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Hey there, Darien! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic Center - Sunday, August 23, 2026 at Orland Park Civic Center
  • Nik & Ivy Maker's Market - Summer Edition (Anniversary Events) at Nik & Ivy Brewing Company
  • 2026 Invisible Wounds Foundation Evening of Honor at The Morton Arboretum

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 76 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 76, low: 57.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 63 degrees.

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Coleus collection this year.
    Can't imagine garden without them. Easy to propagate and store for the next season. The more you pinch the top of stems, the bushier they get. (Nextdoor Brookhaven-Farmingdale Terrace)
  • Trying to get back into photography, does anyone know a place around Darien with some good scenery?
    Mostly just been walking near my apartment since I'm new and don't know anywhere to go lol (Nextdoor Brookhaven-Farmingdale Terrace)
  • Rocket Mortgage, Inc. posted a job opening for Real Estate Agent - Chicago Midway & Surrounding areas in Downers Grove. Apply here.
  • Chemring Energetic Devices, Inc. posted a job opening for Manager, Quality Control in Downers Grove. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Darien here.

🗞 Nearby News

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Burr Ridge

  • Weil-McLain Offers $1,000 Rebate on ECO Hybrid Hydronic System Installations (contractormag.com)

Downers Grove

  • EDGAR Filing Documents for 0001193125-26-361004 (sec.gov)
  • Trader Joe's on track to open store in Oswego this fall (shawlocal.com)
  • Find Top Online Math Tutoring Jobs in Calumet City, IL (care.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: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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