Seven D101 Board Candidates Talk Upcoming Election

The field competing for four spots on the District 101 School Board is uniquely crowded due to the dropping of the caucus system for this election.

Talk to the Congressman: Lipinski Hosting Town Hall Meetings, Senior Fairs

Town hall meetings scheduled for Feb. 9 in Lockport and Orland Park; senior fairs scheduled later in the month in Orland Hills, Lemont and Chicago.

Candidates File for Western Springs Offices in 2013 Election

A complete list of candidates who have filed for offices in the April election.

IDOT Schedules Hearing on 47th/East Intersection

Two accidents occurred within hours of each other at the intersection on Tuesday, one involving a train and another sending a man to the hospital.

Durkin Blasts Lame-Duck Action in Illinois Congress

The Western Springs Republican (District 82) said that Illinois government is attempting to circumvent a thoughtful discussion on several controversial bills.

Western Springs Debuts New Village Web Site

The village says the new website will offer a number of improved services to Western Springs residents.

Boil Order for Western Springs Lifted

Drink and cook at will, Western Springs! You're free!

Election 2012: Was Western Springs an Obama or Romney Town?

Complete precinct-level results for Tuesday's election in Western Springs, including turnout and how the data stacks up against other LTHS-area towns.

Kirk Dillard Re-Elected After Landslide Win Over A. Ghani

The Republican incumbent won his fifth term representing Illinois' 24th State Senate District Tuesday night and will now seek advice on a possible run for governor in 2014.

Turnout Around 80-90 Percent at Some La Grange, Western Springs Precincts

Residents of La Grange, Western Springs and La Grange Park braved a persistent drizzle on Election Day to cast their votes for everything from president to local offices.

Where Do I Vote in Western Springs/Indian Head Park?

Don't forget to vote! Find your poll location and ballot summary in Western Springs and Indian Head Park, Illinois.

Where to Vote Early Near Lyons Township

The locations where you can cast your ballot early include spots in Bellwood, Berwyn, Hodgkins and Lemont for the La Grange area's Cook County voters.

La Grange Board Won't Allow Chickens, Upholds Removal of Resident's Hens

Citing negative feedback and excessive time allotment, trustees will not further investigate a poultry-permitting ordinance and has ordered one man to shut down his coop.

Residents Express Forceful Concern Over Western Springs Land Purchase

At a Properties and Recreation committee meeting on Monday night, residents and Village staff battled over 4368 Hampton Ave., but made little progress towards resolution.

First West Nile Death in Suburban Cook, CCDPH Reports

Nearly 60 cases have been confirmed by the Cook County Department of Public Health, not including communities with their own public health departments, such as the city of Chicago.

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE TOWER CAUCUS PARTY OF WESTERN SPRINGS

2012 Persons of Impact Awards

Cook County Government Online Town Hall Meeting

Radogno, Durkin to host FREE Senior Health Fair on August 15

AAUW: Disaster Preparedness in the wake of Fukushima

Western Springs Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Meetings

Western Springs Public Works & Water Committee Meeting

Western Springs Planning and Zoning Committee Meeting

Western Springs Board of Trustees Workshop

Western Springs Business Association Christmas Walk

Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Western Springs Transportation and Safety Commission Meeting

Western Springs Recreation Commission Meeting

QUASQUICENTENNIAL LEGACY GIFT COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE

Board Meeting: Funds For Timber Trails, Local Accomplishments Honored

Money shifted from alternate "bucket" for development; John Madell, Vie Restaurant and chef-owner Paul Virant honored in resolutions by board.

Village Board Meeting

Reverse-Osmosis Presentation Meeting

A Leaf Falls in Western Springs—And Then What?

There have been many iterations of Western Springs’ decades-old leaf-collection program; in the current one, the colorful leaves disappear from the streets in record time—with some small piques involved.

District 101 Meet the Candidates Night

Board Meeting Focused on Bemis Woods Access

Workshop meeting prepares board members for next week's regular meeting with a focus on the Bemis Woods bike path.

Sewer Improvements Not Yet on the Horizon

A model of the sewer system does not mean that sewer construction will be coming to Western Springs.

Flooded Residents Still Seeking Recovery

Locals report obstacles to accessing relief money, while frustration over summer flooding grows.

Votes on Liquor Licenses at Monthly Board Meeting

Trustees approve several alcohol-related amendments, plus a couple of miscellaneous items. Here’s the lowdown on what passed.

Reverse Osmosis to Replace Current Water Treatment System

Project 15 years in the making expected to begin construction in early 2011.

Despite Economic Woes, Redevelopment Plan Moves Forward

Promising revitalization, the downtown Western Springs redevelopment plan seeks final approval