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In today's newsletter:

  • How did a Darien camera debate turn personal at City Hall?
  • Why is a new Darien condo project stuck waiting on ComEd?
  • When will Dutch Bros and Andy's finally open in Darien?

Also on today's calendar: Armchair Holy Land Pilgrimage and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Thursday: Partly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 72 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Friday: Clouds and sun with a shower, temps: high: 70, low: 57.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and warmer, with a high of 82 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Darien Flock Foe Insults Alderman, Calling Him 'Dirty Man' (patch.com) — A heated exchange at the Darien City Council saw resident Jeff Sturgeon call Alderman Eric Gustafson a "dirty man" while denouncing Flock license plate-reading cameras and urging the city to end electronic surveillance. Police described how the cameras aided a fatal shooting investigation, while Sturgeon cited misuse cases and recent DuPage County charges, highlighting an ongoing local debate over privacy and public safety.
   

• ComEd Blamed For Holding Up Darien Condo Project (patch.com) — A 16-unit condo project at 1225 Plainfield Road in Darien is stalled as city officials blame ComEd and other utilities for slow sign-offs needed to record the plat. Public works director Dan Gombac says permits and stormwater work are ready, condos are expected to list around $350,000–$375,000, and the developer plans to press ComEd leadership after earlier utility delays on local lighting projects.
   

• When Darien Coffee, Custard Shops Are Expected To Open (patch.com) — New Dutch Bros Coffee and Andy's Frozen Custard locations are moving ahead at the former TGI Fridays site on 75th Street in Darien, with demolition done and construction permits issued. City officials say the popular project should open by early next year, answering many residents' questions about the busy corner and adding new options alongside similar locations in nearby suburbs.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Darien Arts Council presents Godspell in Concert —Nancy Urban Read on Patch
  • Whoever grabbed my purse that I left on top of my car after filling up at the Speedway at 75th and Cass two weeks ago.....
    THANK YOU! You have restored my faith in humanity! Not only did you come by my house to give it back to me, but nobody was home as we were looking… (Nextdoor Plainfield Rd)
  • Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Merchandising Assistant Manager in Darien. Apply here.
  • Brookhaven Marketplace posted a job opening for Product Demonstrator in Darien. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Darien here.

🗞 Nearby News

Woodridge

  • Man Fled Cops, Hit Squad Car In Woodridge: State's Attorney (patch.com)
  • Outback Steakhouse Has A Slightly More Expensive Italian Sister Chain Not Enough People Know About (newsbreak.com)
  • Penguins deal D Filip Hallander to Oilers for F Spencer Stastney (statenews.net)

Westmont

  • Uplift Creative Co. - Westmont, IL Patch (patch.com)
  • EMA Looking For Volunteers (illinois.gov)
  • Wicked West Fest Costume Contest Saturday, October 17 (illinois.gov)

Hinsdale

  • Hinsdale To Study Flood-Prone Neighborhood (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white?" — A chalk board (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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