Reception to honor retiring Thomas Ford Library director
The Thomas Ford Memorial Library Friends, Foundation and the Library Board will host an open house from 1-3 p.m. Sunday to honor retiring director Anne Kozak. The reception, at the...
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Western Springs residents brave heat for campout
The high temperatures and threatening thunderstorms didn't keep residents away Saturday July 23 as the Western Springs Park District offered it's first Camping Under the Stars event in Spring Rock...
Lyons Township students chosen for international music program
Five Lyons Township High School choir students were among a group of 270 musicians who were selected to be part of an international music program. The students – Tim Rediehs,...
Western Springs honors homeowners for preservation work
Three families have been recognized by the Western Springs Historical Society for preservation of their homes despite upkeep and renovation. The preservation awards have been given in three categories every...
Vietnam veteran is grand marshal for Memorial Day parade
Combat veteran and veterans' advocate Charles "Chuck" Bosko will lead dozens of Scout troops, clubs and marching bands as the grand marshal in the Western Springs Memorial Day parade, sponsored...
Groups pitch in the clean up Western Springs
By Saturday morning, the sun melted enough of Friday's snow to ensure Western Springs' 30th annual NEAT Cleanup Day volunteers were able to do their jobs – cleaning up the...
Westchester students take a closer look at flooding issues
Westchester 4th-graders who may not remember the heavy rains of July 2010 got a chance to see a demonstration of storm water management recently. Westchester experienced an unusual storm six...
Mayslake offers restoration tours of Peabody Estate
A secret panel pops open to reveal a spiral staircase to the first floor, clear lead crystal legs hold up a delicate antique sink and a small glass cutout in...
Churches join together to bless the palm branches
The cool chill in the air didn't keep almost 50 people from showing up early Sunday to attend an ecumenical Palm Sunday gathering on the Tower Green in Western Springs....
Western Springs hosts party of peace for children facing violence
Two groups of young children from very different backgrounds joined together Saturday in a celebration of "casual joy" — the opportunity to enjoy being a child. The annual event called...