🌱 Patch AM: Man Drives Recklessly In Western Springs, Speeding Far Over Limit: Cops

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In today's newsletter:

• Reckless speeding, DUI and thefts keep Western Springs police busy
• Western Springs halts LTHS discus project amid permit, transparency questions

Also on today's calendar: An Intimate Evening with Freedom Sings and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How far can a fast dog run into the woods? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 86 and low of 55 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Partly sunny, breezy and nice, temps: high: 72, low: 54.
• Friday: Partly sunny and warmer, with a high of 83 and low of 59 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Man Drives Recklessly In Western Springs, Speeding Far Over Limit: Cops (patch.com) — Western Springs police recently reported a string of local incidents, including a driver allegedly going more than twice the speed limit on 47th Street and a DUI arrest at Hillgrove and Wolf. Officers also investigated a car burglary at the 47th Street Starbucks, a major plant theft on Burlington Avenue, and a retail theft at the Gilbert Avenue Walgreens, underscoring ongoing safety concerns around town.    

• Lyons Township High Board In Dark About Village Objections? (patch.com) — Western Springs officials halted Lyons Township High School’s South Campus discus and shot put project, saying the school needed a conditional use permit before construction could continue. Newly released emails show village objections were known to administrators weeks before the school board was briefed, raising transparency questions as athletes temporarily practice at Hinsdale Central and the district weighs permit or relocation options.    

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📸 Around Western Springs

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Western Springs

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday May 28

• An Intimate Evening with Freedom Sings →
  American Legion, 310 W Butterfield Rd, Elmhurst
  7:00 pm

Friday May 29

• Friday Night Live Downtown Downers Grove →
  5001 Main St, Downers Grove
  5:30 pm

Saturday May 30

• Free Community Shredding Event →
  RE/MAX Premier, 101 Burr Ridge Pkwy, Burr Ridge
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday May 27

• Social Worker at the Library →
  Thomas Ford Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut St, Western Springs
  1:00 pm
• Commencement
  Bennett Field
  7:00 pm
• History of Musicals →
  Thomas Ford Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut St, Western Springs
  7:00 pm

Thursday May 28

• Knitting Circle →
  Thomas Ford Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut St, Western Springs
  1:00 pm
• Western Springs Writers' Society →
  Thomas Ford Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut St, Western Springs
  7:00 pm

Sunday May 31

• Free Concert: All Purpose Grind! →
  All Saints Episcopal Church, 4370 Woodland Ave, Western Springs
  2:00 pm

Monday June 1

• Library Battle of the Books: Sign up →
  Thomas Ford Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut St, Western Springs
  9:30 am
• Youth Services Summer Library Challenge: Plant A Seed, Read →
  Thomas Ford Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut St, Western Springs
  9:30 am
• Mystery Craft Kits →
  Thomas Ford Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut St, Western Springs
  9:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Lyons Township High School District 204 posted a job opening for Temporary Custodian in Western Springs. Apply here.
• Lifetime posted a job opening for Kids Camp Counselor in Willowbrook. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Western Springs here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Hinsdale

• Burglary Suspect Shoves Hinsdale Victim, Drives Away: Cops (patch.com)

La Grange

• Suburban School Official Upset Over Email Leak, Demands Investigation (patch.com)
• Veronica Josephine Tabet, 67 (patch.com)

Brookfield

• Fitzgerald Named Player of the Week (oursportscentral.com)

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Ok Western Springs! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Halfway. After that, the dog is running *out of* the woods. (Thank you Jake M. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

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