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Western Springs is a village in Cook County, Illinois, with a population of approximately 13,353.

Population13,446
Median Home Value$739,400
Median Income$230,255
Area2.79 sq mi
TIF Districts2

How Western Springs Ranks

#2
Safest Citiesin Cook County
5.9 total crimes per 1k
#4
Best Demographicsin Illinois
85 / 100
#6
Best Schoolsin Cook County
84 / 100

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Apr 27Village Board of TrusteesApr 28Police Pension Board

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Apr 16Plan CommissionApr 14Public Works and Water CommitteeAgendaApr 13Properties and Recreation CommitteeAgendaApr 13Village Board of TrusteesAgenda

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Apr 24Arbor Day Tree Planting4:00 AMApr 24VillageArbor Day Tree Planting9:00 AMApr 25Village Hall Extended Hours3:30 AMApr 25VillageVillage Hall Extended Hours8:30 AMApr 27Village Hall Extended Hours2:30 AMApr 27VillageVillage Hall Extended Hours7:30 AMApr 27Board of Trustees Meeting2:00 PMApr 28Police Pension Board Meeting2:00 PM

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NewsAPR 16, 2026

Car Goes Airborne In Western Springs Before Hitting Home: Cops

Car Goes Airborne In Western Springs Before Hitting Home: Cops Patch

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NewsAPR 14, 2026

Speed Limit Drops On Key Western Springs Street

Speed Limit Drops On Key Western Springs Street Patch

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NewsAPR 10, 2026

Western Springs Cocktail Bar Closes After 2 Years

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