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Congratulations Darien Resident
Andrew Salgado! |
Andrew Salgado is a talented performer from the City of Darien who has been wowing audiences with his unique sound, inspirational lyrics and electric stage persona at clubs and festivals throughout the country, including our own DarienFest. He has opened and performed with the Ides of March, Bo Bice, Casey Abrams and the Eli Young band and his music has been featured on the radio in Chicago, New York and Los Angeles. He has also appeared twice on ABC television in Chicago.
About a month ago singer/songwriter Andrew Salgado submitted his song, My Family, as an entry to the first ever Pepsi Southern Original Competition for a chance to win prizes and to open for Toby Keith, Darryl Worley and the Eli Young Band at the Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam in Panama City, Florida. Andrew was selected as one of 50 regional finalist out of thousands of submissions. He performed in Auburn, Alabama and was chosen as one of the final seven, and on September 25 in a competition against six other talented bands and artists in Panama City, he won the first ever Pepsi Southern Original Artist.
On Saturday September 28, Andrew will share the main stage at the Gulf Coast Jam with three of country music's most celebrated performers in front of 15,000 screaming fans! Congratulations to this very talented Darien resident, who is now well on his way. If you want to check Andrew out go to www.andrewsalgado.net
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2013 Brush Pickup |
The next & last brush pickup for the 2013 will be:
October 21 through 25
The City of Darien is pleased to be able to offer FREE BRUSH PICKUP for all residents within city boundaries. To help keep the streets clean and our crews on schedule, please stack the brush neatly by the curb on the Sunday before the pickup week. The chipper can accept brush up to 6" in diameter. Please do not tie the brush or put it in garbage cans. All other yard waste such as grass clippings and flowers should be disposed of through our yard waste program with Veolia Environmental Services.
All brush needs to be out by no later than the Sunday night prior to the designated pick up week. The chipping crew will make only one pass and may complete your street as soon as Monday morning
Residents can also take take their brush to the Municipal Services Facility, located at 1041 S. Frontage Road, and place at the designated location, labeled as "Brush". Brush will be accepted seven days a week from 5:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. Landscape companies hired to help with your brush may also take the brush to Municipal Services.
If you are unable to locate a landscape contractor to help with your brush, please call Ashley in Municipal Services at 630-353-8105 for a list of companies that have done work in Darien. |
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Free Fall Leaf Pickup Begins October 7 |
The City of Darien Free Fall Leaf Pickup begins Monday, October 7, and runs thru November 29, on your normal garbage day. Leaves should be placed in brown kraft yard waste bags or in plastic garbage cans. If garbage cans are used they must have a permanent "YARD WASTE ONLY" label attached to the front of the can so the driver can identify it as leaf pickup. These labels are available free of charge at city hall. Residents are not permitted to rake leaves into the street. Raking leaves into the street can cause serious local flooding for you and your neighbors. For more information please call 630-852-5000. |
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City Administrator | (630) 353-8114 | |
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Monday, October 7
Monday, October 21
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 |
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Skunk Control Information |
Occasional skunk sightings in a neighborhood need not be cause for alarm. Preventative measures such as covering garbage cans and not leaving pet food out will help discourage their presence. Also, covering openings under patios, porches, and crawl spaces will prevent occupancy. Always make sure no animal is denning there first.
If a skunk wanders into your garage, don't panic. Just open the garage door before dusk, and wait until the skunk exits for nightly foraging. Sprinkle a wide band of white flour across the threshold, so you can see evidence of exiting footprints. For obvious reasons, keep all domestic animals away from the area. Once the visitor has left, close the door and make sure it stays closed.
Although people's initial reaction may be to get rid of skunks, trapping will not solve the problem, because skunks from the surrounding area will quickly replace those removed. As long as an inviting habitat (brush or rock piles, elevated sheds, and openings under porches or house foundations) exists, skunks will use it. Trapping merely creates turnover in the population; in springtime, this can result in orphaned, starving skunks wandering around neighborhoods.
For more information visit on skunk control please visit here |
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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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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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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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Darien Woodridge Fire District Open House | |
Darien Woodridge Fire District will host their annual Open House on Saturday, October 5, from 10 to 1pm at 7550 Lyman Avenue (across from Walmart). Emergency Vehicles will be on display, and kids can try on firefighter clothing. Planned demonstrations will include simulated building fire, auto extraction, fire extinguisher demo, and above ground vertical rescue.
Light refreshments will be available & All are invited! |
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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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School District #61 Board Meetings |
School Distric #61 Board of Education meetings will be held on:
October 27, November 12th & December 10
at 7:00 p.m., Lace School - 7414 Cass Ave, |
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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 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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Kelly Miller Circus |
Don't miss out on a Spectacular Big Top Show on Sunday, September 29. Your Cass 63 Foundation for Educational Excellence is once again sponsoring the KELLY MILLER CIRCUS. This Live show has loads of entertaining acts and is a great familly value. Rain or Shine the show will go on under the enclosed Big Top Tent at Argonne Park. Take Cass Avenue south, past I-55 then curve with the road and Argonne Park is at 9700 South Cass behind the Argonne Childcare Center. There will be plenty of parking and fun to be had for all ages!
Show times are at 2:00 & 5:00pm and last just shy of 2 hours. There is loads to do before and after the show with elephant & camel rides, pony rides, jumper, snake show & face painting. So bring the family out for a great day!
Tickets prices: VIP tickets are $25 (going fast!), General Admission are $16 day of show. You can purchase tickets the day of the show at the Circus Box Office at Argonne Park starting at 11am. There are plenty of tickets left - so do not miss out
For questions please call Tracy at 630-248-7969.
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Darien Park District Hoe Down |
Darien Park District Hoe Down willl be on Sunday, September 29 from 12:00-5:00pm at Darien Community Park, Plainfield & Clarendon Hills Roads. there will be Pony rides, hayrides, petting zoo, crafts, games, face painting, inflatable haunted maze, Scooby Doo bounce house & obstacle course, concessions, DJ, Magician from 2:30-4:30pm. Tickets sold at the Hoe Down. For more info please call 630.968.6400. |
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Darien Woman's Club Plays Bunco for Breast Cancer |
The October 2 Woman's Club meeting is BUNCO FOR BREAST CANCER. This fun evening kicks-off at 7pm at the Swim & Recreation Club located at 1001 Hinsbrook Avenue. There is a $10.00 minimum to play and checks can be made out to: The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Pink ribbon cookies will be for sale - $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00. Please wear PINK and bring a friend to play for a fun evening! For more information on Woman's Club please visit: www.darienwomansclub.org. |
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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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