$16K Raise Set For Western Springs Official

WESTERN SPRINGS, IL – Western Springs Village Manager Ellen Baer is in line to get a $16,000 raise.

On Monday, the Village Board is expected to vote on increasing Baer's salary to $200,413, from $184,713.

Baer is also set to receive $12,000 in deferred compensation next year, up from $9,000.

Her monthly car allowance is slated to rise to $750, from $667.

In 2021, Baer's salary started at $165,000. She received a 3 percent increase a year later, to $169,950.

Before becoming manager, Baer was the village's director of administrative services for four years.

Her manager's contract expires in May 2029, following the village election.