Jules Lazar Routbort was an expert in the field of ceramics engineering, and during a long career at Argonne National Laboratory, he published more than … Read more ›
Obituaries
Darien Police Sgt. James Borsilli remembered
James Borsilli graduated from Illinois Benedictine College in Lisle with a degree in international business and economics, and the ambition of working for the Federal … Read more ›
Dr. Michael J. Campbell, Darien resident, pediatrician
Dr. Michael J. Campbell emigrated from a fishing village in Ireland to Chicago, where he graduated from high school and got his medical degree before … Read more ›
From the community
Malvi Ghandi Wins Our Lady Of Peace Geographic Bee
DARIEN, IL – Eighth grade student, Malvi Ghandi, moved one step closer to a $25,000 college scholarship by winning the first round of the 24th … Read more ›
COD symposium examines the ‘new face of homelessness’
When Jill Markussen wanted to revamp her career a few years ago, she considered the time she spent volunteering at a hospice and nursing homes … Read more ›
Former United Airlines photographer dies
Donald Edward Jiskra Sr. provided the spectacular imagery to match the slogans in many of United Airlines’ most memorable advertising campaigns. From sweeping vistas in … Read more ›
Darien resident, nurse dies of ALS
After Eileen Hagarty died over the weekend, her family knew it was time to read the letters. Mrs. Hagarty, 60, of Darien, died Sunday, June … Read more ›






