Western Springs to offer police academy for sixth through eighth gradersSixth through eighth graders in Western Springs may soon be ready to make traffic stops and collect fingerprints as part of a Youth Citizen's Police Academy. June 17, 2019
Teen, tween rooms get high marks at Thomas Ford Library open houseThe Thomas Ford Memorial Library in Western Springs showed off its renovations Saturday with a block party moved indoors due the rain. June 17, 2019
Indian Head Park plans to install sidewalk over residents' objectionsThe Indian Head Park Village Board voted 3-1 to include a sidewalk as part of the reconstruction of Acacia Drive, over angry residents' protests. June 14, 2019
Jewelry, cash and credit card reported stolen in Western Springs home burglaryBurglars reportedly stole jewelry, cash and a credit card from a Western Springs home on Clausen Avenue in the Field Park neighborhood. June 13, 2019
Western Springs promotes two firefighters to lieutenantThe Western Springs fire department has added two lieutenants as part of a strategic goal to promote people before there is a vacancy. June 13, 2019
Two electric charging stations, bike shelter may be built near Metra station this summerTwo electric vehicle charging stations and a new bike shelter will be built near the Western Springs Metra station this summer. June 11, 2019
Gathering on the Green moves to Saturday with rides and musicA mega slide, ninja course and yard games were part of the new attractions at this year’s Gathering on the Green in Western Springs. June 10, 2019
Thomas Ford Library to celebrate completed renovations with block partyThe Thomas Ford Memorial Library in Western Springs will host a block party June 15 on Chestnut Street to celebrate the completion of renovations. June 03, 2019
Classes continue at Forest Hills School in Western Springs after storage room fireWestern Springs firefighters put out a fire in a storage room at Forest Hills Elementary School that is believed to have started accidentally. May 29, 2019
Theatre of Western Springs takes on the classic 'The Graduate'The Theatre of Western Springs presents “The Graduate” by Terry Johnson June 6-16. May 28, 2019
Highlands Middle School student shares words and music at Western Springs Memorial Day observanceThe Western Springs VFW parade and Memorial Day observance honored World War II veterans, and a Highlands MIddle School student shared her words and music. May 27, 2019
Shout Out: Elizabeth Chenelle, Western Springs staff member, mother of 3Elizabeth Chenelle grew up in Western Springs and now both works in the village and lives there with her husband and three children. May 22, 2019
Tollway will pay for new Spring Rock Park tennis courtsThe Western Springs Park District negotiated a payment of $850,000 from the Illinois Tollway to pay for moving four tennis courts at Spring Rock Park. May 21, 2019
Western Springs VFW to honor World War II veterans in Memorial Day paradeThe Western Springs VFW will honor all World War II veterans in its Memorial Day parade, while the La Grange American Legion honors namesake Robert E. Coulter. May 15, 2019
Western Springs plant sale raises funds for scholarshipsCrowds were lined up Saturday morning at the Tower Green before the opening of the Western Springs Garden Club plant sale, which raises funds for scholarships. May 13, 2019
Western Springs group protests doubling of Illinois gas tax outside Hinsdale stationsThree Lyons Township High School alumni protest against proposed 44-cent per gallon Illinois gas tax outside stations at Ogden Avenue and York Road in Hinsdale May 10, 2019
Indian Head Park residents say no to a sidewalk in their subdivisionIndian Head Park residents oppose a sidewalk the village is proposing to install as part of the reconstruction of Acacia Drive, which runs between Joliet and Plainfield roads, in the Acacia subdivision. May 08, 2019
Western Springs officials review details of BNSF bridge reconstruction for tollway expansionWestern Springs officials reviewed an intergovernmental agreement Monday with the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority that covers plans for an expansion of Interstate 294, including details on reconstruction of the BNSF Railroad bridge and a bypass bridge that will be built. May 07, 2019
Western Springs car wash helps support school in Chicago's Little VillageAbout 25 students and volunteers from Grace Christian Academy in Chicago’s Little Village set up a car wash Saturday at Grace Lutheran Church in Western Springs. May 04, 2019
Flamenco group brings Spanish culture to Lyons Township students reading 'Don Quixote'David Chiribogga and El Payo performed in the flamenco style Friday at the Lyons Township High School South Campus, augmenting Spanish students cultural learning unit. April 29, 2019
The Rev. David P. Dowdle of St. John of the Cross Parish diesThe Rev. David P. Dowdle, senior priest and former pastor at St. John of the Cross Parish in Western Springs, died April 18, at age 65. April 25, 2019
Three-town emergency center looks to 911 system upgradesAbout 75 percent of calls to 911 in the Western Springs/La Grange area come from cellphones or other wireless devices, but dispatch systems are set up to retrieve the most data from landlines, an official of joint dispatch service said Monday. April 23, 2019
Lyons Township High School to offer a variety of academic, activity summer programsLyons Township High School is registering area students for a variety of summer programming that includes academic programs and activity camps. April 22, 2019
Kids hunt for eggs and meet Easter Bunny at Laidlaw ParkThe Easter Bunny made an appearance Saturday, wearing a yellow vest for the Western Springs Park District Easter Egg hunt at Laidlaw Park. April 22, 2019
Despite sleet, Western Springs clergy, residents bless palms on Tower GreenDespite the sleet, a handful of devout Western Springs residents gathered on the Tower Green Sunday to receive palms and to join in an interfaith service with clergy from the local Presybterian, United Methodist, Catholic, Congregational, Epsicopal and Christian Reform churches. April 14, 2019
Western Springs looks to change waste hauler, trash blue bagsWestern Springs residents may be given containers for curbside garbage pickup, similar to some neighboring villages, under a proposed plan to change haulers. April 11, 2019
Shout Out: Ali Sisk of Western Springs, scoops ice cream at Oberweis, interns at La Grange schoolAli Sisk, a senior at Lyons Township High School, sells ice cream at Oberweis Dairy in Western Springs, and is interning with a first-grade teacher at Spring Avenue School in La Grange. April 10, 2019
Foxford Station landscaping debated as condominiums prepare for July openingLandscaping around the new Foxford Station condominiums at Wolf Road and Burlington Avenue in downtown Western Springs will be farther from the street, under plans selected by Cook County. April 09, 2019
Western Springs hires recreation director from La Grange ParkAleks Briedis, the executive director of the Community Park District of La Grange Park, was hired and will begin work in Western Springs on April 16, the day after the retirement of longtime director Tracy Alden. April 08, 2019
Western Springs residents clear litter, debris for annual cleanupWestern Springs got a little bit cleaner Saturday as the 34th cleanup day inspired residents, including 23 members of Young Life, to get outside and pick up litter, leaves and other debris as Earth Day approaches. April 08, 2019