Tuesday Topics, from President Gallagher

This week: Styrofoam recycling, WSBA holiday activities, Giving Tuesday, and more...

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Previous issues are available here.

WSPD Awarded Sixth Consecutive Reaccreditation from CALEA

The Western Springs Police Department is proud to announce its sixth consecutive reaccreditation award from the Commission on the Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). They were also recognized with a special award for their continuous commit...

Leaf Pickup Program Ends Next Week

LRS Holiday Schedule and 2021 Rates

During Christmas and New Year week, Friday collection will be delayed by one day. LRS will be collecting Christmas trees from the parkways between January 4 - 15. Read more about the holiday schedule, and how to ensure your tree is suitable for collection...

Holiday Light Recycling

Recycle holiday lights by placing strands of lights in the drop boxes at Village Hall, Village True Value Hardware, and Thomas Ford Library. Lights will be collected between November 20 - January 31, during business, hours, with face coverings required to...

Thomas ford Library Temporarily Closed

A message from the Thomas Ford Memorial Library: 

The Library is temporarily closed from November 23^rd to December 7^th.

Due to staff exposure to COVID-19 and out of an abundance of caution, the library will be closed to the public from 11...

Water Bills: bank payments require correct address

Whether you pay bills by mail or using bank paper payment transactions, please be sure to verify all bill payment addresses.  

Residents using their banks to pay their bills may have experienced a recent problem with water bill payments....

Changes to Street Parking During a Snow Event

In January 2020, the Village Board approved a change to on-street parking restrictions
during snow events. 

On-street parking is no longer permitted after a snowfall of 2inches or more – a change from the previous measure of ...

Covid-19 Resurgence Mitigations for Suburban Cook County

Illinois public health officials announce increased restrictions for suburban Cook County, effective October 28. 

Read the press release here. 

Learn more at: www.wsprings.com/covid19

Read on...

BNSF Railroad Bridge Project - Demolition of Existing Bridge

The BNSF railroad bridge project has moved into the next phase, and all trains are now operating on the shoo-fly structure. Demolition work to remove the existing bridge will begin as early as October 26. Work is anticipated to take place both during the ...

New Smoke Detector Law in Illinois

A new law regarding smoke detectors has been passed in Illinois. The new law requires Illinois residents to replace their smoke detectors with the type that has a long-term, 10-year sealed battery.

By the end of 2022, single and multi-family homes that are...

Crime Alert - Vehicle Burglaries and Motor Vehicle Theft

The Western Springs Police Department is currently investigating three vehicle burglaries and a motor vehicle theft that occurred overnight. Camera footage of these incidents shows two male subjects of unknown race wearing hooded sweatshirts. These subjec...

2020 Modified Pavement Condition Index Report is Now Available

The 2020 Modified Pavement Condition Index (MPCI) Report is now available at the link below. This year, the roadway database was migrated into the existing Western Springs ArcGIS database. The report is now available as a ArcGIS "story map", all...

TIER 3 MITIGATIONS START FRIDAY

A Very Merry WS Recreation Christmas!

Christmas is right around the corner so check out our fun Christmas activities you can do remotely!  And the best gift of all - they are FREE as our gift to you!

2021 Grand Avenue Improvements Project - New Project Page and News Flash Category

A new project page for the 2021 Grand Avenue Roadway and Proposed Green Infrastructure improvements project has been created. The page describes the project, outlines proposed improvements and provides access to previous and future documents. Please use t...

2020 Clausen Avenue - West Lane is Now Open for Public use

The west lane of Clausen Avenue will be available for public use today. At this time, Clausen Avenue will also revert back to a two-way street. Please be advised that the following work still needs to be completed in 2020:

• Restoration of Parkways (grading,...

2020 Clausen Avenue - West Lane Poured and Curing

The pouring of the west lane of Clausen Avenue was completed this afternoon. The concrete roadway is currently curing and will continue to do so for 7-10 days before vehicular traffic can utilize it. Driving on the roadway before it reaches proper cure ti...

2021 Grand Avenue Improvements Project - Second Public Meeting at Ridgewood Park

The Village identified Grand Avenue, Lawn Drive to Linden Circle, as a concrete reconstruction and green infrastructure improvements project for 2021. A second public meeting is scheduled for October 21^st, from 5pm – 7pm on Grand Avenue in Ridge...

2020 Clausen - West Lane Official Start Date/East Side Public Access (Updated 10/12/2020)

Update 10/12/2020: The contractor has postponed the start date of the west lane and the re-opening of the east lane until tomorrow, October 13, 2020, weather permitting. The delay was due to projected inclement weather and concrete testing results for the...

2020 Clausen Avenue - East Lane Completion and West Lane Start Date

The contractor is scheduled to complete the pouring of the east lane on Monday, weather permitting. The concrete pavement will remain closed to public use while the curing process takes place. Curing is a process that allows concrete to build in strength,...

2020 Clausen Avenue - Official East Lane Start Date (9/21/2020)

The contractor is officially scheduled to begin the east lane reconstruction on September 21, 2020, weather permitting. Residents on the east side of Clausen should have vehicles removed from your driveway by 7:00am on September 21st. The contractor will ...

2021 Grand Avenue Improvements Project - First Public Meeting Recording

On September 9, 2020, the Village hosted a public meeting for residents of Grand Avenue (Linden Circle to Lawn Drive) to discuss the 2021 Grand Avenue Improvements project. The purpose of the meeting was to introduce improvements to the roadway and implem...