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🌱 Patch AM: Darien-Willowbrook Petroleum Discharge Under Investigation
Spotted on the Darien calendar: Downers Grove Marching Mustangs 23rd Annual Music Bowl
Hello Darien! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Darien storm sewers linked to petroleum spill under active investigation
- Darien police detail domestic battery, meth and marijuana cases
Also on today's calendar: Downers Grove Marching Mustangs 23rd Annual Music Bowl and 10 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Turning sunny; less humid, with a high of 67 and low of 50 degrees.
- Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 68, low: 51.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Darien-Willowbrook Petroleum Discharge Under Investigation (patch.com) — Residents in Darien and nearby Willowbrook are seeing an ongoing cleanup after used diesel fuel and motor oil traveled through Darien's storm sewers and into a Lake Hinsdale Village pond. Darien officials, working with Willowbrook, DuPage County, the Illinois EPA and a private contractor, have contained affected areas including a segment of the Dale Basin while investigators continue determining how the petroleum discharge began. 
• 77-Year-Old Darien Man Charged With Domestic Battery (patch.com) — Darien residents can see the latest police activity, including the arrest of a 77-year-old Darien resident on domestic battery charges on Cottage Lane. Officers also reported a meth possession arrest on Richmond Avenue and cited a driver for marijuana possession in a parked car at Lace Elementary School's lot.
📸 Around Darien
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Darien
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★ Featured events ★
- Downers Grove Marching Mustangs 23rd Annual Music Bowl →
Downers Grove South High School, 1436 Norfolk St, Downers Grove
1:00 pm - Oak Brook Artisan Market - Oakbrook Center (Sat-Sun, Oct 3-4) →
100 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook
11:00 am - Pet Blessing →
725 75th St, Darien
11:30 am - Armchair Holy Land Pilgrimage →
Carmelite Spiritual Center, 8419 Bailey Rd, Darien
9:30 am - Raymond James Financial Wellness: Longevity Planning & Caregiving →
NIU Naperville Meeting and Conference Center, 1120 E Diehl Rd, Naperville
5:30 pm
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Wednesday October 21
Thursday October 22
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Other local events
- 4th Annual Oktoberfest →
Carriage Greens, 8700 Carriage Green Dr, Darien
4:00 pm - Floral Designing for the Holidays With Daniel →
St. John Lutheran Church, 7214 S. Cass Avenue, Darien, IL 60561
6:30 pm - Coffee With A Cop →
McDonald's, 809 Plainfield Rd, Darien
7:00 am - The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is heading your way. Order by noon. →
5:30 pm - Music Bingo For Breast Cancer →
Alpine Banquets, 8230 S Cass Ave, Darien
6:00 pm - Nicor Gas to promote natural gas safety at Darien-Woodridge Fire District →
7550 Lyman Ave, Darien
10:00 am - Rotary Club of Darien Drive-thru Recycling Event →
St John Lutheran Church, 7214 S Cass Ave, Darien
9:00 am - Fall Fashion Jewlery Sale →
15W100 Plainfield Rd, Burr Ridge
10:00 am
Saturday October 3
Monday October 5
Wednesday October 7
Saturday October 10
Saturday October 17
📣 Darien Shout Outs!
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
- Mike Fleming for DuPage County Judge
Early polls open October 19th, Support this ethical judge. (More info) - Drainage,pavers,sod installation ,land cleanup and yard fall clean up
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Lost African Grey Parrot – Darien, IL
My small African Grey parrot flew out of my backyard and is missing. He is small, gray, and has a ring on his leg. He is a pet and may be scared or… (Nextdoor Concord)
- Panera Bread posted a job opening for Catering Lead in Willowbrook. Apply here.
- O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager in Westmont. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Darien here.
🗞 Nearby News
Woodridge
- Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Woodridge This Fall — And How To Carve Them (patch.com)
Westmont
- Library Receives Master Gardener Teamwork Award (illinois.gov)
- Kane County Chronicle football preview capsules week 7 (shawlocal.com)
Downers Grove
- First United Methodist Church to receive historic designation in Downers Grove (shawlocal.com)
- Suburban Life Athlete of the Week: Grant Georgas, Downers Grove North, football, junior (shawlocal.com)
Ok Darien! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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