It is February 28th and a Monday...That means I will raffle off $50 to number 50

I promised I would raffle off $50.00 if the last day of the month fell on a Monday. It will go to number 50. As I try to primarily get prizes from the town you too can pick one of these up at any of the local banks. Yours will be coming from the Community Bank of Western Springs.

Senior Club Luncheon celebrating St. Patrick and St. Joseph at St. John of the Cross Parish Center

Luncheon and program. Gather at the Parish Center, 5005 Wolf Road, Western Springs from 11:30 until 2:30 PM on March 18th. Members $14.00 and non-members $19.00. RSVP by March 11th. 708-246-4404



History of the St. Joseph Table

Hoopride tryouts for 6,7 and 8th Grade Girls-Deadline to Register Feb. 28th

You need to sign up now for the tryouts on March 6th through the 10th. Tryouts will be in the upper gym at Lyons Township North Campus. 7-8:30 pm. Learn more about Hoopride

Father Ken Baker will be doing a Benefit Concert at the Reber Center LTHS North

Read all about it! March 5th at 7 pm and March 6th at 2 pm. Check out this flyer!

Lyons Township High School 2011 Summer Programs

Early registration begins on February 28th, 2011 and ends on March 6th, 2011 visit www.lths.net/academics/summerPrograms/ or email adavis@lths.net

Fine Arts Festival 9 to noon at McClure Junior High

Just a reminder to stop by Saturday and view student art work and enjoy band, orchestra, choir chimes and choir performances.

All day cookie dough sale to benefit District 101 Band and Orchestra McClure Junior High in Western Springs

All day at McClure Junior High, 4225 Wolf Road, on Saturday February 26th. Pick up will be on March 22nd.

Grand Avenue Preschool Open House in Western Springs

10 am until noon March 5th at the Western Springs Location, 4211 Grand Avenue. Meet the teachers, see the classrooms and learn about the curriculum. Programs for children age 2 through kindergarten. Full or half day programs. For more information call Mary Rizzardini at 708-246-2270.

Fundraiser "Al Capone's Speakeasy:a Benefit for the Theatre of Western Springs"

Saturday, Feb. 26th at the Theatre of Western Springs, 4384 Hampton Avenue.

This will follow the 4 pm performance. The author of the book - Gennifer Choldenko - will make a personal appearance. Guests are encouraged to come dressed as gangsters and flappers. There will be appetizers, drinks and raffles for adults and children. The children's party will have a DJ, pizza and soft drinks. For tickets call the box office-708-246-3380. $20 for adults and $10 for children.

Paul Virant of Vie is heading to Perennial in Lincoln Park

The award winning chef who owns Vie will become partners at Perennial in Lincoln Park. He will continue to own and operate Vie.

Today's real estate in Western Springs

There were 4 price reductions today: $229,900 lowered $10,000 to 219,900 home is on Wolf Road in Forest Hills $289,900 lowered $40,000 to $249,900 cape cod on 47th New home in Field Park that originally was $1,459,000 is now down to $974,900 and a home on Western in Old Town lowered from $1,250,000 to $1,195,000.

I went to two different seminars this week, both put on by lenders. The theme was the same. House prices continue to drop. Western Springs is no exception but I do think we are holding up better than some other communities.

New Listing today: 4 Bedroom, 1 1/2 bath split level by Laidlaw School in Old Town, Very updated for $419,900

If you are looking to buy call me and I will make sure you receive all the new listings and price changes that fit your criteria. And I am always available to start looking at these houses in person with you. Linda at 708-334-5356 Realtor/Broker full-time for over 30 years.

Railroad Show at Lyons Township High School

Real Estate Market in Western Springs in January of 2011

4 homes closed in January-$210,000 $400,000 $550,000 and $570,000

25 homes were listed as new in January only 10 were homes that had not been listed before in 2010

6 listing went under contract in January $729,00 $675,000 $519,000 $435,000 $399,900 $359,900 - I know two were bought as teardowns.

Why buy a condo? 4130 Gilbert Avenue Western Springs

Beautiful updated ranch across from the park. Just a few blocks to Stone Avenue Station and restaurants. $369,000.

Plus two new listings on Wolf Road in Western Springs are now up for sale for $299,900 and $399. To receive up-to-the-minute emails on new listings and price changes about homes that fit YOUR criteria please call me and we will set it up. You can receive listings for any towns you want. Remember I sold three homes in Park Ridge and two in Chicago in the last several months. And I am working on one in Elmhurst now. There are many towns that have a similar feeling and sometimes it is best to actually go see homes in the towns you are interested in. I am always happy to be the key to the door for you! I love negotiating the sale until all parties are happy with the deal we make.

Health and Fitness Walking class at the rec center in Western Springs

Monday and Wednesday morning enjoy walking with others at the rec center. 8:30 am $4.00 per time, pay as you walk!

4475 Wolf Road in Western Springs-Moody Chorale performs at the Western Springs Baptist Church

Sunday, February 20th at 6 PM

Sarge opens an Elephant

Damian was number 14 and won the Valentine's Day Surprise

Damian won my Valentine's Day surprise of a box of Ghiradelli chocolates and a picture frame from Stems and Twigs. Damian bought his home on Woodland Avenue in Forest Hills from me in 1999. They just recently put in a new kitchen and it was beautiful! If you can't move you should think of updating your kitchen. It often is the lift you need.

Savanah seems very interested in finding out what is in the bag. I should have brought along a dog treat.

Winner of the Lou Malnati's Pizza

Steve from Howard in Springdale was one of the Pizza winners. I had a great time visiting with him and their "empty nester" dog May May(probably not spelled correct). Her original name translated precious pearl and that she was! I am a little partial to Shih tzus since I also have an empty nester one named Chip.

February 20th "Buckle up your Valentine"

Come to the Western Springs Police Station where they will check your car seats for safety.