5-15 NeighborsofDarien

Darien
Neighborsof
neighborsofdarien.com
Business Directory &

Community Guide
2015-2016
May/June 2014
Special Edition
Darien Resources
Important Contacts
Fire Departments
911 for Emergency

Darien-Woodridge................................................................................... 630-910-2200
Tri-State.......................................................................................................630-323-6445
Lemont.......................................................................................................... 630-257-2376
Police Department
911 for Emergency

Darien............................................................................................................630-971-3999
TDD...............................................................................................................630-971-3999
Fire Departments
911 for Emergency

Darien-Woodridge................................................................................... 630-910-2200
Tri-State.......................................................................................................630-323-6445
Lemont.......................................................................................................... 630-257-2376
Utilities
Com Ed...................................................................................................1-800-EDISON1
Nicor............................................................................................................888-642-6748
ATT
New Service........................................................................................... 888-369-1032
Comcast Cable...........................................................................................866 594-1234
Downers Grove Sanitary District........................................................630-969-0664
Advanced/Veolia Environmental Services..........................................708-409-9700
Library
Indian Prairie Public Library................................................................... 630-887-8760
. ..............................................................................................................................ippl.info
Senior Services
Elected City Officials
Darien Seniors Club............................................ 630-325-4263

Dial-a-Ride..............................................................630-719-6685
DuPage Senior Council.......................................630-620-0804
Home Maintenance..............................................630-620-0804
Meals on Wheels..................................................630-620-0804
Para Transit............................................................ 630-682-7000
Subsidized Taxi...................................................... 630-852-5000
Mayor
Kathleen Moesle Weaver
...................................... kweaver@darienil.gov, 630-271-1619
Darien Fire Department Service Areas

Darien-Woodridge Fire ProtectionDistrict
Serves areas West of Cass Ave.
7550 Lyman Ave., Darien, IL 60561
630-910-2200 dwfd.org
Emergency: 911
Tri-State FireProtection District
Serves areas East of Cass Ave. and South of 67th St. as well
as West of Rt. 83 and North of I-55 (Stevenson Expressway)
419 Plainfield Rd., Darien, IL 60561
630-323-6445 tristatefire.org
Emergency: 911
Lemont Fire Protection
Serves Darien Woods and Waterfall Glen
15900 New Ave., Lemont, IL 60439
630-257-2376 lemontfire.org
Emergency: 911
City Clerk
JoAnne E. Ragona
........................................... jragona@darienil.gov, 630-353-8110
City Treasurer
Michael J. Coren
......................................... mjcoren@darienil.gov, 630-985-0974
Alderman, Ward One
Ted V. Schauer
.........................................tschauer@darienil.gov. 630-969-3081
Alderman, Ward Two
Tina M. Beilke
............................................ tbeilke@darienil.gov, 630-789-2597
Alderman, Ward Three
Joseph A. Kenny

jkenny@darienil.gov, 630-334-2858
Alderman, Ward Four
Open Seat
Alderman, Ward Five

Joseph A. Marchese

jmarchese@darienil.gov, 630-254-2421
Alderman, Ward Six
Sylvia McIvor

smcivor@darienil.gov, 312-961-9230
Alderman, Ward Seven
Thomas J. Belczak
.........................................tbelczak@darienil.gov, 630-515-0801
Darien
Inside Information
Neighbors of Darien Magazine

Tim & Kate Sullivan, Publishers
Janice Heinz, Production Director
Katie Nelson, Editorial Assistant
Mary Coyle Sullivan, Contributing Writer
Linnea Carlson, Creative Director
Important Contacts.........................................................................................2
630-995-3482 fax 630-995-3484.

neighborsofdarien.com
Greetings from the Mayor...........................................................................6

What makes Darien a nice place to live..........................................7
Darien Chamber of Commerce

1702 Plainfield Road, Darien, IL 60561
630-968-0004 fax 630-968-2474
info@darienchamber.com
City Departments.............................................................................................8
Clare Bongiovanni, President and CEO

clare@darienchamber.com
Community Resources...................................................................................9
Community Liaisons
Paul Nosek, Assistant City Administrator
City of Darien, 630-353-8104
City News............................................................................................................12
Mary Wintermute, Administrative Secretary

City of Darien, 630-353-8115
School District 61 News.............................................................................16
Marianne Ryan, Public Information Coordinator

Indian Prairie Public Library, 630-887-8760
Darien Schools, all districts....................................................................... 20
Stephanie Gurgone, Executive Director

Darien Park District, 630-968-6400
Indian Prairie Public Library.......................................................................21
Neighbors of Darien Magazine is published

bimonthly. This special edition is published in
cooperation with and on behalf of the Darien
Chamber of Commerce.
Darien Park District......................................................................................22

A brief history of Darien............................................................................ 24
Your Finances....................................................................................................25
Darien Chamber............................................................................................. 26
Buying Guide..................................................................................................... 28
Chamber Members, alphabetical listing............................................ 34
2015 by Emerald Marketing, Inc., all rights

reserved. No portion of this publication may be
reproduced without the written permission of
the publisher.
About the cover:
The impressive new clock tower is a sign of things
to come in Darien. Heritage Plaza will contribute
to the growing commerce in Darien. This special
issue is dedicated to the Chamber of Commerce,
and the important role their members and all
Darien businesses play in a sustainable and
stable community. Cover photo by Daniel Salvato,
Superintendent of Municipal Services, City of Darien
What makes Darien a nice place to live
A message from the Mayor

The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of
others.
~Mahatma Gandhi
I can assure you, public service is a stimulating, proud and lively
enterprise. It is not just a way of life, it is a way to live fully.
~Lee H. Hamilton
want thank everyone who exercised their right to vote

in the local April elections. I am honored to serve the
residents and business community another four years. The
city council and I pledge to continue the open, honest, and transparent city government
that the residents and business have come to expect and deserve.
May brings about the new fiscal year for the city. The city council unanimously
approved its budget for the fiscal year May 1, 2015, to April 30, 2016. In summary,
the budget includes no city property tax increase and no water rate increase. Other
highlights include:
Continues current core services provided by the city.
Continues to provide residents a permit fee waiver on building permit fees.
Includes the replacement of 300 Ash trees that were removed due to
Emerald Ash Borer.
Includes a road maintenance program of 4.5 miles and allows for additional road
base repair as needed.
Includes approximately $1,400,000 in various storm water drainage improvements.
Estimates revenues sufficient to continue capital projects over the three year
budget forecast.
Continues concrete and road crack sealing maintenance program.
Includes funds to enhance street lights along 75th St.
If you have any questions regarding the citys budget please contact Bryon Vana,
City Administrator at 630-353-8114 or bvana@darienil.gov
What defines a community? Social groups of any size whose members reside in a
specific locality, share government, and often have a common cultural and historical
heritage. That is the formal definition. For Darien, community is defined by its people
and supported by the municipal services, schools, parks, library, houses of worship,
organizations and, of course, businesses.
Operating Budget
$25,557,068
Date of Incorporation
December 13, 1969
Area of Jurisdiction
Approximately 6.04 square miles
Population
22,3360
Housing Units
9,275
Miles of Improved Streets
68 miles
Miles of Sidewalks
Approximately 103
Miles of Sewers
Storm-54.5
Miles of Water Mains
84.9
Number of Street Lights
302
Gallons of Water Consumed
773.9 million
Number of Registered Voters
15,384
Recreation
Number of park acres
Number of playgrounds
Number of facilities
160
12
3
Data collected from 2010 Census and the Darien Welcome Packet
Respectfully,
Kathleen Weaver
Mayor,
City of Darien
6
City of Darien
City of Darien
1702 Plainfield Rd. Darien, IL 60561 630-852-5000
Hours: Mon.Fri., 8:30am5pm. Log on to the City
of Darien website at darien.il.us for the most recent
information on meetings, ordinances and regulations.
Administration
City Administrator
Bryon D. Vana
bvana@darienil.gov
630-353-8114
Community Development
Director
Dan Gombac,
dgombac@darienil.gov
630-353-8106
Assistant City Administrator

Paul Nosek
pnosek@darienil.gov
630-353-8104
Senior Planner
Michael Griffith
mgriffith@darienil.gov
630-353-8114
Administrative Secretary
Mary Wintermute
mwintermute@darienil.gov
630-353-8104
City Accountant
Marie Kyriakoulis
mkyriakoulis@darienil.gov
630-353-8112
City Attorney
John B. Murphey
Rosenthal, Murphey, Coblentz &
Janega
30 N. LaSalle St., Ste. 1624
Chicago, IL 60602
Office: 312-541-1072
Clerks Office
Maria Gonzalez
mgonzalez@darienil.gov
630-353-8110
Municipal Services
Director
Dan Gombac,
dgombac@darienil.gov
630-353-8106
Superintendent
Dan Salvato
dsalvato@darienil.gov
630-417-2773
Police Department
Police Chief
Ernest Brown
ebrown@darienil.gov
630-971-8133
Deputy Chief
John Cooper,
jcooper@darienil.gov
630-353-8359
Civic, Charitable, Fraternal &

Social Organizations
A Caring Place Human Society
acaringplacehs.org
630-375-7976
Cass 63 Foundation for
Educational Excellence
cassd63.org/foundation
Boy Scout Troop 97
troop97bsa.org
Boy Scout Troup 101
Gary-myk@comcast.net
Darien Blood Drive Program
630-968-4160
darienchamber.com
630-968-0004
Darien District 61 Educational
Foundation
darien61foundation.org
Darien Historical Society
630-964-6792
darienhistorical.org
Darien Lions Club

darienlions.org
Jim Jankowski, President
630-926-0400
ACT (Active Catholic Teens)

Youth Ministry Group
Our Lady of Peace Church
olopdarien.org/parish/youth
Darien Park District

Garden Club
630-253-2125
Younger Than Ever

Senior Club
olopdarien.org/parish/yte-seniors
Darien Rotary Club

darienrotaryclub.org
630-434-5075
Darien Womans Club
darienwomansclub.org
630-971-3026
Gift of Carl Foundation
giftofcarl.org
Indian Boundary YMCA
630-968-8400
indianboundaryymca.org
Darien Resources
City Departments
Holy Name Society

olopdarien.org/parish/hns
Safety Village of Darien
630-968-0777
safetyvillageofdarien.org
Sharing Connections
630-971-0565
sharingconnections.org
Kiwanis
wbkiwanis.org
Churches
Christ the Servant Church
(Roman Catholic)
8700 Havens Dr., Woodridge
630-910-0770ctswoodridge.org
Lord of Life Lutheran Church
725 75th St.
630-323-3161lordoflifedarien.com
Marion Hills Bible Church
142 Plainfield Rd.
630-986-0108mhbchurch.org
Our Lady of Mount Carmel

(Roman Catholic)
8404 Cass Ave.
630-852-3303
ourladyofmtcarmel.org
Our Lady of Peace
(Roman Catholic)
701 Plainfield Rd.
630-323-4333olopdarien.org
St. John Evangelical Lutheran

Church
7214 Cass Ave.
630-969-7987sjlcdarien.org
Suburban Life Community
Church
(Meetings in various locations)
630-247-1581, Pastor
suburbanlife.org
Darien Resources
Community Support Services

