Pay Hike For Western Springs Village Manager

A trustee said the manager was "the consummate professional in every way."

Western Springs Mulls Developer Subsidy

The developer asked for public money shortly before the condo project began.

Unemployment Rate Steady In Western Springs Area: Feds

The unemployment rate in Cook County is higher than the Illinois average.

Western Springs Met State Rule; Hinsdale Did Not

The villages are required to turn in affordable housing plans to the state.

No Tornado Sirens In Western Springs During Warning: Official

Villages are looking into dispatchers' policies and procedures.

Few Empty Nester Options In Western Springs: Resident

Village Board approves a permit for a building with condos and businesses.

Western Springs Won't Kick Can Down Road: Leader

The village president promises action on flooding issues.

Blame La Grange Highlands: Western Springs Residents

Residents differ with engineering firm's conclusion on flooding.

An 'Embarrassment' For Western Springs

Residents urge the village to take immediate action on flooding.

Cook County Ahead Of Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

Here is how the Western Springs area is doing in the race to vaccinate its population.

Cook County Government: Preckwinkle Details COVID-19 Financial Impact And Recovery With Preliminary Budget Forecast

The preliminary forecast report presents a mid-year projection of year-end revenues and expenses for FY2021 and an initial forecast for ...

Hinsdale Developer Seeks Western Springs Money

Mixed-use building planned for village's downtown.

'Galling' Expense For Western Springs Bike Path

Village leader questions why forest preserve would charge the village.

Near Misses At Western Springs Intersection: Residents

Support is building for a four-way stop. An online petition draws 165 signatures.

What About Merging Lyons Township Schools?

Western Springs superintendent is asked about consolidating districts.

Western Springs Schools Want Turf Battle To End

Battle between LTHS and treasurer's office takes toll on Western Springs taxpayers, official says.

Unemployment Worsens In Western Springs Area: Feds

There are a record number of job openings in the U.S. labor market; Cook County's unemployment rate increased recently.

Cook County Government: Cook County Issues Notice To Minimum Wage Ordinance

Effective July 1, 2021, the minimum wage for non-tipped workers will remain $13.00. The minimum wage is $6.60 for tipped employees.

Cook County Government: President Preckwinkle Observes Gun Violence Awareness Day With Call To Action

With gun-related homicides up by more than 15% in Cook County this year, President Toni Preckwinkle was joined by County officials at th ...

Cook County Government: Cook County's First Residential Tenant Landlord Ordinance Goes Into Effect June 1

"Today, Cook County takes another step in our fight for fair housing," said Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle. "The protectio ...

2 Western Springs Officials Abstain From Tollway Vote

One of the officials has an issue with the tollway agency.

Western Springs Explains Code Violations

The trustees are urged to update the local code to recognize the village's form of government

More Low-Flying Planes Over Western Springs: Village

A Chicago agency provided an explanation to the village last year.

Western Springs Correcting 'Pretty Shocking' Practice

Planned votes on officials are an apparent response to a Patch inquiry.

Was Western Springs Manager Hired Properly?

Trustees approved the manager in 2017, but what happened in a closed session is unclear.

Western Springs Fire Chief Never Approved: Records

Former director of engineering also did not get a Village Board vote.

Broadband Speed In Western Springs Area: See How It Compares To Rest Of U.S.

U.S. shows great variance in access and use of high-speed internet.

Western Springs Appointments In Question

The village appears to have violated its code by failing to get the Village Board's approval.

A New Fee For Western Springs Homeowners?

Village officials are considering fees to pay for stormwater upgrades.

Divided Western Springs Condo Group May Be Ready To Deal

Long-stalled agreement appears to be moving forward. Last summer, it was derailed.

Western Springs Streets Show Why Concrete Better: Official

The village is spending $178,000 to redo street in concrete rather than asphalt.

'Hot Button Topic' In Western Springs

A survey on sidewalks gave the village no clear direction, officials say.

Railroad Can Do What It Wants: Western Springs Official

The village did clean-up work after railroad's much-criticized removal of trees on its property.

A New Downtown Look Planned In Western Springs

The trees in downtown are in bad shape, so a change is needed, officials say.

An Age Divide In Western Springs Neighborhood?

The push for sidewalks is splitting residents, survey shows.

Cook County Government: President Preckwinkle Announces Launch Of Cook County Equity Fund Taskforce

The Cook County Equity Fund was established by President Preckwinkle in the County budget approved last November with an initial investm ...

Western Springs Upset With Railroad Project

BNSF Railway left "just an awful sight" as a result of its removal of trees, an official says.

Big Western Springs Development May Be Done Sooner

Developer is looking to sell 20 lots in subdivision. The proposed houses would be similar to a neighborhood in Burr Ridge.

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 ...

Repeat Self-Avowed Nazi Candidate Art Jones Annoys Illinois GOP

Eight people challenging self-avowed, neo-Nazi Art Jones' petitions to run in the Illinois GOP congressional primary.