D86 Candidate: Current Board 'Gouging' District Taxpayers

Roger Kempa of Darien is one of eight candidates in this spring's District 86 school board election, and he submitted the following letter to the editor on Feb. 23.

Darien City Council Recognizes Citizen of the Year

Cathy Marchese was chosen for the award for her more than 25 years of service to the community.

Video Gaming Remains Banned in Darien – For Now

City council took no action on video gaming Tuesday night, but will gather more information and revisit the issue at a future meeting.

Darien Paying $750K to Keep Home Depot in Town

The payments will be made over 11 years with money from the sales tax revenue Home Depot already generates.

Proposed Law Would Ban All Illinois Minors from Tanning Beds

Senate Minority Leader Christine Radogno (R-Lemont) introduced legislation Friday that would prohibit teens 17 and younger from tanning in sunless tanning beds.

State to Require New Vaccinations for 6th-12th Graders: What Do You Think?

Do you think the state of Illinois should require students to receive the Tdap booster shot in order to remain in school?

2013 Election: Rob Saracco, Park District Board

Rob Saracco is one of two candidates running for Darien Park District Board of Commissioners in 2013.

2013 Election: Ray Joblonski, Park District Board

Ray Joblonski is one of two candidates running for the Darien Park District Board of Commissioners in 2013.

2013 Election: Michael Mandziara

Michael Mandziara is one of six candidates running for four open seats on the District 66 Board of Education.

Election 2013: Steven Vena

Steven Vena is one of six candidates running for four open seats on the District 66 Board of Education.

Election 2013: Glenn Olsen

Glenn Olsen is one of six candidates running for four open seats on the District 66 Board of Education.

Election 2013: Tracey Edwards

Tracey Edwards is one of six candidates running for four open seats on the District 66 Board of Education.

Election 2013: Liane Raso

Liane Raso is one of six candidates running for four open seats on the District 66 Board of Education.

Election 2013: Mark Motuelle

Mark Motuelle is one of six candidates running for four open seats on the District 66 Board of Education.

Wanna Bet? Video Gaming Could Be in Darien’s Future

Local bar and grill owner hopes city council will overturn ban to help him compete with neighboring businesses that offer video gaming to their customers.

D86 Election: Slate With 3 Incumbents, 1 Newcomer Formed

Current District 86 board members Dennis Brennan, Kay Gallo and DeeDee Gorgol have teamed with Roseanne Rosenthal to form a so-far-unnamed slate.

2013 Election: Darien Park District Board

Two incumbents are running unopposed for Darien Park District Board in 2013.

D86 Election: 3 Challengers Form 'Friends for District 86' Slate

Victor Casini, Ed Corcoran and Claudia Manley make up the slate, which has a website detailing its candidates backgrounds and its pledge to the community.

Saturday Mail Delivery to End, Postal Service Announces

The U.S. Postal Service announced it will end Saturday mail delivery by Aug. 1. Speak out: How will this affect you?

Darien Residents Drops Out of D86 Board Race

Darien resident Jennifer Babbington said Thursday that she has decided to withdraw from the District 86 Board of Education race because she's not sure how long she'll be living in the district.

When Can I File My 2012 Tax Return in Darien?

The IRS has announced a delayed start to the 2012 tax filing season. Here's the date of when you can file, plus some locations in or near Darien where you can get help on your taxes.

Obama Gun Proposal: Ban Assault Weapons, Require Background Checks for All Guns

President Obama spoke to the nation this morning about his proposal to reduce gun violence; recommends background check for all gun purchases, assault weapons ban.

Darien Community Survey Asks Residents, ‘Are You Happy Living Here?’

City is seeking input from residents on a variety of issues to help set goals for Darien’s future.

Year in Review: 75th St. Construction Was a Headache

The biggest road construction story lasted for most of the year, but rejoice: the final touches were being completed in December.

2012 Election: Same President, New Local Candidates

In this part of our Year in Review, we focus on how locals voted in the 2012 general election, electric aggregation that was approved in March and which candidates have filed for the 2013 elections.

New Year, New Laws: Caylee's Law, Parents of Underage Drinkers Take Effect in 2013

From social media privacy in the workplace to a ban on shark fins (no, really) and stricter rules for firearms card applicants, more than 150 new laws will take effect in Illinois on New Year’s Day.

2013 Election Update: Darien Residents Running for Alderman and More

Find out who filed for the open seats on local governing boards for the April 9, 2013 election.

Election 2013: 2 Darien Residents Challenging for D86 School Board Seats

Three of the four current members up for re-election filed their papers to run in April along with three challengers, two of which have names you may recognize.

Construction on 75th Street Will End This Week

Business owners say sales were down between 30 and 50 percent during construction. They're hoping customers will return now that the project is near over.

Illinois Senate OK's Illegal Immigrant Driver's License Bill

It's unknown how the bill will fare in the Illinois House.

City Says No Tax Increase for Darien Property Owners

While the tax rate may increase slightly, property owners will pay the same total amount they paid last year.

Cut Foreign Oil Dependence? Argonne Gets Grant That Could Help

Argonne National Laboratory received a $120 million federal grant to create revolutionary battery technology that could help promote American energy independence.

Darien Parkway Tree Trimming Begins in December

Residents may also arrange to pay for tree trimming and removal, stump grinding in their yards.

Former Forest Preserve Employees Plead Not Guilty of Theft, Misconduct Charges

Mark McDonald and David Tepper deny charges they planned to bilk the DuPage County Forest Preserve of $150,000.

Darien Polling Places: Where Do I Vote?

Don't forget to vote! Find your poll location and ballot summary in Darien.

Experts: Voters Need to Hold Legislators Accountable for Pension Problems

A panel of experts gathered in Woodridge Wednesday to talk about potential fixes for Illinois' pension woes.

Illinois Education Association Recommends Republican Judy Biggert in 11th District

Biggert (R-Hinsdale) is running against Democrat Bill Foster in the 11th Congressional District.

Deadline for Parkway Tree Planting Program is Thursday

The city of Darien is now taking orders for the program, which includes cost sharing with the village for the purchase of trees available for the city's parkways.

Blizzard Cleanup Costs Come in Under Budget

The city spent a little more than half what it budgeted for fighting last week's record-setting storm.

City Approves New Garbage Pickup Service

Starting April 1, Veolia Environmental will collect Darien's trash.