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Western Springs, Illinois is located in Cook County. Zip codes in Western Springs, IL include 60558. The median home price in Western Springs is $495,000. More Western Springs information.

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Friday | Patch.com

47th Street Intersection Safety Concerns to be Heard at Second Meeting

La Grange residents have another chance to share their views on what should be done to improve safety at the intersection between 47 th Street and East Avenue.

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Friday | Patch.com

Village Public Works, Horizon Wealth are Hiring: Job Hunters

Welcome to Job Hunters, a weekly column for local job seekers and employers. We've compiled some opportunities in the La Grange, La Grange Park and Western Springs area thanks to jobs sites such as Indeed, Monster and Career Builder, as well as other resources.

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Friday | Patch.com

Our Love/Hate Relationship with the Deep Tunnel

More than 35 years ago, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago embarked on a massive, $2.4 billion engineering project aimed at capturing storm water and sewage, thereby also reducing the harmful effects of flushing raw sewage into Lake Michigan.

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Thu May 16, 2013

Patch.com

60 Over 60 Luncheon Honors Senior Volunteers

If you have a bad day at Plymouth Place retirement community , you're liable to find a fresh-baked batch of cookies at your door.

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Patch.com

Massage Envy Grows Into New La Grange Space

It's safe to say that Massage Envy has caught on around La Grange and Western Springs.

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Patch.com

What's that Building on Chestnut?

According to the Western Springs Historical Society archives, the building in question dates back to 1893 when it was the Swedish Methodist Church .

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Tue May 14, 2013

Patch.com

Western Springs Fire Dept. to Make Temporary Move

Due to parking lot construction work set to begin Monday at the Western Springs Fire Department headquarters at 4353 Wolf Road, operations will temporarily move to station #2 at 5501 Grand Ave., for three weeks.

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Patch.com

2 DUIs, Underage Drinking, Shattered Car Windows: Police Blotter

Sunday, May 12 DUI near Hickory and Red Oak Joseph Mollo, 23, of the 9000 block of Skyline Drive in Burr Ridge, was arrested around 1:47 a.m. near the intersection of Hickory Drive and Red Oak Lane, Western Springs police said.

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Patch.com

Arrest Warrants: Wanted in La Grange and Western Springs

James Miglore, 45, is wanted on a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol.

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Patch.com

Tropical Sno Coming to Western Springs

How's this for a summer job? Come home from college and run your own business, a popular shaved ice franchise that's sure to be a hit in the summer.

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Mon May 13, 2013

Patch.com

Western Springs: A Look at Metra Stops, Income Levels

A look at income levels in suburban towns with Metra stops provides a glimpse at the disparity in wealth throughout the area, according to a map by Crain's Chicago Business Journal.

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Patch.com

Photos: Meet the French Market Vendors in Western Springs

The Western Springs farmers market opened May 2 with a variety of vendors, and more are expected to come throughout the season.

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Sun May 12, 2013

RiverBender.com

Gas Tax Increase Proposed

An Illinois congressman says an increase in the federal gas tax should be considered.

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Patch.com

LT Radio Station Honored, Kitchen Designer Heads to Rome: Local Voices

The festival will include short films and animations from LT students in the categories of animation, comedy, drama, experimental and music videos.

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Patch.com

La Grange Man Injured in Crash, LT Makes Best HS List

A car with five suburban men coming home from Indiana University rolled over Saturday, killing a River Forest man.

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Sat May 11, 2013

Patch.com

Same-Sex Marriage Bill Ignites Dueling Protests in Western Springs

A protest against the same-sex marriage bill awaiting a vote in the Illinois House stayed relatively peaceful Saturday afternoon, save for one physical confrontation outside State Rep.

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Glenview Announcements

Chefs' takes on breakfast in bed

Heat an empty heavy bottomed pan until very hot. Add balsamic vinegar. Reduce heat to medium and bring to a simmer.

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Patch.com

Allegro Violinists Merge Bows with Beats in Remarkable Concert

Violinists' feet don't usually move nearly as much during a performance as their bows.

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Fri May 10, 2013

The Doings Weekly

Simulation makes texting dangers real at Lyons Township High School

Lyons Township High School students tried their hand at texting and driving and found themselves running stop signs, speeding and hitting a deer.

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Naperville Sun

Marriott offers area visitors a human touch

For those visiting the Chicago area, providing accommodations away from the city's congestion while still providing ready access to it is clearly an important service.

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