Lawn and Grand, Asphalt Paving Starting 5/25

Project work is scheduled on Thursday, May 25, and expected to be completed the same day. Please review the attached notice with additional information./DocumentCenter/View/9868

Lawn and Grand, West Side Driveway Closure Starting 5/15

This week the contractor completed installation of new curb and gutter, and concrete aprons on the east side of Lawn Ave and Grand Ave. The contractor will start work on the west side weather permitting on May 15. The construction notice can be viewed on ...

If missed, recycling to be picked up tomorrow morning

LRS informed the Village they had issues getting the recycling truck down the 4700 and 4800 blocks of Grand today due to the construction activity. LRS will come by tomorrow (Thursday) morning to pickup recycling if they did not get it today. We apologize...

Lawn and Grand, East Side Driveway Closure Starting 5/8

Project work is expected to begin Monday May 8. Work will begin on the east side of both streets. Please review the attached notice with additional information: East side driveway closure notice 5-5-23

Board to Consider Crown Castle Settlement Agreement

The Board of Trustees will consider the Crown Castle Settlement Agreement and Exhibits at their meeting on March 20.

This information is also available on the Village website at wsprings.com/5G.

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Draft Crown Castle Settlement Agreement to be Discussed on March 13

The Board of Trustees will discuss the Crown Castle draft settlement agreement and exhibits at the March 13 workshop meeting.

Following up on requests from public comment during the last meeting, the Village has shared a current streetlight map in Western ...

Crown Castle Permit Application Received

The Village has received a small cell wireless facility permit application from Crown Castle Fiber LLC. You can view it here. 

Update 07/21/22: The Village's response to the 5G permit application can be found at the following link: Permit Response...

Central Avenue - Dust Control

The lack of rain the last couple of weeks has helped keep the project work moving forward. Unfortunately, the lack of rain also has lead to an increase in the spread of construction dust that is tracked by vehicles and construction equipment within the wo...

Central Ave water outage planned for 5/18

This Thursday May 18th, another water outage is expected to occur impacting Central Avenue between 47th and Burlington. A notice will be delivered to all impacted properties this afternoon. The outage is needed to adjust water infrastructure to facilitate...

Central Avenue Project update 5/8/2023

This week we expect the contractor will work on sewer installation on the west side of Central Avenue. We are anticipating a planned water outage on Thursday for Central Avenue residents between Burlington Avenue and 47th Street. The water outage is neede...

Monday 5/1, 47th Street Sewer Replacement - Traffic Impact

The Contractor expects to begin work on the replacement of a Village 36” sanitary sewer that runs under 47th Street located at Fair Elms Avenue. The work will require reducing 47th Street down to one lane Monday morning. Traffic will be controll...

Central Avenue Project Update 4/14/2023

This week the Contractor was working on the storm sewer crossing under 47th Street and on the south side of 47th Street prepping the area so they can begin the storm sewer outfall construction. The week of April 17th we expect the contractor will be insta...

Project Update 3/31/2023

Earlier this afternoon a construction update was left at the front door of each home on Central Avenue within the project limits. The notice contains an update on upcoming work as well as an overall project schedule update. A copy of this notice can be vi...

Central Avenue Project Update 3/27/23

This week the Contractor is currently working on installing the sewer casing pipe under 47th Street (west of Commonwealth Drive). They are also installing new storm sewer on the north side of 47th Street heading east towards Central Avenue. We anticipate ...

Central Avenue Project Update 3/13/23

This week the contractor advised they expect to install a temporary chain link construction fence along 47th Street and on Central Avenue from 47th Street to Elm Street.

The Contractor is expected to continue to focus their efforts on the sewer work on the...

47th Street Sewer Crossing work to begin week of 3/6

The project contractor has advised the Village they will begin work on the 47th Street storm sewer crossing starting the week of 3/6. The Contractor will be working off roadway just north of 47th Street and west of Commonwealth Drive. No major work on Cen...

Project update 1/11/2023

AT&T's contractor has advised the Village they intend to complete pavement sawcutting work tomorrow (1/12) on Elm Street. The work will occur at several locations on Elm Street between Central Ave and Lawn Ave. Over the next couple of weeks t...

Central Ave - unanticipated water outage

While performing sewer replacement work earlier this morning a water service line was accidentally damaged. The water main on Central Avenue between Burlington and 47th Street had to be shutdown so the water service line could be repaired. We apologize fo...

