Mayor's Message | City of Darien

Everyone can be great, because everyone can serve.

7/31/2025

If given the opportunity, I always enjoy recognizing young people who step out of their comfort zone in order to serve another individual or their community. Last week on Friday, we experienced ove...

Let's remember. a strong city isn't just one that runs efficiently, it's one where people feel they belong, and that begins with all of us.

7/24/2025

In recent months, I have noticed a growing trend – residents reaching out not just with concerns or complaints, but with a deep need to be heard. They often begin by raising a concern; a...

The purpose of Student Engagement is to foster active participation, critical thinking and meaningful learning experiences that empower students to succeed academically, socially and personally.

7/18/2025

In a collaborative effort between the City of Darien and Hinsdale South High School, a new internship program was launched this summer to provide students with firsthand experience in local governm...

Each engraved brick tells quite a story. These aren't names set in stone, they're reminders or lives lived with purpose, service and heart. And today, as we reflect and remember, we also recommit our

7/10/2025

On this past July 4th, amid our celebrations of independence and community, we gathered at the Darien Community Park to rededicate a space that holds deep meaning for many of us – the Lions C...

Mental Health

7/4/2025

Mayor Marchese will be attending the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new Crisis Recovery Center on August 13 in Wheaton. Let’s talk about a topic that touches every one of us, whether we rec...