Archive for the ‘May 2012’ Category

Comedy at the Muse—Actor/Comedian Matt Walsh comes home

Tuesday, June 12th, 2012

Matt Walsh and other local comedians will be spoofing Chicago sports in a live version of their Bear Down Podcast, which will be podcast live and filmed live for posterity and later distribution this Friday, June 15 from 7 to 9pm at the Frugal Muse.  Free beer and snacks will also be provided. Manager Paul [...]


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Darien: A nice place to live…a great place to do business!

Monday, May 14th, 2012

This month’s issue of Neighbors of Darien is the annual Darien Chamber of Commerce Business Directory and Community Guide. We have featured four Darien businesses this year: Law Offices of Michael Overmann It’s 4pm at the Cass Professional Center in Darien. Michael Overmann has just finished another Living Trust signing for his clients and is [...]


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Attention all Darien Homeowners Associations!

Monday, May 14th, 2012

The City of Darien maintains a Homeowners Association listing which provides valuable contact information for all active associations. We strive to keep this list as current as possible; however, the only way we can update this information is a phone call from you! We need your help! Please call Mary at 630-353-8115 to update your [...]


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Wood chip delivery available

Monday, May 14th, 2012

Wood chip delivery from the City of Darien will again be available this year.  There will be a delivery fee of $35.00 for a half load, which is approximately three cubic yards of chips, and $55.00 for a full load, which is approximately eight cubic yards of chips. Wood chips may be picked up at [...]


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Watering restrictions begin

Monday, May 14th, 2012

Beginning May 15 through September 15 of each year the City of Darien restricts the watering of trees, gardens, lawns, shrubs, or other outdoor plants. Residents may not water between the hours of 11am and 7pm. This helps to conserve water by preventing evaporation during the hottest part of the day.


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2012 Concrete Replacement Program

Monday, May 14th, 2012

In conjunction with the street replacement program, the City of Darien will again offer reduced pricing to residents interested in replacing their sidewalks, driveways and aprons. Suburban Concrete was awarded the bid for 2012. The prices are as follows: Driveways:    $5.90 per square foot Sidewalks: $3.89 per square foot Apron: $3.89 per square foot [...]


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2012 Street Program

Monday, May 14th, 2012

This year’s street program includes a total 4.9 miles of maintenance and repairs for the City of Darien. Residents can expect to see the following road applications: Grinding: The process utilizes equipment to remove approximately two to three inches of the exiting road surface. Leveling Binder: An asphalt product used to eliminate imperfections in the [...]


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