Sanitary Sewer work on Central Ave starting 11/15

The Contractor advised they expect to start sanitary sewer repairs on Central Avenue starting Tuesday, November 15. For additional information about the work, please read the construction notice here: Sanitary Sewer Construction Notice 2022-11-11

Central Avenue Project Update 11/1/22

Work on the Central Avenue Reconstruction and Storm Water Improvements project is still in the early stages of construction.  There are several utilities that are in the process of being relocated and have impacted the project’s schedul...

**Updated** Central Avenue Project Update 9/1/22

Due to scheduling issues, the tree removal work discussed in the prior project update has not yet begun. Earlier this afternoon the Contractor informed the Village that they expect to begin tree removal work tomorrow on 47th Street, however the Contractor...

Central Avenue Project Update 8/17/22

AT&T adjustment work continues and it appears to be nearing completion. The Contractor has completed utility potholing on 47th Street and is currently working on Central Avenue to locate existing utilities.

Tree Removals to Begin Next Week

The Contracto...

Central Avenue Project Update 8/10/22

AT&T's contractor is continuing to work on adjusting their facilities on Central Avenue. The Village project Contractor Berger Excavating has indicated they expect to be on site Thursday with a small crew and a vactor truck doing exploratory ...

AT&T work continues - utility potholing may begin next week

AT&T's contractor continues to work on adjusting their facilities on Central Avenue. Separately, the Village was advised by the project contractor Berger Excavating that they intend to be on site doing utility potholing work next week. This w...

Open House Documents & 7/7/22 Project Update

Thank you to those who attended the project open house last Tuesday evening. If you were unable to attend the open house please find copies of the exhibits and the take home flyer at the below links:

6-28-22 Open House Take Home Flyer

6-28-22 Open House Mee...

Central Avenue Project Open House June 28th

The Central Avenue reconstruction and sewer separation project is expected to start construction this summer. An exact start date is not known at this time however it could begin as early as next month. The Village is hosting a project open house on June ...

Save the date! Central Avenue Project open house June 28th

Save the date! The Village will be hosting a project open house on June 28, 2022, 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. The event will be located in Spring Rock park at the pavilion located just west of the Elm Street park parking lot. A formal invite with additional detai...

ComEd Utility Pole Work - Central & Elm

A ComEd contractor has started work installing new power poles on Central Avenue. These new poles will replace several existing power poles on Central Avenue that are in conflict with the proposed Central Avenue Improvements. Five poles on Central Avenue ...

LRS Collection Delayed One Day: Week of May 29

LRS collection will be delayed by one day next week, due to the Memorial Day holiday. 

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Stormwater Utility Informational Video and Credits Program

Learn more about the Village's Stormwater Utility and how this model represents an equitable method of allocating the cost of improvements and maintenance of the stormwater management system. Details about the credits program are also av...

Wolf Road Construction Project to Begin in May

Cook County has advised that the Wolf Road construction project is scheduled to begin on May 22 (beginning with the curbs between Plainfield and 47th Street). The project area includes Wolf Road between Plainfield Road and 31st Street. Of particular conce...

New Traffic Signal at Ogden/I-294 to be Activated

The Illinois Tollway is preparing to activate a new traffic signal next week on
Ogden Avenue to create one signalized access ramp for traffic traveling from both eastbound andwestbound Ogden Avenue to the northbound Tri-State Tollway (I-294), as part o...

Household Clean-Up Day is Saturday, June 24

On Saturday, June 25, the Village will host its Household Clean-up Day, with services provided by LRS, allowing residents to dispose of household items including clothing, draperies, books, furniture, scrap metal, and appliances (household garbage, electr...

French Market - New Day and Time, Starting May 5!

New Day and Time for 2023!  

The Village of Western Springs French Market has a new day and time this season.  Starting on May 5, the market will take place every Friday, from 4 – 7 pm, through October. Bring the kids after school, stop b...

2023 Asphalt Resurfacing Program Begins

47th Street Lane Closures (at Fair Elms)

**Update: This work has been delayed until Tuesday, May 2 due to weather.**

On the morning of Monday, May 1, 47^th Street at Fair Elms will be reduced down to one lane as part of the Central Avenue project, which includes the replacement of a sanit...

Tollway Expansion Project Continues

The Illinois Tollway plans to remove much of the noisewall along I-294 in mid-May, as part of the Tollway Expansion Project. A letter was recently sent by the Tollway to residents that may be directly impacted by the work over the next few months. Residen...

May/June Issue of Tower Topics

The May/Jun3 issue of Tower Topics is available online and will be mailed to residents this week. You can read it online here. 