9021 Odgen Ave.
Brookfield, IL 60513-2040
cssservices.org, 708-354-4547
Family counseling services
Metropolitan Family Services
222 E. Willow Ave.
Wheaton, IL 60187
metrofamily.org, 630-682-1802
HCS Family Services
19 E. Chicago Ave.
Hinsdale, IL 60521
hcsfamilyservices.org
630-323-2500
Low Income Home Energy

Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
(Assistance for gas/electric bills)
630-407-6500
Toll free: 800-942-9412
Peoples Resource Center
(2 locations)
104 Chestnut St.
Westmont, IL 60559
and
201 S. Naperville Rd.
Wheaton, IL 60187
630-682-5402, peoplesrc.org
West Suburban Community Pantry
6809 Hobson Valley Dr.,
Unit 118
Woodridge, IL 60517
wcpinc.org, 630-512-9921
Park District & Area Sports Organizations
Parks & Facilities

darienparks.com
Darien Youth Club

darienyouthclub.org
1. Birchwood Park
7200 Bayberry Ln.
SEASPAR
seaspar.org
Darien Athletic Association

(SWARM)
darienswarm.com
2. Bowl Park
6850 Charleston Dr.
Sportsplex
darienparks.com/sportsplex
Chicago Hawks Hockey Club
chicagohawks.com
United Soccer Academy
usaunitedsocceracademy.com
Darien Swim & Racquet Club
darienswim.com
10
Darien Resources
Human Services
Hinsdale South Booster Club

hinsdalesouthboosters.org
Hinsdale South Athletic
Association
hinsdalesouthathleticclub.org
Hinsdale South Foundation
hshsfoundation.org
3. Chestnut Park
6700 Richmond
4. Darien Community Park
7100 Clarendon Hills Rd.
5. Community Center
7301 Fairview Ave.
6. Driftwood Park
Exner & Darien Club Dr.
7. Hinsbrook Park
Beechnut &
Hinsbrook Dr.
8. Holly Park
1700 71st St.
9. Lindenwood Park
7901 Cass Ave.
10. Meyer Woods
2500 Oldfield Rd.
11. Nantucket Park
Frontage Rd. & Nantucket
Dr.
12. Pinewood Park
700 Portsmouth Dr.
13. Ridgewood Park

7761 Wakefield Dr.
14. Smart Oaks Park
1500 N. Frontage Rd.
15. South Grove Park #1
3201 Drover Ln.
16. South Grove Park #2
470 Beller Dr.
17. Sportsplex
451 Plainfield Rd.
18. Westwood Park
1900 75th St.
19. Maintenance Facility
802 Plainfield Rd.
11
Darien City News
The one certain way of defeating criminal behavior is to be proactive

and take full advantage of the partnerships and other relationships that we
are able to forge within our community. The Darien Police Department is
seeking your participation in a program utilizing current technology.
The program works as follows: Any private citizen or commercial business
that possesses a video surveillance system would register the system with the
Darien Police Department. In the event that an incident occurred near your
neighborhood or place of business, we would search the registry for anyone
who had registered a surveillance system near the incident. A member of
the Darien Police Department would then contact you to determine if your
video surveillance system captured any images of the incident. If so, with your
permission we would download your images and inventory them in order to
facilitate prosecution.
Each interested citizen or business owner should contact the Darien
Police Department Crime Analyst, Stacey Sherman, and provide your name,
address, phone number and if your system has any external view of your
property. Analyst Sherman will log your information into our data base.
You would only hear from the Darien Police Department if an incident
occurred near your residence. If you have video surveillance, we would
request permission to view and download it for evidentiary and apprehension
purposes.
Hopefully we have gotten you interested in partnering with the Darien
Police Department in this collaborative initiative to fight crime! You can
register for this program on our website at darien.il.us, or by contacting
Stacey Sherman at 630-353-8145, or via e-mail at ssherman@darienil.gov.
Senior Services
There are many services and programs available to Darien Senior
Citizens. The following are some services available thru the City of Darien,
Downers Grove Township, DuPage County, and the State of Illinois:
Darien Police Department Senior Service Officers:
Officer Lauren Renner lrenner@darienil.gov or
Officer Marina Liska mliska@darienil.gov
or call 630-852-5000.
Darien City News
Private Video Registry Program
File of Life:
Available at the township office 4340 Prince St. in Downers Grove. A $1
donation is requested.
Dial-A-Ride: 630-719-6685.
Home Maintenance: For more information please call: 630-620-0804.
Meals on Wheels: DuPage County Meals on Wheels at 630-620-0804
Para-Transit: 630-682-7000 ask for Para-Transit Services.
Subsidized Taxi Service:
Please contact Darien City Hall for further details and information at
630-852-5000
State of Illinois Circuit Breaker:
Call the Secretary of States Office at 800-252-8980 for more information.
Real Estate Tax Relief:
Call the Downers Grove Township Office to see if you qualify and for an
application 630-968-2100.
Building permit fees waived

The Darien City Council has approved a resolution to continue for the
third year in a row to waive certain building permit fees. The goal is to
encourage home improvements and provide a financial incentive to those
residents that are planning home projects. The proposal waives the building
permit fee for residents and business/property owners. Permits must still be
obtained, and fees paid to outside vendors necessary to ensure the safety of
the project are still applicable. Below is an example of permits that will have
permit fees waived now thru April, 2016 For more information please call the
Building Department at 630-353-8115.
Air Conditioner Replacement
Deck
Demolition
Driveways/Sidewalks
Fence
Landscape
Lawn Sprinkler
Patio
Roof
Shed
Parking Lots
12
13
Darien City News
The Mayor and City Council recently approved the 2015 Street Resurfacing
Program. This years program includes approximately 4.5 miles of roadways
throughout the city. The City of Darien is anticipating that construction
will be starting early May. Our goal is to improve the streets with little
inconvenience to the residents. Residents living on these streets will receive
flyers with information and timelines before the paving occurs. Progress
information will also be available through the citys website, darien.il.us,
Direct Connect, Facebook, the cable channel or by contacting the Municipal
Services Department at 630-353-8105.
STREET
14
2015 Concrete Replacement Program
SUBDIVISION
LIMIT
LAST
REHAB
68th St.
Marion Hills North
Clarendon Hills to
Crest
2000
87th St.
Carriage Hill
Washington to Lemont
2001
Adams St.
Marco Smart
Urban to Chapman
1996
Andrus St.
Carriage Hill
Oldfield to 451 Andrus
1999
Black Swan Ct.
Carriage Green 5
Royal Swan to limit
2001
Cameron Ct.
Woodmere
Whitlock to limit
2001
Capital Dr.
Marion Hills South
Elm to Janet
2002
Curran Ct.
Woodmere
Woodmere Dr. to limit
2001
Gail Ave.
Brookhaven#1
79th to Linden
2005
Hedgewood Dr. Woodmere
Woodmere to Whitlock
2001
Iris Rd.
Marion Hills North
High to Crest
1999
Ironwood Ave.
Hinsbrook
69th to Beechnut
2006
Morgan Ct.
Woodmere
Windsor to limit
2001
Oldfield Rd.
Carriage Hill
N. Frontage to
Washington
2001
Oxford Ct.
Woodmere
Oxford Dr. to limit
2001
Oxford Dr.
Woodmere
Windsor to Oxford Ct.
2001
Farmindale Terrace
Portsmouth Dr. South
N Frontage to
8100 Wittington Ct.
2003
Royal Swan Ln.
Carriage Green 4
Lakeridge to limit
1997
Sean Circle.
North of 67th
67th to 67th
2003
Whitlock Dr.
Woodmere
Hedgewood to Windsor
2001
Windmere Ct.
North of 67th
Ridge to limit
2000
Windsor Ct.
Woodmere
Windsor to limit
2001
Windsor Dr.
Woodmere
Whitlock to Woodmere
2001
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 2015. The prices are as follows:

Driveways.................................................$6.95 per square foot

Sidewalks..................................................$4.33 per square foot

Apron w/fiber mesh..............................$4.47 per square foot

Curb & gutter.......................................$13.95 per lineal foot

Sealer......................................................... $1.25 per square foot
Resident wishing to replace their driveways should call Suburban Concrete
directly at 847-837-8805, and inform them you are a Darien resident.
Suburban Concrete will invoice you for the work.
Residents wishing to replace the sidewalk, apron or depress their driveway
curb should call City Hall at 630-353-8102. The city will invoice you for this
work.
The deadline to participate in this years program is July 3.
Darien City News
2015 Street Maintenance Program
Please
dont place branches out too early
Each year the City of Darien receives numerous calls about branches left
in the parkway for brush pickup. While the City of Darien chips branches
for residents, if they are put out too early they look unsightly next to the
road and if left on the grass could cause damage to the lawn. We ask that
you keep your brush away from the street and find an area in the backyard
until the next pickup. The brush may be placed at the curb the weekend
prior to the pickup date. You may also drop off the brush at the Public
Works Facility located at 1041 South Frontage Rd.
Your help in keeping Darien A Nice Place to Live is greatly appreciated.
If you have any questions please call Municipal Services at 630-353-8105.
Wood
chip delivery available
Wood chip delivery from the City of Darien will again be available
this year. There will be a delivery fee of $35 for a half load, which is
approximately three cubic yards of chips, and $55 for a full load, which
is approximately eight cubic yards of chips. Wood chips may be picked
up at the Public Works facility at no charge. The wood chips are double
ground and are delivered on Fridays. Please call Municipal Services at
630-353-8105 for more information or to schedule a delivery.
15
Jose Moreno is the

2015 Great Starts
in District 61
honoree.
School Directory
Eisenhower
Jr. High School
Great Starts in
District 61
1410 75th St., Darien, IL 60561

630-964-5200 Fax: 630-968-8002
Lace School
7414 Cass Ave., Darien, IL 60561

630-968-2589 Fax: 630-968-5920
Mark DeLay School
6801 Wilmette Ave., Darien, IL 60561

630-852-0200 Fax: 630-968-7506
Administration
Dr. Robert M. Carlo, Superintendent
Mrs. Megan Stoltz,
Chief School Business Official
Dr. Carol Schultz,
Director of Special Services
Mr. Jacob Buck, Principal,
Eisenhower Jr. High
Mr. Joel Filas, Assistant Principal,
Eisenhower Jr. High
Ms. Erin Dwyer, Principal,
Lace Elementary
Mrs. Lisa Kompare, Principal,
Mark DeLay Elementary
Board of Education
Janine Kiwiet, President
Katherine Fujiura, Vice-President
Mare Chiaro, Secretary
Melissa Christie, Member
Gregory Leban, Member
Jane Moss, Member
Iranell Spann, Member
schoolboard@darien61.org
16
Mr. Jose Moreno named 2015

