Follow Village Safety Suggestions for Winter Weather Conditions

Winter reminders via the Village of Western Springs.

Residents Encouraged to Shovel Sidewalks
Please take the time to shovel the public sidewalks for the benefit of students, mail carriers,
and other pedestrians. It’s courteous and the right thing to do.
Help Your Neighborhood by Clearing Snow Away from
the Fire Hydrants on Your Property
In case of an emergency, seconds count! There are over 450 fire hydrants in Western Springs.
Is one on or near your property? Please assign someone in your household the responsibility
of keeping fire hydrants on or near your property clear of snow for easy access.

Parking
Residents should make every effort to remove their vehicles from the street as soon as
possible during any snowfall. The more cars off of the street, the better the snow removal.
Parking is prohibited on all streets for 12 hours after a snowfall of four or more inches. Cars
parked illegally may be subject to tow.

Slow Down
Please use extreme caution while driving this winter. Streets in Western Springs, as well as
the surrounding communities, will have patches of snow/ice. Motorists are advised to slow
down to adjust to these winter conditions. Give yourself additional time to get where you
are going and allow time to brake in order to stop safely.

Refuse Collection
Residents and building owners are reminded to clear snow away from refuse
containers and recycling bags to avoid a missed collection. If the container is
not accessible, it will not be emptied or picked up. Call Allied Waste directly at
708-345-7050 to report a missed collection.

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