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from the City of Darien.
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Weekly eNews - December 28, 2023 |
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Mayor's Message
“Let our New Year’s resolution be this: we will be there for one another as fellow members of humanity, in the finest sense of the word.”
- Goran Persson
This coming Sunday, we will say goodbye to 2023 and welcome in 2024. Another 365 days have passed; we have aged another year and hopefully have grown wiser from our experiences. We have managed through another year, met new challenges, made new acquaintances, and possibly have lost people dear to us. C.S Lewis asks us to consider the following question; “Isn’t it funny how day by day nothing changes, but when you look back, everything is different.” When we look at our lives on a day-to-day basis, we hardly notice the changes that are taking place to us and to those who interact with us. New Year's 2023 is probably the one time during the past year that we will take a minute to look back, not only on the past year but on the experiences that impacted us during the last 365 days.
I have always believed that we are the sum total of all of our life experiences; good or bad, these life experiences have contributed to who we are today. While we are impacted by these changes, we do have a choice in the path that we take into the future year. I believe that Alex Morritt states it well when he states, “New year, new chapter, new verse, or just the same old story. Ultimately, we write it, the choice is ours.”
As 2023 comes to a close, let’s give some thought to those things we can truly impact: actions that will not only better serve our needs but the needs of those around us so that next December 31, we can look back on our year, see how we have changed, and feel proud that we might have possibly touched a life in a positive way. Happy New Year!
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Holiday Service Update
City Hall will close at 3 p.m. on Friday, December 29, and will also be closed on Monday, January 1, in observance of New Year’s Day. Refuse/recycling collection services will be postponed by one day for the entire week following New Year's Day, January 1, 2024. Learn more.
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Christmas Tree Collection
LRS collects live Christmas trees the first two weeks of January at no charge. Trees placed out after that time will require prepayment and prescheduling.
- Remove all materials from the tree prior to disposal, including ornaments, tinsel, lights etc.
- Christmas trees cannot be in plastic bags or wrapped in plastic – will not be collected
- All wreaths and roping must be included with normal trash on residents’ normal collection day
- Any trees that are over 7ft tall would need to be cut in half to have it removed
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Overnight Parking Suspended for Holiday
The City's overnight parking ban will be suspended from December 23rd at 2:00 a.m. through January 2nd at 6:00 a.m. All other parking restrictions will remain in effect.
*NOTE - There is no parking on City streets during a winter weather event - where snow or ice are in excess of 1 inch.
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Celebrate New Year's Safely
The National Safety Council reminds us that, "Weekends and holidays can be dangerous times on our roadways. Two of the most celebrated days of the year, Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve, also are among the most deadly. That's why December has been recognized as National Impaired Driving Prevention Month. Taking personal responsibility for a safe ride saves lives."
Plan ahead this weekend as your head out to celebrate the New Year. If you are partaking in this weekend, please celebrate safely and plan ahead for a sober ride home.
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- Designate your sober driver and give them your car keys before the party starts.
- If you don't have a designated driver, find a ride home from a sober friend or ride service.
- Never let a friend drive impaired.
- Always buckle up.
Learn more and have a Happy New Year's celebration!
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Nominations for Darien Citizen of the Year
Due January 2
The Citizen of the Year Committee is searching for a very special man or woman who has given of themselves to make Darien a "Nice Place to Live"! If you know of a person who goes "above and beyond the call of duty" ... is always there when someone needs a hand ... and who has contributed to making Darien a special place, please nominate them for this honor!
This year, we will not only be honoring our Citizen of the Year, we will also be paying tribute to individuals selected by their organizations as their “member of the year.”
Nominees must be residents of Darien and not currently serving as an elected official. The deadline for nominations to be considered for the current year is Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at 5 p.m. Learn More.
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Recycle Holiday Lights
Taking down the Christmas decorations? Don't throw out those old lights! Christmas light recycling through Elgin Recycling will be available outside the Darien Police Department through mid-February.
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City of Darien is Hiring
The City of Darien is hiring! Join our team of dedicated professionals working together for our wonderful community. The current open positions are:
For more information and to access the application, please visit here or call 630-353-8104. |
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
Click on the links below for more information on these upcoming community events! |
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January 8, 6:30 pm: Argonne National Laboratory: Engaging the Region’s Innovation Ecosystem, St. John Lutheran Church: 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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