Most Western Springs Road Money Going To This Area

Village explains why one neighborhood is getting most of the benefit of this year's road program.

Cook County Government: President Preckwinkle Extends Application Deadline For $73 Million Emergency Rental And Utility Assistance Pr ...

The extension decision was made based on the need for additional technical support requested by applicants and housing agencies administ ...

Blame La Grange Highlands? Not So Fast

Western Springs neighborhood points to an area outside the village as the cause of flooding, study says.

Federal Tax Payments And Refunds: How Do Yours Stack Up?

You can use IRS data to compare your tax payments and refunds to others in Cook County.

Cook County Government: President Preckwinkle Endorses Clean Energy Jobs Act For Advancing Equity And Mitigating Climate Change

President Preckwinkle was joined by Illinois Rep. Delia Ramirez, Cook County Commissioner Bridget Degnen (Vice-Chair of the Environment ...

Western Springs May Be 'Pincushion' For Telecoms: Official

The village's leader is asking the state to give towns more power over 5G antennas.

Cook County Government: Forest Preserves Police Affirms Commitment To Ten Shared Principles

President Preckwinkle was joined by Commissioner Scott Britton, Commissioner Donna Miller, Forest Preserves of Cook County General Super ...

Cook County Government: President Preckwinkle Releases 2020 Impact Report To Highlight $77M CARES Funding Outcomes For Resident And S ...

to share outcomes and findings related to programs for residents impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Thanks to funding provided by the CA ...

Up To $4.6M For Sidewalks In Western Springs Neighborhood

The sidewalk project is not a "done deal," village president says.

Cook County Government: President Preckwinkle Launches New System To Streamline Public Records Requests

The new FOIA system uses GovQA software to allow requestors to track their public records requests online.

Cook County Government: President Preckwinkle Launches New System To Streamline Public Records Requests Cook County

. The new FOIA system uses GovQA software to allow requestors to track their public records requests online. The new system helps standa ...

Condos Planned For Downtown Western Springs

Downtown development would contain condos and businesses.

Western Springs Low Bid 'Pretty Ridiculous': Official

A contractor comes in a third less than the engineer's estimate for a water tank project.

Western Springs Lawmaker Doesn't Vote On Controversial Bill

Bill ending cash bail, among other things, has drawn opposition from police groups.

Western Springs Sidewalk Foe Speaks Out

Resident says neighborhood shouldn't get special treatment.

'Subpar' Drainage In Western Springs Neighborhood: Official

Engineer says solutions would cost the village an estimated $24 million.

No Competition Expected In Western Springs Election

Village hasn't seen a competitive race since 2005. Local caucus plays big role in local politics.

'Massive Opposition' Sways Western Springs Board

Officials give up plan for rain gardens in the face of protests.

Construction Noise Bothers Western Springs Residents

Village says noise should continue through Sunday, weather permitting.

Western Springs Fire Chief Retiring

Village names new chief. Another key firefighter is also retiring.

Western Springs And Hinsdale End Rift On Bridge

With more information, Western Springs agrees with Hinsdale on the type of fencing.

Rain Gardens Opposed In Western Springs Subdivision

Village wants green features to reduce flooding in neighborhood. Residents doubt they'll work.

Verizon Answers Western Springs Concerns

The village government is frustrated with the "usurpation" of its powers on 5G antennas, official says.

How Is Voting Going In Western Springs? Let Patch Know

Polls in Illinois are open through 7 p.m. Tuesday.

Voting In Western Springs: Everything You Need To Know

From voter registration to mail-in voting to early voting, everything you need to know for what's shaping up to be a historic election.

Fake Water Workers Burglarize Western Springs House: Cops

House was ransacked after resident let in two men claiming to be water workers, police say.

Western Springs Marijuana Referendum Results: A Rare Rejection

Four other Cook County towns supported recreational marijuana sales.

Property Value Concerns In Western Springs

Old Town residents fear effects of 5G antennas and expressway expansion.

Will Verizon Keep 5G Promise to Western Springs?

Telecom wants two antennas in town. The village reminds the company of its pledge.

Pritzker’s Shameless No Flush No Blush Political Scheme

Governor is Buying Candidate Votes So He Won’t Pay Same Tax He’s Pushing on Illinois

Will Western Springs-Area Democrat Back Madigan?

State rep hopeful won't say whether she would vote for Speaker Madigan, who is believed to be connected to the ComEd bribery scandal.

Western Springs Eyes 'Arbitrary Patchwork' Of Sidewalks

The Village Board is set to vote on $16,000 to study sidewalks in Forest Hills neighborhood.

Western Springs Doesn't Want To Be Zoo: Official

The village is considering banning the feeding of wild animals.

Western Springs More Open With Records

The village now provides meeting documents online, but they can be hard to find on the website.

Western Springs Voter Guide 2020

From voter registration to mail-in voting to early voting, everything you need to know for what's shaping up to be a historic election.

Western Springs Adds $115K-A-Year Job To Payroll

Village says the new position will save taxpayers' money.

'Astounding' Water Use In Western Springs

Village trustee warns about effects of extreme weather events.

Western Springs Pressed On 'Sidewalks To Nowhere'

The village is asked to approve a study for sidewalks in a local neighborhood. But officials say there is no clear mandate.

The Case Against Sidewalks In Western Springs

Survey indicates why people oppose sidewalks. Meanwhile, supporters plan rally backing sidewalks in village neighborhood.

Western Springs Sidewalk Foes 'Definitively' Against

Village trustees weigh sidewalk project for neighborhood.