Car Crashes Into Business In Western Springs

WESTERN SPRINGS, IL – A downtown Western Springs business was struck by a car Wednesday, leaving damage to the front window and wall.

Kirschbaum's Bakery, 825 Burlington Ave., reported on Facebook that it was hit about 11:30 a.m.

"Thankfully, no one was hurt," the business said. "Our gas lines were impacted due to the location of the collision, meaning we have no choice but to close until further notice."

An elderly man mistakenly put his car into drive, rather than reverse, and drove into the bakery's facade, police spokeswoman Selmin Cicek said in an email Friday. No one was reported injured.

The driver was issued a citation, Cicek said.

Kirschbaum's explained on Facebook how it would handle pending orders.

"We thank you for your patience as we navigate this repair to our beloved store," Kirschbaum's said.