The following email provides timely information on news and services
from the City of Darien.
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Weekly eNews - April 25, 2024 |
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Mayor's Message
“I have only made this letter longer because I have not had the time to make it shorter.”
- Blaise Pascal
I have given considerable thought lately to the concept of brevity and my ability to communicate more precisely, not only in my written messages but in each of the communication tools I utilize. While many have responded in a positive manner to my messages, I have individuals (my wife, for instance) who, while complimenting my writing, have made comments regarding the length of several of my more recent writings. As a former Creative Writing instructor, I always emphasized to my students the need to get their message across as concisely as possible; why use 300 words to say something when 150 will communicate the same message?
Beginning with this message, I plan to examine how I can better communicate a warm and inviting message to you, my readers, in half as many words as I now employ. As George Burns is quoted as saying, “The secret of a good sermon is to have a good beginning and a good ending and to have the two as close together as possible.” In future Mayor’s Messages, I will work diligently in presenting a “good sermon” that, while more concise, provides you with the same quality of writing that many of you have enjoyed. Who knows, maybe some of my detractors, like my wife, will find themselves reading my entire message.
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New Event Sign
Darien is pleased to showcase the new city event sign located at the SW corner of Cass and Plainfield. After a vehicle struck the sign, it needed to be replaced. At that time, the city approached the property owner and partnered to construct the community event sign combined with the tenant sign. The sign will display community and business information. Mayor Marchese cited this achievement as another example of the creative ways the City works with the business community
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Arbor Day Celebration - April 26
Darien’s 25th Annual Arbor Day Celebration will take place on Friday morning, April 26, at 9:30 am, at Hinsbrook Park (Beechnut Lane and Hinsbrook Ave., just west of the Darien Swim Club).
Mayor Joe Marchese will speak about Darien’s Arbor Day program and the history of Arbor Day. Beth Bengston from The Morton Arboretum will “edutain” those families and friends in attendance with tree knowledge. Darien police and Tri-State fire will briefly educate the children in attendance on fire safety and stranger danger. Hinsdale South HS Madrigal singers will entertain with their magical voices too. Learn more here.
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Road Rehab Program
Road rehab work for the City of Darien is tentatively scheduled to begin on May 6 and continue through the beginning of June. Check out the schedule here. |
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Reach 211 by Text
You can now reach the County's free 211 information and referral line with a text! Residents can text their ZIP code to 898211 to connect with a County operator, who can provide referrals to assistance available near them. Texting service will be available between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.
211 is a confidential service that provides information, referrals, and support for residents of DuPage County. In addition to the texting option, residents seeking help can still dial 2-1-1 or visit 211dupage.gov to find services near them 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Learn more here. |
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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Drug Take Back Day is just a few days away! But don’t worry, cleaning out your medicine cabinet takes just a few minutes. Check all your prescriptions and if you haven’t used them, don’t need them, or they’re expired, drop them off at a collection site near you.
This event offers free and anonymous disposal of unneeded medications at thousands of local drop-off locations nationwide. Properly dispose of your unneeded Rx drugs this Saturday, April 27 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Find a collection site near you and learn more here. |
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Earth Month - Explore the Great Outdoors
Spring is the perfect time to get back outside! DuPage County is home to beautiful parks, trails, and forest preserves just waiting to wow you and your family! Find new places to explore this spring and summer at Discover DuPage and enjoy the beauty of our planet. |
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Darien Park District - Summer Program Guide
Check out all the activities offered by the Darien Park District this summer in their program guide! Your family can sign up for camp, find music lessons, and celebrate the Park District's 50th anniversary in June.
Find these events and more here and start preparing for a fun filled summer! |
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National Safe Digging Month
April is National Safe Digging Month - time to remind yourself, your friends, and your neighbors to always contact 811 before you dig!
No matter how small your next home digging project is, remember to "know what's below" by contacting 811 to have the approximate location of buried utilities marked with paint or flags before breaking ground. Learn more here. |
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DuPage County Health Department - National Infant Immunization Week
The DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) is joining public health agencies and medical partners to observe National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) from April 22-29.
NIIW highlights the importance of protecting infants and young children two years and younger from vaccine-preventable diseases such as whooping cough (pertussis), chickenpox, measles, mumps, and rubella, all of which pose significant threats to the health of our children and the well-being of our community. Throughout this week, DCHD urges families to schedule their children’s well-child visits and follow the childhood routinely recommended vaccination schedule.
Childhood immunizations are available at DCHD through the Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program for children without insurance, with insurance that doesn't include immunizations, or those eligible for Medicaid. The VFC Program helps eligible children receive vaccines at no cost and follows the recommended immunization schedule. Serving as one of the nation’s most important contributors to health equity, the VFC Program helps ensure that all children have a better chance of getting their recommended vaccinations on schedule and staying healthy.
Additional VFC providers can be found through the VFC Provider Search. For more information about the VFC Program, please contact DCHD at (630) 682-7400.
View the full press release here.
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Employment Opportunities
The City of Darien is accepting applications for the following positions:
Applications can be obtained here and can be sent to the City of Darien at 1702 Plainfield Rd., Darien, IL 60561 or emailed to lklemm@darienil.gov. |
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Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Cancelled
Due to no agenda items, the Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting for Wednesday, May 1, has been cancelled. A public hearing is scheduled for May 15. Find meeting dates and more on the community calendar. |
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Economic Development Committee Meeting - May 2
The Economic Development Committee will meet on Thursday, May 2, at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. The agenda will be posted here. |
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New Online Portal –
Property Maintenance Concerns
Residents can now submit their property maintenance concerns on the City’s new online site, OpenGov. This streamlined site allows users a way to submit their property maintenance concerns, commonly referred to as property maintenance violations. In order to access the portal, please visit the City’s website. If you have any questions, please contact Jordan Yanke, City Planner, at (630) 353-8113. |
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Get Emergency Alerts from the Darien Police Department |
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In our continuing effort to keep Darien residents informed, the Darien Police Department is introducing Emergency Notifications via text. Please visit our Direct Connect Signup page and provide your cell phone number to receive text notifications in case of an emergency. These texts will be sent at any time (day and night) when an incident within the City may impact the community (e.g. police activity, accidents where there are road closures, etc.). There is no cost to sign up for this service. The Police Department will continue to use X/Twitter for non-urgent notifications. |
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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. 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. |
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
Click on the links below for more information on these upcoming community events! |
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Lions Club Big Raffle 2024: link
Free Community Shredding Event - April 27: link
Emotional Health Workshop - April 30: link
Eisenhower Junior High Musical: The Little Mermaid - May 2-4: link
Darien Park District Family Fun Night - May 10: link
DGC Sprouts Learning Garden Planting Day/Pizza Party - May 18: 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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