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Wet Snow, High Winds Possible Tuesday in Darien
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for DuPage County, effective Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. Wet snow, that could be heavy at times, mixed with sleet is possible...
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Walmart TVs Stolen, Purse Snatched at Sportsplex: Police Blotter
SATURDAY, FEB. 9 Purse Stolen at Sportsplex A purse was taken from a victim at the Darien Sportsplex at 1:05 p.m., police said, and the loss was valued at $415. No suspect information was provided....
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Hey Mom and Dad, What Worries You Most About Your Children's Future?
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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D86 Candidate: Current Board 'Gouging' District Taxpayers
The following is a letter to the editor from Darien resident Roger Kempa, one of eight candidates vying for four open seats on the District 86 school board. All of us, residential and business property...
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Death Notices, Feb. 26 Edition
Markiewicz Funeral Home Mary C. Canning, 89, of Lemont. She was a wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Hallowell & James Funeral Home Sol E. Valiery, 72, of Downers Grove. He was a...
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Election 2013: District 99 Board of Education
Six candidates have submitted their names to run for four seats on the Community High School District 99 Board of Education in the 2013 election. Patch put together the following guide to help Downers...
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Snowstorm Forces District 61, Hinsdale South Cancelations
Updated at 2:38 p.m. All after-school activities in District 61 have been cancelled Tuesday, according to a message from the administration. "All District 61 student-related after-school activities...
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Live Traffic Map: Snowy Rush Hour on the Way
A winter weather advisory remains in effect for DuPage County until 9 p.m. Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service, meaning a rough rush-hour commute is ahead. Above are real-time traffic...
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Teacher Raises Approved by D86 Board
The District 86 Board of Education approved Monday night an agreement with the district’s teachers’ union that will provide pay bumps for the current school year and 2013-14. Board members came out of...
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DUI for Underage Driver, Pot Possession: Police Blotter
MONDAY, FEB. 18 Crete Man Found With Pot Alex Santiago, 29, of the 1600 block of Vincennes Street, Crete, was charged with possession of cannabis and drug equipment, police said, after officers came...
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Tuesday Snowstorm Cancels District 99 Candidate Forum
With heavy snow and hazardous driving conditions gripping the Chicago area Tuesday, officials opted to postpone the public forum for Downers Grove school board candidates. The Community High School...
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How to get the Most Out of Patch
Looking for a new place to connect with neighbors and learn about what's happening in Darien? Check out how Darien Patch is working to help make your life ridiculously easy – for free.Patch will...
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Roskam: Sequester Remarks Show 'Void of Presidential Leadership'
U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam (R-IL) responded to President Obama's remarks on his sequester with the following statement Tuesday: “Today, the void of presidential leadership was on full display. Instead of...
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Add a Punchline to Our Driving Dog 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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New Lace School Principal Hired
The Darien Public School District #61 school board Tuesday night hired Erin Dwyer to be Lace Elementary School's principal beginning on July 1, according to a release from the district's...
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4-Bedroom Darien Home Listed at $359K: House Hunt
Here are this week's three priciest new listings in Darien on AOL Real Estate. Get a better look at these homes' exteriors and interiors by peeking at the pictures to the right. 1118 Timber Ln.,...
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Election 2013: District 86 Board of Education
Eight candidates have submitted their names to run for four seats on the Hinsdale Township High School District 86 Board of Education in the 2013 election. Three of the candidates—Dennis Brennan, Kay...
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