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The origin of Black History Month starts with Carter G. Woodson. Born in 1875 in Virginia, Woodson completed high school in two years and went on to earn degrees from the University of Chicago and ...

Con artists rarely take a vacation, and springtime is when many scammers become more aggressive at trying to rip off residents. In warmer weather, homeowners are more likely to be targeted by lands...

Interested in learning how businesses and communities can manage food waste more efficiently? Check out the webinar Sustainability Made Simple: How to Reduce Food Waste on March 19 at 10:00 a.m. Th...

City budget meetings began on February 19. View the draft budget here. All scheduled meetings are scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall.2/19 - Admin/Finance Committee-of-the-WholeMainte...

Tax season is here, which means it's time to be on the lookout for tax scams. If you are feeling pressured for information or money, it could be a scam and is a sign to slow down and verify the...

The Darien Dash is coming up in a few months and if you haven't run in a while (or ever), now is a great time to start training! Follow these tips to get started and check out the mayoclinic.or...

Advertise on the City's Digital Marquee Sign The City of Darien is offering advertising space on its digital marquee sign (southwest corner of Plainfield and Cass). The cost for businesses is ...

CITY OF DARIEN AWARDED GRANT TO BOOST COMMUNITY TREE CANOPY  The City of Darien has been awarded a $100,000 subgrant by The Morton Arboretum’s Chicago Region Trees Initiative (CRTI) to ...

People may see coyotes more frequently in winter because there’s less vegetation, which means the animals have fewer places to hide. Snow on the ground makes them easier to spot, too. Coyotes...

Always be mindful when sharing the road with a school bus. Buses stop frequently and drivers should always watch for children who may be crossing the street. Follow these tips to keep everyone safe...