September 2024

A Message from the President

As we embark on a major infrastructure initiative in the Central Business District (see the paragraph below), I'd like to encourage residents to continue to support local businesses. Our charming stores, restaurants, and service providers enhance the quality of our community. Businesses will remain open throughout construction, and they need our ongoing patronage. Please continue to shop local!

Beginning this week, the Village is facilitating a Central Business District Improvement Project using Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and Federal Surface Transportation Program (STP) funds. The project area is Burlington Avenue, from Wolf Road to Grand Avenue, including new water main, asphalt repaving, and streetscape improvements including the sidewalks located on the south side of Burlington. Local retailers are open for business throughout the project. Learn more and register to receive periodic updates by visiting the project page on the Village's website. Additional information will also be included in the upcoming issue of Tower Topics.

The Western Springs Police Department issued a statement advising residents of a phone scam involving calls from individuals claiming to be a WSPD Sergeant. Learn more about what to do if you receive such a call on the Village's website.

The Water Division recently mailed a postcard to all households reporting on the results of unregulated contaminant testing. Of the 29 unregulated contaminants - including PFAS - only Lithium was detected. Lithium, a natural occuring metal, is currently an unregulated contaminant, meaning there are no regulatory levels set by the EPA for drinking water or by the FDA for bottled water. To learn more, please visit the Water Division's Testing and Data page and read the News Flash issued by the Village.

Fire Chief Mike Kelly will conclude his service with the Western Springs Department of Fire & EMS on Friday, September 20, with over 38 years of dedicated service. The Department will formally recognize Chief Kelly’s distinguished career at a walk-out ceremony on September 28, at Station 1 (located at 4353 Wolf Road), beginning at 10:00 am. Congratulations, Chief Kelly!

The Village Board recently approved improvements to the Grand Avenue gym. Construction is estimated to begin in September and should be completed by the end of the year. Details on the upcoming improvements will be included in the next issue of Tower Topics. These upgrades will significantly enhance the Grand Avenue gymnasium for use by the residents of Western Springs! 

Residents can receive notifications on items like water main breaks and/or emergency valve repairs by registering to receive alerts through the website. Visit wsprings.com and click on the green "Stay Informed" icon. Once registered with an email address, select "Community Alerts" from the "Alert Center" category. Information about water main breaks and hydrant replacements is posted to the front page of the website.

Register to receive News Flashes by visiting the Village's website and clicking on the green "Stay Informed" icon. Choose the items that you would like to receive and the ways that you'd like you'd like to receive them. Stay informed!



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