Cheryl Hansen, who spent decades in the fire service and emergency medical services across three fire departments and served as a fire commissioner with Tri-State Fire Protection District, died May 29 surrounded by family and friends. She was 71. Ms. Hansen, nee Checker, devoted her career to emergency response and patient care. She began as […]
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Speeding, registration and license offenses: Willow Springs police blotter
Registration and license offenses A 33-year-old woman was arrested after an officer conducting a random vehicle check discovered her white 2024 Kia had a suspended registration. She was pulled over in the 8200 block of Willow Springs Road at 10:19 a.m. May 13. She was charged with driving on a suspended registration and driving on […]
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Traffic stops, drunken driving arrests, credit card fraud: Willow Springs police blotter
Man gets three tickets after traffic stop A 20-year-old man received three tickets after a traffic stop at 1:24 p.m. May 1, police said. An officer saw the man’s blue 2005 Nissan lacked a front license plate while driving south in the 8000 block of Archer Avenue, police said. The man was pulled over in […]
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Teens on bikes threaten woman, package thievery, doughnut driver: Willow Springs police blotter
Unruly teens threaten resident Six to seven boys, ages 15 to 17, threatened a 45-year-old woman in the 6700 block of Willow Boulevard around 12:15 p.m. April 24, police said. The woman saw the youths riding two dirt bikes, two electric bicycles and two mountain bikes through the parking lot and building grounds. She asked […]
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Con men start tearing off Willow Springs roof
A 32-year-old man told Willow Springs police that three men who allegedly worked for a construction company began tearing his roof off without his authorization, police said. The man was cutting his grass in the 200 block of Kazwell Street at 5 p.m. April 27 when he was approached by two men who said they […]
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Willow Springs gas station owner fined $12,900 for gaming machines, THC sales
The violations centered on two issues: operating gaming machines without a license or permit and selling THC products which are prohibited in Willow Springs. The fine breaks down to 17 citations at $750 each, plus one citation for $150.
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Area police departments raise thousands for Special Olympics Illinois
Police officers from across the region gathered atop Dunkin’ locations Friday, May 15, to raise money for Special Olympics Illinois, with participating departments selling merchandise and collecting donations throughout the morning. From 5 a.m. to noon, officers and village officials participating in Cop on a Rooftop staffed tables at multiple locations. The effort paid off: […]
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Willow Springs students collect hundreds of pounds of food for pantry
Willow Springs School District 108 collected a significant amount of non-perishable food during a two-month drive in April and May, with donations set to reach the Willow Springs Food Pantry on June 16. The effort was coordinated by Emily Jones, a teacher and Student Council advisor. The drive drew contributions from students, families, and residents […]
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Willow Springs Lions sell out pork chop dinner
The record turnout marks the strongest year yet for the 15-year-old fundraiser, which supports Lions Club community projects.
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Tulips are blooming at Willow Springs Village Hall
Hundreds of tulips are blooming this spring at Willow Springs Village Hall — the colorful result of a larger construction project that’s doing invisible work underground. Last year, the village completed a $2.1 million green infrastructure overhaul that includes new landscaping and a retaining wall around the municipal center. But the real payoff is below […]