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Western Springs
Cook County, Illinois
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2 killed after Amtrak train strikes vehicle in Western Springs
Two people were killed Wednesday morning when an Amtrak train struck a vehicle near Wolf Road in Western Springs, according to village officials. The collision halted inbound and outbound Metra BNSF service and led to…
Amtrak train crashes into car in Western Springs, Metra line halted as crews respond
An Amtrak train struck a car at the Wolf Road crossing in Western Springs on Wednesday morning, bringing service to a halt on Metra’s BNSF line. The car appeared badly damaged, and police closed the crossing and urged…
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All BNSF trains stopped after Amtrak train strikes vehicle
Two people were killed and a third was hospitalized Wednesday morning after an Amtrak train struck a vehicle near Wolf Road in Western Springs, Illinois. The crash prompted a large emergency response and closures at…
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2 dead, 1 injured after Amtrak train hits car in Western Springs
Two people died and one was injured Wednesday morning when a westbound Amtrak train struck a car on the tracks near Wolf Road in Western Springs, Illinois, officials said. The injured person was taken to Loyola Hospital…
BNSF service halted after train crashes into car in Western Springs
BNSF train service was halted in both directions after an Amtrak train struck a car in Western Springs, Illinois, Metra said. The car appeared to catch fire after the collision. Metra warned that extensive delays were…
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White Sox radio broadcaster Darrin Jackson sells Western Springs home
Chicago White Sox radio broadcaster and former major-league outfielder Darrin Jackson and his wife, Robin, sold their split-level home in Western Springs for $800,000. The Chicago Tribune reported the sale on Nov. 9…
John Nicholas Kost, 99, of Western Springs
John Nicholas Kost, a 99-year-old Korean War veteran, has passed away in Western Springs, Illinois. Born in 1927, Kost served 32 years in the U.S. military, retiring as a Master Sergeant. He was a combat veteran of the…
OPRF boys, girls cross country run down state team berths
The Oak Park and River Forest High School boys cross country team qualified for the state meet after placing sixth at the 3A Lyons Township Sectional. Senior Nick Houghton, who narrowly missed qualifying last year, led…
Boy Charged In Lyons Township High School Fight
A juvenile has been charged with battery following an investigation into a fight that occurred in the boys' locker room at Lyons Township High School's South Campus on October 8. Western Springs police filed the charge…
Big Western Springs Drainage Project Mostly Done; Neighborhood Once Flood-Prone
The village of Western Springs, Illinois, announced that the Springdale drainage project is substantially complete. The project, which includes a new detention basin designed to manage stormwater and reduce flood risks…
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Western Springs 2026 Election Info: What You Need To Know
Western Springs residents are preparing for the upcoming general election this Tuesday, which features a mix of local and statewide races. Key contests include the District 17 Cook County Board seat and the 6th…