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🌱 Patch AM: Western Springs Officials Chide High School Over Proposed Construction
Spotted on the Western Springs calendar: Brain Fair

Good day Western Springs! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Neighbors blast high school's discus plan behind Western Springs homes
Also on today's calendar: Brain Fair and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 62 degrees.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 77, low: 58.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 78 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Western Springs Officials Chide High School Over Proposed Construction (patch.com) — Western Springs neighbors and village plan commissioners sharply criticized Lyons Township High School's South Campus project for a new discus and shot put area and bleachers behind Howard Avenue homes. Residents raised safety, drainage, noise, and tree removal concerns, while commissioners faulted the school for starting work without a village permit and for poor communication. The public hearing will continue Sept. 17 at Village Hall.
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★ Featured events ★
- Brain Fair →
Oak Brook Public Library, 600 Oak Brook Rd, Oak Brook
12:30 pm - 2026 Strike a Chord for Hayden Benefit Concert →
Memorial Park Amphitheater, La Grange Park
6:00 pm - Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic Center - Sunday, August 23, 2026 →
Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 S Ravinia Ave, Orland Park
9:00 am
Saturday August 22
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Other local events
- 6th-8th Grade Choir AM rehearsals begin
Western Springs SD 101 Western Springs, IL 60558 - Social Worker at the Library →
Thomas Ford Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut St, Western Springs
1:00 pm - Homemade Ice Cream Cones →
Thomas Ford Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut St, Western Springs
3:45 pm - French Market Storytimes (off-site, drop-in) →
914 Hillgrove Ave, Western Springs
5:00 pm - Mah Jongg Meet-Up Play →
Thomas Ford Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut St, Western Springs
2:00 pm - Western Springs Writers' Society →
Thomas Ford Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut St, Western Springs
7:30 pm - 31st Street Antiques Opening Day →
9046 31st St, Brookfield
10:00 am - Sunday Picnic at Western Springs Baptist Church →
4475 Wolf Rd, Western Springs
10:00 am - Knitting Circle →
Thomas Ford Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut St, Western Springs
1:00 pm
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Thursday September 3
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I am looking for a fence repair company or individual.
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- Oberweis Dairy, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Western Springs. Apply here.
- Maggiano's Little Italy posted a job opening for Line Cook in Oak Brook. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Western Springs here.
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- Grant From ComEd Will Help Lyman Woods Expand Pollinator Habitat (patch.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: Smiles, because it has a mile between "s". (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)
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