🌱 Patch AM: Which Western Springs stories grabbed the most attention in 2025?

Hello Western Springs! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Which Western Springs stories grabbed the most attention in 2025?

Also on today's calendar: Noon Year's Eve Celebration and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the clock say when it ran out of batteries? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Rain and drizzle in the a.m., with a high of 50 and low of 36 degrees.
• Saturday: Some brightening, temps: high: 48, low: 45.
• Sunday: Periods of rain, with a high of 52 and low of 18 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

• Top 20 Most-Read Western Springs Stories In 2025 (patch.com) — From home invasions and a gun fired at a dinner party to lead line replacements and restaurant growth, Western Springs saw a busy 2025. This year-end roundup highlights the 20 most-read local stories, including major police incidents, village infrastructure costs, and changes to churches, schools, and dining spots around town.
   

📸 Around Western Springs

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Western Springs

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday December 30

• Noon Year's Eve Celebration
  Thomas Ford Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut St, Western Springs
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Tuesday December 30

• Noon Year's Eve Celebration
  Thomas Ford Memorial Library , 800 Chestnut St , Western Springs
  11:00 am

Thursday January 1

• Village Administrative Offices Closed 1/1
  Western Springs, IL Calendar Western Springs, IL 60558

Friday January 2

• Coffee + Conversations
  Blueberry Hill , 49 S. La Grange Rd , La Grange
  8:30 am
• Coffee & Commerce
  Blueberry Hill , 49 S. La Grange Rd , La Grange
  8:30 am

Saturday January 3

• Styrofoam Collection: CANCELED
  Western Springs, IL Calendar , 1500 Walker Street , Western Springs
  9:00 am
• Styrofoam Collection
  Village of Western Springs- Community Events , 1500 Walker Street , Western Springs
  9:00 am

Tuesday January 6

• Foreign Fire Insurance Board
  Western Springs, IL Calendar
  7:00 am
• Public Works and Water Committee
  Western Springs, IL Calendar
  5:15 pm

📣 Western Springs Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday December 26

• Foreign Fire Insurance Board - CANCELLED
  Village of La Grange Calendar , 300 W Burlington Ave , La Grange
  8:00 am
• Band Lessons
  Oak Elem School Hinsdale, IL 60521
  8:30 am
• The T.V. Show – Tony “Chicago” Russell and Vernard Live
  Crystal Sky Banquets , 7941 47th St , McCook
  6:30 pm

Saturday December 27

• Feeder Watch & Origami
  Sand Ridge Nature Center , 15891 S Paxton Ave , South Holland
  8:00 am

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Thank you 👏👏👏 to the local businesses for making Western Springs PatchAM possible:

• Mindsee.it — (646) 663-8317
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• Tate Enterprises, Inc — (630) 986-0855
  Full-Service Residential Design-Build Firm
• Crazy Bins
  New Bin Outlet Store in Downers Grove!

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

• Drainage solutions and grading
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Heidelberg Materials US, Inc. posted a job opening for Loader operator in La Grange. Apply here.
• Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Back of House Team Member in Willowbrook. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Western Springs here.

Ok Western Springs! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I guess I’m out of time.
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