The Willow Springs Village Board had signs on its mind recently.
The board recently approved a wall sign permit and a monument sign permit for Willow Springs Fuel, 8369 Archer Ave.
A new business, Willow Springs Fuel will sell BP gasoline. It is replacing what had been an Exxon gas station. Exxon signage has been replaced with BP signs.
The board also approved a new sign for the Willows Edge Homeowners Association at 9608 Archer. The former sign had been damaged.
In other business, trustees approved a business license for Floor Coverings International, which will be located at 5601 Willow Boulevard in Unit 102C.
Floor Coverings International owner Judy O’Reilly told the trustees that the location is for an office for her business, and not to store materials.
“Just an office and samples. Stuff like that,” O’Reilly said.
Police Chief Garry McCarthy said the department had been busy, noting that five officers made 27 car stops in a 24-hour span on Feb. 4.
“We try to make sure it’s not people who live here. So, everybody, behave,” McCarthy joked.
The police department is getting a new vehicle.
The board approved buying a 2026 Ford Explorer police interceptor from Westfield Ford in Countryside for an amount not to exceed $45,646.31.
The village board also approved the purchase of a Polaris Ranger utility vehicle from Shorewood Home & Auto in Crete for an amount not to exceed $18,923.98.