Diane Dachota

Fire Chief Patrick Kenny talks about the history of the Fire Department.

Western Springs parade, picnic celebrates 125th anniversary of Fire Department

August 26, 2019 at 4:09 p.m.

Firefighters, a color guard, bagpipes and trucks from several different towns took part in a parade Saturday to mark the 125th anniversary of the Western Springs Fire Department. Residents brought...

Western Springs' Well No. 5 is being drilled next to Field Park School.

As drilling begins for new well in Western Springs, another is shut down for repairs

August 6, 2019 at 2:33 p.m.

Construction has begun on a long-awaited new well in Western Springs to alleviate the use of a shallow back-up well that has caused discolored water coming out of pipes. But...

Mark Teune of Indian Head Park brought his 1948 Lincoln, that he calls Commander Cody.

Indian Head Park car show marks village’s 60th anniversary

August 5, 2019 at 6:11 p.m.

Indian Head Park celebrated 60 years as a village with a classic car show and music Sunday at Indian Head Plaza at Joliet and Wolf roads. "We have never had...

View of Batavia's remodeled River Street in August 2014, with no curbs, traffic stripes nor crosswalks. The street, which is called a "woonerf," is based on the Dutch concept of the "complete street," which gives equal priority to cyclists, pedestrians and drivers.

Western Springs may have ‘living street’ in its future

July 23, 2019 at 9:52 p.m.

Western Springs Village President Alice Gallagher outlined a vision Monday to incorporate a "woonerf" or living street in Western Springs, potentially on Hillgrove Avenue between Lawn and Grand avenues. After...

Teddy Burke, 2 from Hinsdale practices exiting a school bus with his grandmother.

Children explore garbage, cement, police and fire trucks in Western Springs

July 22, 2019 at 4:14 p.m.

Bulldozers, garbage trucks and fire trucks were among the vehicles available for kids to climb on and learn about Saturday during Touch a Truck day in downtown Western Springs. "This...

Carol Morgan and Ann McGuire shop photographs at the My Eye on the World booth.

Three-day craft fair brings 200 artisans to downtown La Grange

July 15, 2019 at 3:57 p.m.

The additional of one day and a free shuttle service helped bring people to the 45th annual La Grange Craft Fair, which featured hand made items from more than 200...

John Wagner receives Father Gallagher award presented by U. S. Rep. Dan Lipinski and the Rev. Robert Clark.

St. Cletus marks Fourth of July with special Mass

July 5, 2019 at 7:48 p.m.

Hundreds of flags decorated both the inside and outside of St. Cletus Catholic Church in La Grange for the annual Independence Day Mass. Parishioners and visitors wore red, white and...

Olivia Grotesm practices making a 911 call.

Western Springs Safety Village teaches children about fire and police

June 24, 2019 at 10:07 p.m.

Tucked in next to the Western Springs Recreation Center is a miniature scale replica of downtown Western Springs, designed to teach children ages 5 and 6 about safety. "It was...

Frankie Ace performs a magic show for children.

Teen, tween rooms get high marks at Thomas Ford Library open house

June 17, 2019 at 4:24 p.m.

A steady rain required the Thomas Ford Memorial Library in Western Springs to move the party indoors, but it didn't stop a large gathering for the block party celebration Saturday...

Max Choo-Cruz (in white shirt) tries out the climbing wall.

Gathering on the Green moves to Saturday with rides and music

June 10, 2019 at 4:29 p.m.

A mega slide, ninja course and yard games were part of the new attractions at this year's Gathering on the Green, an annual event switched from Friday night to Sunday...

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