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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...
View ArticleJury Finds Johnny Borizov Guilty in Darien Family Murders
A jury has found a Willow Springs man guilty of conspiring to kill a Darien family.Johnny Borizov was found guilty on all counts, including first-degree murder and solicitation of murder charges. The...
View ArticleApril Home Sales: Darien Sees Growth in Sales; Prices Drop Slightly
The 13 single, detached homes sold in Darien during April 2013 represented a 44.4 percent increase over April 2012, when 9 homes were sold, according to the Mainstreet Organization of Realtors...
View ArticlePatch Roundup: $4.85 Million Lottery Ticket Found in Jar; Man Guilty in...
Here are some of the top stories from Patch's West Chicago region last week:GENEVA—SWEET! Genevan Finds $4.85 Million Lottery Ticket in His Cookie Jar—Winning ticket stashed away for more than three...
View ArticleDarien, Downers Grove Hit with Phishing-Scam Phone Calls
Several residents of Darien and Downers Grove were targeted over the weekend by automated calls that appear to have been part of a “phishing” scam attempt, the Darien Police Department said Monday.The...
View ArticleWhere's the Cheapest Gas in Town?
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View ArticleDarien Man Pleads Guilty in Lockport High School Sex Case
A Darien man pleaded guilty to sexually abusing a Lockport High student while he was working at the school as a network administrator.Timothy Hagan, 41, entered his plea before Will County Judge Robert...
View ArticleDarien-Area Memorial Day Weekend Traffic in Real Time
If you're on a mobile device, click here to view the map.Hey, Darien! When you're done getting gas and packing the car, check out the live results from MapQuest above to see what's
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Illinois House Votes to End Concealed-Carry Ban
By an 85-30 vote, the Illinois House moved on Friday to approve a law allowing certified residents to carry concealed firearms, which would end Illinois' status as the only state in the nation to...
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What Next After Borizov Murder Conviction?
With Johnny Borizov now having been convicted of the murder of Darien residents Jeffrey, Lori and Michael Kramer, sentencing questions remain as the shooter himself, Jacob Nodarse, returned to court on...
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D86 Board Aims to Keep Meetings from Being Late-Night Affairs
Those who attend District 86 Board of Education meetings know they’re often not brief get-togethers, but a measure approved last week aims to keep board members and meeting attendees from staying out...
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Dog Owners, Protect Your Pooch from Ticks
Taking Fido for a walk through Waterfall Glen, Greene Valley, Danada County Forest Preserve or in any other wooded area around west-suburban Chicago can mean coming home with an unwanted stowaway: a...
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Here's How You Can Register to Run in the Naperville Marathon
The inaugural Naperville Marathon may have sold out in one day, but that doesn't mean you'll have sit out on the sidelines during the race. Edward Hospital, the title sponsor of the marathon, announced...
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Special Needs Students at Downers Grove South Get Prom to Remember
Going to prom is a highlight for many high school seniors, but for some—particularly those with special needs—attending isn't always an option.This year, a group of students at Downers Grove South High...
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District 99 OKs Lacrosse Programs at Downers Grove High Schools
Downers Grove high schools will offer boys and girls lacrosse next year after Community High School District 99 agreed to add the teams to its spring spor
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Today on Patch: New Boards and a New Look
Hi! I’m Darren McRoy, your local Community Editor, and I want to welcome you to the new Darien Patch. We’re really pleased with it and we think you’ll like it, too.First of all, we think the site looks...
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Darien Police Tout Tobacco Enforcement Grant
The following is a press release from the City of Darien:The Darien Police are pleased to announce they are one of the 2014 Tobacco Enforcement Program grant recipients through the Illinois Liquor...
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SOLD: Local Real Estate Sales May 31 Edition
A 5-bedroom, 3-bath home built in 1968 sold recently in Woodridge for $254,000, according to real estate records. The brick home at 2523 Wolfe
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