Jack Mancione Peter Kokkinis Public Safety Director John J. Murray 708.839.2732 Neighbor to Neighbor Spring 2015 Dear Friends and Neighbors, With 2015 off to a successful start, I wanted to take this opportunity to highlight the good work that we did together in 2014. Our top priority is to ensure the safety and well-being of our residents. Throughout last year, we took great strides to move forward the safety and security of Willow Springs. We implemented the Community Service Officer (CSO) Program. This program allows citizens to take an active role in protecting their community while providing additional resources to law enforcement, including assistance with clerical work, ordinance violations and code-enforcement. We also acquired state-of-the-art equipment to allow officers greater flexibility when patrolling the village. Building on our partnership with the Tri-State Fire District, we were proud to welcome the Tri-State Fire Prevention Bureau to the Village of Willow Springs, bringing with it additional personnel, programs and services to keep residents safe. As a result of this partnership, response times are quicker, community outreach has increased and resources have nearly tripled. The Village also undertook the most robust road repair project ever in the Village. Ten roads equaling nearly two miles have been repaved over the past year throughout the Willow Springs. Not only were crumbling roads replaced, but preventative maintenance was performed on several roads to prevent more expensive work in the future. We fund these projects through our sales tax and are proud that money spent in Willow Springs is reinvested here. In 2014, we welcomed back bike racing. July saw hundreds of cyclists race through town during the 2014 Intelligentsia Cup Prairie State Cycling Series. As the only town in the series to host a road race, Willow Springs is a particular draw to racers, as is the picturesque route which includes a circuit around Maple Lake. But here in Willow Springs, we also understand the importance of giving back. On August 7, thousands of residents and visitors enjoyed cars, delicious food, cold beer and live entertainment as the Village hosted its 7th annual Willow Springs Benefit Car Show. With nearly 3,500 visitors, this year’s event broke attendance records for the show! All proceeds from the show went toward the Village’s Family and Veterans Relief Fund. Donations also went to partner organizations including Honor Flight of Chicago, The Wounded Warrior Project, the Willow Springs VFW Post 832 and Vietnam Veterans of America. The Village continues to work with agencies such as Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP), The Forest Preserve District and the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD), the lease holder of much of our annexed land out to Route 83, to plan future recreational and industrial expansion. The prestigious Urban Land Institute has selected this acreage to study in springtime to provide feedback and technical assistance in planning. We certainly can be proud of the work we did last year, and we look forward to building on this progress in 2015. Together, we can keep Willow Springs a great place to live, work and raise a family. Warmest Regards, Alan
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Jack Mancione
Peter Kokkinis
Public SafetyDirector
John J. Murray708.839.2732
Neighbor to NeighborSpring 2015
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
With 2015 off to a successful start, I wanted to take this opportunity to highlight the good work that we did together in 2014.
Our top priority is to ensure the safety and well-being of our residents. Throughout last year, we took great strides to move forward the safety and security of Willow Springs.
We implemented the Community Service Officer (CSO) Program. This program allows citizens to take an active role in protecting their community while providing additional resources to law enforcement, including assistance with clerical work, ordinance violations and code-enforcement. We also acquired state-of-the-art equipment to allow officers greater flexibility when patrolling the village.
Building on our partnership with the Tri-State Fire District, we were proud to welcome the Tri-State Fire Prevention Bureau to the Village of Willow Springs, bringing with it additional personnel, programs and services to keep residents safe. As a result of this partnership, response times are quicker, community outreach has increased and resources have nearly tripled.
The Village also undertook the most robust road repair project ever in the Village. Ten roads equaling nearly two miles have been repaved over the past year throughout the Willow Springs. Not only were crumbling roads replaced, but preventative maintenance was performed on several roads to prevent more expensive work in the future. We fund these projects through our sales tax and are proud that money spent in Willow Springs is reinvested here.
In 2014, we welcomed back bike racing. July saw hundreds of cyclists race through town during the 2014 Intelligentsia Cup Prairie State Cycling Series. As the only town in the series to host a road race, Willow Springs is a particular draw to racers, as is the picturesque route which includes a circuit around Maple Lake.
But here in Willow Springs, we also understand the importance of giving back. On August 7, thousands of residents and visitors enjoyed cars, delicious food, cold beer and live entertainment as the Village hosted its 7th annual Willow Springs Benefit Car Show. With nearly 3,500 visitors, this year’s event broke attendance records for the show! All proceeds from the show went toward the Village’s Family and Veterans Relief Fund. Donations also went to partner organizations including Honor Flight of Chicago, The Wounded Warrior Project, the Willow Springs VFW Post 832 and Vietnam Veterans of America.
The Village continues to work with agencies such as Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP), The Forest Preserve District and the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD), the lease holder of much of our annexed land out to Route 83, to plan future recreational and industrial expansion. The prestigious Urban Land Institute has selected this acreage to study in springtime to provide feedback and technical assistance in planning.
We certainly can be proud of the work we did last year, and we look forward to building on this progress in 2015. Together, we can keep Willow Springs a great place to live, work and raise a family.
