The following email provides timely information on news and services from the City of Darien. |
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Weekly eNews - October 7, 2021 |
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Good luck to the Chicago White Sox
as they enter the American League Division Series tonight!
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Congratulations and good luck
to the Chicago Sky as they advance
to the WNBA Finals!
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New Garbage Contract
City Council unanimously approved a motion to direct staff to prepare a contract with LRS for all cart garbage and recycling program in preparation for a new garbage/refuse/yard waste contract effective April 1, 2022.
Questions, please contact City Administrator Bryon Vana at 630-353-8114.
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Economic Development Committee
Meeting Tonight
The Economic Development Committee will meet this evening at 7 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers. The committee will discuss the upcoming Economic Development Workshop, scheduled for October 23.
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Mayor For the Day
We'd like to give a shout-out to Mayor for the Day, Floriano Garro, age 12, a 6th-grade student at Kingswood Academy, who joined Mayor Marchese at the dais this week. Floriano has a genuine interest in government and politics. He did a great job!
(Pictured L to R: Alderwoman Sullivan, Mayor for the Day Floriano Garro, Mayor Joe Marchese)
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Fall Leaf Collection Begins Oct. 15
Free Leaf pick-up will run October 15 through December 17, on your regular refuse day.
Leaves ONLY may be placed in kraft yardwaste bags or a can with a Yardwaste Identification Label attached, and placed at the curb with no sticker needed. Plastic bags ARE NOT allowed.
All other yardwaste must still have a garbage sticker attached. Leaves MAY NOT be raked into the street. This causes flooding problems For you and your neighbors!
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Branch Collection: Oct. 25-29
The City of Darien offers FREE BRANCH PICKUP for residents. The final collection will be the week of October 25-29. To help keep the streets clean and our crews on schedule, please stack the branches neatly by the curb on the Sunday before the pickup week. The chipper can accept branches up to 6” in diameter. Please do not tie the branches or put in garbage cans. All other yard waste such as grass clippings and flowers should be disposed of through our yard waste program with Waste Management. Please contact Municipal Services at 630-353-8105 with any questions.
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September Mosquito Report
Northeastern Illinois remains in an abnormally dry to severe drought condition. The drought conditions have curtailed the impact of the floodwater mosquito in 2021. On the other hand, the Culex mosquito, the disease vector of WNV, flourishes under stagnant water and drought conditions. Clarke Mosquito Report.
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West Nile Virus: High Risk
The Health Department’s Personal Protection Index (PPI) remains at Level 3 (high risk) because of the number of mosquito batches testing positive for WNV. Level 3 indicates high numbers of infected mosquitoes in most areas, and multiple human cases of WNV disease in DuPage County. View the PPI.
West Nile Virus (WNV) Prevention -
Follow the 4 Ds of Defense:
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DRAIN: Drain those items that collect standing water around your home, yard or business. Scrub and refill pet water dishes and bird baths regularly.
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DEFEND: Use an insect repellent containing DEET when outdoors and reapply according to directions.
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DRESS: Wear long pants, long sleeves and closed toe shoes when outside to cover the skin.
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DAWN & DUSK: Wear repellent if outdoors during these prime times for mosquito activity.
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Trick-or-Treating and Halloween Festivities
The City does not have established trick-or-treating hours but recommends trick-of-treating during daylight hours.
Follow these tips for a safe Halloween:
- If children are allowed out after dark, fasten reflective tape to their costumes and bags, or give them glow sticks
- Opt for nontoxic Halloween makeup over masks, which can obscure vision; always test makeup in a small area first to see if any irritation develops
- A responsible adult should accompany young children on the neighborhood rounds
- Children and adults are reminded to put electronic devices down, keep heads up and walk, don't run, across the street
- Watch for children walking on roadways, medians and curbs
Check out the Darien Park District's Halloween for Ghouls & Goblins on Thursday, October 28 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm. at the Darien Park District Community Center. No tricks, just treats & lots of fun at our Halloween party for all 2-5-year-olds. An adult needs to come along to help your child with the activities, games & crafts. Children should come dressed in their costumes. Learn More.
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Be in the Know - Help Spread the Word
Darien’s Direct Connect E-Newsletter (DC) is the City’s primary source of information for residents and businesses. There are approximately 4,800 subscribers to DC - we want to double that number before the end of the year and we need your help to reach that goal. Please tell your friends and neighbors about DC, forward this email to them, and ask them to sign up. Signing up is simple and can be done here. Thanks!
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Darien Police Weekly Press Release
The Darien Police Department issues a press release each week.
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Oaktober Family Community Event
Darien Garden Club and Indian Prairie Public Library are collaborating to present an Oaktober Family Community Event on Saturday, October 9, from 10 a.m. to noon in the Reading Garden at the Prairie Patch. Learn to recognize an Oak tree, find out why they are so important, and leave understanding what you can do to help restore the Oak ecosystem. You may even go home with your very own Oak sapling or learn how to plant an acorn to grow your own tree! Learn more.
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Queen of Hearts Raffle
The Darien Lions are conducting a Queen of Hearts raffle in partnership with Q Bar and Grill, 8109 S. Cass Ave, Darien. This week, position #2 revealed 7 of clubs. Next week's pot is $78,000. Half the consolidated pot at the time of drawing goes to the person whose selected ticket reveals the Queen of Hearts. The proceeds go to assisting the needy in and around the Darien community.
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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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(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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