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đŸŒ± Patch AM: Darien Cop Pension Numbers Likely 'Far-Fetched': City Expert

And check out Grace Lutheran Church Annual Rummage Sale on the Darien Patch calendar

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Hello Darien! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Darien's police pension plan faces tough math and looming deadlines
  • Darien taps new police chief as retiring leader hails a dream team
  • Darien school bus driver accused of DUI on neighborhood street

Also on today's calendar: Grace Lutheran Church Annual Rummage Sale and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Clouds breaking; less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Friday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 80, low: 64.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 84 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Darien Cop Pension Numbers Likely 'Far-Fetched': City Expert (patch.com) — Darien residents are getting a candid look at the city's struggle to fully fund its police pension system, which remains stuck around 60 percent despite long-term goals. An actuary warns that the current plan to pour in $17 million within six years to meet a 2040 target is likely unrealistic, while local officials debate whether to adjust assumptions as more officers retire earlier.
   

2. 'Dream Team' To Lead Darien Police Department: Chief (patch.com) — Darien's police department is preparing for a major leadership change as longtime Chief Greg Thomas retires and Deputy Chief of Operations Austin Jump steps into the top role this November. City officials and Thomas describe Jump and his command staff as a "dream team," emphasizing their commitment to community trust and strong relationships with residents.
   

3. School Bus Driver In Darien Faces DUI Charge (patch.com) — Darien residents are learning more about a recent incident in which a school bus driver was stopped on Knottingham Lane and charged with DUI, though no students were on board at the time. Police identified the driver as a 26-year-old Bolingbrook woman, issued her a court date, and released her while records on the case are being sought.
   

4. Darien Taco Bell Drive-Thru Sleeper Charged With DUI, Other Offenses (patch.com) — Darien police reports detail a late-night incident where a man was found asleep in the Taco Bell drive-thru on Cass Avenue, then arrested nearby on DUI and other charges. Another call involved youths covering a car with shaving cream at the McDonald's on Plainfield Road, causing damage and prompting an investigation.
   

5. Man Lied To Darien Cops About Country Club Fight: Police Report (patch.com) — Darien police say a Hoffman Estates man lied about being punched outside Carriage Greens Country Club after making joking gay comments in the restroom, leading to a disorderly conduct citation. Security video reportedly showed him trying to throw the first punch, contradicting his original story to officers.
   

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💬 Chatter

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    I have an injured baby squirrel in my yard since yesterday. Is there somewhere that would take it and help it. It is not able to climb up. And hiding… (Nextdoor Concord)
  • Creative Financial Staffing posted a job opening for Accounts Receivable & Billing Coordinator in Willowbrook. Apply here.
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Ok Darien! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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