Friendly Reminder: Village Street Sweeping Begins Monday, May 5

Street sweeping is expected to take three days. Residents asked to refrain from parking on the streets whenever possible starting Monday, May 5.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Wolf Road Closed for Water Main Repair

Wolf Road partially closed to southbound traffic at 41st Street in Western Springs. Water may be shut off in village later Wednesday.

Western Springs Hiring Two Seasonal Workers

Village of Western Springs' public works division has two openings available for full-time seasonal workers.

Should Your State Legalize Pot?

With the economic benefits of legalized marijuana working for Colorado, is your state the next in line?

VILLAGE FLASH: Street Sweeping Begins Monday, April 7

A friendly reminder from the Village of Western Springs: street sweeping begins Monday and is expected to be completed by Wednesday.

Suburban Lawmakers Push for Another Big Ten School in Illinois

Senators Matt Murphy, R-Palatine, and Michael Connelly, R-Naperville, have introduced legislation that will study the feasibility of making one of the current state universities a Big Ten school.

Lipinski Thanks Voters for Support in Uncontested Primary

Western Springs Democrat will face GOP candidate Sharon Brannigan in November for Third District Congressional seat.

GOP Gubernatorial Hopeful Kirk Dillard Casts Vote in Hinsdale

Kirk Dillard casts vote in Hinsdale for Republican candidate's slot in Illinois's governor race. Dillard says his campaign is gaining momentum against frontrunner Bruce Rauner.

Record Number of Voters Registered in Suburban Cook County

Nearly 5,500 new 17- and 18-year-old voters registered to vote during registration events held at 89 high schools around suburban Cook County in January and February

'Dirty Dozen' Tax Scams Released; IRS Reminds Taxpayers to Use Caution During Tax Season

The Dirty Dozen listing, compiled by the IRS each year, lists a variety of common scams taxpayers can encounter at any point during the year. But many of these schemes peak during filing season as people prepare their tax returns.

Same Sex Couples Can Marry Now in Cook County

Gay couples wanting to marry won't have to wait until state law goes into effect in June.

Spurned Lovers, Take Note: IL May Ban Revenge Porn

Rep. Scott Drury has proposed legislation that would make posting explicit photos of someone without their consent a felony sex crime.

Lipinski Nominates 3 Western Springs Students For Service Academy Admission

In all, the congressman endorsed 14 students who want to attend either the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Military Academy and U.S. Naval Academy.

New Cell Phone Requirements While Driving Takes Effect in 2014

Kirk Recovers From Gall Bladder Surgery

North Shore Senator expected to return home from hospital Tuesday.

Durkin, Bellock, Radogno All Support Pension Overhaul

Sen. Kirk Dillard was the only General Assembly member who represents Western Springs that voted against the bill approved by both houses Tuesday.

Illinois Passes Historic Pension Reform

Both the Illinois House and Senate narrowly passed a measure that addresses Illinois' out of control pension problems, spreading out the pain.

Same-Sex Marriage Signed Into Law

Illinois became the 16th state to pass same-sex marriage on Wednesday.

Chris Nybo of Elmhurst Announces Run For 24th Senate District Seat

Nybo and the other announced Republican candidate, Rep. Dennis Reboletti (R-45th, Elmhurst), are vying for the spot currently held by Sen. Kirk Dillard, who is running for governor.

What Child Care Costs Mean for You and Your Family

Three Ways the Shutdown Hurt the Economy

A recent report from Washington lays out damage done by last month’s government shutdown.

Illinois Reacts: House Passes Bill To Legalize Same-Sex Marriage

FAA Allows Most Electronic Devices Throughout Flights

Gun Lobbyists Talking to Chicago's Mayor About Prison Time and Gun Possession

But there's concern the governor could disrupt the lobbying as he heads toward another re-election campaign.

Jim Durkin Moves Office Out of Western Springs

The district office of the new House Republican leader is now located in Burr Ridge.

Illinois Tollway Approves 70 MPH Speed Limit

Money-For-Nothing: Illinois Legislature Adjourns With Work Undone

Lawmakers return for November veto session at a cost of $43,000 a day. Nothing likely to get done then either.

Oak Street Bridge Project Enters New Phase

The design and land acquisition phase of Hinsdale's Oak Street Bridge project will begin in 2014.

Should Western Springs Install Electric-Car Charging Stations?

Trustees discussed the idea Monday night, but it doesn't appear stations will be put up by the village in the near future.

Western Springs' Jim Durkin: Tougher Gun-Crime Penalties Good But Costly

The Illinois House Republican leader said he supports Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel's goal of three-year prison sentences for illegal gun possession, but noted that a significant cost would come with it.

Heating Your Home to Cost More This Winter

More than 90 percent of homeowners in the U.S. will see higher heating expenses this year.

Ridgewood Chlorine Levels Still Lowest in Western Springs

The Village of Western Springs released its latest update on the Ridgewood water supply Monday.

Head Lice and Cockroaches Are More Popular Than Congress

On the other hand, Congress is thought of more highly than the Kardashians.

What Will You Pay for Obamacare in Illinois?

See how Illinois stacks up against its neighbors and the national average.

Ex-County Commissioner Sentenced to 6 Months in Prison

Convicted tax cheat William Beavers also must pay $10,000 fine and restitution.

Western Springs' Jim Durkin Takes Over As House Republican Leader

Durkin takes over for Tom Cross of Oswego, who has held the position since 2003.

Ridgewood Water Keeps Showing Improvement

The Village of Western Springs issued an update on the Ridgewood water situation on Wednesday.

Report: State Boards Cost Illinois Taxpayers Millions

A Daily Herald report outlines the costs of Illinois' 23 state boards and commissions.

New Adventist Cancer Institute Approved Unanimously

The 54,000-square-foot cancer center will be built on Ogden Avenue near I-294 in Hinsdale.

Bill Daley Drops Out of Illinois Governor's Race

Bill Daley has dropped out of the Illinois governor's race.