Great Starts in District 61 honoree
by Mare Chiaro
The Darien District 61 Educational
Foundation is proud to announce
the second recipient of its Great
Starts in District 61 recognition
award, Mr. Jose Moreno. Its an
honor to celebrate former students
like Moreno who are following
interests they discovered while here
in District 61, says Foundation
Chair Barbara Finnegan. Its exciting
to follow up with them after theyve
left the district and see the exciting
paths theyve taken in their lives.
Moreno credits the projects he did
in his Discovery enrichment class
with encouraging him to pursue
engineering in college.
Visitors to the Foundations
website can view two videos
recorded by Moreno. In both,
he addresses the students of
District 61, sharing his personal
message to themone in English
and one in Spanish. Both videos,
along with personal photos and a
Conversation with Jose can be
found at darien61foundation.org.
Now 19, Moreno attended
kindergarten at Fairview Elementary
School. He spent his entire
K8 career in District 61 schools,
graduating from eighth grade at
Eisenhower Junior High. Moreno
is currently studying electrical
engineering and pursuing a double
minor in entrepreneurship and

computer science at Purdue
University in West Lafayette, IN.
Moreno was able to enter college as
a second-semester sophomore and
credits this achievement in part to
the education he received in District
61 that allowed him to take two
years worth of advanced-placement
courses in high school.
Moreno fondly recounts memories
of his time in District 61. In A
Conversation with Jose Moreno
posted on the Foundations website,
he recounts memorable moments
highlighting special teachers along
the way. He recalls learning group
dynamics while building a house
made of newspaper in his Discovery
enrichment class. Moreno says he
uses the lessons learned during
this project in his team-centered
engineering projects at college today.
In his video message to current
students he says, Youre so blessed
at District 61 to have such great
teachers who fully support you and
are actually concerned with getting
you ahead as a student and as a
person. Moreno perfectly captures
the goal of a District 61 education
when he states, A school is a place
that fosters the development of a
student in terms of their role in a
community, not just the scores they
receive on exams. He stresses the

importance of being unique and
being confident in that uniqueness.
He counsels grabbing opportunity
whenever it presents itself.
In a second video message
delivered in Spanish and directed to
bicultural Spanish-speaking students,
Moreno discusses how being from
another culture
and speaking a
second language
is a big positive.
He is the son of
immigrant parents
from Mexico.
He was born in
Mexico City and
received American
citizenship when he
was a fifth-grader
at Mark DeLay.
He encourages
bicultural students
to keep their ability to speak a
second language strong by practicing
at home with their parents and
family.
After college, Moreno wants to
work in the aerospace industry
because he believes humanity is on
the verge of entering a new space
age and he wants to be a part of
that excitement. He has his sights set

on eventually establishing his own
company after gaining experience in
the corporate environment.
When hes not studying, Jose
enjoys playing soccer at the gym
and plays in a band he formed with
other students who hail from all
parts of the world: a drummer from
England, a guitar player from Brazil
and a singer from Russia. The band is
called Tower Six (facebook.com/
TowerSixBand).
The Darien District 61 Educational
Foundation is honored to recognize
Jose Moreno as the 2015 Great
Starts in District 61 honoree and the
exciting path hes taken since moving
on from District 61 schools. We
look forward to watching him grow
in pursuit of his goals.
Mare Chiaro is a member of the Darien
District 61 Educational Foundation
board of directors.
representative on the District Math

Committee.
Mary Govertsen, a graduate of
Michigan State and National-Louis
Universities, began her career in
District #61 in 2000. She has been
an intermediate resource teacher at
Lace School. During her career with
working with special needs students,
Mrs. Govertesen also coordinated
the Building Safety Patrol. In this role
her positive impact was felt throughout the building.
Mary Swenson, a graduate of
Miami University and the University

of Illinois began working in District
#61 in 1983. She spent the next 32
years as the Social Worker at Mark
DeLay School. She is also known
as the coordinator of the District
Lifetoucher Program which connects
seniors with students needing extra
academic assistance.
Thank you on behalf of all the
students who have been impacted
by your involvement in District #61.
We wish them all success as they
begin a new chapter of their lives.
Darien teachers retire

Congratulations to the following
teachers who will be retiring from
District #61 at the end of the school
year.
Donna Adams, a graduate of
Western Illinois University, began
working in District #61 in 1996 as
a teachers aide for ESL, Kindergarten, and Special Education. She
returned to District #61 as a third
grade classroom teacher in 2001.
She has taught both second and
third grade students during her time
in the district. She also served as a
Reminder: District #61 Computer Lab is open to the public

District #61 has opened their
computer labs to the community for
computer use in the evenings from
68pm at the following locations:
Tuesdays:
Eisenhower Jr. High
(Enter through front door)
Wednesdays: Lace
(Enter through front door)
Thursdays:
DeLay
(Enter at the Gym Doors
north parking lot)
What can you do?

Access your email
Use the internet
Read books online with your child
(raz-kids.com)
Use our reading curriculum
site connected.mcgraw-hill.com/
connected/login.do)
Find resources to help your child
learn
Visit your childs classroom website
Research for school projects
Utilize the student websites

Check out whats going on in
Darien District #61 (darien61.org)
Find ways to get involved in your
community
Who can come?
Adults who want to have
computer and Internet access can
attend at any of the district schools.
School aged children are welcome
to come and use the computers with
an adult.
17
New Technology
ready for PARCC
by Mary Andersen
The District #61 Community
Rocks!! Thats the message for this
years Boosterthon Fun Run at both
Mark DeLay and Lace Elementary
Schools in DarienRockn Town
Live! The goal of the DeLay/Lace
PTA, is to raise $10,000 to update
both of the school music programs.
Every student, in preschool
through 5th grade, participates
in music classes each week. Our
music teachers, Ms. Sarah Elger
at Mark DeLay and Mrs. Andrea
Behegan at Lace, will be integral in
coordinating purchases to support
their curriculum. The districts music
curriculum follows the National
Core Music Standards. In order
to enhance the students learning,
Ms. Elger and Mrs. Behegan have
compiled a wish list. Some of the
items that they have investigated
include: (Wooden) Xylophone $600,
Metallophone $300, Preschool
Curriculum $160, Game Plan
Curriculum for K5th grade $1,000,
adaptive instruments for both
buildings, Bass Bar $450this is
similar to a xylophone but its one
huge bar, Choir Chimessimilar
to bells, $600 for 12; $1,900 for
37, Movement Props (scarves
and rhythm ribbons) $100, song
collections that are designed for
students to sing at holiday time or
spring program, to name a few. Both
music teachers feel exceptionally
fortunate to be in a district that
has a designated class and space for
music in each building. They are so
grateful for all of the support from
administration, parents and students.
These supplies would help their
students be successful with the rigor
of the new standards.
The Boosterthon leaders will have
us groovin to the tunes right from
the start. This is our 2nd Annual
18
Boosterthon and we know a little bit

more of what to expect. This years
message is clear: digital devices tend
to keep students inside and isolated.
The goal is to get students out and
about within their community and
make connections with others.
EVERYONE has a voice and can
make a difference!
This initiative has FIVE Community
Challenges: (from their site)
Plug in to serve: Serving others
means putting someone elses
needs in front of your own.
Volunteer in your community or
serve your family by asking how
you can help them.
Amplify others: You have the
power to make others stronger
with your words. Pretend
everyone has a power meter on
them. Max out the meter with
positive words.
Listen for feedback: Parents
and teachers have great feedback
(helpful advice), giving you the
opportunity to grow into the best
person you can be. You just have
to listen.
Play hard: Whether you play
a sport or an instrument, its
important to exercise 60 minutes
a day by playing hard and staying
healthy.
Thank your crowd: Your biggest
fans are your parents and teachers.
Say a giant, THANK YOU, for
their endless support. Gratitude is
a sign of great community.
There is an online component
for parents to register donations
for the students and Skylerts, our
family email system, will go home
to families to keep them updated
on the event. For the students, it
is more than just raising money for
their school. It is about having fun
with their friends and learning how
P hoto : Malmark
Boosterthon fundraiser at Mark DeLay and

Lace SchoolsMusic Moves Me!
to be a better friend to everyone in

the community.
The event will be promoted
schoolwide through its duration.
Mrs. Kompare and Ms. Dwyer will
give a shout out each morning during
the announcements. Parents will
have the option of making a one time
flat donation, or pledge a certain
amount per lap that their student
will complete. All donations are
appreciated!
Even if students arent able to
make a monetary donation to the
event, all students are able to
participate in the fun run that will
be held in May. DeLay and Lace will
run on different days so parents of
students in both buildings are able to
cheer them on. There will be music
blasting to motivate the runners
and water breaks to stay hydrated.
Teachers and staff will help to keep
track of the laps that the students
complete. All students and staff will
receive a fun run t-shirt at no cost.
We would like to thank you for
your continued support of this PTA
initiative that was new to us last
year. Your help is what makes this
possible.
This fundraiser and its music will
move us to earn money for our
schools.
If you do not have students at
the schools, but would like to make
a donation, please contact either
Mark DeLay (630-852-0200) or
Lace (630-968-2589) for more
information. Your support is greatly
appreciated!
Mary Andersen is the Enrichment
Specialist at Mark DeLay
Elementary School
This past March students in

grades 38 took part in the State
of Illinois new assessment, PARCC.
PARCC stands for Partnership
for Assessment of Readiness for
College and Careers. This new
assessment took the place of our
old Illinois Standard Achievement
Test. The PARCC assessment is a
computer-based test that assesses
students abilities to think critically
and apply their knowledge they
have learned through the Common
Core Standards taught within their
classrooms. The students will
take the PARCC assessment twice
during the school year. The PBA
(Performance Based Assessment)
PARCC will be administered in
March, while the EOY (End of
Year) PARCC assessment will be
administered in May.
The goal of the PARCC assessment
is to give schools information that
can be used to assist in improving
instruction, while also assisting in
meeting the needs of every student.
The PARCC will equip parents with
the knowledge of how their child is
progressing academically over the
course of their schooling.
During the past PBA PARCC
assessment, students were asked to
engage in texts and solve real-world
problems. They were asked to write
essays and answer questions that
resembled high-quality instruction
they see within the classroom.
We in District 61 are very lucky
to have a wonderful supply of
technology at our fingertips. This
technology is crucial, not only for
the PARCC assessment, but also
to allow students the experience
of 21st Century Learning on a daily
basis. Because of the technology
available to the students, they were
very successful as they embarked on
the testing this Spring.
We are very proud of the hard
work that students put forth
20152016 School Calendar

Aug. 26

Aug. 27
Aug. 28
Aug. 31
Sept. 7
Sept. 25

Oct. 12
Oct. 30

Nov. 6
Nov. 23
Nov. 24

Nov. 2527
Dec. 18
Jan. 4
Jan. 15

Jan. 18
Jan. 22
Jan. 29
Feb. 11
Feb. 12
Feb. 15
Feb. 26
Mar. 11

Mar. 25
Mar. 28
Apr. 4
Apr. 8
Apr. 15

May 6

May 30
June 7

Volunteer Workshops for Teaching Staff/

New Teachers Workshop
Teachers Institute
Teachers Institute
First Day of Attendance (full day of attendance)
Labor DayNO SCHOOL
School Improvement Day
(early dismissal: 3 hrs of attendance)
Columbus DayNO SCHOOL
(early dismissal: 3 hrs. of attendance)
First Quarter Ends
First Quarter Report Cards Issued
Parent-Teacher Conferences 128pmNO SCHOOL
Teachers Institute 11am4pm/
Parent-Teacher Conferences 58pmNO SCHOOL
Thanksgiving HolidaysNO SCHOOL
Winter Vacation Begins (end of day)
Schools Reopen
Martin Luther Kings BirthdayNO SCHOOL
Second Quarter Ends
Second Quarter Report Cards Issued
Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences 58pm
NO SCHOOLParent-Teacher Conferences 811am
Presidents DayNO SCHOOL
County Teachers InstituteNO SCHOOL
NO SCHOOL
Spring Vacation Begins
Schools Reopen
Third Quarter Ends
Third Quarter Report Cards Issued
Memorial DayNO SCHOOL
Final Report Cards Issued
*Last Day of Attendance (full day of attendance)
June 810
June 1314

