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Good day Darien! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Darien became home to Dunkin's milestone 10,000th U.S. shop.

Also on today's calendar: Godspel in Concert and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Turning sunny; warm, with a high of 77 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 83, low: 66.
  • Tuesday: Some sun, then clouds; warm, with a high of 80 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Dunkin' PR Strategy: Rebrand, Creators and 10,000 Stores (everything-pr.com) — Darien gets a brief spotlight as the site of Dunkin's 10,000th U.S. restaurant, opened in October 2025 by local franchisees Bud and Raj Patel. The piece mainly explores Dunkin's broader branding, creator partnerships, and rapid expansion strategy that led to this milestone, positioning the Darien location as a key marker of the chain's national growth.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • There's always a little sadness in watching the gardening season come to the end.
    But instead of feeling sad about what is ending, I choose to feel grateful for everything this season has given- beautiful mornings, peaceful moments… (Nextdoor Brookhaven-Farmingdale Terrace)
  • Cat seen on Main Street Downers Grove just now.
    Its hanging out in the parking lot across the street from Spenga. (Nextdoor Concord)
  • Midwestern University posted a job opening for Stationary Engineer- IL- Campus Facilities- 2nd Shift in Downers Grove. Apply here.
  • White Castle posted a job opening for Crew Manager in Downers Grove. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Darien here.

🗞 Nearby News

Woodridge

  • Popular frozen pizza brand discontinued after nearly 60 years in the freezer aisle (nbcnewyork.com)
  • What new defenseman Spencer Stastney brings to the Penguins (centredaily.com)
  • Takeoff Adventure Park opens in former Burlington space on East State in Rockford (rockrivercurrent.com)

Westmont

  • Village Provides Information Regarding CUSD201 Referendum Question (illinois.gov)
  • NY construction worker dies after he's submerged during water main break near Long Island's largest mall (nypost.com)

Downers Grove

  • Downers Grove North gets the job done, holds off Lyons to clinch a share of West Suburban Silver title (shawlocal.com)

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: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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