Western Springs NewsLocal news for Western Springs, IL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Police break up huge drug operation- May 31, 2008 More than 75 members of the Body Snatchers street gang have been charged in what Chicago Police are calling their largest criminal drug conspiracy case, a year-long investigation that stretched into the western ...http://www.topix.net/city/western-springs-il/2008/05/police-break-up-huge-drug-operation?f... Woman, 21, killed by train in Western Springs- May 29, 2008 A pair of black, fur-lined boots, a purse and a jacket belonging to a 21-year-old woman fatally struck by a train in Western Springs laid across the tracks on Tuesday morning, as police continue to investigate ...http://www.topix.net/city/western-springs-il/2008/05/woman-21-killed-by-train-in-western-s... Pedestrian struck by Metra train in suburbs- May 27, 2008 A pedestrian was struck by a Metra train in west suburban Western Springs Tuesday morning.http://www.topix.net/city/western-springs-il/2008/05/pedestrian-struck-by-metra-train-in-s... Averting crisis- May 26, 2008 City emergency response professionals played host Monday to delegates from the People's Republic of China, here to learn techniques and share experiences in crisis management.http://www.topix.net/city/western-springs-il/2008/05/averting-crisis?fromrss=1 Forest district honors volunteers at banquet- May 24, 2008 The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County recently honored its volunteers at the 2008 volunteer awards banquet.http://www.topix.net/city/western-springs-il/2008/05/forest-district-honors-volunteers-at-... Gift ideas for your favorite teachers- May 21, 2008 A "1 Teacher" or "1 Coach" coffee mug is an OK end-of-the-school-year gift, but you can do so much better.http://www.topix.net/city/western-springs-il/2008/05/gift-ideas-for-your-favorite-teachers... Congregation unites for 1 bountiful mass- May 19, 2008 "It was great to get everyone together." With the gospel of Jesus Christ's thrifty use of loaves and fishes as a backdrop, Old St. via Chicago Sun-Timeshttp://www.topix.net/city/western-springs-il/2008/05/congregation-unites-for-1-bountiful-m... Excusez moi! say some Western Springs businesses to French market- May 17, 2008 "Here, if it's too hard to drive, my customers will stop coming." Since 1997, when Wheaton set up a French-style, open-air market downtown, French markets have sprouted in suburban downtowns almost like lilies in a Monet painting. via Chicago Tribunehttp://www.topix.net/city/western-springs-il/2008/05/excusez-moi-say-some-western-springs-... Maureen Colin wins distinguished alumni award- May 15, 2008 Maureen Colin, Maria Class of 1966, has been named the 2008 Distinguished Alumni for Pacelli, St. via Stevens Point Journalhttp://www.topix.net/city/western-springs-il/2008/05/maureen-colin-wins-distinguished-alum... Red-light cameras to go up on Wolf Road- May 14, 2008 Village President Jack Lynch broke a tie vote Monday night to allow the village to install cameras to help catch motorists who run red lights at two intersections along Wolf Road in Western Springs. via Chicago Tribunehttp://www.topix.net/city/western-springs-il/2008/05/red-light-cameras-to-go-up-on-wolf-ro... |