Diane Dachota

The Duhig family, of Western Springs, talks to Santa before having their picture taken during the tree lighting ceremony and festival in the village.

Western Springs turns into a ‘Winter Wonderland’ for the holiday season

December 10, 2019 at 5:05 p.m.

The entire village green area near the tower in Western Springs recently transformed into a "Winter Wonderland" after local businesses and organizations decorated the area with lighted trees. The scene...

Western Springs residents share concerns about 5G technology

December 6, 2019 at 1:19 p.m.

The potential dangers of 5G technology attracted a crowd of concerned residents Tuesday to the Thomas Ford Library in Western Springs. The discussion at the library was prompted by questions...

Access to the pedestrian bridge over I-294 from the west side is east of Minneola Street in Hinsdale, shown in this photo from October.

Western Springs, Hinsdale residents disagree on location for pedestrian bridge to be rebuilt over I-294

December 3, 2019 at 8:00 p.m.

Western Springs residents say they favor keeping a pedestrian bridge that crosses I-294 into Hinsdale in its present location, according to the results of a survey conducted by the Illinois...

Friends, from left, Katherine Kimmel, Kristi Eggert and Sara Seely chat while warming up before the Rotary Club's Pilgrim Pie Race in La Grange on Nov. 28.

Pies, fun and good exercise keep racers coming back for Pilgrim Pie Race

December 3, 2019 at 4:46 a.m.

More than 2,600 runners participated in the Pilgrim Pie Race on Nov. 28 at Lyons Township High School's north campus, organizers said of the annual event, which serves as a...

Western Springs puts off decision on recreational marijuana sales, will seek input in survey or referendum

November 26, 2019 at 7:44 p.m.

The Western Springs Village Board voted unanimously Monday to keep a moratorium on whether to allow recreational marijuana to be sold in the village after it becomes legal in Illinois...

Police Sgt. Joseph Rourke leaves legacy of respect in Western Springs

November 25, 2019 at 6:35 p.m.

Treating people with the respect is the motto of police Sgt. Joseph Rourke, who is retiring from the Western Springs Police Department after 29 years of service. Rourke said he...

Western Springs study finds north downtown TIF district meets criteria

November 12, 2019 at 7:39 p.m.

A consultant firm hired to study a proposed tax increment financing district for the northern section of downtown Western Springs concluded the 49-acre area meets four of the 13 possible...

LT student Carmela Scambiattera plays Taps during the assembly.

Lyons Township High School unveils Wall of Honor on Veterans Day

November 14, 2019 at 7:18 p.m.

Lyons Township High School officials gathered plaques honoring veterans from throughout its building to present them on a Wall of Honor, which also has an interactive display that lists alumni...

Lucia Lopez decorates a pumpkin with daughter Louisa, 3, while Nathaniel Morales, 5, starts a Spider-Man design on his pumpkin.

Scarecrows and corn maze highlight Western Springs Halloween Bash

November 7, 2019 at 8:25 p.m.

The weather was cool, but at least it wasn't raining for the Halloween Bash held Saturday, after constant rain washed it out a week earlier and a snowstorm hit on...

Patrick Raddatz, 9,took a few tries to get his pumpkin smashed.

Pumpkin smash adds hammering fun to Western Springs’ green initiatives

November 4, 2019 at 5:10 p.m.

Lines of cars waited Saturday to pull into the recreation center parking lot in Western Springs, where two village green initiatives were underway — pumpkin smashing and Styrofoam collecting. The...

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