A resident asked the city to lift its ban on short-term rentals that are less than a month.
A resident questioned why the city would help a wealthy developer.
The alderman told a city official that he needed to become educated on the law.
Other public bodies meet behind closed doors a lot more often.
Without it, the complex would "probably die," the mayor told aldermen.
The alderman, who is in Canada, takes issue with the city attorney's advice.
City and park officials called a new spirit of cooperation "outstanding."
The developer said he would need a $10 million upfront payment from the city.
After a debate over apartments, Patch looked at the median ages of Darien and its neighbors.
The discussion back then touched on race and class. One alderman said he was embarrassed for the town.
He wanted to take part remotely to discuss an apartment plan. But his colleagues wouldn't let him.
Aldermen approved a 156-unit, four-story apartment building. Residents say it wouldn't draw young professionals.
Officials heard more criticism of the plan for a four-story, 156-unit complex.
One suggested that a proposed four-story complex would bring looting and other crimes.
Their relationship has had rough spots over the years. The two boards plan to meet next month.
Without action, the city was expected to lose $660,000 a year.
Officials from three towns denied that any such thing was taking place.
"We're not here to leave the city in shambles," a company executive said.
The developer needs a certain number of units to make money, the mayor said.
Residents reported hearing the sound after a project, an official said.
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.