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1. How do I make a claim against the electric company (ComED) for damages incurred during a power outage?

Please fill out the ComED Claim Form as soon as possible and return to ComEd, following the directions on the form.

2. What public transportation provides service to downtown Chicago?

The Burlington Northern Sante Fe (BNSF) railway provides 25 minute express and 36 minute local service to Chicago's Loop. Burlington Northern

3. What local hospitals serve the Western Springs area?

Columbia-LaGrange Memorial Hospital and Hinsdale Hospital are in the adjacent communities of LaGrange and Hinsdale, respectively.

4. Who are the elected officials that represent me?

Use the Directory of Elected Officials at the Cook County website
to find the public officials who represent your household.

5. What schools serve the residents of Western Springs?

Public Elementary—District 101 serves three elementary: Field Park, Forest Hills and Laidlaw Schools and one junior high, McClure School. These schools are within the Village and serve Village residents along with some residents of Hinsdale. District 106, LaGrange Highlands, is a combined elementary and junior high campus, LaGrange Highlands School, lies immediately adjacent to the community and serves about one quarter (1/4) of the Village residents.

Public High School—District 204, Lyons Township High School District, has two campuses. South High School is located in the Village and serves the freshman and sophomore classes. North High School serves the juniors and seniors and is located in nearby LaGrange.

Private—St. John of the Cross Roman Catholic elementary school is the only private school located within the community. It serves students from the Village and surrounding communities.

6. What newspapers serve the Western Springs area?

Two newspapers serve the Western Springs area. Suburban Life (630/368-1100) publishes on Wednesday and Saturday and The Doings (630/887-0600) publishes on Thursdays. The two regional papers are the Chicago Tribune and the Chicago Sun-Times. There is also an online newspaper that serves Western Springs called the Patch. It can be found here.

7. Is there a Newcomers Club?

The Newcomers Club is open to all residents interested in becoming acquainted with both their community and fellow villagers. You need not be "new" to Western Springs to join. Newcomers basic purpose is to provide social activities that will help members get-to-know their neighbors, wherever they may live in town. Activities are planned from September to June. The club membership is open to men, women, singles and families. More information on the Newcomers Club is available at www.westernspringsnewcomers.com.