*These days will be declared Local Holidays if no days are

required for closing school during the year due to an
emergency. If these days are not required, then the last
day of pupil attendance will be as shown above.
during the testing period. The

students truly tried their best as we
embarked on the new assessment. It
is always difficult to begin something
new, but the students jumped in and

were quite successful during their
testing periods. We are anxiously
awaiting the results.
19
Darien Resources
Education
Public High Schools
Public Elementary Schools
Hinsdale South High School

District #86
7401 Clarendon Hills Rd., Darien
630-468-4000
south.hinsdale86.org
Maercker School
District #60 (35)
5827 S. Cass Ave., Westmont
630-515-4820 maercker.org
Hinsdale Central High School

District #86
55th & Grant St., Hinsdale
630-570-8000
central.hinsdale86.org
Downers Grove South High
School, District #99
1436 Norfolk, Downers Grove
630-795-8500
csd99.k12.il.us/south
Lemont High School
District #210
800 Porter Street, Lemont
630-257-5838 lemont.k12.il.us
Public Junior High Schools

Eisenhower Jr. High School
District #61 (68)
1410 - 75th St., Darien
630-964-5200 darien61.org
Lakeview Junior High School
District #66 (68)
701 Plainfield Rd.
Downers Grove
630-985-2700 ccsd66.org
Cass Junior High School
District #63 (58)
8502 Bailey Rd., Darien
630-985-2000 cassd63.org
Old Quarry Middle School
District #113 (68)
16100 W. 127th St., Lemont
630-257-2286 sd113a.org
Westview Hills Middle School
District #60 (68)
630 65th St., Willowbrook
20
Indian Prairie Public Library
Oakwood School
District #113 (Pre3)
1130 Kim Pl., Lemont
630-257-2286 dial 1000
sd113a.org
Bromberek School
District #113 (35)
20W145 Davey Rd., Lemont
630-257-2286 sd113a.org
Holmes School
District #60 (K2)
5800 S. Holmes Ave.
Clarendon Hills
Central School
District #113 (35)
410 McCarthy Rd., Lemont
630-257-2286 dial 3 sd113a.org
Lace School
District #61 (35)
7414 Cass Avenue, Darien
630-968-2589 darien61.org
Mark DeLay School
District #61 (K2)
6801 Wilmette Ave., Darien
630-852-0200 darien61.org
Concord School
District #63 (Pre4)
1019 Concord Pl., Darien
630-968-3026 cassd63.org
Elizabeth Ide
School District #66 (K2)
2000 Manning Rd., Darien
630-783-5200 ccsd66.org
Prairie View School
District #66 (35)
19W321 Plainfield Rd.,
Downers Grove
630-783-5100 ccsd66.org
Parochial High Schools

Benet Academy (High School)
2200 Maple Ln., Lisle
630-969-6550 benet.org
401 Plainfield Rd. 630-887-8760

ippl.info
Explore, connect and be inspired at

the Indian Prairie Public Library!
Montini Catholic High School

19 W 070 16th St., Lombard
630-627-6930 montini.org
Nazareth Academy
Catholic High School
1209 West Ogden Ave.,
LaGrange
708-354-0061
nazarethacademy.com
Parochial Elementary Schools

Kingswood Academy (Pre8)
133 Plainfield Rd., Darien
630-887-1141
kingswoodacademy.org
Our Lady of Peace (Pre8)
709 Plainfield Rd., Darien
630-325-9220
olopdarien.org/school
Marquette Manor Baptist (Pre-12)
333 75th St.
Downers Grove
630-964-5363 mmbm.org
Pre-Schools
First Step Preschool
7301 Fairview Ave., Darien
630-968-6400 darienparks.com
Lads and Lassies Preschool
1001 Hinsbrook Ave., Darien
630-969-8310 or 630-209-6822
ladsandlassiespreschool.com
St. John Early Learning Center
7214 S. Cass Ave., Darien
630-969-7987 sjlcdarien.org
More than 1,400 people visit the Indian Prairie Public Library every
day, discovering the wide range of materials, programs and services we
provide to enrich lives.
With more than 200,000 books, magazines, audiobooks, CDs and
DVDs, we offer a growing selection of materials for personal, educational
and professional use. If we dont have what youre looking for, we can get
itwe offer access to more than 8 million items in our online catalog.
IPPL cardholders of all ages can browse our digital eLibrary anytime,
anywhere, from their computer, tablet or smart phone. IPPL cardholders
have access to more than 260,000 items in the eLibrary, including 30,000
ebooks, 18,000 audiobooks, 94 magazine titles, 200,000 music albums,
5,000 movies, and 10,000 television episodes.
Our friendly, professional staff is ready to recommend books, movies
and music, and can answer questions and assist you in using resources
on any subject. We also provide resource databases that can be accessed
online 24/7 for accurate, up-to-date information including online tutorials
on a variety of topics.
Looking to save money? Indian Prairie Public Library cardholders
saved an average of $638 last year by checking out books, DVDs, CDs,
magazines and other items rather than buying them. And thats only part
of the value that our library offers the community.

401 Plainfield Rd.
Darien, IL 60561-4207
630-887-8760
email: ippl@ippl.info ippl.info
Hours
MondayFriday.......................9am9pm
Saturday...................................9am5pm
Sunday............................................15pm
Drive-up book return open 24/7
Highlights
Free high-speed Wi-Fi
throughout the library
3D printer
Digital media lab
Wouldshop Makerspace
Art gallery and exhibit space
Community meeting space
Family center
Teen lounge
Special resources for
parents and teachers
Resources for job seekers
and businesses
ESL collection and
computer software
Homebound delivery
Tax forms, stamps,
voters registration,
notary service,
copiers, fax machine
Reading garden
Vending cafe
Did you know?

During Fiscal Year 2013-14:
466,022 patrons visited the library
855,033 items were checked out
18,668 patrons attended 730 programs
98,252 reference questions were answered
74,445 patrons used our public computers
21
7301 Fairview Ave. 630-968-6400

darienparks.com
Special Events
Adults have many activities
For more information on any events, visit darienparks.com
AARP Smart Driver Safety

Course: Course for drivers 50+
to stay safe behind the wheel. After
finishing the course you may be
eligible for a multi-year discount on
your car insurance. (Consult your
agent for details.) The course is June
1 and 2 from 91pm at the Darien
Park District. $15 for AAARP
members and $20 for non-members.
For more information call the Darien
Park District 630-968-6400.
Explore Shipshewana with the

Darien Park District on Tues., June
30 from 7:15am6:45pm. The cost
is $70 for residents and $75 for
non-residents. We will spend the
day at the largest flea market and
also do some shopping in the quaint
town. Lunch will be at the Das
Dutchman Essenhause for an Amish
meal. We will also take in the sites
of the beautiful quilt gardens. More
information, call the Darien Park
District at 630-968-6400.
Come and enjoy the fun musical

of Menopause the Musical
at the Copely Theatre. June 3
at 114:30pm. Cost is $65 for
residents and $70 for non-residents.
We will have lunch before the
show. For more information,
call the Darien Park District at
630-968-6400.
At the Sportsplex
Sat., June 6Darien Park

District Outdoor Flea Market,
9am1pm
Darien Sportsplex
451 Plainfield Rd.
(Free Admission!)
WednesdaysDarien Park
District Farmers Market,
37pm, June 10Sept.9
Westwood Park Parking Lot,
75th & Fairview
NEW location!
Sat., June 26
Movie in the Park
Night at the Museum: Secret of
the Tomb, 8:45pm
Darien Community Park,
(Free!)
Summer Camps filled with adventure, creativity and variety

Summer Camp is offered for
all ages! Day by Day or weekly
registration available. Detailed
information is available for all
the camps on our website at
darienparks.com.
Twos Day at Camp
for 23 year olds
Camp Iwannahavefun!
for 36 year olds
Super Stars Day Camp
for 69 year olds
Fun-4-All Day Camp
for 913 year olds
22
Darien Sportsplex Super Rec League

The Sportsplex has put together
a fall youth soccer program for
children in grades PK to 8th grade
that you and your child will love.
Participants will be placed on teams
that will practice on Wednesdays and
play games on Sundays. Instruction
will be given by professional staff
from Eclipse Select Soccer Club. We believe in small
sided soccer so by decreasing the amount of participants
on the field we will improve ball control,
balance, agility, and decision making skills
in all our participants. Register for fall
soccer before July 15th and receive $30
off! For additional information visit our
website
at darienparks.com.
Registration deadline: Sept. 2
League dates: Sept. 9Nov. 1
Participant Fee: $130R/$140NR
Chicago Hawks
3 on 3 hockey League
The Darien Sportsplex 3 on 3
hockey league is the best place
to play and have fun this spring
and summer for all mites, squirts,
peewees and bantams. The game
creates a must faster paced
game and gives the players more
opportunities with the puck. You can
register as a team or as an individual.
Participants will receive 20 games
(two games per night) and a team
jersey. We anticipate a large number
of players wanting to participate so
register early!
League dates: June 15Aug. 7

Team fee: $1,400
Individual fee: $180
23
Darien History
by Mary Coyle Sullivan
On December 13, 1969, city of

Darien was incorporated through
a referendum that passed by just
42 votes. However, its rich history
dates back to 1833.
The first group to settle in the
area traveled from the New England
states by water, using the Erie Canal
and the Great Lakes, settling along
an old stage coach route which is
now Interstate 55. Among the first
to arrive was Thomas Andrus (born,
1801). Leaving his family in Vermont,
he came to Chicago in 1833, where
he worked driving oxen teams and at
construction jobs. In 1835, Andrus
brought his wife and children back
with him to this area.
Elisha Smart and his wife, Eliza,
arrived in 1838. The Smarts settled
on a farm located between the Cass
church and Andruss inn. Today this
is the Carmelite Carefree Village
site. Other famous early settlers
included the Oldfields (1850) who
raised cattle on 2000 acres. The
Hewlitt family (1913) built the barn
that remains intact today in Meyer
Woods. Franklin Blanchard opened
his cheese factory in 1881McDonalds stands there today. In 1903
Martin Madden built a summer home
to look like the White House in
Washington, DC. He called it Castle
Eden. Today, Castle Eden is a part of
the Aylesford Retreat Center of the
Carmelite Fathers.
This area was a very quiet farm

community until after World War
II. In the late 1940s, with faster
automobiles and better roads, many
Chicago residents chose this area to
escape the noise and dirt of the city.
Many of the Lace farmers, who had
been struggling to survive, sold sell
their land to residential developers.
The first two subdivisions built were
Marion Hills and Brookhaven. Then
Clarefield and Hinsbrook were built.
As more people moved into the
area, businesses were built to meet
the needs of a growing population.
This meant an increased demand for
municipal support and services, such
as fire and police protection.
Through the efforts of The Combined Homeowners Study Group
incorporation was presented as the
best option for residents. It was
felt that it could be accomplished
economically and provide the much
needed services that the growing
population demanded.
Prior to the incorporation of the
city, there were many prominent
organizations coming forth in the
community. Some of these groups
were the P.T.A., Girl and Boy Scouts,
Lace Marion Youth Club (todays
DYC), Pioneers Club, Marion Brook
Sanitary District and last but most
certainly not least Womans Club.
These organizations gave promise to
an expanding community of volunteers that could embrace a future
city.
After many failed attempts at passing incorporation, on Dec. 13, 1969,
the referendum results were 1212
votes for and 1170 against. The
City of Darien was incorporated by
42 votes. There was cause for celebration, but much had to be done
to get a city structure in place and
open up for business.
Darien has seen many changes
within its boundaries in the past
44 years. Today the community is
thriving with nearly 9,000 homes and
over 22,000 residents.
Believed to be a photo of Andrus Inn along Frontage Rd.

