Tuesday Topics, from President Gallagher

This week: Well #5 update, leaf collection, Drug Take Back Day, and more ...

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Autumn Leaf Pick-Up Begins October 18

The Public Works Department will be collecting leaves beginning October 18, and they need your help to ensure that leaf pickup is safe and efficient: 

• Only leaves may be raked into the gutter - no branches, lawn clippings, flowers, or pumpkins*&...

Maintenance on Spring Rock Park Elevated Tank to Begin

Update: 10/8/2021

Phase I of maintenance to the elevated water tank at Spring Rock Park will begin the week of October 11. To prepare, the contents of the tank will be isolated and drained beginning Monday, October 11. Phase I is estimated to last approxim...

Hillgrove Avenue Closure: Prospect Avenue to Public Works Facility

As part of the Illinois Tollway’s reconstruction of the BNSF bridge, the Illinois Tollway is coordinating local watermain replacement and sewer work, as well as sidewalks and lighting, with the Village of Western Springs. This work began October...

Metra 2022 Proposed Budget and Public Hearings

Metra is proposing a $900 million budget for 2022 with no fare increase and a new 3-zone, $6 Day Pass. The budget makes conservative assumptions about ridership growth but funds the restoration of service to pre-pandemic levels. To incentivize short trips...

Western Springs Police Arrest Two Men for Firearms on School Grounds

The WSPD arrested two men for possession of firearms on school grounds, following an incident at LT South Campus on Saturday afternoon. The media release can be found here, and below: