Western Springs Cop Shows Empathy To Suspect

The officer spent his own money to help the person, the police chief said.

5 Cars Burglarized On Western Springs Street

Money and a flashlight were reported stolen from the vehicles.

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

In another case, a wallet was stolen from an unlocked car at a local restaurant, police said.

Western Springs Bar Workers Fight; Female Bartender Separates Them: Police

A drunk man closing out tabs said he was "jacked," according to a report. The bar closed for good not long after.

Car Goes Airborne In Western Springs Before Hitting Home: Cops

The driver, who was taken to the hospital, was accused of driving drunk, police said.

Western Springs Woman Out $28K In Online Scam: Police

The suspect spoke directly through the computer to the woman, authorities said.

Western Springs Man Faces DUI Charge After Driving Off Road: Police

In another case, a La Grange Park man was arrested following a crash with injuries, authorities said.

Car Strikes Western Springs House; Driver Taken To Hospital

Authorities determined it was safe to remove the car from the house.

Western Springs Cops Do Fewer Traffic Stops Than Before

Local police have made no arrests in March, according to the department's weekly blotters.

Fire Damages Garage In Western Springs Neighborhood

The fire's cause remains under investigation, the village said.

Western Springs Victim In $110K Case To Be Reimbursed: Report

The resident told police he discovered an unauthorized withdrawal when he checked his account.

Western Springs Resident Loses $110K In Forgery Case: Police

A fraudulent check was cashed at another bank, according to a police report.

Bad Behavior In Western Springs? Police On Guard Saturday

The local police department is preparing for crowds headed to Chicago.

Western Springs Pedestrian Death: Findings Released

Local police detailed the circumstances surrounding the early evening crash.

La Grange Woman Arrested In Western Springs Crash: Cops

The woman, who was with a child, was charged with DUI, police said.

Flooding Involved In Western Springs Man's Arrest: Cops

A 68-year-old woman was the victim after she went to the man's house, police said.

Fake FBI Agent Scams Western Springs Businessman: Cops

The imposter took $16,500, promising to keep the cash secure and then give it back, police said.

Western Springs Man Charged With Battery

He turned himself in for an incident that occurred a week earlier, police said.

Western Springs Businessman Scammed Out Of $16K: Cops

The man met with the scammer at his place of business and gave her the money, authorities said.

$1K Stolen From Car In Western Springs: Police

Another $17 – all in $1 bills – mysteriously showed up in the owner's wallet, authorities said.

Western Springs Woman Accused Of Violating Protection Order

In another case, a man was arrested at the train depot on an assault warrant, police said.

Person Taken To Hospital In Western Springs Crash: Police

No citations were issued in the crash on Ogden Avenue, near Bemis Woods.

3-Car Crash In Western Springs; Door Cut To Save Person: Cops

A person was taken to the hospital and later released.

House Fire In Western Springs Reported

Firefighters put out the fire and are looking into the cause.

E-Scooter Stolen From Western Springs Front Yard: Cops

In another case, a DUI suspect was found asleep behind the wheel, police said.

Man Who Died In Western Springs Crash Identified

The resident had a long career in the media, credited with helping develop a newswire service.

Pedestrian Dies After Western Springs Crash: Cops

The person died after being taken to an area hospital.

Car In Western Springs Burglarized; Wallet Stolen

The burglary was reported in a local neighborhood. The car was unlocked, police said.

Western Springs Man Out $1,100 In Trading Card Scam: Cops

In another case, a bicycle was stolen in a local neighborhood.

Gun Fired During Western Springs Dinner Party: Cops

A 9-month-old was sleeping upstairs when a domestic dispute occurred, police said.

Western Springs Man Faces Gun Charge In Domestic Dispute: Police

He is accused of reckless discharge of a firearm and domestic battery.

House Burglarized In Western Springs Neighborhood

In another case, a man asleep at the wheel was arrested on a DUI charge, police said.

Armed DUI Suspect In Western Springs: Cops

Hinsdale police stopped him after Western Springs officers tried to pull him over, police said.

A Twist In Western Springs Porch Piracy Case: Cops

Police said they identified the suspect and found him in another suburb.

Suspicious Man In Western Springs Taken to Train: Village

A woman whose house was burglarized before called the police, an official said.

Western Springs Porch Piracy Suspect Arrested

In another case, an unlocked bicycle was stolen from a local bike rack, police said.

Western Springs Police Catch Armed Man Near Major Intersection: Report

The officers were alerted that Hinsdale was looking for the man after a domestic disturbance.

Illegal Bikes In Western Springs Result In Charges: Cops

In another case, a package was stolen from a front porch in a local neighborhood, police said.

Western Springs Restaurant Worker Arrested In Road Rage Incident: Cops

He pointed a gun at another driver and then went to work two blocks away, police said.

Youth On Western Springs Retailer's Roof Cited

In another case, three youths were cited for reckless conduct on electric bicycles.