Back to School: Census Bureau Facts for the 2013-14 School Year
U.S. Census Bureau provides facts and figures about Americans in school as we get ready for the 2013-14 school year.
View ArticleDarien Rockers’ Band Wins Contest, Recording Session
The Dead Hands, a half-Darien band, will enter a Chicago studio in September to record their first professional EP.
View ArticleD86 Superintendent Nicholas Wahl Resigns
Wahl's resignation, which is effective immediately, was accepted by the school board at Monday night's meeting at Hinsdale South.
View ArticleDuPage County Sheriff Bids Farewell to Beloved Canine
Stitch, the county's only cadaver-detecting canine, died Friday at the age of 9.
View ArticleVacation Solution: Alternative Pet Sitting Options
Not interested in dropping big bucks on a pet hotel or boarding while you travel? Consider asking a neighbor for some help.
View ArticleCruise Night Wednesday at Q Bar & Grill
Stuff going on in and around Darien for Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2013.
View ArticleNASA: August Meteor Shower Will Be 'Fireball Champion'
The agency believes that the Perseid meteor shower on Aug. 12 and 13 will produce up to 100 "fireball" streaks of light per hour in dark-sky areas.
View ArticleAll Darien Back-to-School Supply Lists 2013/2014
Find your student's list of necessary supplies for the 2013/2014 school year right here on Darien Patch.
View Article'Serious Concerns' About D86 as Super Heads to Indiana
Assistant Superintendent Bruce Law has been appointed acting superintendent; one board member said outgoing super Nicholas Wahl "was treated inconsiderately."
View ArticleFind a Garage Sale in the Western Suburbs (Searchable Map)
The map shows where and when garage, yard and estate sales are happening in the western suburbs. Click on the "Details" link to find out what's being offered.
View ArticleNew Homes For Sale in Darien This Week
Find homes for sale in Darien on this page every week, from our partners at Zillow.
View ArticleRibbon-Cutting for Chuck's Southern Comforts Cafe on Thursday
Stuff going on in and around Darien for Thursday, Aug. 8, 2013.
View ArticleBack to School: Hinsdale South Summer Reading List
For those Hinsdale South students who haven't been spending their summer reading, here's a quick reminder on what you need to have read by the start of school.
View ArticleMan Charged With Underage Drinking, Marijuana Possession: Police Blotter
Darien police reports, June 7-8
View ArticleMeijer to Hire 900 New Employees in Illinois
Meijer is gearing up to hire 900 new employees in Illinois in preparation for the fall and holiday season, according to the retailer.
View ArticleWestmont Community Garage Sale Starts Friday
Stuff going on in and around Darien for Friday, Aug. 9, 2013.
View ArticleDarien Woman Teaches Others to Open Their Hearts to People With Disabilities
Bridget Brown speaks out for people with disabilities, and now she's spreading her message of respect on the big screen with a role in an upcoming Miley Cyrus movie.
View ArticleFrom a Day They Can't Remember, Lessons Eighth-Graders Will Never Forget
This year's eighth-graders were 3 or 4 years old in 2001. It's the first time the oldest students at Eisenhower Junior High are too young to remember Sept. 11.
View ArticleVictim’s Statement Holds Up Darien Man’s Sex Case Sentencing
A defense attorney's questions about a sex crime victim's written statement forced a sentencing to be postponed.
View ArticleWeekend: 'State Wars' Title/All-Star Games All Weekend
Stuff going on in and around Darien for the weekend of Aug. 9-11.
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