Thomas Andrus was one of Dariens earliest settlers, coming to the area permanently in 1835.
Market commentary
by Angelo Imbrogno
Low energy prices
Lower energy prices for
consumers are like a tax cut that
should help support earnings for the
consumer sectors. Lower fuel costs
also help lower transportation costs,
which may benefit railroads, airlines,
and shipping logistics providers
(though lower fuel surcharges may
mitigate benefits).
first quarter. The pace of legal

settlements should continue to
abate. And financials earnings
fell modestly during the year ago
quarter compared with first quarter
2013, potentially setting the stage
for upside surprises with an easy
comparison. Low interest rates still
hurt but may be already factored
into estimates.
Stellar cost management

Profit margins for S&P 500
companies remain near record
highs and probably held up well
overall during the first quarter of
2015. Wage gains are the biggest
component of the S&P 500
companies costs, and wage gains
remain moderate at about 2%
despite the drop in unemployment
(based on the March 2015 jobs
report). Commodity prices are
another big corporate cost and
those priceseven beyond oil
continue to fall. The Bloomberg
Commodity Index has fallen about
4% year to date after a double-digit
decline in 2014. And borrowing costs
remain low.
ISM Signal hanging in there

Our favorite earnings indicator,
the Institute for Supply Management
(ISM) Manufacturing Index, has
continued to signal earnings gains
over the next six to nine months and
offers an encouraging sign regarding
where earnings may be headed.
Although the index pulled back
during March 2015 due to temporary
factors, it remains in expansion
territory at slightly over 50 (50 is
the breakpoint between growth and
contraction for the index) and well
above the sub-40 levels that have
historically signaled recession.
European growth picking up

This one is a double-edged
sword, because one of the reasons
European growth is picking up is
the weak euro and its effect on
European exports. That same weak
euro (and corresponding strong
dollar) is a drag on profits earned
in Europe translated back into
dollars. Nonetheless, on the margin
we expect a good number of U.S.
multinationals to cite improved
economic conditions in Europe.
(Slightly) better environment for
financials
Increased volatility helps the
trading divisions for the big money
center banks and brokerage firms.
Currencies are likely to prove
particularly rewarding for the
Your Finances
24
DarienIncorporated in 1969, but with a rich history
Conclusion
First quarter 2015 earnings will
likely not be very good, due to the
drags of low oil prices and the strong
dollar. However, results for S&P 500
companies may exceed dramatically
reduced expectations and we see
better prospects for earnings as
the year progresses. We continue
to expect earnings to drive stock
market gains in 2015, but investors
may need to be a bit more forward
looking.
Angelo Imbrogno is President of

Blue Diamond Wealth Management.
The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only
and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations
for any individual. To determine which investment(s) may be
appropriate for you, consult your financial advisor prior to
investing. All performance referenced is historical and is
no guarantee of future results. All indices are unmanaged
and may not be invested into directly.
Securities offered through LPL Financial.
Member FINRA/SIPC.
25
Presenting Sponsor
Board of Directors
Mission Statement of the Darien Chamber of Commerce
The mission of the Darien Chamber of Commerce is to enhance economic growth of the Darien area by
focusing on education, promotion and development of the business community, and organizing activities
that benefit the community overall.
Our primary goals are to strengthen our local economy, promote the community, provide networking
opportunities, and represent the interests of businesses serving our community.
T-Shirt Sponsor
5K IL15005WR
10K IL15006WR
Celebrating 15 years!
Sunday, May 17
8:30am Race Start10K and 5K
8am Race StartFun Run
Darien Community Park
10K & 5K RacesFun Run for kids 10 & under
Register online: dariendash.com
Race Packet may be picked up at Darien City Hall
(1702 Plainfield Rd., Darien) Friday, May 15 from 9am5pm,
and Saturday, May 16 from 8am3pm
Online registration closes at 11:59pm, Thurs. May 14
American Academy of Sleep Medicine

Athletico Physical Therapy
Burr Ridge Veterinary Clinic
Chucks Southern Comforts Caf
Com Ed
Darien Youth Club
First Merchants Bank
Goddard School
Home Run Inn
MFC Sports Performance
Nick Pitzer State Farm Agency
Rotary Club of Darien
Unicarrier
Vein Center at UMC
15th
Annual
Thanks to our 2015

Darien Dash Sponsors!
Event Marketing and Post Race

Sponsors
Chiro One
Countryside Bank
Vein Center at UMC
Race Bag Logo Sponsor

Blue Diamond Wealth Management
Water Station Sponsor

Walgreens
Quality Pain Management, LLC
Hospitality Tent Sponsor

Ashton Place
Chase Bank
Race Bag Sponsors

Workout Anytime
BMO Harris Bank
C K Rose Capital Partners
CWA Accounting LLC
Darien Hearing Center
Edward Jones - James Burke
First American Bank
Jacks Handyman Service
Laneville Family Chiropractic
Miskatonic Brewing Company
MultiCare Health Center
Print Mart
TGI Fridays
Tocara
Uni-Carrier
Vein Center at UMC
(Not pictured: Jonathan Sceggel, Paul Guagenti, Michael Overmann, Tim Werner
Working for you
Darien is fortunate to have a strong Chamber of Commerce to help businesses with networking,
education, best business practices and providing other opportunities for business. The City and Chamber
often cooperate in civic and business activities in the area.
Clare Bongiovanni, President & CEO
Executive Board of Directors
Thomas Papais, Chairman
Corrine Ganiec, Vice Chair
Rose Landscape Design, Inc
630-910-7270
630-203-1653
James Burke, 2nd Vice Chair

Edward Jones
630-968-2041
Jonathan Sceggel, Treasurer

Caldwell, Coren & Sceggel
630-960-2135
Carol Kempf, Secretary
CK Rose Capitol Partners
603-605-7020
Save the date! September 1113

Directors
Michael Barraco
Zazzos Pizza & Catering
630-655-4788
Gail Sablick
Wild Orchid Salon
630-910-1101
Michael Petrucelli
Goddard School
630-985-7117
Michael Overmann, Advisor

Attorney at Law
630-810-0316
Paul Guagenti
Republic Bank
630-570-7655
Tim Werner, Past Chair

Wells Fargo
630-571-7188
27
630-920-2700
6262 Rte. 83
Willowbrook, IL 60527
630-960-2135
7900 S. Cass Ave., Ste. 170
Darien, IL 60561
Countryside Bank
CWA Accounting, LLC
Michael J. Jablonski, Ltd. - CPAs

630-321-1100
805 Plainfield Rd., Ste. 120
Darien, IL 60561
Staden & Co.
630-654-1040
805 Plainfield Rd.. Ste. 114
Darien, IL 60561
Barbara J. Vondra, CPA

630-327-8202
Darien, IL 60561
See our ad page 35
Admin. Offices
ComEd
630-985-4018
1040 N Janes Ave.
Bolingbrook. IL 60440
Advertising Agency
Alkaye Media Group
Michael Overmann, Ltd.

Attorneys at Law
Michael Overmann, Ltd. is a law
practice devoted to estate planning
(wills/living trusts), estate and trust
administration (probate/guardianship)
and estate and trust litigation.
By practicing exclusively in these
areas, the firm provides superior
quality and focused trust and estate
representation.
7702 S. Cass Avenue, Suite 115
Darien, IL 60561
630-810-0316
fax 630-810-1984
www.overmannlaw.com
Winner of the Darien
Chamber of Commerce
Business Excellence Award
Attorney
630-971-8700
38 N. Cass Ave.
Westmont, IL 60559
Auto Repair
Advertising Specialties
Promotional Products
331-777-2989
1000 75th St.
Downers Grove, IL 60516
C&S Sales Promotions, Inc.

630-964-8128
929 Walnut Dr.
Darien, IL 60561
Appliances, TVs
Sears Outlet
630-434-9890
7415 S. Cass Ave.
Darien, IL 60561
C & C Car Care
Auto Repair & Body Shop

Darien Collision Center
630-852-3353
8125 S. Lemont Rd.
Darien, IL 60561
Haraldsens Garage & Body

630-985-5440
2525 W. 75th St.
Darien, IL 60561
Architectural Design &

Engineering Services
Bakery
Wendling Designs
Dunkin Donuts
630-985-3822
7810 Green Valley Ct.
Darien, IL 60561
630-434-1799
7516 S. Cass Ave.
Darien, IL 60561
Attorneys
Ballroom Dance Studio
Joerg Seifert Law Offices P.C.
Fred Astaire Dance Studio
630-832-2333
100 S. York St., Ste. 200
Elmhurst, IL 60126
630-455-0665
212 Burr Ridge Pkwy.
Burr Ridge, IL 60527
Law Offices of
Joseph P. Glimco III
Banks
630-910-6400
8340 Lemont Rd.
Darien, IL 60561
Michael Overmann, Ltd.

Attorneys At Law
28
Community Bank of
Willowbrook
Accounting & Tax Service
630-964-9858
8301 S. Cass Ave., #203
Darien, IL 60561
630-810-0316
Darien, IL 60561
See our ad page 36
Carnival RidesFood Concessionaire
BMO Harris Bank

630-271-4000
2275 W. 75th St.
Darien, IL 60561
Citibank
630-434-4412
2225 W. 75th St.
Darien, IL 60561
Carnival Rides
Windy City Amusements, Inc.
630-443-4547
914 W. Main St.
St. Charles, IL 60174
630-655-3113
7380 S. Rte. 83
Darien, IL 60561
Carnival Rides
Catering
Trucking (office)
First American Bank
Rentals Unlimited
630-547-8900
2013 75th St.
Darien, IL 60561

630-203-1653
8301 S. Cass Ave.
Darien, IL 60561
J.P Morgan Chase Bank N.A.
630-759-4200
400 N. Schmidt Rd.
Bolingbrook IL 60440
Chamber of Commerce
630-968-0004
1702 Plainfield Rd.
Darien, IL 60561
Computer Services &

DuPage Star Technology
630-730-0892
1112 Lodgepole Ct.
Darien, IL 60561
PowerForward DuPage
630-791-2660
28600 Bella Vista Pkwy., Ste. 1010
Warrenville, IL 60555
Delivery-Messenger Service
Entertainment Facility
Bowling
Uni-Carrier, Inc.
Brunswick Zone Woodridge
630-434-7000
1000 N. Frontage Rd., A
Darien, IL 60561
630-985-1115
1555 W. 75th St.
Woodridge, IL 60517
Dentist
Event Planning
Goers Dental Care
Chicago Shows
Smile Studio 87
Financial Services
630-789-0900
6700 Rte. 83
Darien, IL 60561
630-385-4000
57 Ponderosa Dr.
Yorkville. IL 60560
Chiropractic
630-427-2019
2019 87th St., Ste. 300.
Woodridge, IL 60517
Oxford Bank & Trust
Chiro One Wellness
Smiles on Cass
630-960-1100
6495 S. Cass Ave.
Westmont, IL 60559
630-327-9120
2625 Butterfield Rd.
Oak Brook, IL 60523
331-481-9302
7339 S. Cass Ave.
Darien, IL 60561
Republic Bank
Clarendon Chiropractic: A
Creating Wellness Center
B & R Dentists
Edward JonesJames Burke
Woodridge Dental LLC
Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

Tim Werner, Financial Advisor
630-743-2330
7501 Cass Ave.
Darien, IL 60561
630-241-4500
1510 75th St.
Darien, IL 60561
West Suburban Bank of Darien
630-455-0435
421 Park Ave.
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
630-652-2350
8001 S. Cass Ave.
Darien, IL 60561
Higher Health Chiropractic
Banquet Facilities
Laneville Family Chiropractic
Alpine Banquets, Inc.

