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Make time for 2026 Invisible Wounds Foundation Evening of Honor on the Darien Patch calendar

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Hi Darien! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Darien's July scam losses compare to the rest of Illinois.

Also on today's calendar: 2026 Invisible Wounds Foundation Evening of Honor and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Humid, with a high of 81 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Thursday: Clouds and sun; less humid, temps: high: 82, low: 62.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Darien among 155 cities tied for 128th in Illinois for July scam reports (dupagepolicyjournal.com) — Darien logged just one BBB Scam Tracker report in July 2026, down from three in June, with a resident losing $320 to an online purchase scam tied to recurring unauthorized charges. The Better Business Bureau says its tracker helps people spot similar schemes, as fraud losses continue to climb nationwide.
   

📸 Around Darien

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Darien

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Other local events
    Thursday August 20
  • Sneak Preview - Herrick & O'Neill
    Downers Grove GSD 58 Downers Grove, IL 60516
    • Monday August 24
  • Teachers' Institute Day 8/24
    Downers Grove GSD 58 Downers Grove, IL 60516
  • Kindergarten Meet and Greet
    Downers Grove GSD 58 Downers Grove, IL 60516
    4:00 pm
    • Tuesday August 25
  • Teachers' Institute Day 8/25
    Downers Grove GSD 58 Downers Grove, IL 60516
  • Elementary School Meet and Greet
    Downers Grove GSD 58 Downers Grove, IL 60516
    2:45 pm
  • Middle School Locker Set Up
    Downers Grove GSD 58 Downers Grove, IL 60516
    5:00 pm
    • Wednesday August 26
  • DCG Sprouts - Flower Power - Growing, Arranging and Preserving Cut Flowers →
    St. John Lutheran Church, 7214 Cass Avenue, Darien, IL 60561
    6:00 pm
    • Thursday August 27
  • First Day of School for Students Grades K-8
    Downers Grove GSD 58 Downers Grove, IL 60516
  • Back to school BASH →
    Darien Park District, 7301 Fairview Ave, Darien
    5:30 pm
  • Darien's Summer Concert Series →
    Darien Community Park, 7100 Clarendon Hills Rd, Darien
    6:00 pm
    • Wednesday September 2
  • Darien Woman's Club Welcomes New Members for the 2026-2027 Club Year →
    6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Great Egret: Hunting.
    Photo on the right was taken moments before the egret spotted a fish. (Nextdoor Woodmere)
  • Looking to have this vegetable garden removed, this included railroad ties, fencing and existing vegetation.
    Then adding fresh soils and sod. It's approximately 10' x 23'. Anyone have landscaping recommendations? (Nextdoor Concord)
  • 2020 Companies posted a job opening for Retail Sales Representative in Darien. Apply here.
  • Home Run Inn posted a job opening for Host/Cashier Starting at $17.05/hr. in Darien. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Darien here.

🗞 Nearby News

Willowbrook

Downers Grove

  • Downers Grove council to consider Dutch Bros. Coffee proposal on Tuesday (shawlocal.com)
  • 2026 season preview: Scouting the West Suburban Silver (shawlocal.com)
  • Tornado sirens sound in false alarm across Chicago suburbs overnight (fox32chicago.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: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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