Thanks to a grant program aimed at making students’ routes to school safer, youngsters attending Willow Springs School should have an easier walk to class by the time school starts in late August.
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Willow Springs trustees OK parks commissioner West to fill Posch vacancy
Wendy West was sworn in last week as Willow Springs’ newest village trustee, to fill the vacancy on the board left by Fred Posch, who retired from the board last April.
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Willow Fest returns Aug. 13–16 with music, rides, and family activities
Willow Springs’ annual festival returns Aug. 13–16 with carnival rides, live music, food, and family activities. Mega Pass pre-sale prices available now.
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New Willow Springs trustee prioritizes listening over action
New Willow Springs trustee Wendy West says she prioritizes listening to residents over quickly taking action.
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Drunken driving, speeding motorcycle, Jeep surfing: Willow Springs police blotter
Drunken driving charge after accident A 64-year-old man was cited for driving under the influence of alcohol and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident at 6:30 p.m. June 12. When police arrived in the 11100 block of West 84th Street, they found two damaged vehicles. The driver, who had blood on his face, […]
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Former Argo D217 superintendent pleads not guilty to theft and official misconduct
William Toulios, the former superintendent of Argo Community High School District 217, has been charged with theft and official misconduct for allegedly using a district-issued credit card to pay for more than $10,000 in personal expenses, including adult websites, golf equipment, and gift cards.
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Drunk driver hits Willow Springs squad car and flees
Willow Springs squad car struck by drunken driver who sped away and was chased.
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Men with sledgehammers break into Bonnie’s Dining & Banquets
Burglars stolen two cash boxes from four gaming machines at a Willow Springs business early June 5.
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Credit fraud, decorations thief, sex offender arrest: Willow Springs police blotter
Driving without a license A 27-year-old man pulled over in the 7900 block of Archer Avenue at 2:12 p.m. on June 3 received tickets for driving with suspended registration due to lack of insurance, driving without insurance, and driving on a suspended license. Driver charged with aggravated speeding A 53-year-old man was charged with aggravated […]
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Work of Heart art studio comes to Willow Springs
Cari Smolarczyk, of Chicago, is bringing a new art studio to Willow Springs. She will focus on children but may be adding adult classes.