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Water has a unique property in that it expands as it freezes. This expansion puts tremendous pressure on whatever is containing it, including metal or plastic pipes. No matter the strength of a con...

According to the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, road salt can help with icy roads, but it can also harm our waterways. Road salts travel from sidewalks and roads a...

DuPage Public Safety Communications (DU-COMM) is now accepting applications for the position of 9-1-1 Telecommunicator II. DU-COMM is among the largest consolidated 9-1-1 communications centers wit...

Mayor Marchese announced that the 2024 Darien Fest will return to the Darien Park District and will be held at Westwood Park, located at 75th Street and Fairview Avenue. “The City is pleased ...

From April 1st through the second full week of December, residents can take advantage of weekly yard waste and food scrap collection services (composting) with Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS). Th...

Panhandling can be found in most busy communities, generating many questions and complaints from residents. A panhandler is defined as someone who asks people for money in a public place. A federal...

In celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Route 66 in 2026, Darien will install a monument sign commemorating this event. Funding for the sign is provided by a grant from the Illinois Office of To...

It's the time of year when bats are most active and the DuPage County Health Department wants residents to remember to never touch or capture bats, especially in your home. Rabies is a deadly ...