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DuPage DUI Arrests, Jan. 6
BURR RIDGE Jan. 1: Travis Kirkley, 23, of the 3000 block of Columns Drive, Cumming, GA, was charged with DUI after he appeared to be under the influence of alcohol during a traffic stop for disobeying...
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Looking for a Job? Here’s Who’s Hiring
If you're looking for a job, Patch is here to help. We’ve gathered a sampling of the most recent local job ads to aid you in your search. Just click on the name of the business for details on the job...
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Who is Darien's 'Citizen of the Year'?
Darien's Citizens of the Year in 2012, Robert and Charleen Vuillaume, were honored for the difference they make through The Gift of Carl Foundation, which provides awareness and educational...
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Hey Mom and Dad, How Do You Convince Picky Kids to Eat Healthy Meals?
Welcome to "Hey, Mom and Dad"—a weekly feature in which we ask our Facebook fans to share their views on parenting. Every week, we get the conversation started by taking a look back at a question we...
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Think the Cost of Everything is Going Up? Add Mailing Costs to the List
New cars, health insurance, electronics, college tuition—all of these things are expected to cost consumers more in 2013, according to USnews.com. We're even going to be paying up to 4 percent more for...
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Death Notices, Jan. 8 Edition
Markiewicz Funeral Home Eileen P. Cattoni (nee Ianuzzi), 87, of Lemont. Memorials for the former Lemont Planning Commission member, who also belonged to St. Patrick Church and its choir, can be made to...
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Darien Businesses to Like on Facebook
There are a lot of benefits to liking local businesses on Facebook. Besides telling your friends and neighbors your favorite places in town, you can get to know those places more through their Facebook...
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Free Christmas Tree, Lights Disposal in Darien
Are you still looking to get rid of your Christmas tree? The City of Darien has partnered with Veolia Environmental to provide free Christmas tree pick-up again this year. This week and next (starting...
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Add a Punchline to Our Magic Bear 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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Grab a Free Slice of Pizza at Jet's on Jan. 26
To celebrate a big 2012 in which it doubled the number of stores it has, Jet's Pizza is giving away free slices later this month. On Saturday, Jan. 26, Jet's will give away one free slice of its...
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Car Stolen From Darien, Found in Joliet
A car stolen from a Darien home last month wasn't missing for long, Darien police reported in their most recent incident report. According to police, someone entered an unlocked car in the 8200 block...
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Darien Community Survey Asks Residents, ‘Are You Happy Living Here?’
Are you happy in the City of Darien? Are you satisfied with the city’s budget process? Are city services a good value for the taxes and fees you pay? These questions and 33 more are all part of an...
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DYC Baseball & Softball Registration -Think Spring!
In-person registration for Darien Youth Club (DYC) Spring 2013 T-ball, baseball and softball is taking place this Friday at Lace Elementary School from 7-9PM. Please enter through the gym doors at the...
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Letter: 'I Agree With My Congressman' on Fiscal Cliff Issues
Wheaton Patch accepts and publishes letters to the editor emailed to Local Editor Charlotte Eriksen at Charlotte@patch.com, or sent as a message through the Wheaton Patch Facebook page. Please note in...
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Sold! Local Home Sales: Jan. 10 Edition
A three-bedroom, three-bathroom townhouse at 8563 Sandalwood Dr., Darien, recently sold for $205,000. Built in 1992, the end-unit townhome has a loft, vaulted ceilings, new skylights and a fireplace in...
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Where To Get Your Girl Scout Cookie Fix
It's that deLite-ful time of year again: Girl Scout cookies are available to order! Not sure where to buy them near you? You can plug your zip code into the cookie finder on the Scouts' website to find...
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Police Blotter: 2 UPS Packages Stolen From Same Block
Two residents in the same block reported that UPS packages were stolen from the front of their homes. According to Darien police, residents in the 8800 block of Gleneagles told police that UPS packages...
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2013 Oscar Nominations: Where to See Them in a Theater Near You
Nominations for the 85th annual Academy Awards were announced Jan. 10, and we've got the list here. Lincoln led with 12 nominations. If you want to see the Best Picture nominations before the Oscars...
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Did You Know Those Older Than 65 Making Less Than $50,000 Can Defer a Portion...
The application period for the Senior Citizen Real Estate Tax Deferral Program is now open. The program allows qualifying seniors age 65 years and older to defer up to $5,000 of their property taxes...
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Downers Grove North Names Two Athletes to Hall of Fame
On Saturday, February 2, 2012, North High School in Downers Grove will welcome two new members to its Athletic Hall of Fame: athlete Laura DeBruler, who graduated in 2007, and athlete Allison...
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