Starbucks' Gun Gambit: Why It Might Work
Starbucks CEO put himself in the spotlight when he asked patrons not to bring in guns. Will that spare their local stores from the controversy?
View ArticleFootball Preview: Someone has to Win in Hinsdale South-Proviso Game
Plus, local headlines that didn't make today's newsletter.
View ArticleDarien Gets Grant to Resurface 83rd Street
The City of Darien and Village of Woodridge have worked together to secure grant money for resurfacing 83rd Street, a Woodridge news release announced Thursday. According to the release, the...
View ArticleDarien Woman's Club Children's Clothing Sale: Register this Weekend
The date of the sale is Oct. 5, but clothing sellers may register Sept. 21.
View ArticleGreat Back to School Breakfast Ideas for Kids
Help your little one get a good start to the day with these easy-to-make, healthy morning meals.
View ArticleUpcoming Open Houses in Darien, Sept. 21-22
Find a list of open houses in Darien on this page every week, from our partners at Zillow.
View ArticlePlay Time: Moms are the New Gamers
Moms with game prove kids shouldn't have all the fun.
View ArticleDarien Business Spotlight
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View ArticleBeanie Babies Creator Charged, Gun Brought to BMW Championship: Crime Catch-Up
Check out the latest crime stories from the Darien area.
View ArticleShould Toys ‘R’ Us Stop Separating ‘Boys’ and ‘Girls’ Toys?
Take a stroll through a local Toys “R” Us and you’ll see aisles clearly drawn with pink and blue. The boys’ toys drill and jab, girls' toys primp and clean. It feels familiar now, but in a decade, that...
View ArticlePatch Editor Faces $300-A-Day Fines and Jail Time for Protecting Source
Patch Media immediately appeals judge's ruling.
View ArticleDarien Hate Crime Convict Re-sentenced to Prison
Former Darien resident Ali Akel pleaded guilty to a hate crime that took place in Woodridge, but reportedly violated his probation and will now spend time in prison.
View ArticleMoe the Cockapoo Up for Adoption in Hinsdale
Moe is 6 years old and waiting at the Hinsdale Humane Society for his forever home.
View ArticleJinx the Cat Needs a Permanent Home
Jinx is a 6-year-old tabby up for adoption at the Hinsdale Humane Society.
View ArticleCJ Architects Grew from Slumping Building Market: Business Spotlight
Business owners in Darien and Woodridge tell Patch how their businesses came about and what makes them unique in town.
View ArticleHow Popular is Video Gambling in the Darien Area?
Nearly a year after video gaming went live in Illinois, hundreds of video gaming terminals are now up and running in the Chicago suburbs.
View ArticleBest of Craigslist: Creepy Five-Foot Harlequin Doll; World's (Second) Hottest...
Check out some of the most interesting posts we found for the DuPage County area this week.
View ArticleLouis CK Explains How to Fight Cyberbullying
The comedian says part of the problem can be solved by just not giving kids phones.
View ArticleBring the Homecoming Party Home With an Irresistible Spread
Article courtesy of AOL Homecoming is just around the corner, but rather than let your kids go out after the big game or school dance, entice them to stay in. All you need to do is provide an...
View ArticleFrance Hates Youth Beauty Pageants. Should We?
France wants to ban Honey Boo Boo-style pageants and crass child advertising. The former would never happen in the US, but the latter could.
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