Winners of the Western Springs Raffle

Nicole and Jennifer won gift certificates to local merchants. You can win too by signing up at westernspringsraffle.com

Win a fruit basket from Western Springs Fruit Store

Enjoy fresh fruit this year when you win a fruit basket from the Western Springs Fruit Store. If you don't belong to Western Springs Raffle yet be sure and sign up. This prize will be going to number 44.

Simply sign up at WesternSpringsRaffle.com

Runners,walkers,joggers...

If the weather turns cold(and we know it will) be sure to head inside for your winter workouts. Runners, walkers and joggers are welcome at the South Campus fieldhouse(LTHS) from 6-7 am every school day until Friday, March 23, 2012. Open to all district 204 residents.

Lyons Township High school Test Scores for 2011

Lyons Township High School test takers scored above state and national averages on standardized tests: the ACT, the SAT and Advanced Placement tests. This is one of the big reasons people move to our area. We have great schools!

Craft Club at Thomas Ford Library-Tiny Terrariums

Create tiny terrariums to hang in your home! All materials provided by the library. Registration required-limit 20.

January 17th at 7:00PM

Book Discussion Group at Thomas Ford Memorial Library

Wednesday, February 1st at 7:30 pm there will be a discussion on the engaging biography of White's comfort around animals, arising from his childhood surrounded by farm animals and later as an adult on his own farm in Maine.

"The Story of Charlotte's Web" by Michael Sims

2005 Chicago Maritime Festival - Lee Murdock - The Great Lakes Song

Friday at the Ford. January 27, 7:30 pm Lee will be doing a free concert. No registration required.

Investment Group meets at the Thomas Ford Memorial Library

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Second Tuesdays at 7:15PM the investment group meets to discuss trends in stocks, bonds and other financial securities. This is a group of amateur investors and there is no registration required. Come learn, come share! Tuesday January 10th, February 14 and March 13.

Friday night at the Ford-Film Discussion Group

January 6th at 7 pm(doors open at 6:45). No registration necessary! "Letters to Father Jacob" is this Friday's movie. About a newly pardoned convict Leila who agrees to work as an assistant to a blind pastor. Father Jacob spends his days answering letters of the needy, but when the letters stop, the pastor is devasted and Leila finds herself cast in a new role. Sounds interesting to me. Even if I can't make it to the Library Friday night I think I will see if they have this movie on a cd there. Stay local this winter....you could do dinner in town before the movie!

Thomas Ford Memorial Library celebrates it's 80th Anniversary

It was January 9th, 1932 when the library opened it's doors for the first time. There will be special events throughout 2012 and displays to celebrate. On January 29th there will be an open house from 2-4pm. Family entertainment and a cake(what could be better!). Check out their website to find out the winter activities.

What is being listed for sale in Western Springs so far in 2012

There were 6 new listings-however all but two were relists from last year.

New this year a 2 story 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home in Ridgewood for $529,000 and a 2 story in Field Park that had sold in 2008 for $1,500,000 and is listed for $1,399,000. Another home that was relisted in Old Town had sold for $1,075,000 in 2008 and is now listed for $835,000.

Call for a Market Analysis of your home. Linda 708-334-5356 Full-time broker at Charles Rutenberg Realty. Serving this area for over 30 years.

Youth LaCrosse Spring Registration for Western Springs

Call 708-246-9070 for your copy of the recreation brochure. Or see it at www.wsprings.com

Youth LaCrosse Spring Registration - January 22 or 24

Seniors Club in Western Springs Jan. 9 at 1 PM

Rita Lopienski, a music major who works with social programming at Plymouth Place, will be the guest entertainer. There will be sounds on the drums from Africa, the Middle East and South America. Annual dues of $10 will be collected.

Meeting at the Recreation Center on Walker in Old Town of Western Springs.

WHO | Water-related diseases

WHO | Water-related diseases

Western Springs Water Plant Rehabilitation

During the construction of the Village's reverse osmosis treatment plant water softening is no longer taking place. I have noticed this in my pans that I boil water in. Has anyone else noticed any changes in their water? I was curious if it will affect our laundry and appliances.


Water is primarily coming from well #4. The fluoride level that naturally occurs in that well is 2.1mg/L. This level is considered safe for drinking however, fluoride levels in drinking water above 2.0mg/L may cause some adolescent children to show signs of dental fluorosis. This is a condition that occurs in developing teeth before they erupt from the gums. Signs of dental fluorosis are white streaks on the teeth in minor cases to brown discoloration in more severe cases. It is a cosmetic condition and does not affect the overall health or the integrity of the tooth. Children and adults who already have permanent teeth exposed will not be affected.

Any more concerns contact your family dentist. Any questions concerning the plant's construction may be directed to Ken Hayes, 708-246-1800 ext. 215

Plan ahead for NEAT cleanup day in Western Springs

April 14 N.E.A.T. celebrates 26 years of community service. The Neighborhood Environmental Appearance Team is an orgainzation that was created in 1986 as a subcommittee of the Village's Architectural and Appearance Commission in preparation of the Village's Centennial celebration. NEAT had their first workday April 19, 1986.

NEAT Cleanup Day on Saturday-April 14th with a rain date of Sunday, April 15- is a great service project for residents and youth groups. Bring rakes, brooms and gloves to help with the cleanup. Groups are encouraged to preregister so sites can be assigned. Check-in and registration will take place April 14 at the Recreation Center between 8 am and noon.

For further info contact Carol Yee at 708-246-6704/mscyee@hotmail.com or the Rec Dept. at 708-246-9070. I am going to find out if my book club wants to join the fun. Maybe we can cleanup the Library lot!

Help Explorer Post 740 raise money to go to their conference in July

The Explorers are local boys and girls 14-20 who volunteer their time to serve the community. At events they assist with public safety, alcohol and tobacco compliance checks and ride with officers. They are a valuable asset to our Village.

An upcoming drive is "Little Caesars" pizza kits: average price is $15.00 for 3 pizzas. Orders may be placed with Post Liaison Officer A.J. Hull at ahull@wsprings.com or 708-246-8540. Tell them Linda sent you!

Closed 4045 Linden in Field Park of Western Springs

On the market for 477 days. 5 bedroom, 2 1/2 baths, 2 fireplaces on a 60 x 131 lot. Started at $729,900 in June 2010 and was at 650,000 after 246 days. Back on at $650,000 and lowered to $585,000 in the 182 day period. Back on for $569,000 and lowered to $539,000 and sold in that 49 day period for %500,000. Closed on January 3, 2012

Closed 4200 Garden in Old Town of Western Springs

4 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath on a 50 x 135 lot. Home has been updated. On the market for 211 days. Original list price $549,900-539,900-515,000-475,000 and closed on Jan. 3, 2012 for $452,500.

Win a $10.00 Gift Certificate to local eating spots in Western Springs

January 2nd raffle prize is a $10.00 gift certificate to Great Wall of China, $10.00 to Snackers and $10.00 to Great American Bagel. You will find the Great Wall of China on Wolf Road just south of 55th Street, Snackers on Burlington in downtown Western Springs and the Great American Bagel is at 47th and Gilbert in the Garden Market.