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Good morning Western Springs! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how Western Springs gas prices stack up across Cook County

Also on today's calendar: Knowledge Exchange Used Book Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Clouds giving way to some sun, with a high of 67 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 68, low: 55.
  • Sunday: Pleasant with periods of sun, with a high of 72 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lowest regular gas price in Cook County hits $3.75 for week ending Sept. 19 (southcooknews.com) — Drivers in Western Springs are seeing regular gas around $4.99 per gallon, according to recent GasBuddy reports, compared with a Cook County low of $3.75 and an average of $4.87. The article breaks down prices across dozens of nearby Cook County communities and explains broader market forces keeping fuel costs elevated this year.
   

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep(02905) - 6942 Kingery Hwy. (Rt. 83) in Hinsdale. Apply here.
  • Primary Staffing posted a job opening for 2nd Shift - Production Lead in La Grange. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Western Springs here.

🗞 Nearby News

Hinsdale

  • 2 Hinsdale Mansions Each Sell For Nearly $7M (patch.com)
  • Longtime Westmont Store Closing, Owner Retiring (patch.com)

La Grange

  • Highest-Paid Lyons Township High Teachers, Officials (patch.com)

Brookfield

  • Best Things To Do In Chicago: October 16–18, 2026 (onestowatch.com)
  • Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel gas in cities in Cook County in week ending Sept. 19? (southcooknews.com)

Ok Western Springs! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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