Western Springs, IL was rated one of the best small towns in America to raise a family by Business Week Magazine (November, 2007). Western Springs is a friendly community that has quietly maintained their low profile while offering the best in services to its residents, such as a robust Recreation Department that offers a full range of activities from summer camps, tennis instruction, sports and after school activities to a full scheudle of dance, fitness and science classes. The Western Springs Park District maintains over 80 acres of parks and provides 10 neighborhood parks, 1 community park, 15 tennis courts and several soccer and ball fields. The Theatre of Western Springs is a critically acclaimed venue that attracts national as well as local talent. There is a community pool available, as well as local forest preserves, golf courses and country clubs, all within a five mile range.

Schools in Western Springs include District 101 with three elementary and one junior high school. District 106 in La Grange Highlands, with a combined elementary and junior campus, serves about one fourth of the village's residents. District 204, Lyons Township High School, has its freshman/sophmore campus in town, and its junior/senior campus in neighboring LaGrange.

What Makes Western Springs Unique?

Village Statistics:

• Population                            12,493
• Median family income     $101,002
• Medium home value        $542,500
  
  
• The Burlington Northern Commuter Rail System stops in town and provides a full service schedule to downtown Chicago in less than 30 minutes. Major expressways are within a few minutes drive and both O'Hare International and Midway airports are less than 30 minutes away.

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