Crime & Safety

Fireworks Violations In Western Springs: Cops

In one instance, a Pride flag was also stolen, village police said.

WESTERN SPRINGS, IL – For the week of July 2 to 8, Western Springs police reported two incidents of crime, both related to fireworks. Here is information from the reports:

  • Someone placed an unknown type of fireworks in a recycling rollout container July 4 in the 4200 block of Garden Avenue, causing damage.
  • Several youths threw fireworks in a yard and stole a vertical Pride flag about 1 a.m. July 5 in the 1200 block of Maple Street.

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