630-964-4154
8230 S. Cass Ave.
Darien, IL 60561
Ashton Place
630-789-3337
341 75th St.
Bobaks Signature Events

630-968-7778
6440 Double Eagle Dr.
Woodridge, IL 60517
Billiards & Tavern

Q Bar & Grill
630-241-0970
8109 S. Cass Ave.
Darien, IL 60561
Bookstore
Frugal Muse Books, Music and
Video
630-427-1140
7511 Lemont Rd, #146
Darien, IL 60561
Cake Decorating & Baking

Supplies
Wilton Store/
School of Cake Decorating
630-985-6000
7511 Lemont Rd.
Darien, IL 60561
630-493-9399
Darien, IL 60561
630-325-5522
880 75th St.
Churches
Lord of Life Lutheran Church
630-323-3161
725 75th St.
Darien, IL 60561
St. John Lutheran Church

630-969-7987
7214 Cass Ave
Darien, IL 60561
Churches
Schools & School Districts
Our Lady of Peace Catholic
Church & School
630-325-9220
709 Plainfield Rd.
Darien, IL 60561
630-427-1800
2861 83rd St.
Darien, IL 60561
630-985-5000
2839 83rd St.
Darien, IL 60561
Department Store
Walmart
630-434-0490
2189 75th St.
Darien, IL 60561
Dog Training
Family K9 Dog Training
630-862-5078
926 Cherokee
Darien, IL 60561
See our ad page 7
The Dog District

630-541-6660
Darien, IL 60561
Education
My College Planning Team
630-871-3300
1755 S. Naperville Rd.
Wheaton, IL 60189
Coin Dealer
Electric Heating Equipment
Windy City Coin, Inc.
ETS Equipment Co., Inc.
Blue Diamond Wealth

Management
630-985-8700
2871 83rd St.
Darien, IL 60561
See our ad page 4
630-968-2041
Darien, IL 60561
630-571-7188
1515 W. 22nd St.
Oak Brook, IL 60523
World Financial GroupB.

Rasmussen
630-699-0332
2100 Clearwater Dr., Ste. 200
Oak Brook, IL 60523
Fire Department
Darien-Woodridge Fire District
630-910-2200
7550 Lyman Ave.
Darien, IL 60561
Food Concessionaire
Ashley Foods, Inc.
630-897-4937
1707 Ivy Lane
Montgomery, IL 60538
Blackhawk BBQ & Seafood

847-791-1236
6663 Majestic Way
Carpentersville, IL 60110
Bojos Food Service

630-416-9018
10341 Mayre Ave.
Naperville, IL 60564
630-655-1487
7714 S. Grant St.
Greek Delights
Computer Programming
for Education
Electrical Contractors
Tropical Sno Events
Kirtley Technology Corp.
630-910-9400
8171 S. Lemont Rd.
Darien, IL 60561
630-323-6609
7352 Rte. 83
Darien, IL 60561
630-910-0418
8328 Lemont Rd.
Darien, IL 60561
Cattaneo Electric Company
Buyers Guide
Buyers Guide
Accounting & Tax ServiceCake Decorating, Baking Supplies
708-307-2050
P.O. Box 246
Wood Dale, IL 60191
708-447-3324
127 Akenside Rd.
Riverside, IL 60546
29
Food Service Distribution
Grocery
Heating & Air Conditioning
Single Source, Inc.
Brookhaven Marketplace
George & Sons HVAC, Inc.
Food Service Distribution

Brewery
Hair Salon & Spa
Hobbies & Toys
Celestine Salon & Spa

630-322-9774
1224 Plainfield Rd.
Darien, IL 60561
Oakridge Hobbies & Toys
630-324-5983
8160 S. Cass Ave.
Darien, IL 60561
630-484-5389
1000 N Frontage Rd., Unit C
Darien, IL 60561
Fresh Fruit Arrangements

Edible Arrangements of Darien
630-985-8543
7511 Lemont Rd., Ste. 196
Darien, IL 60561
See our ad page 37
Funeral Home
Modell Funeral Home
630-512-0600
7516 S. Cass Ave.
Darien, IL 60561
Wild Orchid Salon

630-910-1101
7511 Lemont Rd.
Darien, IL 60561
See our ad page 10
Health and Fitness
Gift Shop
Workout Anytime
The Cottage Once Upon A

Time In The Real World
630-968-1111
1224 Plainfield Rd.
Darien, IL 60561
Golf Course
Banquet Facility
Restaurant
Carriage Greens Country Club
630-985-3400
8700 Carriage Greens Dr.
Darien, IL 60561
Government
City of Darien
630-852-5000
1702 Plainfield Rd.
Darien, IL 60561
Downers Grove Township

630-910-3536
4340 Prince St.
Downer Grove, IL 60515
630-435-5900
Darien, IL 60561
Home Care for Seniors

Home Helpers Home Care
630-323-7231
123 E. Ogden Ave., Ste. 102A
Hinsdale, IL 60521
Health and Fitness

Health Food Store
The Fruitful Yield
630-969-7614
2141 W. 75th St.
Darien, IL 60561
Health Insurance
Health Markets
708-567-3139
10S431 Glenn Dr.
Healthcare
630-230-0900
Midtown Athletic Club
207 W. 63rd St.
Concentra
630-286-5300
7421 S. Cass Ave.
Darien, IL 60561
Looking for Quality Home Care?

Let our highly trained,
compassionate caregivers assist
you with:
meal preparation
personal care
transportation
light housekeeping
1-Hour shifts to 24-Hour live in
State licensed and locally owned
by an RN. Lots of references! Call
Mary or visit our website.
123 E. Ogden Ave., Suite 102A
Hinsdale, IL 60521
630-323-7231
MaryandMikeCare.com
Home Care
Visiting Angels
708-387-0300
9211-R Ogden Ave
Brookfield, IL 60513
Home Improvements
Darien Hearing Center
Choice Generators
Darien Immediate Care
Home Depot
Graphic Design
Advertising Agency
630-541-5072
8190 S. Cass Ave.
Darien, IL 60561
JAK Graphic Design
Multicare Wellness
Jacks Handyman Services
Illinois State Representative

Ron Sandack
630-737-0504
633 Rogers St., Ste. 103
630-512-0500
Darien, IL 60561
630-541-8308
Darien, IL 60561
708-442-3050 or 630-796-4149
c/o University Medical
8110 S. Cass Ave.
Darien, IL 60561
The Hearing Care Clinic

630-963-6161
6800 S. Main St., #114
815-351-8226
29356 Stateline Rd.
Washington Township, IL 60401
630-271-9600
2101 W. 75th St.
Darien, IL 60561
630-244-1664
Darien, IL 60561
See our ad page 37
Renewal by Andersen
847-486-4040
2300 Ridge Dr.
Glenview, IL 60025
SpringHill Suites by Marriott

630-323-7530
15W90 N. Frontage Rd.
Home Remodeling
Bayern Builders, Inc.
LegalShield
Insurance
Protect yourself with affordable

attorney access. Join over 1.4
million families who have access to
experienced attorneys for advice
on an unlimited number of legal
issues.
630-353-0172
18W141 Willow Lane
Darien, IL 60561
AAA Downers Grove

630-241-5400
7331 Lemont Rd.
Insurance & Financial

Services
Life Quotes, Inc.
Lodging
630-969-6200
6182 S. Cass Ave.
Westmont, IL 60559
630-963-2202
8152 S. Cass Ave.
Darien, IL 60561
630-796-2537
8251 S. Lemont Rd.
Darien, IL 60561
331-777-4770
7516 S Cass Ave., Unit 3
Darien, IL 60561
Rusco Windows and Doors, Inc.
K & B Financial, Inc.
630-968-8400
711 59th St.
630-537-1891
7511 Lemont Rd.
Darien IL 60561
630-960-0308
8412 Wilmette Ave., Ste. G
Darien, IL 60561
Indian Boundary YMCA
630-852-3595
7710 S. Cass Ave.
Darien, IL 60561
See our ad page 36
Cardfrenzy inc.
30
Home ImprovementMembership Accreditation
Legal services
Library
Attractions &
Entertainment
Monaghan Insurance Agency

630-321-8900
805 Plainfield Rd., #217B
Darien, IL 60561
TW Group, Inc.
630-737-0300
850 N. Cass Ave.
Westmont, IL 60559
630-887-8760
401 Plainfield Rd.
Darien, IL 60561
See page 21
Liquor Store
Binnys Beverage Depot
630-654-0988
6920 S. Rte. 83
Begeman Jewelers
Paolucci Jewelers
630-910-0660
1001 75th St.
Woodridge, IL 60517
Tocara
815-258-3573
Plainfield, IL 60585
Landscaping
Rose Landscape Design, Inc.
630-910-7270
1514 Pineview Ct.
Darien, IL 60561
Royal Oaks
708-599-0700
9016 Thomas Ave.
Bridgeview, IL 60455
Neighbors Publications/
Emerald Marketing
We publish Neighbors of Darien
Magazine and several other
community magazines. We also
provide advertising, design and
consulting services related to
community magazine publishing.
28 S. Water St., Ste. 301
Batavia, IL 60510
630-995-3482
fax 630-995-3484
welcometoneighbors.com
Marketing & Sales
630-325-9000
30 63rd St.
630-455-1234
7163 Kingery Hwy.
630-995-3482
28 Water St., Ste. 301
Batavia, IL 60510
Publishing
Jewelry
Bella Cosa Jewelers
Carole Kempf
Independent Associate
630-605-7020
ckrosellc@gmail.com
www.carolekempf.
legalshieldassociate.com
630-515-0170
8205 S. Cass Ave., #102
Darien, IL 60561
630-515-9880
7509 Norman Dr.
Darien, IL 60561
Magazine
Advertising Specialties
Publishing
Buyers Guide
Buyers Guide
Food Service DistributionHome Improvement
Aggrego
Established in 1997, Rose Landscape
Design provides a full range of
services including paver patios,
walkways & driveways, retaining &
seat walls, natural stone, custom
grill enclosures, fireplaces and
fire pits, water features, custom
planting designs and accent lighting.
First Place Unilock 2014
Awards of Excellence
multi-time winner
Darien Chamber 2014
Business Excellence Award &
Business of the Year
Authorized Unilock Contractor
Landscape Architecture &
Construction
Member ILCA
Cell: 630-202-2717
tom@roselandscapedesign.com
roselandscapedesign.com
Landscaping
312 405 3806

