Deputy Chief Jon Carlson of the Department of Fire & EMS has received the Chief Fire Officer (CFO) certification from the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal. This recognition marks an achievement in professional development within fire and emergency services leadership.
The Village of Western Springs operates under a council-manager form of government, where policy-making is kept separate from administrative functions and public services are delivered by professional staff supporting advisory boards. More information about this structure can be found on the official website at https://wsprings.com/. The village manager is responsible for supervising personnel and carrying out policies established by the village president and board of trustees, who are elected volunteers.
Western Springs encourages resident participation through volunteer service on various boards and commissions, which help address community issues and provide expert recommendations. These volunteers play a role in reviewing matters that affect the local community, contributing to decisions made by the local government entity, as outlined at https://wsprings.com/.
Village offices are located at 740 Hillgrove Avenue.
