Immigrants Settled in Western Springs; How About You?

Did you know that many of the first settlers in Western Springs came from other countries such as Sweden and Germany? They came to the United States looking for a better life, more space, and a chance to live the American Dream. Many of these immigrants loved Western Springs enough to settle here and build the village, which is now 125 years old.

So, what do you love about Western Springs?  Why do you love to live here? Write an essay in 500 words or less, and you could be a winner.

A winner will be chosen in each category by a panel of retired teachers from District 101. Each winning essay will be published on the Western Springs Patch and in the Doings. The winning essays will also be framed and displayed in the village's Water Tower Museum. Each winner will also receive a $25 roll of gold colored silver dollars donated by the .

The judging panel will also select a grand prize winner who will receive all of the above, plus a $20 WSBA gift certificate and a $50 gift certificate to the .

Simply type or handwrite your essay, and send it to the Western Springs, 4211 Grand Ave., Western Springs, IL 60558.  Entries must be received no later than Oct. 28.

Winners will be announced at WSHS’s Heritage Breakfast at 10 a.m. Nov. 5 at the Ekdahl House Museum on Wolf and 43rd.