350 N. Orleans, 10th Floor
Chicago, IL 60654
City Central Marketing

630- 981-0072
6917 High Rd.
Darien, IL 60561
Marketing & Sales

Education
Shirins Barefoot Books
630-201-0117
6918 Eleanor Pl.
Darien, IL 60561
Membership Accreditation
Organization
American Academy of Sleep
Medicine
630-737-9700
Darien, IL 60561
Better Business Bureau of

Chicago & Northern Illinois
312-245-2560
330 N. Wabash
Chicago, IL 60611
31
RestaurantsYouth Sports
Newspapers
Painting - Custom Painter
Property Management
Suburban Life Media
ProTect Painters of the Central

Western Chicago Suburbs
Inland Commercial Property

Mgmt.
630-368-1100
1101 W. 31st St., Ste. 280
Non Profit Organization

Project Home Childrens
Foundation
630-674-2710
146 Iris Rd.
Darien, IL 60561
The Gift of Carl Foundation,

Inc.
630-418-0009
P.O. Box 1161
Westmont, IL 60559

Republican Organization
630-375-7718
829 Old Orchard Ave.
Darien Memorial VFW Post

2838
630-687-1908
P.O. Box 955
Westmont, IL 60559
Darien Lions Club
630-861-2021
1202 N. 75th St.
See our ad inside back cover
Pet Cemetery and

Crematory
Hinsdale Animal Cemetery and
Crematory
630-323-5120
6400 Bentley Ave.
Pharmacy
Walgreens
630-985-6419
8300 S. Lemont Rd.
Darien, IL 60561
Walgreens
630-964-4242
7516 S. Cass
Darien, IL 60561
Printing
Print Mart
708-267-3224
1702 Plainfield Rd.
Darien, IL 60561
708-424-6788
4720 West 103rd St.
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
Darien District 61 Educational

Foundation
Printing
Promotional Products
630-515-5078
7414 Cass Ave.
Darien, IL 60561

630-968-0199
7422 Cass Ave.
Darien, IL 60561
Automated Forms & Graphics,

Inc.
630-887-9811
P.O. Box 367
Lemont, IL 60439
Darien Womans Club

630-427-7077
1702 Plainfield Rd.
Darien, IL 60561

Democratic Organization
630-738-0078
P.O. Box 785

630-434-5075
P.O. Box 423
Westmont, IL 60559
WHBCD Kiwanis Breakfast

Club
630-887-7737
P.O. Box 131
Westmont, IL 60559
Office Leasing
M.M.J.R. - L.L.C. / Office
Leasing
630-963-4488
1450-1510 Plainfield Rd.
Darien, IL 60561
Rossi Commercial Holdings

630-660-1011
7702 S. Cass
Darien, IL 60561
32
630-218-8000
2901 Butterfield Rd.
Oak Brook, IL 60523
For more information:

Chris Gerrib
630-434-5075
cgerrib@comcast.net
www.darienrotaryclub.org
Non-Profit Organizations
Home Run Inn Pizza
Real Estate Development

CK Rose Capital Partners
Jets Pizza
630-605-7020
4935 Rose Ave
Realtors
EXiT Real Estate Partners
630-967-0400
6900 S. Main St., #206
Joan Wayman, Inc.Real

Estate Brokerage
630-747-5250
8822 Carlisle Ct.
Darien, IL 60561
Mary S. VolkColdwell Banker

Residential
630-854-6512
5114 Main St.
Downers Grove IL 60515
Realty Executives Midwest

630-969-8880
Darien, IL 60561
Recreation
Attractions &
Entertainment
630-968-6400
7301 Fairview Ave.
Darien, IL 60561
Carmelite Gift Shop
Rotary,
the worlds
oldest and
largest service
organization, has
been helping the people of Darien
since 1974. We live our motto
of Service Above Self. We
meet every Tuesday at 12:15 at
the Argonne Labs Guest House.
Come for lunch and learn how we
help Darien!
630-734-0400
541 Plainfield Rd.
Darien, IL 60561
630-739-9696
7521 Lemont Rd.
Darien, IL 60561
Religious Gift & Book Store
Darien
Rotary
Club
Culvers
630-969-0001
8501 Bailey Rd.
Darien, IL 60561
Research & Development

Attractions &
Entertainment
Argonne National Laboratory
630-252-5561
9700 S. Cass Ave.
Argonne, IL 60439
Restaurant
Carrabbas Italian Grill
630-910-3100
2425 75th St.
Darien, IL 60561
La Notte Due
630-663-1920
8123 S. Cass Ave.
Darien, IL 60561
McDonalds Restaurant
630-969-7690
809 Plainfield Rd.
Darien, IL 60561
Meatheads Burgers & Fries

630-325-6608
7137 S. Kingery Hwy.
Mi Hacienda
630-910-2000
2601 W. 75th St.
Darien, IL 60561
New China Express

708-636-2888
9231 S. Cicero Ave.
Oaklawn, IL 60453
Old Vilnius Cafe

630-324-6811
2601 75th St., Ste. B
Darien, IL 60561
DeVry University
630-515-3000
3005 Highland Pkwy., Ste. 100
SchoolsPre-School
Goddard School
630-985-7117
8350 Lemont Rd.
Darien, IL 60561
Montessori Pebbles
630-963-2294
7516 S. Cass Ave.
Darien, IL 60561
Schools & School Districts

Cass School District # 63
630-985-2000
8502 Bailey Rd.
Darien, IL 60561
Darien District 61/

Eisenhower Jr. High
630-964-5200
1410 75th St.
Darien, IL 60561
630-434-0290
2201 W 75th St.
Darien, IL 60561
The Crazy Burrito

630-968-0930
7516 S. Cass Ave.
Darien, IL 60561
Zazzos Pizza and Catering

630-655-4788
7360 Rte. 83
Darien, IL 60561
Restaurant
Bar & Grill
Chiba Japanese Restaurant
Jamesons Charhouse
630-850-7848
801 Plainfield Rd., Unit 15
Darien, IL 60561
630-910-9700
1001 75th St.
Woodridge, IL 60517
Chucks Southern Comforts

Cafe
Roofing Contractor
Rooftech Systems, Inc.
630-969-1910
402 Maple Ln.
Darien, IL 60561
See our ad back cover
630-985-2777
2415 75th St., Ste. D
Darien, IL 60561
See our ad page inside back cover
Videography
Vanilla Video
866-948-4336
1621 W. Carroll Ave.
Chicago, IL 60612
Welcome Service
My New Neighbor
630-235-1220
1100 Fordham Way
Westmont, IL 60559
Youth Sports Activities

Darien Youth Club
630-205-0202
1701 Plainfield Rd.
Darien, IL 60561
Storage
Teamwear, School Jackets,

Spiritwear
TGI Fridays
Finan Animal Hospital
630-887-1411
133 Plainfield Rd.
Darien, IL 60561
Patio Restaurant
708-430-1313
7440 Rte. 83
Darien, IL 60561
630-655-1888
404 Plainfield Rd.
Darien, IL 60561
Kingswood Academy
Safeguard Self Storage
630-963-7660
6326 S. Cass Ave.
Westmont, IL 60559
Darien Animal Clinic
630-468-4210
Darien, IL 60561
Papa Passeros Restaurant
630-427-0900
1001 West 75th St.
Woodridge, IL 60517
331-431-4000
8025 S. Cass Ave
Darien, IL 60561
See our ad page 9
School
Buyers Guide
Buyers Guide
NewspapersRestaurants
630-985-3252
8131 Lemont Rd.
Darien, IL 60561
Sports Specialties
630-920-1127
737 Plainfield Rd.
Darien, IL 60561
Tutoring
Foundations For Learning
630-297-8937
917 Ironwood Ave.
Darien, IL 60561
Kumon Math and Reading

Center of Darien
630-747-6576
Darien, IL 60561
Vein Center
Vein Center at UMC
630-463-4000
8110 S. Cass Ave.
Darien, IL 60561
Veterinary Clinic
Burr Ridge Veterinary Clinic
630-598-0600
8120 S. Cass Ave.
Darien, IL 60561
See our ad page 4
33
Chamber Members
Aggrego.............................................. Marketing & Sales, 31
Cass School District # 63

. ...........................................Schools & School Districts, 33
AAA Downers Grove....................................Insurance, 31
Downers Grove Township......................Government, 30

Downers Grove Township Democratic Organization
. ............................................ Non Profit Organizations, 32
Alkaye Media Group.......................Advertising Agency. 32
Cattaneo Electric Company....Electrical Contractors, 29
Alpine Banquets, Inc.........................Banquet Facilities, 28
Celestine Salon & Spa......................Hair Salon & Spa, 30
American Academy of Sleep Medicine

. ..................Membership Accreditation Organization, 31
Chiba Japanese Restaurant........................ Restaurant, 32
Downers Grove Township Republican Organization

. ..............................................Non Profit Organization, 32
Chicago Shows........................................Event Planning, 29
Dunkin Donuts................................................... Bakery, 28
Chiro One Wellness ................................ Chiropractic, 29
DuPage Star Technology...............Computer Services, 29
Argonne National Laboratory

. .................................................Research & Development,
.................................................... Attractions & Entertainment, 32
Ashley Foods, Inc.........................Food Concessionaire, 29
Ashton Place.......................................Banquet Facilities. 32
Athletico Physical Therapy........................Healthcare, 30
Automated Forms & Graphics, Inc.
. ................................... Printing, Promotional Products, 32
B & R Dentists....................................................Dentists, 29
Choice Generators.................... Home Improvements, 30

Chucks Southern Comforts Cafe........... Restaurant, 32
Citibank................................................................... Banks, 28
Edible Arrangements of Darien

. ........................................... Fresh Fruit Arrangements, 30
Edward Jones - James Burke.......... Financial Services, 29
City Central Marketing.................. Marketing & Sales, 31
ETS Equipment Co., Inc.

