Village of Western Springs
Recent News About Village of Western Springs
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IDOT extends timeline for 55th Street project due to utility conflicts
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has announced that the ongoing project on 55th Street will face delays, extending into late fall before pausing for the winter. The work is set to resume in spring and continue through the fall of 2025. This initiative falls under IDOT's jurisdiction and not within the Village's responsibilities.
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Village announces leaf collection program starting October 21
The Village's Leaf Collection Program will start on Monday, October 21. Residents are reminded that leaves should not be placed at the curb until Saturday, October 19. Until then, residents are encouraged to mow or mulch any leaves.
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Parkway Tree Replacement Program opens for fall
The Parkway Tree Replacement Program is now open for the fall season, allowing residents to replace or add a parkway tree while sharing the cost with the Village. Through this program, property owners will cover approximately 25% of the cost ($80.00), while the Village will handle the remaining 75% ($270.00). This fee includes the cost of the tree, shipping, and planting.
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Pumpkin smash composting event set for November 9 in Western Springs
Green your Halloween by composting your pumpkin at the Western Springs Pumpkin Smash. The Pumpkin Smash is an effort to divert pumpkins from landfills by providing locations for residents to drop off jack-o-lanterns to be composted.
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Village of Western Springs President and Board of Trustees met Aug. 19
Village of Western Springs President and Board of Trustees met Monday, Aug. 19
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Village issues final notices for overdue water meter replacements
The Village's water meter replacement program is nearing completion. Nearly all water meters older than seven years have been replaced. Despite multiple attempts to reach certain customers, some water meters still urgently require replacement. A final notice was sent to those addresses this week. The Village plans to contact these remaining water customers by phone to request that they schedule an appointment with Water Resources, Inc.
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Burlington Avenue closed for construction on Thursday afternoon
The contractor will fully close the 800 block of Burlington Avenue, from Wolf to Lawn, to all traffic at approximately 2 pm on Thursday, September 19. The closure is necessary for the construction of a new fire hydrant and watermain crossing the roadway. The closure is expected to last up to four hours, with the road reopening as a one-way street going west once the work is complete. The pedestrian walkway will remain accessible.
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Western Springs introduces My360 portal for monitoring water usage
The Village of Western Springs has introduced a consumer water portal, My360, enabling residents to monitor and manage their water consumption from any connected device.
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Winston-Salem police find no credible threat in school safety investigation
On Monday evening, the Winston-Salem Police Department (WSPD) was called to investigate a potential safety threat reported by students at McClure Junior High School. After completing their investigation, the WSPD deemed that there was no credible threat to staff, students, or the community.
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Western Springs Fire Chief Mike Kelly announces retirement after 38 years
After a distinguished 38-year career with the fire service, Western Springs Fire Chief Mike Kelly will retire on September 20, 2024.
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Winston-Salem police warn residents of email extortion scam
The Winston-Salem Police Department (WSPD) has been receiving reports of an email extortion scam. Residents are being told that their phones have been hacked and that sensitive personal information will be shared with their entire contact list unless they make a payment within 24 hours.
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Home healthcare worker charged with financial exploitation
The Western Springs Police Department arrested and charged a suspect, Cressida Barthelemy, with one count of Financial Exploitation of the Elderly/Disabled (Class 3 Felony). Police believe the suspect may have used multiple names while working as a home healthcare provider. If you recognize the photo in the media release, please contact the Western Springs Police Department at (708) 246-8540.
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Burlington Avenue infrastructure project set to begin in early September
The Village is facilitating a pedestrian and Central Business District improvement project utilizing Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and Federal Surface Transportation Program (STP) funding. This project will be separated into two phases, starting in early September and finishing in summer 2025. The project area is Burlington Avenue, from Wolf Road to Grand Avenue. The work is generally focused on the south half of the roadway and south side sidewalk area.
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Village informs residents about unregulated contaminant testing in drinking water
The Village recently distributed a postcard to all households, providing information about drinking water testing. The communication aims to inform residents about unregulated contaminant testing in their water supply.
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LRS announces collection delay due to Labor Day holiday
LRS collection service (waste, recycling, and yard waste services) will be delayed by one day during Labor Day week.
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WSPD issues safety tips following vehicular hijacking and armed robbery
The WSPD responded to a reported aggravated vehicle carjacking and armed robbery on Sunday morning at 6 am.
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Cook County seeks input on future of ARPA programs
Cook County is launching its “Community Voices” series, with the first of four community meetings this week. Cook County residents are encouraged to share their thoughts on which American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) programs should continue after 2026. The first meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 28, from 6 - 7 pm at 69 W. Washington in Chicago (22nd Floor, Rooms G & H).
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Western Springs Market to feature bounce house after resident's request
On August 28, the Western Springs Market will host a special event inspired by a young resident's request. A few months ago, a child named Lucy sent a letter to the Village asking for a place where kids could jump and play. While public trampolines were not feasible, the Village arranged for a bounce house instead.
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Public Works announces branch pickup following August 16 storm
Last evening, portions of the community south of 47th Street experienced heavy rainfall and high winds. Residents in these areas who have downed branches from the storm event may bring them to the curb, where Public Works crews will begin pickup next week. It is not necessary to submit a work request for pickup following this event.
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Western Springs Police issue crime alert on vehicle trespassing and burglaries
The Western Springs Police Department has issued a Crime Alert regarding recent vehicle trespassing and burglaries.