The council approved an exception for a chicken coop that an official said was once in "complete disrepair."
A previous company has gone silent, while another is facing county hurdles, an official said.
One resident hinted at the church's nationwide child abuse scandal. Others said they feared how the home would be used.
Officials have brought up the issue over the years. The city is limited in what it can do.
Residents violate association covenants. Darien officials can't regulate such situations.
"I just want to say that if your paramedics ever tell you it's time to go to the hospital, just go," the official said.
The official was seen swerving before an officer pulled him over, police said.
A panel sided with the chicken owner. His neighbor complained about the noise and smells.
Neighbors feared it would be an Airbnb-type house for transients. The matter next goes to the City Council.
The city revealed what is holding up a condo complex. It is where a rundown old dental office once sat.
The Society of Mount Carmel is seeking a permit to use a house as a rectory.
The mayor railed against a state bill that would remove local zoning powers.
A resident said it does, but the mayor said the city attorney approved his message.
A Darien alderman said it's not a good spot for such a building.
A city critic expressed unhappiness with the disclosure. An official defended it.
Some suggest Darien favored one school over another. The city denies that.
Roofing firms go door to door the morning after a storm, an official said.
A streetlight was put up a month ago. Now, ComEd needs to act, according to the city. ComEd said it has done its part of the work.
The city plants far more trees than it takes down, an official said.
School boards routinely go into closed session. Darien's council only spends 1 percent of its time in such meetings.
Money is designated for both the Darien and Burr Ridge fire stations.
Much of Darien has a tax hike referendum on the ballot. The U.S. Senate seat is drawing the most attention statewide.
Some residents don't want trees on rights-of-way in front of their houses, an official said.
The official said she wanted to set the record straight, criticizing a media report.
The city has struggled to enforce its code for such vehicles. Officials are looking to clarify local regulations.
The Darien fire station would be rebuilt under the measure. The district explains why.
It would mean income for the city and the business, an official said.
Such a tax would likely affect most Darien residents.
The planned business is near houses, but is considered low volume, an official said.
A car wash had been considered for the site in 2020. Neighbors objected.
A local neighborhood pays a tax to continue the effort. Aldermen are set to vote on an engineering contract.
Check the top gambling tax generators for the city of Darien last year.
An official revealed the city's plan for dealing with the subdivision's issues.
The course's lagging survey ratings drew the attention of a local school board president.
A Darien official warned residents to be careful what they sign up for.
Closing it is an option. A consultant blamed business practices for financial failures, suggesting changes.
The city has received complaints from residents, a top official said.
The alderman said he had a badge when told he wasn't an officer. The incident was caught on video.
The issue may last into Thursday, an official said.
An official said a planned meeting would violate state law. So a member called for a meeting in early November.
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