The developer is facing challenging negotiations, adding complexity to its efforts, the city said.
The superintendent acknowledged the "national reckoning" over DEI.
The station also plans to remove its car wash to make way for an "enhanced mini-mart."
A top city official explained the need for the increase. The council voted 4-1 for it.
A new resident loves Darien, but wants to brighten up an intersection, an alderman said.
A fiber optic firm plans to start its project in Darien soon.
The union also largely financed the campaign for a property tax hike in 2022.
Democrats win in landslides in supervisor and trustee races, according to unofficial returns.
It was the only competitive Darien race in this year's election.
A four-story apartment building, a restaurant and other new retail space are proposed.
Ward 1's Ted Schauer is Darien's longest-serving alderman. His rival is John Mayrens.
An alderman seeking re-election said the local dispensary brings in "only about" $40,000 in sales taxes.
They said they would take a different approach from the Lyons Township High School board.
Someone threw a mailer in her face, he said. The police were not called.
The incumbent said two former colleagues lost because of their marijuana stance.
The company apologized for the mistake of sending a mailer to residents before getting a permit.
A lone alderman opposed the move, saying the city made no major budget cuts.
An alderman said the businessman is "crossing the line" with social media comments.
The city placed a lien on the property for the demolition.
The city wants the power to force the removal of short-term rental listings.
Q Bar's owner backed a comment hinting at killing protesters during a musician's performance at the bar.
A group of business leaders is advising the city on a new chamber-like group.
Some want the city to stop the event, an idea the mayor rejected.
The singer is aligned to a far-right group labeled as a hate organization.
He responded to Patch's questionnaire. He is running in the April 1 election.
Incumbent Ted Schauer and challenger John Mayrens were given Patch questionnaires for the April 1 election.
The 41-year-old group appears to have lost its office and phone number.
A local shopping center "needs a shot in the arm," a city alderman said.
The city is looking at a special tax district to help the developer with the project.
Check top gambling tax generators for the city of Darien.
A school administrator approached the city about the issue.
In some cases, boards will appoint members once the election is over.
The chamber of commerce is opposed. It is losing its events and executive director.
Aldermen decided to open up the sign for businesses.
The existing chamber opposes the creation of another group.
Two positions in the finance department would increase internal controls, the city said.
The city wants to form a business group, a move the chamber said it completely opposes.
Relatively little is spent on actual assistance. Charities are advised to spend far less on overhead.
The ward includes Q Bar, Cass Junior High and Concord Elementary.