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🌱 Patch AM: Why Western Springs halted Lyons Township’s new athletic field project
You won't want to miss Family Fun Night Petting Zoo on the Western Springs Patch calendar

Hello Western Springs! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Western Springs halted Lyons Township's new athletic field project
Also on today's calendar: Family Fun Night Petting Zoo and 10 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 73 and low of 69 degrees.
- Thursday: Humid with a shower or two, temps: high: 75, low: 65.
- Friday: Nice with periods of sun, with a high of 76 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Lyons Township High Disregarding Neighbors Again? Some Say Yes (patch.com) — Western Springs officials have delayed a key Plan Commission hearing to October 15 as Lyons Township High School works to justify a new discus and shot put area with bleachers behind village homes. After residents' complaints, the village issued a stop‑work order and is demanding safety analysis and better communication, echoing earlier concerns over the school's dealings in Willow Springs.
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📸 Around Western Springs
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Western Springs
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★ Featured events ★
- Family Fun Night Petting Zoo →
St. John's Lutheran Church & School, 505 S Park Rd, La Grange
6:30 pm - Naperville Artisan Market at CityGate Centre (This Sat-Sun, Sep 19-20) →
2135 City Gate Ln, Naperville
10:00 am - Fall Family Day - Harmony in the Park →
1315 Kensington Rd, Oak Brook
2:00 pm - Local 9/11 documentary to screen at Oak Park Film Festival →
10:15 am - La Grange Home & History Tour →
La Grange
12:00 pm
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Sunday September 20
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Other local events
- Fruit Smoothies →
Thomas Ford Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut St, Western Springs
3:45 pm - Classroom Kitchen: Chili Night →
Virtual Program/Thomas Ford Memorial Library
6:30 pm - Knitting Circle →
Thomas Ford Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut St, Western Springs
1:00 pm - Ford LEGO Creators →
Thomas Ford Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut St, Western Springs
4:00 pm - Inside the Empire of AI with Karen Hao →
Virtual Programming via IllinsLirresent/Thomas Ford Memorial Library
7:00 pm - Teen Board →
Thomas Ford Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut St, Western Springs
7:00 pm - Reading with the Police →
Thomas Ford Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut St, Western Springs
3:30 pm - Naperville Artisan Market at CityGate Centre (This Sat-Sun, Sep 19-20) →
2135 City Gate Ln, Naperville
10:00 am
Wednesday September 16
Thursday September 17
Friday September 18
Sunday September 20
📣 Western Springs Shout Outs!
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
- Vote for National Youth Athletes of the Year.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Aston Carter posted a job opening for Payroll Coordinator in Willowbrook. Apply here.
- Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Service Deli Clerk in Oak Brook. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Western Springs here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hinsdale
- Theft At Hinsdale Store Reported 3 Days Later: Police (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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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