Western Springs seats new president, trustees
New leadership is in place in Western Springs, as a new village president took office and half of the six-member Village Board now consists of new faces. Village President Alice...
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Western Springs to spend $232,000 on rec center
Western Springs will go over budget to replace the heating and air conditioning system at the recreation center. Officials said the aging unit is experiencing problems and a new unit...
Western Springs opts out of county minimum wage, sick leave law
The Western Springs Village Board voted Monday to opt out of Cook County ordinances raising the minimum wage and requiring earned paid sick day. Four of the six village trustees...
Western Springs renews, may expand, red light camera program
Not only did the Western Springs Village Board decide to renew its red light camera enforcement program, officials indicated Monday they may add more cameras to enhance safety. The Village...
Western Springs trustee suggests eliminating one red light camera
While state officials continue to discuss the future of red light photo enforcement cameras and some communities end their use, Western Springs continues to support the program, and could renew...
Western Springs halts proposal for Flagg Creek bike path
The Western Springs Village Board has decided to hold off on any plans to build a pedestrian and bicycle path along portions of Flagg Creek after numerous residents spoke out...
Western Springs officials say too soon to oppose tollway plan
Western Springs officials say they will continue to monitor Illinois Tollway plans for a possible widening of Interstate 294 before deciding whether to publicly condemn the project. Some Western Springs...
Foxford Station developers seek tax incentives
While the four-story building won't be fully completed for at least another 18 months, developers of one of the biggest projects in Western Springs are already asking about receiving tax...
Western Springs set to approve bids for Metra platform upgrades
After years of discussions between state, federal and railroad officials, the village of Western Springs may be ready to move forward on renovations for the east platform of the Metra...
Western Springs raises water rates again to cover $326,000 deficit
For the third time in just over two years, the village of Western Springs has decided to charge more money for water use in order to cut into a $326,000...