Darien
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Clarendon Hills woman detained after high-speed chase, biting an officerMay 11, 2026 2:24 pm - A DuPage County judge has denied release for a Clarendon Hills woman accused of leading police on a high-speed chase and biting an officer.
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Dining out: Get a hot dog for $1 at Portillo’sMar 25, 2026 10:11 am - Portillo’s is celebrating baseball’s opening weekend with hot dogs for a buck for Perks members through Sunday. Also, Fry the Coop is honoring National Hot Chicken Day Monday and suburban restaurants are ready with Passover and Easter specials.
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Man gets 10 years for Darien drug-induced homicideMar 23, 2026 5:29 pm - A man convicted of drug-induced homicide has been sentenced to 10 years in prison, according to DuPage County court records.
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Dining out: Pair of restaurant weeks, soup’s on at Gong cha and moreFeb 24, 2026 11:42 am - Meet Chicago Northwest and Rosemont host restaurant weeks, bubble tea purveyor Gong cha has added soup to the menu, Fry the Coop now offers wings and more.
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Downers Grove Rotary offers music scholarships for high school seniorsFeb 17, 2026 9:47 pm - The Rotary Club of Downers Grove will award music scholarships this spring to high school seniors. Awards this year will include a Grand Award of at least $4,000 plus several additional cash awards.
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Dining out: Oberweis and The Nutcracker, 7 Brew’s new holiday menu and moreNov 25, 2025 1:22 pm - Oberweis Ice Cream and Dairy and The Joffrey Ballet have teamed up on the new Nutcracker Peppermint Swirl, CRISP and GREEN recently opened in Naperville, and 7 Brew and The Original Rainbow Cone have added new holiday menu items.
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Man charged with attempted sex assault, battery in Hinsdale, Downers Grove and DarienNov 15, 2025 2:54 pm - A Willowbrook man is being detained following accusations of attempted sexual assault in Hinsdale and of grabbing women in Downers Grove and Darien.
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Dining out: National Sandwich Day, Thanksgiving pizza, spooky cocktails and moreOct 28, 2025 4:51 pm - National Sandwich Day is Monday, plus Frato’s Thanksgiving turkey pizza returns and Shaw’s in Schaumburg is celebrating 25 years with 25 days of specials in November.
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3 men accused of planning to impersonate police officers at protestsOct 20, 2025 1:38 pm - Three men have been accused of conspiring to impersonate peace officers while planning to attend political protests Saturday.
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Downers Grove Township residents seek referendum to fund mental health, disability servicesOct 16, 2025 7:32 pm - The 708 for Downers Grove Township team has kicked off a petition drive to establish a 708 Mental Health Board in the township. To kick off the petition drive, they are hosting a pizza party on Tuesday, Nov. 4, at the First Congregational UCC in Downers Grove.