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Add a Punchline to Our Gift Returns Cartoon
Are you blessed with insight and good humor? Or just bored today? Share your wit with your neighbors by entering Patch's comic caption challenge. Just add your dialogue for today's comic in the comment...
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Police Blotter: Nativity Scene Vandalized Before Christmas
SATURDAY, DEC. 8 Nativity Scene Vandalized Someone cut the cord of a nativity set in the front yard of a home in the 7900 block of Farmingdale. The vandalism occurred sometime between 10 p.m. Dec. 7...
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Most Read Stories on Darien Patch, 2012
The news we read isn't always the happiest. But it's the news that keeps us informed about our community, the stories we hear from neighbors and need to find online for ourselves to believe the truth...
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Man Found Dead in Darien
Darien police are investigating the death of a man near 67th Street and Cass Avenue after finding a body early Wednesday morning. Police Chief Ernest Brown said a 911 call came in to police at 7:30...
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Seven File for District 99 School Board
Seven candidates will vie for four positions on the Community High School District 99 School Board next April. The District 99 race now comprises four incumbents and three newcomers after five...
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Caption This! That's One Exhausted Pooch
Patch readers, you're up! We need your wit, creativity and animal psychic abilities to craft the perfect caption for the next edition of our pet photo caption challenge! What's this dog thinking, as...
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Sold! Local Home Sales: Dec. 27 Edition
A two-story townhouse at 7811 Darien Lake Dr., Darien, recently sold for $133,000. The home's kitchen has granite counters, a new touch-faucet and appliances. The home also has hardwood floors, a...
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1 Dead in Route 83 Car Crash, ABC Reports
One person was killed and two more were in critical condition following a car accident Wednesday afternoon in unincorporated Lemont. ABC News reports that the crash took place south of Bluff Road on...
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Year in Review: New Police Chiefs Make an Impact
Both Darien and Woodridge welcomed new police chiefs in 2012, bringing new leadership to the towns' departments. Ken Boehm, Woodridge Boehm has served with the Woodridge Police Department for 24...
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New Year, New Laws: Caylee's Law, Parents of Underage Drinkers Take Effect in...
As we ring in the New Year here in Illinois, more than 150 new laws will hit the books, including legislation aimed at increasing employee privacy, a new law that cracks down on parents of underage...
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Local Dogs Help Comfort Newtown Children After Tragedy
DARIEN, IL — Following the tragedy in Newtown, CT, earlier this month, a Darien woman traveled 900 miles with eight dogs to try to bring comfort to the distraught community. Toni Bazon, of Darien, is...
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Police Identify Man Found Dead in Darien
Darien Police Chief Ernest Brown said Thursday a man found lying dead on the ground near 67th St. and Cass Ave. Wednesday morning has been identified as Joseph Crockett, 49, formerly of Carol Stream....
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2013 Election Update: Darien Residents Running for Alderman and More
The filing period for municipal elections ended Dec. 26 for the April 9, 2013 election. Here’s who’s filed. Are you a candidate? Blog on Patch to share news, photos and opinions as you prepare for the...
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Predict the Score: Chicago vs. Detroit
The Bears took care of business against Arizona last week, but an unexpected Vikings win means Chicago has to beat Detroit this weekend and cheer for the Packers to beat Minnesota. Predict the score...
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How Much Will Falling Off the Fiscal Cliff Cost You?
With leaders of Congress becoming more and more skeptical that a deal will be reached before midnight Monday to avoid the fiscal cliff, it becomes increasingly likely that American paychecks will get...
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This is What $150,000 Will Buy You
1. 1884 Brighton St., Downers Grove: Priced at $150,000, according to listings. This is a three-bedroom, three-bathroom, 1,400 square-foot townhouse built in 1989. The end-unit townhome's bathrooms and...
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What's Your Favorite New Business From 2012?
Small business is often said to be the backbone of a community, and in 2012 we saw Darien and Woodridge bring in a handful of new businesses. Of course, with each year we must say goodbye to some local...
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Puff, a White Domestic Short Hair, Available for Adoption
Name: Puff Age: 2 Sex: Female Personality: Puff is very sweet. She's a quiet girl who likes to be pet and likes people a lot. She also likes laying in laps. More information: She is up-to-date on...
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What Should Open in Place of Smashburger?
With the recent closing of Smashburger at 2425 West 75th Street, Darien has room for a new restaurant on the busy throughfare. When we posted an article earlier this month about the closing, locals...
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