City of Darien, Illinois

09/15/2026

The Planning, Zoning, and Economic Development Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 16, 2026 has been cancelled, due to lack of agenda items.

09/14/2026

Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held on Monday, September 21, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. at the City of Darien City Hall, 1702 Plainfield Road, Darien, Illinois. The purpose of the hearing is to explain the proposed project ad obtain public comments regarding one request for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program funding to be submitted to the DuPage Community Development Commission. The project for which funding is being requested is:

The City of Darien is applying for $600,000.00 in CDBG program funding for a flood mitigation project along Gail Avenue and Linden Avenue within the City of Darien. The general scope of work includes the design and construction of a new stormwater relief infrastructure system within the 7600-7900 blocks of Gail Avenue and Linden Avenue.

Improvements may include new storm sewer infrastructure, inlets and drainage structures, conveyance improvements, related connections to existing stormwater facilities, and potential construction of a detention/retention facility within the 7900 block of the area commonly referred to as Lindenwood Park.

The location of the public hearing is accessible to people with disabilities. Anyone requiring special accommodations should contact the City of Darien at (630) 852-5000 and/or [email protected].

Persons interested in commenting on the above project may do so in person at the public

hearing. Comments on the above activity may also be submitted in writing to City of Darien, 1702 Plainfield Road, Darien, IL 60561 or via email to [email protected]. Written comments will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Monday, September 21, 2026.

09/14/2026

Saturday, September 12th was National Women in Law Enforcement Day. Let's recognize these outstanding women who serve and protect Darien.

09/14/2026

The DuPage County Division of Transportation’s 2026 Roadway Resurfacing Program is working on Lemont Road from Bluff Road to 87th Street. The paving work is expected to take place September 14 -26 and will occur at night to minimize traffic interuptions. The County will provide advanced notification to the public via changeable message signs along Lemont Road. If you have any questions, please contact DuPage County Division of Transportation at 630-407-6900.

09/13/2026

Join the Darien Garden Club (DGC) at St. John Lutheran Church on September 14, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. to learn more about this community organization and to discover "Three Things You Can Do in Your Backyard for Birds" from Denis Kania!

Over 250 species of birds fly through DuPage County annually. At the next Darien Garden Club meeting, Denis will present ways to a create a bird-friendly landscape. While bird houses, feeders, and bird baths support about 15% of the species that might stop by your yard, there is a lot more that you can do right at home!

This meeting will be in a hybrid format, please allow for emails from the organizer when reserving your ticket to receive the Zoom link. All are welcome and Darien residency is NOT required. Learn more and register here: https://ow.ly/htaT50ZN2vZ

09/13/2026

Are you ready to have some fun at the 4th Annual Oktoberfest!?! 🍻 Come by Carriage Greens from 3 to 10pm on Oct 3 for authentic cuisine, refreshing b**r, live music, stein contests, and more. 🥨 See you there!

09/11/2026

As a result of the impending retirement of our current Chief of Police, Gregory Thomas, I had the responsibility as well as the privilege of choosing between two outstanding candidates to fill this position and provide the department with excellent leadership into the future. Both candidates demonstrated the experience, professionalism, and commitment necessary to lead Darien’s outstanding police force. As a result, my final decision was a difficult one.

After careful consideration, I decided to recommend Deputy Chief John Austin Jump to serve as our next Police Chief. I am confident that his experience, leadership and commitment to the City of Darien will position him to build upon the strong foundation that already exists within our police department.

Read more: https://ow.ly/sp6f50ZMJk8

09/11/2026

Join us this evening (Friday, Sept. 11), as we commemorate the 25th Anniversary of 9/11 with a “Silent Parade.” This remembrance event will begin at 6:30 p.m. by the Darien Swim and Recreation Club, head down Beechnut Lane, and then head east on 71st Street, ending at Clarendon Hills Road by the Darien Community Park. Let's come together as a community to remember and support one another.

*PLEASE NOTE* There will be NO PARKING today, Friday, Sept. 11, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for the 9/11 silent parade of First Responder Emergency vehicles around the perimeter of the Darien Swim Club.

Additionally, NO PARKING from Ironwood to Beachnut, south to 71st. Then continuing E/B along 71st Street to Clarendon Hills Road.

Please note that there will be rolling street closures around the parade route during this time.

09/10/2026

The Darien Historical Society and St. John Lutheran Church are hosting a Cemetery Walk on Saturday, September 12, at 1 p.m. Selected gravesites of area residents from past generations will be visited. Docents in period dress will give first-person narratives about the life and contributions of these early settlers, including insight into local history. Families are welcome! View Flyer: https://ow.ly/r1Ka50ZJXuf

09/10/2026