.........................................Electric Heating Equipment, 29
City of Darien.............................................Government, 30
EXiT Real Estate Partners..............................Realtors, 32
CK Rose Capital Partners

. ...........................................Real Estate Development, 32
Family K9 Dog Training............................ Dog Training, 29

Finan Animal Hospital........................ Veterinary Clinic, 33
Barbara J. Vondra, CPA..... Accounting & Tax Service, 28
Clarendon Chiropractic: A Creating Wellness Center

. .................................................................. Chiropractic, 29
Bayern Builders, Inc........................ Home Remodeling, 31
ComEd......................................................Admin. Offices, 28
First Merchants Bank.......................................... Banks, 28
Begeman Jewelers................................................Jewelry, 31
Community Bank of Willowbrook.................. Banks, 28
Foundations For Learning............................... Tutoring, 33
Bella Cosa Jewelers.............................................Jewelry, 31
Concentra......................................................Healthcare, 30
Better Business Bureau of Chicago &

Northern Illinois
........................Membership Accreditation Organization, 31
Countryside Bank................................................ Banks, 28
Binnys Beverage Depot.............................Liquor Store, 31
CWA Accounting LLC....... Accounting & Tax Service, 28
George & Sons HVAC, Inc,

.......................................... Heating & Air Conditioning, 30
Blackhawk BBQ & Seafood........Food Concessionaire, 29
Darien Animal Clinic.......................... Veterinary Clinic, 33
Goddard School...........................Schools Pre-School, 33
Blue Diamond Wealth Management

. ......................................................... Financial Services, 29

. ...............................................Chamber of Commerce, 29
Goers Dental Care.............................................Dentist, 29
BMO Harris Bank................................................. Banks, 28
Darien Collision Center....Auto Repair & Body Shop, 28
Bobaks Signature Events.................Banquet Facilities, 28
Darien District 61 Educational Foundation

Bojos Food Service.....................Food Concessionaire, 29
Culvers........................................................... Restaurant, 33
Brookhaven Marketplace.................................Grocery, 30
Darien District 61/Eisenhower Jr. High

Brunswick Zone Woodridge

........................................Entertainment Facility, Bowling, 29
Darien Hearing Center...............................Healthcare, 30
Burr Ridge Veterinary Clinic............ Veterinary Clinic, 33

.................................................. Non Profit Organizations, 32
C & C Car Care...........................................Auto Repair, 28
Darien Immediate Care..............................Healthcare, 30
C&S Sales Promotions, Inc.

. ..........Advertising Specialties, Promotional Products, 28
Darien Lions Club..................Non Profit Organization, 32

. ........................................... Accounting & Tax Service, 28
Cardfrenzy inc.................................................Gift Shop, 30
Carmelite Gift Shop........ Religious Gift & Book Store, 32
Carrabbas Italian Grill................................ Restaurant, 32
Carriage Greens Country Club
. ................ Golf Course, Banquet Facility, Restaurant, 30
Darien Memorial VFW Post 2838

. .................Recreation, Attractions & Entertainment, 32
Darien Womans Club
Darien Youth Club....................Youth Sports Activities, 33
Darien-Woodridge Fire District
. ..........................................................Fire Department, 29
DeVry University.................................................. School, 33
34
First American Bank............................................ Banks, 28
Fred Astaire Dance Studio

. ............................................... Ballroom Dance Studio, 28
Frugal Muse Books, Music and Video.......Bookstore, 28
Greek Delights..............................Food Concessionaire, 29

Haraldsens Garage & Body
. ...........................................Auto Repair & Body Shop, 28
Health Markets.................................. Health Insurance, 30
Higher Health Chiropractic.................... Chiropractic, 29
Hinsdale Animal Cemetery and Crematory
. .................................... Pet Cemetery and Crematory, 32
Home Depot............................... Home Improvements, 30
. ............................................... Home Care for Seniors, 30
Home Run Inn Pizza.................................... Restaurant, 33
Illinois State Representative Ron Sandack
. ..................................................................Government, 30
Indian Boundary YMCA............... Health and Fitness, 30
.............................. Library, Attractions & Entertainment, 31
Inland Commercial Property Mgmt.
. ................................................Property Management, 32
Chamber Members
J.P. Morgan Chase Bank N.A............................ Banks, 28
Oakridge Hobbies & Toys..................Hobbies & Toys, 30
Jacks Handyman Services........ Home Improvements, 30
Old Vilnius Cafe............................................ Restaurant, 33
JAK Graphic Design

. .......................... Graphic Design, Advertising Agency, 30
Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church & School

. ........................ Churches, Schools & School Districts, 29
Jamesons Charhouse
......................................................Restaurant, Bar & Grill, 33
Oxford Bank & Trust.......................................... Banks, 28
Jets Pizza........................................................ Restaurant, 33
Papa Passeros Restaurant......................... Restaurant, 33
Joan Wayman, Inc.Real Estate Brokerage

. .........................................................................Realtors, 32
Joerg Seifert Law Offices P.C.......................Attorneys, 28
K & B Financial, Inc..... Insurance & Financial Services, 31
Kingswood Academy..........Schools & School Districts, 33
Kirtley Technology Corp,
....................... Computer Programming for Education, 29
Kumon Math and Reading Center of Darien
. ......................................................................... Tutoring, 33
Paolucci Jewelers..................................................Jewelry, 31
Patio Restaurant........................................... Restaurant, 33
PowerForward DuPage............Electrical Contractors, 29
PRINT MART...................................................... Printing, 32
Project Home Childrens Foundation
ProTect Painters of the
Central Western Chicago Suburbs
. .......................................... PaintingCustom Painter, 32
Q Bar & Grill......................................Billiards & Tavern, 28
La Notte Due................................................ Restaurant, 33
Realty Executives Midwest.............................Realtors, 32
Laneville Family Chiropractic.................. Chiropractic, 29
Renewal by Andersen............... Home Improvements, 30
Law Offices of Joseph P. Glimco III............Attorneys, 28

Life Quotes, Inc........... Insurance & Financial Services, 31
Rentals Unlimited
......................Carnival Rides, Catering, Trucking (office), 29
Lord of Life Lutheran Church...................... Churches, 29
Republic Bank........................................................ Banks, 28
M.M.J.R. - L.L.C. / Office Leasing.......Office Leasing, 32
Rooftech Systems, Inc....................Roofing Contractor, 33
Mary S. Volk - Coldwell Banker Residential

. .........................................................................Realtors, 32
Rose Landscape Design, Inc....................Landscaping, 31
McDonalds Restaurant.............................. Restaurant, 33

Meatheads Burgers & Fries........................ Restaurant, 33

.................................................. Non Profit Organizations, 32
MFC Sports Performance............ Health and Fitness, 30
Royal Oaks...................................................Landscaping, 31
Mi Hacienda................................................... Restaurant, 33
Rusco Windows and Doors, Inc.

.....................................................Home Improvements, 31
Michael J. Jablonski, Ltd. - CPAs

. ........................................... Accounting & Tax Service, 28
Michael Overmann, Ltd. - Attorneys At Law
. .......................................................................Attorneys, 28
. ............................ Food Service Distribution, Brewery, 30
Modell Funeral Home........................... Funeral Home, 30
Monaghan Insurance Agency
. ................................... Insurance & Financial Services, 31
Rossi Commercial Holdings.................Office Leasing, 32
Safeguard Self Storage....................................... Storage, 33

Sears Outlet..........................................Appliances, TVs, 28
Shirins Barefoot Books
. ....................................Marketing & Sales, Education, 31
Single Source, Inc................. Food Service Distribution, 30
Smile Studio 87....................................................Dentist, 29
Smiles on Cass.....................................................Dentist, 29
Montessori Pebbles.......................SchoolsPreschool, 33
Sports Specialties
. ........................Teamwear, School Jackets, Spiritwear, 33
Multicare Wellness......................................Healthcare, 30
SpringHill Suites by Marriott........................... Lodging, 31
My College Planning Team...........................Education, 29
St. John Lutheran Church............................. Churches, 29
My New Neighbor.............................Welcome Service, 33
Staden & Co.......................... Accounting & Tax Service, 28

.................Magazine, Advertising Specialties, Publishing, 31
New China Express..................................... Restaurant, 33
. ................................... Insurance & Financial Services, 31
Suburban Life Media................................. Newspapers, 32

TGI Fridays..................................................... Restaurant, 33
The Cottage Once Upon A Time
In The Real World..........................................Gift Shop, 30
Chamber Members
The Crazy Burrito....................................... Restaurant, 33
The Dog District....................................... Dog Training, 29
The Fruitful Yield
.......................... Health and Fitness, Health Food Store, 30
The Gift of Carl Foundation, Inc.
The Hearing Care Clinic............................Healthcare, 30
Tocara......................................................................Jewelry, 31
Tropical Sno Events.....................Food Concessionaire, 29
TW Group, Inc............ Insurance & Financial Services, 31
Uni-Carrier, Inc................Delivery-Messenger Service, 29
Vanilla Video................................................ Videography, 33
Vein Center at UMC...................................Vein Center, 33
Visiting Angels.......................... Home Care for Seniors, 30
Walgreens........................................................ Pharmacy, 32
Walmart..............................................Department Store, 29
Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC
Tim Werner, Financial Advisor...... Financial Services, 29
Wendling Designs
. ........... Architectural Design & Engineering Services, 28
West Suburban Bank of Darien........................ Banks, 28
WHBCD Kiwanis Breakfast Club
Wild Orchid Salon............................Hair Salon & Spa, 30
Wilton Store/School of Cake Decorating
. ......................... Cake Decorating & Baking Supplies, 28
Windy City Amusements, Inc..............Carnival Rides, 29
Windy City Coin, Inc.................................Coin Dealer, 29
Woodridge Dental LLC...................................Dentists, 29
Workout Anytime.......................... Health and Fitness, 30
World Financial GroupB. Rasmussen
. ......................................................... Financial Services, 29
Zazzos Pizza and Catering........................ Restaurant, 33

5-15 NeighborsofDarien

Transféré par

Informations du document

Titre original

Copyright

Formats disponibles

Partager ce document

Partager ou intégrer le document

Options de partage

Avez-vous trouvé ce document utile ?

Ce contenu est-il inapproprié ?

Droits d'auteur :

Formats disponibles

5-15 NeighborsofDarien

Transféré par

Droits d'auteur :

Formats disponibles

Darien

Business Directory &

911 for Emergency

911 for Emergency

911 for Emergency

Elected City Officials

Darien Seniors Club............................................ 630-325-4263

Darien Fire Department Service Areas

Alderman, Ward Five

Neighbors of Darien Magazine

630-995-3482 fax 630-995-3484.

Greetings from the Mayor...........................................................................6

Darien Chamber of Commerce

Clare Bongiovanni, President and CEO

Mary Wintermute, Administrative Secretary

School District 61 News.............................................................................16

Marianne Ryan, Public Information Coordinator

Darien Schools, all districts....................................................................... 20

Stephanie Gurgone, Executive Director

Indian Prairie Public Library.......................................................................21

Neighbors of Darien Magazine is published

Darien Park District......................................................................................22

2015 by Emerald Marketing, Inc., all rights

What makes Darien a nice place to live

A message from the Mayor

want thank everyone who exercised their right to vote

December 13, 1969

Approximately 6.04 square miles

Miles of Improved Streets

Miles of Water Mains

Number of Street Lights

Gallons of Water Consumed

Number of Registered Voters

Assistant City Administrator

Civic, Charitable, Fraternal &

Darien Lions Club

ACT (Active Catholic Teens)

Darien Park District

Younger Than Ever

Darien Rotary Club

Holy Name Society

Our Lady of Mount Carmel

St. John Evangelical Lutheran

Community Support Services

Low Income Home Energy

Park District & Area Sports Organizations

Parks & Facilities

Darien Park District

Darien Youth Club

Darien Athletic Association

Hinsdale South Booster Club

13. Ridgewood Park

Darien City News

The one certain way of defeating criminal behavior is to be proactive

Darien City News

Private Video Registry Program

Building permit fees waived

Darien City News

2015 Concrete Replacement Program

Marion Hills North

Oldfield to 451 Andrus

Black Swan Ct.

Royal Swan to limit