Remembering Western Springs’ Bicentennial Party
Thirty-eight years ago, Western Springs’ residents celebrated the Nation’s 200th birthday. And, celebrate it they did! In 1975, the American Revolution Bicentennial Commission selected Western Springs as one of just a handful of towns to be designated as an official “Bicentennial Community.” This was after reviewing hundreds of applications from
What Ever Happened to Harvest Days?
In 1980, the Western Springs Rotary Club organized an annual fall festival in Spring Rock Park. But, the last year’s event was canceled before it began. Harvest Days started out in 1980 as an end-of-summer three-day festival featuring musical groups, carnival rides, an antique car show, square dancing, hayrides, a
Western Springs Rotary: Making Changes for the Better
Many local residents take our village assets for granted. But, they are the result of many clubs and organizations, especially the Rotary. The next time you drive through the Village, you should take a minute to think of all the things we have that are the result of the Western
Western Springs’ Contribution to Aviation Safety
In the early days of aviation, pilots often navigated using various landmarks. But, they could easily become lost in less familiar surroundings. Following World War I, a large number of surplus military airplanes and former military pilots spawned a huge increase in aviation in the United States. But, as these
Spring Rock Park: A Long Time Coming
Western Springs families treasure the village’s huge Spring Rock Park. But, if it weren’t for some early residents and the Illinois Supreme Court, it might not be here today. In November 1923, 100 concerned village residents signed a petition and presented it to the Western Springs village board. The petition