The City of Darien does not regulate Trick-or-Treat hours.  We recommend you Trick-or-Treat during daylight hours, and enjoy the Lions Club Halloween party at night. 

The Darien Lions Club will host its annual Halloween Part for area children on Friday, October 31 at the Sportsplex, 451 Plainfield Road, from 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. The event features many fun games and prizes for all children attending along with a graveyard photo booth, magic shows and other attractions. A Sportsplex ice rink is also available for use by older children. As always-admission is free courtesy of the Darien Lions Club.

For more information on the Halloween Party please contact Hugh at 630-663-9609 or email hughhardman@msn.com

Daylight savings time begins this Sunday, November 2 at 2:00am.  Remember to "Fall Behind" by turning your clocks back one hour.

While the Electric aggregation program has been extremely successful during the first two years (average resident savings have been in excess of $450), the ComEd rate is currently competitive with the aggregation program's pricing. With no early termination fees, residents are free to leave the aggregation program at any time to move to ComEd or other suppliers.  

For additional important information about electric aggregation click here 

The City of Darien will be conducting their annual Parkway Tree Trimming Program beginning in December, 2014 in the following areas:

The Woodlands of Darien         Farmingdale Heights

Clarefield                                  Marion Hills North

Marion Hills South                     Brookdale

Farmingdale Terrace                 Farmingdale Terrace South

Farmingdale Terrace West        High Point Circle

Portsmouth                               Brookhaven #1

Violet's Farm                             Reflections of Hidden Lakes

This year's program also includes contract pricing for the Private Property Tree Trimming Program to all residents. The price for the private property program is $70.00 per tree in the front yard, and $135.00 per tree in the back yard. Trimming is for standard maintenance only. There will be no shaping, topping or other detrimental trimming. The contract also includes unit pricing for private property tree removal and stump grinding. The price for tree removal is $27.50 per diameter inch for the front yard, and $37.50 per diameter inch for the back yard. Stump grinding is $50.00 for the front yard and $75.00 for the rear yard. Residents may contact Ryan P. Countryman, Homer Tree Care Inc. for private property work at 815-838-0320 or via email at RyanCountryman@homertree.com. Residents that would like to participate in the private property program will need to contact Homer Tree Care by March 25, 2015.

For additional information regarding the Tree Trimming Program please contact us at 630-353-8105.

Cass School District #63 Officials are proud to share that two staff members were amongst approximately 240 educators, out of the several hundred thousand educators in the State of Illinois, that were recognized this past weekend by the Illinois State Board of Education at the 2014/15 "Those Who Excel" awards' banquet in Bloomington-Normal, Illinois.

This was the Illinois State Board of Education's 40th statewide salute to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the field of public education in Illinois. Ms. Anya Schlottmann and Mrs. Sharon Vanderbroucke are Cass School District 63 "Those Who Excel" recipients.  

Ms. Schlottmann has been an extraordinary educator since 1988 at Concord Elementary School, teaching multiple grades, assuming additional and extracurricular responsibilities and assisting the Administration in meeting student needs consistently and successfully.

Mrs. Vanderbroucke has been a Teacher Assistant at Cass Junior High School for the past 20 years and prior to that she was a parent volunteer for a decade continuously being a tremendous resource for assisting students in obtaining greater levels of academic success.

Ms. Schlottmann and Mrs. Vanderbroucke were nominated and supported last winter and spring through the rigorous "Those Who Excel" process by colleagues, parents and students and they are both truly humbled by this statewide recognition and very proud of the recognition this has brought to the entire Cass School District 63 community. Cass School District 63 is extremely fortunate to have excellent educators such as Ms. Schlottmann and Mrs. Vanderbroucke, who truly embrace the District motto of "Where the Focus is on the Child."

Voting for the November election can be done by absentee ballot.  Simply visit www.dupagevotebymail.com and file to vote absentee.  Those not registered to vote can do so by participating in Grace Period registration, which can be done at six locations in DuPage County as well as the DuPage County election commission.  Election day registration and voting is also available - voters who are not yet registered or who need to update their registration records may go on Election Day to any of the six DuPage locations and register or update their records and cast a ballot from 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.  Click here for a list of sites.  Early voting is also available at six DuPage locations.  Voters who are registered may check their status here.

Have a question about the Ebola virus or Ebola symptoms? The Illinois Department of Public Health has created a 24-hour, seven days a week, Ebola hotline for Illinois residents to call with questions about the Ebola virus. The phone number for the hotline is 800-889-3931 The hotline is managed by staff from the Illinois Poison Center, and is able to answer questions about how the virus is spread, when someone should go to the doctor, and other frequently asked questions.

The County of Dupage recently approved an accelerated construction schedule to complete the 75th Street Reconstruction Project by Thanksgiving. The accelerated schedule means that the contractor will be working extended hours to facilitate completion prior to winter. The primary goal of the acceleration is to complete the concrete work, and a final top coat of asphalt. The traffic signals are on order and the infrastructure for the signals is currently being installed. The remaining item is sod restoration within the right of ways and will be weather pending. The County is also currently working on an enhanced landscape plan that will include various plantings and is scheduled for spring of 2015.  

DuPage County Stormwater Management is encouraging residents and business owners to complete a brief survey regarding water quality in the County's waterways. Stormwater Management is conducting the survey to measure public awareness of stormwater runoff and its effect on local streams and rivers. In an effort to attain healthier waterways nationwide, public education about water quality is among activities mandated by the Clean Water Act. Responses will be used to create and modify water quality outreach materials, which are aimed at educating residents on ways to reduce pollution in the County's waterways. The end goal is to make local rivers and streams supportive of both aquatic life and recreational uses. The survey is available through the end of November at  www.surveymonkey.com/s/dpcwaterquality.

The State of Illinois has banned computers, monitors, printers, televisions, and other electronics from landfills. If any of these items are left curbside, they will not be picked up.  There are many options to responsibly recycle your electronics throughout DuPage County. Residents are encouraged to visit the DuPage County website or SCARCE for information on how to recycle electronics.

Christ the Servant Church in Woodridge will be hosting their bi-annual Electronic and Coat Recycling Event in the church parking lot (8700 Havens Drive) on Saturday, November 8 from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.  Computers, cell phones, household equipment, personal electronics, communication and security devices - basically anything with an electrical cord - will be taken. Please note: TV's and CRT's will be taken at a 20 cents per pound fee and weighed on-site.  

In addition, coats of all kinds will be collected and donated to the St. Vincent DePaul Society.

Everyone is invited to the Hinsdale South Post Prom Committee Fall Craft & Vendor Fair on Saturday, November 8 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Hinsdale Soth High School Cafeteria, 7401 Clarendon Hills Road.

Come and find unique treats ans gifts for the holidays!  Enjoy shopping with family and friends.

Come to a Fundraiser BBQ  on Sunday, November 9 at the Darien Swim & Racquet Club, 1001 Hinsbrook.  Doors will open at 5:00 p.m., Dinner (slow smoked pulled pork & beef brisket) will be served beginning at 6:00 p.m.  The Bears/Packers Game will be on, and there will be raffle prizes to be won.  Pre-sale tickets are $15.00, and can be purchased at Eisenhower Jr. High in the Office until November 4.  Ticket price at the door will be $20.00.