Ex-Western Springs GOP Lawmaker Endorses Pritzker

The former legislator led the House Republicans for a decade. He called the GOP hopeful a "right-wing evangelist."

Anti-Trump Group Plans Western Springs Event

Group encourages early voting in the Nov. 3 midterm election. The event is set for the village's Tower Green.

Use Of Western Springs Cop Uniform Draws Complaint

A former officer is pictured wearing the uniform in campaign promotions for DuPage County sheriff.

26% Water Hike Expected In Western Springs After 8 Years Without Increases

It may have been"shortsighted" to go so long without a rate hike, an official said.

Drawn-Out Permitting Upsets Western Springs Resident

The resident said it took 4½ months to get a permit for a screened-in porch.

Western Springs Main Breaks Surge Lately

Extreme temperatures and system age can contribute to the problem, the village said.

Mystery Surrounds Western Springs Shopping Center's Address

The village says it cannot explain why the center is listed as being on Gilbert Avenue.

Western Springs Leaf Pickup Faces Challenges, Including Increased Costs

Residents are generally satisfied, but want better communication and scheduling, the village said.

Western Springs Water Bills Likely To Rise

The water and sewer accounts are in the red, an official said.

Western Springs Braces For Tax Delay; County Problems Persist

An official said the situation "will get more strenuous for us."

Western Springs Ahead Of Others On Lead Pipe Removal

La Grange and Hinsdale are still in the planning stages. In Western Springs, more than 500 homes have lead pipes.

Chicago Woman Likely New Western Springs State Representative

She was endorsed by La Grange's village president in February.

Western Springs 2026 Primary Voters Guide

The U.S. Senate seat is drawing the most attention statewide.

Western Springs Group Opposes Landscaping Plan

A planned restoration is unlikely to be successful, at least in a reasonable amount of time, a homeowners association official said.

Western Springs Plans To Raise Many Fees

Officials explained why they are making the changes to the code.

Why Western Springs Tax Hike Needed: Officials

An increase is an "unpleasant task," but it is needed for the village, a trustee said.

Western Springs May Hike Sales Tax, Cites 'Increasing Strain'

Voters rejected such a hike in 2022. Now, the village can pass it without going to voters.

Repeated Western Springs Main Breaks In Bitter Cold

Like last year, local crews are fixing breaks in the worst weather. The village suffers from an aging water system.

Sidewalks Pushed Near Western Springs Schools

A consultant recommended improvements for pedestrians around town.

Medical Pot Shop In Western Springs? It's Now Possible

But a top official said the chances are "very, very" low. Village trustees enacted regulations.

Western Springs May Allow Beekeeping, But With Rules

A resident prompted the village to consider regulations for such operations.

Western Springs Area Will Oppose Medical Pot Shop: Official

A trustee pushes against allowing such a business near his home. The chances of such a business in town are low.

Western Springs Flooding Blamed On Blocked Drains In Part

Street flooding was widespread, the village reported. Officials said they would review their response.

Leaf Piles In Western Springs Buried In Snow

The village speaks about the piles that were caught up in snow removal.

'Unintended Consequences' In Western Springs: Official

The local Little League twice made changes without a permit, village officials said.

Western Springs Plans $3M Street Project

The work is being paid for by a voter-approved tax hike.

'Not Ideal': Western Springs Official Questions Developer's Delay

A village staffer explained why the townhome project hasn't started. Neighbors opposed the project.

Western Springs Sees Big Spike In Insurance Costs

The village has seen large claims over the last year, an insurance broker said.

How Much Western Springs Residents Are Paying

The village responds to a question about where the money for the lead service line project is coming from.

$22K Per Western Springs House For This Project

The village aims to get all the work done over the next dozen years.

Controversial Western Springs Townhomes May Be Delayed

The developer has taken a few steps, but must still clear key hurdles, an official said.

Western Springs Asked For 'Prompt' Refund

Two families said they had to pay for sewer work that others get for free.

'Unfortunate' Action Needed In Western Springs

The village seeks a more efficient way to deal with water emergencies.

$16K Raise Set For Western Springs Official

She is also in line to get increases in her deferred compensation and car allowance.

Western Springs Settles Dispute With Neighborhood Group

This was five years after the village and the group seemed ready to reach an agreement.

Western Springs Likely To Keep Grocery Tax

The village would lose half a million if the tax went away. It is joining many other towns.

A Western Springs Street That Never Happened

Two years ago, a right-of-way sale was contentious. That wasn't the case in the latest instance.

Problem Takes Western Springs 'Back To January'

The village has seen a surge of main breaks in recent weeks. "They don't happen during business hours," an official said.

Sizable Cost Overruns On Western Springs Project

An official explained why the contract needs more money for the work.

How Often LTHS Board Meets Behind Closed Doors?

Patch figured out the percentage of time that the board meets in closed sessions.

Casten Praises Biden's 50 Years Of Public Service, Endorses Harris

U.S. Rep. Sean Casten calls Biden one of the “most effective presidents in American history," after he dropped out of the presidential race

Casten Joins IL House Members Calling For Biden To Withdraw From Race

“It breaks my heart to say it, but Biden is no longer up for that job,” U.S. Rep. Sean Casten writes in op-ed for the Chicago Tribune.

Mahnoor Ahmad: Illinois 6th Congressional District Candidate

Mahnoor Ahmad is seeking the Democratic nomination in the IL-06 Congressional District. The Illinois Primary is March 19.

Charles M. Hughes: Illinois 6th Congressional District Candidate

Charles M. Hughes is seeking the Democratic nomination in the IL-06 Congressional District. The Illinois Primary is March 19.

Sean Casten: Illinois 6th Congressional District Candidate

Incumbent Sean Casten is seeking the Democratic nomination in the IL-06 Congressional District. The Illinois Primary is March 19.

Repeat Self-Avowed Nazi Candidate Art Jones Annoys Illinois GOP

Eight people challenging self-avowed, neo-Nazi Art Jones' petitions to run in the Illinois GOP congressional primary.