UpdatedWed, May 5, 2021 at 7:33 am CT
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Some neighbors to a proposed Darien apartment complex say renters are better than owners for the community. On that basis, they asked the City Council to reject the project. Aldermen approved it. (Shutterstock)
DARIEN, IL Darien officials expressed concern about an apparent bias among residents against renters during a meeting Monday.
At the meeting, the City Council approved a controversial apartment complex, which the developer described as upscale. It is planned for the southeast corner of South Frontage Road and Sokol Court, east of the Extended Stay America hotel.
Some opponents of the complex denied the allegation of bias against renters during the meeting.
UpdatedWed, Dec 23, 2020 at 9:25 am CT
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Three of the four aldermen up for election next year face opponents. Monday was the last day for candidates to file paperwork. (Shutterstock)
DARIEN, IL Three of the four Darien aldermen who are up for election on April 6 face opponents in their bids to win new terms. Only Ward 1 s Ted Schauer is unopposed.
Monday was the last day for candidates to file paperwork in the April 6 election.
In Ward 3, Alderman Joseph Kenny faces Pamela Taylor. In Ward 5, Alderwoman Mary Sullivan is running against John Laratta. In Ward 7, Tom Belczak is facing Norbert Tamos.