Mecenat in Downtown Western Springs

They are the new restaurant on Burlington that used to be Tanya Harts. They are doing a lot of things that I personally think are very fun. Monday nights they offer a babysitter in a room filled with toys and kid friendly dinner so you can enjoy your meal! Check it out this coming Monday evening. Also they have their own Sangria that is amazing and it is only $5 on Tuesday nights. Watch for entertainment and other specials.

Sold on Grove in Old Town of Western Springs

This farmhouse sold and closed on Jan. 17th, 2007 - was listed for $629,000 and sold for $630,000. Put up for sale in May 2010 for $689,000 until July 2010. Back on May 10, 2011 for $589,000 and lowered to $539,000. Closed on July 11, 2011 for $520,000.

Lot 85 x 151 x 97 x 150 in an excellent, Old Town Location. 5 brs, 2 1/2 baths.

Thinking of buying or selling call Linda Hanley Kelly Charles Rutenberg Realty 708-334-5356

5217 Woodland in Forest Hills CLOSED

Great Condition...4 bedroom, 3 bath on a 50 x 187 lot. On the market for 241 days-started at $749,900 lowered to $699,000 and closed at $685,000.

500 45th Street Ridge Acres of Western Springs CLOSED

On the market for 340 Days. Started at $499,000 and sold for $395,000 as a short sale. Lot 60 x 150, 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home.

5034 Grand Avenue in Forest Hills of Western Springs-Closed

This home was built in 2003 by Greyson. It has 12 rooms, 5 bedrooms, 4 1/2 baths and a 3 car garage. On the market for 1 day. Listed at $1,525,000 and sold for $1,435,000. Lot 70 x 187. When I walked through this home I said it would sell fast. It had a really good feeling and stood out from the other homes in that price range.

5324 Lawn Avenue in Forest Hills of Western Springs-Closed

5324 Lawn Avenue in Forest Hills of Western Springs On a 50 x 187 lot this home sold in 4 days. Listed for $315,000 and sold for $305,000. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage being sold in "As Is" condition.

4201 Clausen in Field Park of Western Springs-Closed

4201 Clausen Avenue in Field Park of Western Springs 3 bedroom 2 bath 2 fireplaces-updated with the HGTV look! Sold in 7 days. Listed for $429,900 and closed at $420,000.

Linda Hanley Kelly, Charles Rutenberg Realty, 708-334-5356

Closed on Wolf Road in Field Park 3905 Wolf

On the market previously for $375,000 for 192 days. Back on this year for $299,900 and lowered to $297,900 and sold for $277,000 with a $5,000 closing cost credit. 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath on a 60 x 130 lot.

Closed in Field Park of Western Springs 4040 Howard

On the market for 184 days. Started at $419,900 and lowered to $400,000. Sold for $385,000. 4 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths and a family room. 1 car garage.

4048 Johnson in Field Park Closed

Charming 4 bedroom 2 bath home with hardwood floors, deck, Stainless appliances and a finished basement. Listed for 17 days at $419,900 and sold for $406,900.

Public Works will be out removing tree damage all week

I received a message on my phone saying that Public Works will be working all week to remove the debris from last week. They asked that we put our branches, etc on the parkway.

No Power in Field Park of Western Springs

I was out having a burger at Culvers and left too late. Got caught in the storm and was shocked at all the damage in Field Park. Major trees down on Gilbert and when I turned onto 41st Street the Electrical pole had flames shooting out of it. Needless to say there was no power when I got home, just a scared Shih-tzu!

Closed 5132 Ellington in Springdale of Western Springs

Listed in January of 2007 for $774,950 and lowered to $743,900 in November of 2007. Relisted in October of 2009 for $699,900 and lowered from time to time until Jan. 2011. Put back on in January for $599,900 lowered to $598,900. Put back on March 16th for $579,900 and sold on April 21st for $525,000 - Closed June 2011. 5 bedroom, 4 1/2 bath home with 3 fireplaces and a 2 car garage. Unfortunately this story has been played out many times here in Western Springs. 2007 seems to have been a very big changing point in the prices here.

Linda Hanley Kelly, Charles Rutenberg Realty, 708-334-5356

Win a dozen Chocolate Donuts from Kirschbaums Bakery

A good chocolate donut is always worth having. I get hungry just looking at this picture. Be sure and become a part of the Western Springs Raffle so you can win neat prizes like sirloin steaks and donuts. Sign up at WesternSpringsRaffle.com.

St. John of the Cross Garage Sale is Today!!!

And don't forget the 1/2 price bag sale that is Monday from 10 until 1 pm.

Where does the Western Springs Water Come From?

Western Springs has obtained its water from ground water sources ever since 1882. In the beginning this included springs which is where we got our name. Later the Village became dependent upon well water and since the late 1950's deep wells have been our primary source.

At present we have three wells, two deep and one shallow. One draws from the Galesville aquifer and the other draws from both Galesville and Mt. Simon aquifers. These aquifers are underground rivers passing through sandstone formations thousands of feet below the surface, which extend north into Wisconsin. The shallow well draws water from the Niagaran aquifer which is an underground river that passes through a limestone foundation.

So, when you see that occasional listing that says the home in Western Springs gets its water from Lake Michigan, don't believe it!

Closed 4558 Grand Avenue in Old Town South of Western Springs

On the corner of Elm and Grand in Old Town South this home is only a block to train, town and 2 blocks to Springrock Park. Sits on a triple lot and has been rehabbed. 4 bedrooms 2 1/2 baths. This home closed in January 2008 for $928000. On the market this time for 214 days starting at $1,149,000 and lowered to $1,039,000. It closed with a sales price of $960,000.

Linda Hanley Kelly, Charles Rutenberg Realty 708-334-5356

Closed 4130 Gilbert Avenue in Field Park of Western Springs

Charming house with 2 bedrooms, family room, finished basement, new 2 car garage with loft and a big deck overlooking beautifully landscaped yard. Originally listed for $385,000 and lowered to $369,000. Closed at $347,000.

Closed in Field Park of Western Springs

Nicely updated 2 story at 3930 Franklin in Field Park. On the market for 151 days. Originally listed for $599,900 and reduced to $574,900 it sold for $540,000. Two fireplaces, new bathroom, first floor family room and finished rec room.

Thinking of buying or selling call me. Linda Hanley Kelly, Charles Rutenberg Realty 708-334-5356

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