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The 2013 Town Hall Meeting this Thursday! |
The 2013 Darien Town Hall Meeting
Keynote Speaker: Mayor Kathleen Weaver
Co-Sponsored by the Darien Committee For Intergovernmental Coordination and Carriage Greens Country Club.
The Town Hall Meeting ia this Thursday, September 26, from 7pm to 9pm at Carriage Greens Country Club located at 8700 Carriage Green Drive in Darien. This event is FREE and open to the general public. Residents will have the opportunity to Meet and Greet the following local Taxing Bodies: Cass School District 63, Center Cass District 66, Darien Chamber of Commerce, Darien Park District, Darien Public Schools District 61, Darien Woodridge Fire District, Hinsdale South High School District 86, Indian Prairie Library and Tri-State Fire District.
Mayor Kathleen Weaver is inviting residents to register online and submit questions prior to the event. To register online click here.
For more information contact Lynn at 630-353-8101 or ldubman@darienil.gov
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Auxiliary Police Officer Applications |
The Darien Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Auxiliary Police Officer. The Auxiliary Police Officer position is a civilian, unpaid, volunteer position.
Qualifications to be an Auxiliary Police Officer - Must be 21 years old, high school diploma or GED, valid driver's license, in good physical condition, have good character and cannot have any felony convictions.
Duties of the Auxiliary Officer include, but are not limited to; patrolling the City, assisting with traffic control, handling vehicle lockouts, animal complaints, and parking enforcement. Some weekends, nights, and special event duties are required.
Testing of candidates will include a background check, drug screen and a psychological exam. Uniforms and equipment will be supplied by the City.
Contact Sgt. David Stock #306, at 630-353-8306 or dstock@darienil.gov if you have any questions.
Applications can be picked up at the Police Department, or downloaded from the City of Darien Website.
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Nixle Text Alerts Program |
The Nixle text alert system provides for the City to send out urgent and emergency alerts via text messages. This a FREE service. To sign up for Nixle, visit our website and click on the nixle icon or visit the nixle website here. |
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City Administrator | (630) 353-8114 | |
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Monday, October 7
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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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ComEd Outage Alert Program |
ComEd is pleased to now offer Outage Alerts as a part of your standard electric service. This FREE text messaging program helps keep you informed when outages occur.
Through Outage Alerts, ComEd will send you a text message when they are aware of an outage that may impact you, provide you with an estimated time for restoring your service, and status updates along the way. You can also report outages via a text message by texting OUT to COMED at 26633. Visit them on the web at Here for more information, or watch an overview of this program on YouTube™ channel as CommonwealthEdison.
In the event of a known outage, Com Ed will send messages to the mobile phone number listed on your account. Although ComEd does not charge for this service, some customers may incur text messaging charges from their mobile service provider, depending on their service plan.
To add phone numbers to be included in the program, please call: 877-838-8139 |
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OTHER GOVERNMENT NEWS AND EVENTS |
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Downers Grove Recycling Extravaganza |
The Village of Downers Grove and the Downers Grove Park District will host a Recycling Extravaganza on Saturday, September 28 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Village of Downers Grove Public Works Facility, 5101 Walnut Avenue. This event is open to residents of DuPage County and does not include businesses or not-for-profit organizations.
Vehicles must enter the Recycling Extravaganza site from Curtiss Street, via northbound Walnut Avenue or Belmont Road. Access from eastbound Curtiss Street and southbound Walnut Avenue will be restricted. Volunteers will direct traffic in the lot and assist customers dropping off their donations.
NOTE: Vehicles must be in line by 1:00 p.m to be served. Vehicles arriving after 1:00 p.m. will be turned away.
For more information please click here. |
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Indian Prairie Library Recycling/Shredding Event |
On Saturday, October 26 from 9 a.m. to noon, the parking lot at the Indian Prairie Public Library will be set up to accept recycling and shredding (four box limit). In partnership with S.C.A.R.C.E., the Lions Club, DuPage County, and the VFW, local residents can drop off the following materials to be recycled:
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Altoid Mint Boxes |
Hearing aids | |
American Flags |
Ink cartridges | |
Bicycles |
Keys | |
Buttons |
Musical instruments | |
Cardboard |
Neck ties | |
Carpeting (300 SF limit, must be dry, padding OK) |
Rulers | |
Cell phones |
Sewing machines (working) | |
Electronics such as computers, keyboards, VCRs, cables |
Shower chairs | |
Extension cords |
Toys | |
Eyeglasses |
Typewriters (working) | Walkers / Wheel Chairs
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High School District 86 Board Meetings |
Regular Action Meeting of the Board: Monday, September 23, 7:00 p.m. at Hinsdale Central Community Room
To view High School District 86 Board Meetings please click here. |
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Darien Community Blood Drive |
The Darien Community Blood Drive will be held on Tuesday, September 24 from 4:30pm to 8:30pm at Lace School Gym, 7414 Cass Avenue. Please call 877-543-3768 to make a reservation. Walk ins are welcome!
