:
- Call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 or (TTY) 800-462-7585
- For those who use 711 Relay or Video Relay Services, call 800-621-3362
- Online here
- Via web-enabled phone at m.fema.gov
The toll-free numbers operate from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Multilingual phone operators are available on the FEMA helpline |
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High School District 86 Board Meetings |
Regular Action Meeting of the Board: Monday, July 15, 7:00 p.m. at Hinsdale Central High
To view High School District 86 Board Meetings please click here. |
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Common Core State Standards Parent & Community Information Sessions |
Please join us for our Parent & Community Information Sessions related to the new Common Core State Standards! The same presentation will be given on three different dates this summer.
The sessions will be held at Lakeview Jr. High School on Wednesday, July 17 and Thursday, August 1, from 7:00-8:00 p.m.
This past school year, teachers and staff spent a significant amount of time participating in professional development and curriculum writing activities related to the new Common Core State Standards. These standards will drive instruction for our students K-12. We believe an important next step is to help our parents and community members to have a deeper understanding of the Common Core Standards.
The agenda for each of these informational sessions will include:
- Why the Common Core?
- Research and Data
- Design and Process
- Key Shifts for English/Language Arts
- Key Shifts for Mathematics
- Course Sequence and alignment
- PARCC Assessment Timeline
- Parent Resources Q & A
It's our goal to make sure our Center Cass parents and community members are well informed about what's going on in our schools. We hope to see you at one of our summer sessions. |
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Darien Park District Movie Under the Stars Tonight! | |
The Park Districts movie under the stars will feature "Arthur Christmas" The movie is tonight, Friday, July 12 at the Community Center, 7301 Fairview Avenue. Pre-show activities begin at 6:45 p.m., and the movie starts at 8:30 p.m. For more information please call 630-968-6400 |
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Our Lady of Peace / Darien Community Blood Drive will be on Saturday, July 20 at 709 Plainfield Road, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Appointments are recommended. Please call 877-543-3768 or register online at Lifesource and used code DR01. Prepare for your donation: Eat well, Stay hydrated & Bring identification. |
DYC Outdoor Soccer Registration Now Open |
2013 DYC Outdoor Soccer Registration Now open!
· NO TRYOUTS!!!! All kids participate from K-8th grade.
· All programs are coached by parents and volunteers.
· Season will run from the end of August through October. Typical schedule will include one weekday and one weekend game.
· Registration will close July 28th, 2013 to allow time to create teams and schedules. Any registrants who sign up after 7/28 will be placed on a waiting list and we cannot guarantee they will be placed on a team.
· All children are welcome & eligible to participate in DYC programs, regardless of residence.
To register or have questions visit DarienYouthClub.org or call the DYC hotline at 630-205-0202 |
DYC Volunteer Appreciation BBQ and Softball Game |
Calling all DYC Volunteers!!! DYC appreciates all that you do! Come eat, play and be merry with us on July 20th. We will BBQ and have a fun Co-ed Adult Softball game. The kids can bring squirt guns and play a multitude of sports. This event is our fun, family-friendly way to say thank you.
You must register for this event at DarienYouthClub.org |
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Darien Chamber "Shop Local Shop Darien" |
The Darien Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce their Shop Local Shop Darien Campaign. We encourage residents to support Darien Chamber businesses that display the Shop Local Shop Darien decal posted in their window. Shop Darien Shop Local Preferred Cards are now on sale for $5 at the Darien Chamber of Commerce office in City Hall or at local Darien Chamber member businesses. Visit www.darienchamber.com for all the Shop Local Shop Darien Preferred Offers!
Save the Date - the Darien Chamber of Commerce is celebrating Restaurant Week July 22 to August 3, participating restaurants include Aodake Sushi & Steak House, Chiba Japanese Restaurant, Chuck's Southern Comforts Café, Culver's, Home Run Inn, Hokkai Sushi Cuisine, Jet's Pizza, La Notte Due, Mi Hacienda, Q Bar & Grill and Zazzo's Pizza and Catering. Visit these local restaurants for Preferred Deals. |
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DarienFest 2013 "BATTLE OF THE BANDS" |
DarienFest 2013 Battle of the Bands Live on the Main Stage on September 7 at 12:30 p.m. Ages 12 - 28, three to eight members. Entry description should include Band Bio, photo, email address, and phone number. Two songs no more than 8 minutes. Get more information and register online at the Chamber website - Deadline is July 31. |
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DarienFest 2013 "IDOL LIVE" |
DarienFest 2013 "IDOL LIVE" will be on September 8 at 1:00 p.m. on the Main Stage. Two age groups, 12 to 15, and 16 to 19. Email an mp3 to info@darienchamber.com or drop off a CD and entry at 1702 Plainfield Road. Entry should include: Bio, photo, email address & phone number. Get more information online at the Chamber website - Deadline is July 31. |
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