Village of Western Springs
Recent News About Village of Western Springs
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Village apologizes for late-night alert about leaf pickup
Some residents were unexpectedly disturbed by Rave Alert messages received at 2 am instead of the intended 2 pm on Saturday.
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Village of Western Springs Board of Trustees met Oct. 28
Village of Western Springs Board of Trustees met Monday, Oct. 28
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Thanksgiving parking rules relaxed by Winston-Salem Police Department
The Winston-Salem Police Department (WSPD) has announced a suspension of overnight street parking enforcement for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
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LRS announces final yard waste pick-up and holiday schedule changes
Next week marks the final opportunity for residents to have their yard waste collected by LRS until April 2025.
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Western Springs invites residents to partake in downtown market assessment survey
Residents of Western Springs are encouraged to participate in a market assessment consumer survey regarding the downtown area.
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Parking rules enforced during snowfalls of two inches or more
Residents are reminded to remove parked cars from streets when snow begins to fall.
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Pace seeks community feedback for transit service reimagining project
Pace is initiating a project to reimagine its network of services in response to evolving travel habits post-pandemic.
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Village of Western Springs Board of Trustees met Nov. 11
Village of Western Springs Board of Trustees met Monday, Nov. 11
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Village introduces new agenda notification system with CivicClerk
The Village has implemented a new software system for meeting agendas.
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Holiday light recycling available at three locations from Nov 15 to Jan 31
Residents are encouraged to recycle unwanted holiday lights by utilizing designated collection boxes.
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Residents urged to clear storm drains as heavy rains approach
The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a forecast for heavy rains overnight, accompanied by gusty winds and isolated thunderstorms.
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Village of Western Springs Foreign Fire Tax Board met Oct. 28
Village of Western Springs Foreign Fire Tax Board met Monday, Oct. 28
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Village of Western Springs Board of Trustees met Oct. 28
Village of Western Springs Board of Trustees met Monday, Oct. 28
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Western Springs excels in national community survey rankings
The National Community Survey™ results have been released, with Western Springs evaluated against numerous communities nationwide.
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Village of Western Springs Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees met Oct. 22
Village of Western Springs Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Oct. 22
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Cook County seeks resident feedback for post-ARPA program priorities
Cook County is seeking input from residents to help prioritize programs funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) as federal funding is set to end in 2026. Since the pandemic began, ARPA has contributed to over 70 vital programs within Cook County.
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Western Springs launches pumpkin hunt with rewards for participants
The Western Springs Pumpkin Hunt is set to begin, offering participants a chance to earn rewards and enter a competition. Participants are encouraged to spot a white pumpkin featuring the Western Spring logo at any participating downtown business. By doing so, they can earn a reward and have the opportunity to win $50 in Whiz-Bucks.
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Village of Western Springs Public Works & Water Committee met Oct. 8
Village of Western Springs Public Works & Water Committee met Tuesday, Oct. 8
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Halloween Hoopla offers fun-filled evening for children at the Recreation Center
Treat your kids to a "spooktacular" evening with games, trick-or-treating, and more at the Recreation Center's Halloween Hoopla event. Scheduled for Friday, October 25, from 4:30 to 6:30 pm, the event promises an array of activities including exploring Safety Village, a craft table, and a bounce house.
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Village Hall hosts open house on capital infrastructure plan
Staff members will host an open house at Village Hall to discuss infrastructure needs, the Capital Infrastructure Plan, and the use of referendums for funding essential projects. Community members are invited to drop in on Wednesday, October 16, between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.