Darien DUI Suspect Asleep In Running Car: Police

In another case, eggs were thrown at a house in a Darien neighborhood.

Coffee Shop Planned for Darien Shopping Center

It would be in a new standalone building, featuring a drive-thru.

Willowbrook To Get Chain Grocery Store, Set For Long-Vacant Site

The chain has more than 600 locations across the country, including 23 in Illinois.

2 Chain Eateries May Come To Darien

They would replace an old restaurant that closed in 2024.

ComEd Delay Frustrating Darien Officials

A streetlight was put up a month ago. Now, ComEd needs to act, according to the city. ComEd said it has done its part of the work.

Darien Offers Reason For Tree Removal In Neighborhood

The city plants far more trees than it takes down, an official said.

Darien Aldermen Did Something Unusual: They Closed The Doors

School boards routinely go into closed session. Darien's council only spends 1 percent of its time in such meetings.

Teen Charged In Darien With Domestic Battery

In another case, a woman was accused of taking items from donation bins. This is the second such case in the last couple of weeks.

AmongUs Trucking Drives Growth With More Routes, Better Pay, and a Community That Puts Drivers First

Fast growing Illinois freight startup sees double digit annual growth, expanding fleet, offering lease to own paths, and supportive culture

Darien Crime Levels Drop Slightly In 2025

The city saw significant decreases in some categories, according to police statistics.

Darien Pool Hall May Seek City Subsidy: Official

The establishment is expected to include a restaurant and bar.

Darien Cops Get 7 Complaints In 2025

One of the complaints was found to have been true, the department's annual report said.

8 Teacher Layoffs At Hinsdale Central, South

The district could expect more of the same next year, a board member said.

Hinsdale D86 Taps Top Technology Official, Who Will Make $180K

The position will go vacant for two months before the new official starts.

Hinsdale D86 Fight With Law Firm Escalates

The school board decided to step up its litigation with the Chicago firm.

Woodridge Parent Steals From School's PTO: Police

She treated the group as her "own personal fundraiser," lining her pockets, the county's top prosecutor said.

Darien Cops Doing More Stops This Decade

This is while other towns have seen a decline in traffic stops.

New Darien Chain Store Seeks Workers

The chain revealed how much its employees will be paid.

Unpermitted Darien Solicitor Wanted In Another State

In another case, a woman was accused of stealing items near donation bins, police said.

Darien Cops Called To Barricaded Person

Police asked nearby residents to remain indoors while they resolved the problem.

Man Harasses Woman At Darien Walmart, Then Damages Her Car: Cops

In another case, a woman crashes near a school and then drives away, authorities said.

Racial Slurs Found At Darien Park; Youths Seen Fleeing: Cops

In another case, a man battered a Darien officer who charged him with trespassing, police said.

'Distressed' Dogs Get Darien Man Charged

Police removed the dogs after seeing their situation.

Sprouts Youth Garden Club's Drive-Thru Recycling Event ♻️

Join the Sprouts Youth Garden Club for their drive-through recycling event as they strive to make a difference for the environment!

Darien Historical Society & Darien Woman's Club Spring Plant Sale 2026

Order Your Spring Garden Plants by April 8th!

Tri-State Fire District Tax Hike Approved In Tuesday's Election

Money is designated for both the Darien and Burr Ridge fire stations.

Willowbrook Store Sells $1M Lottery Ticket

The store gets a bonus of 1 percent of the prize amount.

Darien 2026 Primary Voters Guide

Much of Darien has a tax hike referendum on the ballot. The U.S. Senate seat is drawing the most attention statewide.

Darien Cop Almost Hit During Traffic Stop

In another case, a Darien woman faces two domestic battery counts, police said.

Potty Prank Draws Darien Cop's Attention

A fleeing youth received a citation for the stunt earlier this week.

Darien Restaurant, Store Burglarized In Middle Of Night: Cops

Windows were broken and cash register drawers were found on the floor, police said.

Darien: Beware Of Roofing Scams After Storm

The city suffered an "extreme" hailstorm overnight. Contractors are seeking solicitor licenses.

Goddard School in Darien IL Supports Bernie's Book Bank again in 2026

The Chicagoland Goddard Schools donated over 20,500 to Bernie’s Book Bank during their annual book drive

Darien Man Flees From Cop, Faces Felony Charge: Police

The man was arrested on aggravated fleeing and DUI charges, authorities said.

Goddard School Darien IL, Award Winner

Goddard Brand Ambassador Award for the Midwest Region

Darien Medical Facility Closing This Month

It has been at its location for more than a decade.

Darien Arrests 2 On Domestic Battery Charges: Police

They were taken to the DuPage County Jail.

Darien To Rate Its Trees Around Town

Some residents don't want trees on rights-of-way in front of their houses, an official said.

Darien Not Exploring Tax 'At This Time': Official

The official said she wanted to set the record straight, criticizing a media report.

Darien May Get Pool Hall, Bar, Video Games

It won't be a "darky and smoky place," but rather a clean, well-lit business, the owner said.