Prepare for your donation - Eat Well - Stay Hydrated - Bring I.D. |
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Kelly Miller Circus |
The Cass District #63 Foundation for Educational Excellence is sponsoring the Kelly Miller Circus on Sunday, September 29. There will be two performances at 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm.Tickets can be purchased at Citizens Bank on Cass Avenue, Cass District #63 Office and online. For more information please visit here. |
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Darien Woman's Club Fall Childrens Clothing Resale |
The Darien Woman's Club Fall Children's Clothing Resale will be on Saturday, October 5, 9:00am to 2:00pm at Prairieview School, 699 Plainfield Road in Downers Grove. Fall/winter clothing (infant to size 16), outerwear, boots, skates, shoes, baby equipment, costumes, maternity. Some items half-price after 11AM. Children allowed on the selling floor AFTER 11AM. Accepting credit or cash.
Seller registration Saturday, September 21, 9:00am-Noon at Darien Park District, 7301 Fairview Avenue, Darien. Registration fee $7.00 ($10.00 after September 21).
Visit our website here for seller rules, waiver, and registration information.
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Hinsdale South Athletic Club Golf Outing |
The Hinsdale South Athletic Club will host a golf outing on Saturday, October 5 at Carriage Greens Country Club. Registration and lunch begin at 11:00 am, and shotgun star begins at Noon. Cocktails, dinner and a live auction will complete the day. For more information and to register visit their website. |
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Darien Woman's Club "New Socks Collection" |
The Darien Woman's Club is collecting NEW Socks for Women & Children, benefiting Family Shelter Services. You may drop off your donation of socks, any size, any style, at the Darien City Hall Lobby, 1702 Plainfield Road. The lobby is open Monday - Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm.
Thank You for sharing comfort and warmth, welcoming these women & children into new beginnings! |
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Darien Lions Club "Candy Day" |
The Darien Lions Club will be fundraising on "Candy Day", Friday, October 11 and Saturday, October 12. The Darien Lions Club remains committed to serving our community through such programs as:
Darien Lions July 4th Parade, Darien Lions Halloween Party, Darien Lions Food Basket Program, Darien Lions Special Needs Program, Support of the Hearing Impaired Program at Hinsdale South High School, Diabetes Awareness Programs in the Darien Community, Mobile Hearing Exams Screenings, Free Eye Exams for Local Darien Residents and Many other State and Local Programs
On October 11th and 12th they ask for your monetary support in their efforts to continue their service in Darien. If you would like to volunteer, call Lion Art Kardatzke at 312-287-9534 |
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Local High School Student Could Win a $30,000 Scholarship & a Trip to Washington DC |
Commander Matt Goodwin of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2838 in Darien announced the kick-off of this year's Voice of Democracy Scholarship Competition. The contest is open to all high school students in grades 9 through 12 including home schooled students.
Students participate by writing and then recording a three to five minute audio essay expressing their views on this year's topic, "Why I am Optimistic About our Nation's Future." Students' recordings (CDs or cassette tapes) are first judged at the post level with winning recordings advanced for judging at district, state, and national levels. Monetary awards are given at each level. The top winner in each state earns a free trip to Washington DC and the first place winner in the national competition receives a $30,000 scholarship plus the awards issued at the post, district, and state levels.
Student entries including the recording, typed copy of the essay, and a completed application form are due to our post by November 1. For complete information regarding this exciting competition, please contact our post Voice of Democracy chairman Earl McMahon at 630-963-3858 or check our web site at http://www.vfw.org/Community/Voice-of-Democracy/
This competition is sponsored by the VFW and its Ladies Auxiliary throughout the country and has attracted over 7 million participants in its 65 year history. The members of Darien Memorial Post 2838 are pleased to offer this opportunity to the students in our community. An award presentation ceremony will be scheduled later this year to honor the top winners in our post competition. |
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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. Click here for all the Shop Local Shop Darien Preferred Offers! |
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