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2023 Vehicle Stickers

**May 1 Update: Vehicle sticker purchase will now incur a late fee. **

Western Springs residents who own/lease a motor vehicle registered with the State of Illinois must pay an annual license tax by purchasing a vehicle sticker. The Secretary of State&...

No Mow May

No Mow May is a conservation initiative to allow grass to grow for the month of May to create habitat and forage for early season pollinators and other wildlife. This program invites residents to refrain from mowing their lawn, or a portion of their lawn,...

IEPA Announces Household Hazardous Waste Collection Days

The IEPA has announced its schedule of one-day household hazardous waste collection events. The events are open to all Illinois residents and operate from 8 am to 3 pm. Pre-registration is required. 

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Consolidated Election Results: One New Trustee-Elect and Two Incumbents

Consolidated Election Results: One New Trustee-Elect and Two Incumbents to Serve as Trustees

Philip Nawrocki was elected as an incoming Village Trustee during Tuesday’s Consolidated Election. Incumbents Nicole Chen and Al Fink will serve a second ...

Capital Infrastructure Plan: Survey

The Capital Infrastructure Plan will be a comprehensive review of all Village infrastructure to estimate project costs and prioritization for capital projects. Capital projects are identified as projects that improve on the Village’s infrastructure (i.e. ...

Village Mourns Death of President Alice F. Gallagher

Read the press release here or below: 

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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...

Sawcutting noise this evening/night

As we mentioned in the prior newsflash update earlier this week, the contractor must sawcut the new concrete pavement as soon as it has hardened enough to perform the sawcut. The sawcutting work is critical and must be done as soon as the concrete is hard...

Concrete Pavement placement scheduled for Thursday (5/25)

The weather looks great this week. The Contractor expects to place the east side concrete pavement on Thursday. While placing concrete pavement the open single lane on Harvey will have construction vehicles and concrete trucks staged. All residents should...

Start of east side concrete work pushed to Thursday 5/18

The start of the concrete work on the east side of Harvey Avenue is now expected to be Thursday May 18th. An updated construction notice can be viewed at the following link Updated East Side Notice 5-15-23. The notice was delivered to each home earlier to...

East side concrete work to begin 5/16, East side driveways to be closed

The contractor expects to begin concrete placement on the east side of Harvey Avenue on Tuesday, 5/16. All east side residents need to have their vehicles out of their driveways by 7am on 5/16. East side driveways will be closed 3-4 weeks. Please view the...

Harvey Avenue Project Update 4-28-2023

The contractor expects to continue installing storm sewer south of 42nd street working south next week. They also expect to begin excavation and placement of the stone base for the new roadway on the east side. Please anticipate traffic delays on Harvey d...

Harvey Ave East side Pavement Removal from 42nd to Hillgrove to begin tomorrow (4/21)

Assuming there is good weather tomorrow, the Contractor has advised they intend to start pavement removal on the east side of Harvey Avenue from 42nd Street to Hillgrove Avenue tomorrow (4/21) morning. There will be a temporary loss of driveway access dur...

Harvey Project Update 4-14-2023

This week the contractor worked mostly on the 4100 block. Work included pavement and driveway apron removal on the east side of the street. Sanitary sewer repairs were also completed at two locations and storm sewer installation work began.

The week of Apr...

Harvey Avenue Project Update 4-7-2023

On Monday 4/10 the contractor expects to start pavement removal on the east side of the street. They are expected to start at 41st Street and work south removing pavement on the east side stopping at 42nd Street. There will be a short period when east sid...

Traffic Control and Tree Work to begin week of 4/3

The contractor has advised the Village that they expect to place traffic control devices on Harvey Avenue Monday morning. They will establish the one lane one way southbound traffic configuration on the west half of the road. The east half of the road wil...

Harvey Avenue Reconstruction to begin April 2023

Harvey Avenue from Hillgrove Avenue to 41st Street will be reconstructed this year. Work is expected to begin in April 2023 and is expected to be substantially complete in August 2023. Residents within the project limits were mailed a project information ...

Overnight Parking Enforcement Suspended for Holiday Weekend

The Village of Western Springs is suspending the overnight parking ordinance for the Memorial Holiday Weekend.  Residents and their guests are able to legally park on Village streets overnight beginning Friday night and running through the weeken...

WSPD Holiday Traffic Enforcement Campaign

The WSPD will participate in a high-visibility traffic enforcement campaign through the early-morning hours of Tuesday, May 30. During this period, law enforcement will be stepping up efforts focused on impaired, unbuckled, and distracted drivers. Read th...