Warmest Regards,
Alan
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Representatives of Com Ed visited the Willow Springs Senior’s Club on Jan. 20 to offer ideas and tips on saving electricity, and getting free light bulbs. In addition, those in attendance learned how to sign up to get assistance in paying often costly electric bills. At the end of the presentation Com Ed provided a gift certificate to one lucky winner in attendance.
For energy savings tips please visit www.comed.com/customercentral/energysavingtips.asp.
Kathy Wendell and Larry Greenberg receive their oath of office from Village Clerk Adena Baskovich at the November 13, 2014 Village Board meeting.
Willow Springs Welcomes Two New Members to the Village Plan Commission
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Village Moves Train Parking Closer to Platform,Saves Money Down the Line
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Visit the Willow Springs Lioness Club Facebook page to obtain the application.
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2015 Calendar of Willow Springs Events
Feb. 14 Sat. Sweetheart Pancake Breakfast Community Center, 8156 Archer (Events Committee Fund Raiser)
Mar. 28 Sat. Easter Egg Hunt 10:00 am Willow Springs School, 8345 ArcherApril 1 Wed. Vehicle Stickers On Sale Now Village Hall, One Village Circle
April 25 Sat. Clean Willow Day 10:00 am - Noon 8261 Willow Springs Rd. (To Volunteer Call: 467-3700)
April TBA Sun. Lions Pork Chop Dinner 12:00 - 5:00 pm Community Center, 8156 Archer
May 11 Mon. Branch Pick Up Begins Southside: 1st/3rd Mondays Northside: 2nd/4th Mondays
May TBA Sat. Post Office “Mail Box Food Drive” Place non-perishables by your mailbox by 7:00 am
May 3 Sun. Military Display 11:00 am - 2:00pm Community Center, 8156 Archer
May 25 Mon. Memorial Day Ceremony 11:00 am Archer and Willow Springs Road
June 6 Sat. Children’s Fishing Derby 10:00 am Healing Waters Pond
June 18-21 Thur. - Sun. Village Wide Yard Sales 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Throughout the Village call to reg. 708 467-3700
June 30 Tues. Village Vehicle Sticker Due Village Hall, One Village Circle
July 3 Dusk Fire Works Display Pleasantdale Park District 7425 S. Wolf Rd.
July TBA Prairie State Cyling Series Pro-Am bike racing in Willow Springs.
Aug. 6 Thur. 8th Annual Benefit Car Show 2:00 pm - 9:30 pm Village Center
Aug. 30 Sun. Branch Pick Up Ends
Sept. 10 Thur. Candlelight Vigil 6:30 pm Village Hall, One Village Circle September 11 Remembrance
Sept. 12-13 Sat. - Sun. A River Thru History Free Shuttle at U.P.S.
Oct. 1 Thur. Leaf Pick Up Begins Please rake leaves to easement
Oct. TBA “Coffee with the Mayor” 10:00 am - Noon Village Hall, One Village Circle
Oct. 2 Fri. Halloween Party Location TBA
Oct. TBA Ladies Night Out Lioness Fund Raiser at the Willowbrook
Dec. 5 Sat. “All-day Christmas Party” 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Fire Department Santa Run, Childrens Christmas Party, Tree Lighting
Date Time Event Time Site
The Willow Springs Lions Community DinnerSunday • April 26 • 2015The Willow Springs Lions will be serving-up “the other white meat”a boneless Pork Chop on a Bun, Baked Beans and Coleslaw Dinner.
Adults$7.00
ChildrenAges 6-12$2.00
Children‛s MenuHot Dogs &Potato Chips
FREE DRINKS! Bring 2 or more items for our local food pantries per person and receive a free soda or bottled water.
The Willow Springs Senior Center - 8156 Archer Avenue • Willow SpringsNoon to 5:00 pm
100% of all proceeds will be used to fund local programs! Ticket information: Mike Weeg 708-839-1056 & Mike Smigielski 708-839-5178
Take OUTS available
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The best kept secret in Willow Springs offering: Life Coaching ♦ Spiritual Direction ♦ Meditation Drum Circle ♦ Reiki (and other healing modalities)
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Soul Proprietor: A place to find yourself by getting away from everything else.
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Happy Holiday Season!Re/Max Market would like to thank the Willow Springs Community for their continued business in real estate for the past 14 years. We wish you and your family a happy holiday season and look forward to working with you in 2015! Feel free to walk-in to our “home” at 8728 S. Archer or call us at 708-839-8100.
Lucy Mierop Maria Mazepa Sandra Grove Jack WarpechaManagingBroker/Owner
Child All Age (open class)Teen & Adult (Ages 13+)Get Fit Cardio Martial ArtsPrivate Lessons Available
Classes Offered
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Fanaberia Hair Salon & Day Spa
Winter Specials
No Chip Manicure $30
$60 Your Choice Haircut, Color & Style (Up to $100 Value)* OR Haircut, Accent Highlight & Style (Up to $100 Value)*
Transform your Skin with the Ferulac Peel! $99.00! For ALL Skin Types!
8230 Archer Avenue, Willow Springs, Illinois ~ 708-467-0455 *Valid for new and current salon guests. Mention offer when booking appointment. Cannot be combined with any other offer.
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Ashbary Coffee House Coffee House/Food/Drinks...………….