Report: State Boards Cost Illinois Taxpayers Millions

A Daily Herald report outlines the costs of Illinois' 23 state boards and commissions.

Mad as Hell? Sound Off to Your State Leaders

Don't just yell, says Reboot Illinois. Sound Off via a new citizen engagement tool that will make it easier than ever to share your views on our state's problems.

Bill Daley Drops Out of Illinois Governor's Race

One World Trade Center Rises, 2004-2013, Time Lapse Video

Share your thoughts with fellow members of the Patch community on the 12th anniversary of 9/11.

How Should Bill Foster Vote on Syria?

Foster leaning toward "yes" vote, says chemical weapons "unthinkable." Vote in our 11th District poll.

80 Percent Opposed to Attack on Syria: Patch Poll

Most also believe Syrian government will not be weakened by a U.S. airstrike.

Darien Town Hall Meeting to Bring Public Officials, Residents Together

The public is invited to meet with officials from local taxing bodies, including the school districts, Chamber of Commerce, fire districts, library district and park district.

Labor Day by the Numbers: Celebrating American Workers Since 1882

U.S. Census Bureau has facts and figures on the types of jobs we do, what we make for them, how we get to them and more.

Jim Durkin Elected Illinois House Republican Leader

Durkin (R-Western Springs), who represents Darien, was elected Thursday to replace outgoing House Minority Leader Tom Cross (R-Oswego).

DuPage County Auditor Announces Run for State Treasurer

DuPage County Auditor Bob Grogan announced his candidacy Tuesday afternoon at the Du Quoin State Fair.

Task Force to Study Youths' Heroin Use in Illinois

Quinn Signs Bills Banning Illinois Teens from Tanning Beds, Electronic Cigarettes

Gov. Pat Quinn signed new laws Thursday "to protect the health of Illinois youth."

Gov. Pat Quinn Signs Bill Legalizing Medical Marijuana

Illinois is now the 20th state to legalize the controversial substance.

Quinn OKs Online Voter Registration in Illinois

The new system is scheduled to be in place by July 2014.

DuPage County Metra Board Member Paul Darley Resigns

Paul C. Darley, the DuPage County representative on the Metra Board of Trustees resigned his post effective July 30.

Consultant: Raze or Repair Darien's 'Eyesore' Strip Mall

The consultant said the mall on Cass between 75th and Plainfield probably needs to be torn down and rebuilt in order to attract "national tenants."

DuPage Sheriff Warns Seniors About Heat, Urges ‘Guardian’ Signup

The safety system makes regular phone calls to at-risk residents (also including the disabled) to make sure they're okay; it has already saved "several lives."

General Assembly Overrides Veto, Legalizing Concealed Carry in Illinois

Illinois became the last state to legalize the private, licensed carry of concealed firearms on Tuesday, with the General Assembly overriding Gov. Pat Quinn's veto before a court-ordered deadline.

Darien Park District Lightning Detection System Now Active

The warning system issues an alarm when lightning is detected within five miles of Darien Community Park.

Watch: Darien Aldermen, Police Chief Discuss Local Gun Control

Police Chief Ernest Brown told the City Council on June 17 of their options for a local assault-weapons ban and a city gun-registration law.

DuPage County to Receive $9.4 Million in Federal Flood Aid

Those affected by floods should register for federal assistance.

Senate Approves Concealed Carry, Fails to Pass Pension Reform

'Puppy Lemon Law' Passed House; Awaits Quinn's Signature

Giant Particle Storage Ring Travelling Through Darien, Woodridge on Journey to Fermilab

The 50-foot-wide electromagnet will travel 3,200 miles by boat and barge this summer to be part of a new experiment that will study particle physics.

Flood Assessors Working in DuPage Starting This Week

Governor Pat Quinn has been touring affected counties and said that the results of the assessments will be used to request federal aid.

2013 Election Results: Find All Your Local Winners

Now that the polls have closed, follow our site for live results to learn who won and by how much in all your Darien races. We'll be updating this post throughout the night as votes are tallied.

Watchdog Group: Tri-State Chief, Trustee’s Relationship is Conflict of Interest

Tri-State Fire Protection District Chief Michelle Gibson’s life partner Jill Strenzel is a member of the board that governs the agency, the Better Government Organization found.

Darien Election Central: Spring 2013

Darien Patch has your guide to the local elections this spring.

Bill to Eliminate DuPage Forest District Commissioners' Salaries Passes House Committee

Salaries and benefits of up to $80,000 per commissioner may be nearing an end.

Election 2013: Center Cass School District 66 Board of Education

Patch has all you need to know about the 2013 race for four open seats on the District 66 Board of Education.

Election 2013: Marianne Batryn

Marianne Batryn is one of seven candidates running for four open seats on the Darien City Council in 2013.

Election 2013: Ted Schauer

Ted Schauer is running unopposed for the Ward 1 seat on Darien's city council in 2013.

Election 2013: What Should Darien City Council's Top Priorities Be?

Patch asked the question, and the candidates for Darien City Council provided their answers.

Election 2013: Thomas Belczak

Thomas Belczak is one of seven candidates running for four open spots on the Darien City Council in 2013.

Darien Abates $500,000, Lowers Residents' Property Taxes

By nixing the "General Corporate Purposes" portion of the property tax assessment, the Village is able to save residents a few bucks come tax season.

Election 2013: Jim Minardi

Jim Minardi is one of seven candidates running for four seats on the Darien City Council.

Election 2013: Halil Avci

Halil Avci is one of seven candidates running for four seats on the Darien City Council.

Election 2013: Joe Kenny

Joe Kenny is one of seven candidates running for four seats on the Darien City Council.

Election 2013: Joseph Marchese

Joseph Marchese is one of seven candidates running for four seats on the Darien City Council.

Roskam: Sequester Remarks Show 'Void of Presidential Leadership'

U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam responds to President Obama's remarks on the sequester.