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Understanding New Water-Use Restrictions in Western Springs
The summer of 2012 will see something new in the Village: a limitation on when residents are allowed to use their sprinklers.
Darren McRoy, Patch Staff
Darren McRoy, Patch Staff
- Western Springs, IL
E-mail: darren@patch.com
Phone: 708-275-8365
Hometown: Andover, MA
Current town: La Grange, IL
Birthday: September 24, 1987
Bio: I was born and raised in Eastern Massachusetts, and first took an interest in journalism when I was named the National Correspondent of the Year for SchoolSports (now called ESPN Rise.) I relocated to Chicagoland in 2006 to attend the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University, where I wrote for a number of student publications. During my time in school, I also completed editorial internships with Chicago Parent and Vicon Publishing. Upon graduating, I became Western Springs Local Editor with Patch.com, and have since held several jobs in the company. Currently I am a Community Editor for DuPage County.
My interests/hobbies include sports, reading, fiction writing, gaming, and outdoor living (hiking/camping/canoeing.) I play both indoor and beach volleyball, and I'm passionate about golf (if not terrific at it.) I also author the online graphic novel Panthera as "D. Z. McRoy."
Politics: I am a registered Democrat; my politics are socially liberal and economically moderate.
Religion: I am a member of the United Church of Christ, though my practice is largely casual.
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Western Springs Schools Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week
District 101 schools are saying “thank you,” making sure that their teachers and staff have something to look forward to each day of the week.
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Kelli Joy Peace Garden Dedicated at Highlands
District 106 held an indoor and outdoor ceremony to open a new memorial outside Highlands Middle School to their tragically slain young alumna.
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Broken Water Main Causing Brown (But 'Safe') Water
A massive break at the corner of Hillgrove and Linden Avenue is affecting water service to much of the Village.
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Board Meeting: Peer Jury Grads Honored, Chickens May Become Permanent
Also, a speech from a resident who attended an Openlands tour, and a contract for parkway EAB treatment is awarded.
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WSPD Blotter: Heroin Left Sitting on Counter, Hit-and-Run on 47th
Here's the Western Springs police blotter from Apr. 30 through May 7.
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60s Temperatures, Mostly Clear Skies After Monday
A temperate week ahead with likely end to rainstorms after Monday passes.
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Western Springs Garden Club Scholarship 2012 Winner: Michael Payne
The Lyons Township senior and Troop 117 Eagle Scout plans to study environmental science at Northern Illinois University.
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Patch Roundup: Ex-Lisle Chief Takes Trayvon Martin Town Job, 'Wolverine' Trainer Coming to Westmont
Also this week: charges in an apartment stabbing, a terrible car crash in Geneva and a grieving mom pleads for an end to the heroin abuse that took her son's life.
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Under Contract, Openlands Touts Proposal as Safe and Practical
Already under contract to buy Timber Trails Unit II, the organization denied that green space raises crime rates and said golf-course ideas were unfeasible.
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Readers' Choice Winner: Honey Bee Café
Honey Bee Café in Western Springs was this week's Readers' Choice winner in our Mothers Day Brunch category.
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House Hunt: Five Homes Newly on the Market VIII
Houses that just went up for sale in Western Springs include one of the Village's most luxurious: a nearly $1,700,000 mansion on Fair Elms.
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Photo Gallery: 2012 Western Springs French Market Opens
Meet the assortment of vendors and shops that showed up at the debut of the year's downtown Thursday bazaar.
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Student Spotlight: Frosh Biology Star Headed to DC Medical Program
Western Springs LT freshman Abby Brown has a career path in surgery envisioned, and will get preview attending camp at the University of Maryland School of Medicine this summer.
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Timber Trails Golf Proposal Has Cog Hill Family Aboard
Residents opposed to the green-space proposal have recruited the Jemsek family, a powerful force in Chicagoland golf, in their bid for a nine-hole golf course instead.
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Be Prepared for MAP Solicitation Calls
The annual fundraising drive by the Metropolitan Alliance of Police will canvass Western Springs over the next two weeks—and yes, it is authorized.
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Five Years In, Fire Department’s Explorer Post Recruiting New Blood
Hey teens, want to be a firefighter? Western Springs’ Explorer Post graduated three members to the Department recently, and seven others to nearby towns.
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WSPD Blotter: Landscaping Trailer Burgled, Ridgewood Car Window Smashed
Here's the Western Springs police blotter from Apr. 23 through Apr. 30.
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Readers' Choice: Best Mothers Day Brunch
Where in the Lyons Township area would you take your mom this May 13 (or, for moms, where would you like to be taken?
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Chances of Thunderstorms All Week, with 80+ Heat
A difficult week of weather to predict is approaching, where any day might bring rain or sun; heat, however, appears to be a given.
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