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Jessi, a 4-Month-Old English Setter, Available for Adoption
Name: Jessi Age: Four months Gender: Female More information: Jessi is a smart, energetic girl. She needs a home with children older than seven. A fenced yard and puppy obedience training is...
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Darien Police Cracking Down on Super Bowl Drinking and Driving
Darien police will be cracking down on drunken drivers next Sunday, Feb. 3, during the Super Bowl. “We are reminding everyone that if you choose to drink and drive in Darien this weekend, you will...
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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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Lions Club: Darien Residents' Generosity 'Overwhelming'
Editor's note: The following letter was provided by the Darien Lions Club. The fall months saw the Darien Lions Club involved with two of its most important fundraising/community activities: Candy Day...
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Police Blotter: Car, Garage Spraypainted in Same Lot
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 9 2 Spraypainting Incidents Two incidents of spraypainting were reported between 1 a.m. and 3:30 a.m. in the 1100 block of Plainfield Road. At one home, the resident reported a car...
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Hey Mom and Dad: At What Age Should Girls Be Allowed to Wear Makeup?
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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The Best Book Club Ever? Area Libraries Offer Big Read Program Again
*Editor's note: The list of programs originally appearing with this article will not be available for patron reservations until Friday, Feb. 1. At that time the list of programs will be added to the...
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Death Notices, Jan. 29 Edition
Gerharz Funeral Home Robert G. Bancroft, 92, of Lemont. The U.S. Army veteran served in World War II and had a career as a welder for General Motors. Markiewicz Funeral Home Florence L. Rick (nee...
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Super Bowl Sunday: Food Ideas, Safety Tips
Whether you watch it for the commercials, the half-time show or as intended — to see the game — for many people the Super Bowl is one of the big party events of the New Year. As you go about preparing...
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Police Blotter: Car Burglarized, Storm Window Shattered
FRIDAY, JAN. 18 Car Burglarized The driver's side window of a car parked in the 8200 block of Ripple Ridge was smashed sometime between 6 pm. and 8:20 p.m. A Garmin Nuvi200 GPS, valued at $120, was...
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Win 2 Tickets to Broadway in Chicago!
Patch is partnering with Broadway in Chicago to give away tickets to see "I Love Lucy" Feb. 13. The show is playing through March 17 at the Broadway Playhouse. One winner will be chosen from each of...
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Add a Punchline to Our Office Pug 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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Senators Unveil Bipartisan Immigration Reform Plan; Foster Calls for Similar...
Eight U.S. Senators — four Democrats, four Republicans — on Monday proposed legislation what would allow undocumented immigrants to seek legal work status without returning to their home countries,...
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Early Warning: 'Romantic Night Hike' Planned to Celebrate Valentine's Day
Love is in the air. For the outdoorsy lovebirds out there, the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County has romantic evening planned in advance of Valentine’s Day. The forest preserve district is...
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DuPage Unemployment Report: December 2012 Jobless Numbers
Unemployment rates in Illinois increased slightly from November 2012 to Decemeber but are still down compared to the the end of 2011, according to new figures released last week. December local...
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Newtown Tragedy Comfort Dog Returns to Darien
Following the tragedy in Newtown, CT, in December, a Darien woman traveled 900 miles with eight dogs to try to bring comfort to the distraught community. Toni Bazon, of Darien, is the handler for...
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Sold! Local Home Sales: Jan. 31 Edition
A three-bedroom, two-bathroom, single-family house at 1402 Sequoia Ln., Darien, recently sold for $191,000. The ranch home has an updated kitchen with maple cabinets, an island, a breakfast area and a...
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Police Blotter: Retail Theft, Speeding
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 16 Speeding Little John Williams, 54, of the 300 block of Forest Court in Bolingbrook, was charged with speeding, driving with one headlight and driving with a suspended license and...
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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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