Darien is offering a reward of $5,000.00 for Information leading to the arrest of an offender in the recent rash of residential burglaries in Darien.

IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

Sergeant Greg Cheaure at 630-353-8358 or gcheaure@darienil.gov 

Crime Analyst Stacy Sherman at 630-353-8145 or ssherman@darienil.gov 

Police Chief Ernest Brown at 630-353-8351 or

Don't know what to do with the old strands of Christmas lights that are tangled and broken?  Don't throw them in the garbage - recycle them!  The City of Darien has again partnered with Elgin Recycling to offer our residents free recycling of holiday lights!  Last year Darien residents recycled 1432 pounds of Holiday Lights. Not only did this keep them from ending up in the landfill, the city made a profit of $214.80.

It's that time of year again when we begin our search for a very special man or woman who has given of themselves to make Darien a "Nice Place to Live"!  The Citizen of the Year Committee is accepting nominations for the 2014 Citizen of the Year.  If you know of a person who goes "above and beyond the call of duty" ... is always there when someone needs a hand ... and who has contributed to make Darien a special place, please write a letter to the committee or fill out one of our official nomination forms that can be found at any time during the year at City Hall or at the Indian Prairie Library.  Nominations may be also be submitted on our website. 

A nominee must be a resident of Darien and cannot currently be an elected official. The deadline for nominations is January 7.

Individuals seeking to run for the office of Mayor, Clerk, Treasurer, Alderman Ward 2, Alderman Ward 4, or Alderman Ward 6 can pick up a packet at Darien City Hall, 1702 Plainfield Road.  The packet contains documents necessary for individuals to be placed on the ballot for the April 7, 2015 Consolidated General Election. Candidates are encouraged to seek the advice of legal counsel before filing nomination papers, which must be in apparent conformity. The first day to file is December 15th at 8:30 A.M.; the last day to file is December 22 at 5:00 P.M. Regular business hours at City Hall are Monday thru Friday, 8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.