WSCCI 2016 Regional Directory_webv2
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WESTERN SPRINGS<br />
Incorporated in 1886, the Village of Western Springs is a quaint and stable community of<br />
roughly 13,000, located 16 miles west of Chicago.<br />
In November, 2007, Business Week magazine ranked the quiet village second in a list of the<br />
50 best places in America to raise children. The rankings were based on combining average<br />
school test scores, cost of living, recreational and cultural activities, number of schools and<br />
the risk of crime. The village is also home to award winning police and fire departments which<br />
translated to Safewise naming it as one of the 50 safest communities in Illinois.<br />
Still sensitive to historic scale and character, downtown Western Springs remains an active<br />
center for community life, serving as a charming and vibrant destination to meet shopping and<br />
dining needs — all in a family-friendly environment. New restaurants and shops not only meet<br />
the daily needs of residents but draw visitors from around Chicago.<br />
Part of the village charm is derived from the quality and diversity of its homes. Distinctive<br />
single family housing, superior schools, and commuter access to Chicago via rail help contribute<br />
to its stable, family-friendly community feel. Two elementary and one high school districts<br />
provide quality public education.<br />
A number of historic civic establishments help define<br />
Western Springs. The Village Club provides regular social<br />
gatherings and sports events. Since the ‘20s, the historic<br />
Theatre of Western Springs still brings people of all ages<br />
together to learn and enjoy the art of live theatre. It remains<br />
internationally recognized for its artistic excellence. Not to<br />
be left out is the Thomas Ford Memorial Library, generations<br />
old but still very relevant to residents of any age.<br />
President:<br />
William Rodeghier<br />
Village Manager:<br />
Patrick R. Higgins<br />
Office Hours:<br />
Monday-Fridays<br />
8:00am to 5:00pm<br />
Telephone:<br />
708-246-1800<br />
The Grand Avenue Community Center is the oldest stone<br />
public building still standing in Western Springs. It is now<br />
home to the senior center, day care center and many<br />
recreational activities. Finally, there is the celebrated<br />
Western Springs Historical Society. This all-volunteer<br />
organization is dedicated to preserving and sharing the village’s rich history with past, present,<br />
and future residents. The Society operates a free museum in the village’s historic water tower.<br />
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