The following email provides timely information on news and services
from the City of Darien.
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Weekly eNews - August 17, 2023 |
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"I loved you then, I love you still, I always have, I always will"
I met her in a dormitory at Northern Illinois University 54 years ago. She was wearing a torn Theta Chi sweatshirt a pair of shorts and no makeup, and I think I fell in love with her at that first meeting. I believe she tolerated me at first more than she liked me, but she gave our relationship a chance, and several months later we each professed our love for one another. While we were only nineteen years old, we each knew that we had found that special person who we would build a future with and who we knew would be our support through life’s struggles as well as life’s happiest moments.
On August 18, we will celebrate 50 years of married life, and each day we spend together, we know that those two young nineteen-year-olds made the right decision when they fell in love and committed themselves to one another. She is my best friend, my biggest supporter and the one individual who will always be there for me. I know that because her actions each and every day communicate her love for me, and in turn, I try to show her each and every day that she is the most important person in my life. We have experienced life’s up and downs, and we have grown closer and stronger by working through the difficult times. We have celebrated life’s joys and happiness and we have been blessed with three wonderful sons, two beautiful and loving daughter-in- laws, and two grandchildren who make our lives a true joy.
We will spend August 18 as we do most every day, by spending our mornings together before we each go off to our daily routines. On August 19, we will renew our vows in church and will celebrate together with our family at a local restaurant. While she will be wearing a beautiful dress and not a torn Theta Chi sweatshirt, I will reflect back on that first meeting, and I will be thankful that I had a chance to meet the most important person in my life 54 years ago in that dormitory at NIU. I am grateful that our chance meeting led to a lifetime of beautiful experiences. Happy Anniversary Cathy, and thank you for loving me the way you do!
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City Council Meeting - August 21
City Council will meet on Monday, August 21 at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall at 1702 Plainfield Road.
The agenda will be posted here. |
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Road Work - 67th St. & Clarendon Hills Rd.
There will be limited ongoing road delays at 67th St. & Clarendon Hills Rd. due to Com Ed utility work.
- The Traffic Signals will not be activated for several weeks, due to Com Ed, AT&T and Comcast.
- Sod will begin to be placed after September 1.
- Pedestrian Signals- Further safety enhancements include a pedestrian crosswalk on Clarendon Hills Road south of Roger Road.
- The crosswalks fronting Hinsdale South High School are being modified and will also include pedestrian signals.
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New Frost Sensor/Camera System
The city recently installed a frost sensor/camera system throughout town. The system provides our public works crews with important road temperature data during the winter season. The system is installed throughout the City’s seven snowplowing sections and allows staff to use the optimal anti-icing /de-icing products on the roadways. This will save money and increase roadway safety.
Below are the locations of the Sensors/Cameras.
1. Clarendon Hills Rd./Roger
2. Seminole/Willow
3. 79th/Farmingdale
4. 71st/Exner SE corner
5. Lakeview/Bailey (this one is already up)
6. Ailsworth/Stewert
7. Lyman/Manning
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Electrical Aggregation Update
Residents moving from ComEd to MC2 will soon be receiving a letter from ComEd letting you know that your supplier has changed. As a reminder, there is NO change to your rate or billing from ComEd.
If you have questions, please contact City Administrator Bryon Vana at bvana@darienil.gov or 630-353-8114. |
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Darien Rocks the Greens Summer Concerts at Carriage Greens
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Mark your calendars for the next show on August 31 with Reckless. This talented group of musicians are ready to bring their high-powered, high-energy, rock, pop, dance and country covers to the beautiful Carriage Greens in just 2 weeks! We can't wait to see you there. |
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Back to School - Pedestrian Safety
Do your children walk to school? Whether they walk with you or are old enough to walk on their own, it is a good idea to remind them to:
- Use the sidewalk whenever possible, and if there isn’t a sidewalk, walk on the edge of the street facing traffic.
- Whenever they are available, use marked crosswalks to cross the street, and look left-right-left for vehicles or bikes before crossing.
- Make sure you never play, push or shove others when you walk around traffic.
- Everyone should watch the road, not their phones.
Let's keep everyone safe this school year by reviewing safety tips and being aware of our surroundings as we walk, ride, and drive through our community!
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Prevent Tick Bites
Tick bites can occur year-round, but we are currently in their peak season (April - September). Ticks can transmit Lyme disease through their bites, but you can follow these tips to prevent tick bites when you head out to enjoy nature!
Tick Prevention Tips from the CDC:
- Avoid wooded and brushy areas with high grass and leaf litter.
- Walk in the center of trails.
- Treat clothing and gear with products containing 0.5% permethrin.
- Use Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered insect repellents. Find recommendations here.
After coming back indoors, it is important to check your body, clothing, gear, children, and pets for ticks. Any ticks that are found should be removed. Learn how best to prevent, check for, and remove ticks here. |
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Blood Drive - August 22
Senator John Curran and the Versiti Blood Center are hosting a Blood Drive event on Tuesday, August 22 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at the Woodridge Athletic Recreation Center at 8201 Janes Ave. View the full flyer here. |
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Du-Comm Now Accepting Applications for 9-1-1 Telecommunicators
DU-COMM is an intergovernmental agency that provides public safety communications services to 44 Police, Fire, and EMS agencies in DuPage County and is one of the largest consolidated 9-1-1 centers in Illinois.
They are now hiring for 9-1-1 Dispatchers. Telecommunicator job duties include answering 9-1-1 telephones, transmitting vital information to emergency personnel via the radio, relaying information via the Computer-Aided Dispatch terminal, monitoring fire/burglar alarms, and answering administrative lines serving the police/fire personnel.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
Click on the links below for more information on these upcoming community events! |
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August 19 - Community Shredding Event: link
August 23 - DGC Sprouts Show and Tell: link
August 25 - Golfing for Wishes - Make a Wish Fundraiser: link
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Darien Police Weekly Press Release
The Darien Police Department issues a press release each week.
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Darien Events and Happenings |
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Check out the City Calendar for information on upcoming meetings and events
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Check out the Community Calendar for the news on events from Darien community organizations!
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(630) 353-8114
City Hall (630) 852-5000
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Visit the City of Darien's website for information on City services.
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