Closed 4101 Linden Avenue in Field Park of Western Springs

4101 Linden was on the market for 133 days with a list price of $429,900 and reduced to $389,000. It was taken off the market and went back on for 203 days at $389,000. Came off the market and was on again at $339,900 for 118 days and sold for $310,000. Corner lot, partially rehabbed. Foreclosure sale!

Sold 4145 Forest in Old Town of Western Springs

On the market for 332 days-This home was listed for $547,000 and last list price was $446,900. Closed on April 28th for $330,000 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths and a 2 car garage

5325 Grand in Forest Hills of Western Springs

5325 Grand Avenue sold in August of 2009 for $449,000. Put up for sale in May of 2010 for $539,900 and lowered to $509,900 it sold for $482,000 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath on a 50 x 187 lot.

Sold 508 45th in Ridge Acres of Western Springs

3 bedroom, 1 bath on a 75 x 100 foot lot in Ridge Acres. Original list price $385,000, lowered to 319,999 and sold for $315,000.

Save the Date for the Western Springs House Walk

May 22nd 11 am until 5 $30 prepaid....$35 day of event! Mark your calendar!

Closed in Ridgewood of Western Springs

3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath totally updated. Redone lower level in 2004. 140 x 80 lot. 2 fireplaces and a 3 season porch. Listed for $424,900 and sold for $405,000 in 10 days!!

Closed 4073 Rose in Old Town of Western Springs

Sold for $540,000 in 57 days. Originally listed for $599 and lowered to $579. 4 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath home in good condition with a family room

Closed 5325 Woodland in Forest Hills of Western Springs

Nice home on a 50 x 187 lot originally listed in 2007 for $435,000 taken off the market until 2009 when it came on for $425,000 for 190 days. Back on in February of 2011 for $419,000 when it sold in 19 days for $383,500. 3 bedroom, 2 bath.

Book Discussion Group at the Thomas Ford Memorial Library

May 4th at 7:30 pm Bel Canto by Ann Patchett Open to anyone who enjoys discussing good books.

Western Springs Household Cleanup Day May 7th

Just a reminder to start looking for stuff to get rid of!

Hillgrove Wine Cellars in Western Springs Wine Tasting

Thursday April 21st 6-8 pm Roger and Cheryl Janakus owners of Stanger Vineyard in Lemont, Il. They will pour 6 of their unique and delicious wines. Stop in for featured Easter Wines...2008 Kila Cava sparkling white, Pavao Vino Verde great with light appetizers, Di San Gregorio 2009 Rose, great for red and white drinkers, pairs well with ham, etc. Then another wine tasting on April 28th from 5-8 with wine maker Jeff Ritchey of Sensorium Winery.

Western Springs Seniors Club

Monday, May 9, 2011 at 1 PM, at the Western Springs Rec Center "Joy in the Morning" is the name of the CD produced by the Friends in Harmony choir from the Naperville Mormon Church. They are easily recognized by their colorful polka dot skirts, but known more for their wonderful singing talents. Refreshments will be served following the program.

Western Springs Garden Club Plant Sale in Western Springs

8 am until 12 noon on Saturday, May 7th - Hillgrove & Lawn - 1 block west of Wolf Road Reliably Hardy Perennials from Members' Gardens including Hostas, Grasses, Ground Covers, Herbs, Wildflowers, Sun and Shade. Geraniums and potted annuals.

Don't forget the Easter Egg Hunt in Western Springs

Tomorrow at 9 am at the Water Tower, pictures with the bunny

Just Listed 11143 Shelley in Westchester

I just listed this brick 2 bedroom, 1 bath home for $138,900 and I think it will sell quickly so come see it tomorrow from 11-1(Thursday)

Whole Foods Fundraiser for Field Park School in Western Springs

Wow, they were able to make $4,000 at Field Park School from the shopping day at Whole Foods. Thanks to everyone who helped accomplish this!!!

Western Springs Tree Replacement Program

Call the Public Works at 708-246-1800 ext. 200 for an order form or http://www.wsprings.com/. Share the cost of a parkway tree with the Village. The Village pays 75% and the resident pays 25%. The price covers the cost of the tree, shipping, planting and a 12 month warranty. The residents share will be approximately $80.00.

Easter Egg Hunt this Saturday at 9 am rain or shine-Western Springs Water Tower

Just a reminder that the Easter Egg Hunt is Saturday morning from 9-9:30 am. The Easter Bunny will be there for pictures with the kids at 9:15. 800 West(the restauarant at the corner of Wolf Road and Hillgrove Avenue) will be having an all-you-can-eat Pancake Breakfast. $4.99 for adults and $2.99 for kids. Make a morning of the Easter Egg Hunt!

Household Cleanup Day...Western Springs May 7th

Mark your calendars. May 7th is the day we can all put unlimited amounts of household items including clothing, draperies, household goods, carpeting, books, furniture, scrap metals, appliances and white goods on the curb. Place your stuff out no sooner than 6 pm the day before and no later than 6 am on collection day.

The Western Springs Music Club meets April 13th

12:45 at a members home. The program will be hosted by Nola Gustafson and includes classical music performances by Gustafson on the piano, Dorothy Lund on the cello and Loretta Meistininkiene on the piano. Call 708-579-3779