Aldermen rejected a recommendation to ban rentals that last up to a year.
The city is considering limiting rentals because of complaints from residents.
The Village Board approved a large industrial building across the street from Darien.
An alderman said a resident showed information about a supposed required distance between schools and marijuana stores.
Officials described how the city handles cases in which residents' grass is too high.
The county party head urged members to unite, but others said Republican leaders are failing to create a "big tent."
The two directors have long careers in their fields of expertise.
A fence is needed to stop children from falling into a 15-foot gorge, an official said.
The council members recalled their years of service. One of them touted the city's "rich legacy."
City officials are responding to complaints from residents. One Airbnb was labeled a "party house."
Three of four of union's candidates lost, despite having a financial advantage.
A recent city study showed the speeds of drivers, a top local official said.
Two aldermen-elect are replacing members who supported allowing a marijuana dispensary.
Joseph Marchese thanked the community for its well wishes and prayers.
The council majority approved the project. But the dissenters said they wanted more information on the alternatives.
Hinsdale South residents voted differently from their counterparts in the Central zone.
Only one of the union-backed hopefuls is poised to win. This is in contrast to other districts, where unions enjoyed much success.
One of the council races appears to be a carryover from a controversial school tax hike referendum.
Nearby bar and liquor store are already open during school hours.
Dumping and a deteriorating fence are alleged on commercial land.
Owner allows up to 15 people to stay in the house as an Airbnb.
One of the contests stems from the controversial tax hike referendum in Center Cass.
A resident says social media is not good enough. City explains why it uses Twitter.
Another beneficiary is a candidate for the Darien City Council. She is running against an alderman who opposed a school tax hike.
She explained her reasoning. In the past, board members from the South zone have expressed openness to changing the zones.
The official said he broke his practice of not making endorsements.
City officials addressed concerns about the soon-to-come dispensary in Darien Plaza.
The event is in front of a bar, a liquor store and a soon-to-come marijuana dispensary.
He said critics post statements about the city that are faulty or border on slander.
The city answers concerns about whether a dispensary will also include a lounge.
An alderman says he was not allowed to hold a ward meeting with the police. The mayor disagrees.
In 2019, a split City Council decided to allow marijuana dispensaries.
Patch submitted questionnaires to the two candidates for Darien Ward 4 alderman.
He is running in the April 4 Darien City Council election.
Patch submitted questionnaires to the two candidates for Darien Ward 2 alderman.
Patch submitted questionnaires to the two candidates for Darien Ward 6 alderman.
He is running in the April 4 Darien election.