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'Western Springs' is a well-to-do suburb of Chicago located in Cook County, Illinois. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 12,493. It is twinned with the town of Rugeley, England.
Western Springs is located at 41°48'20" North, 87°54'4" West (41.805531, -87.901035).
According to the United States Census Bureau, in 2000 the village had a total area of 6.8 km² (2.6 mi²). 6.8 km² (2.6 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
On March 21 2005, the Village of Western Springs annexed the former Timber Trails golf course which is now being developed into a new community of single-family homes and townhomes. The property added 105.9 acres to the village which converts to approximately .17 square miles.
As of the census of 2000, there were 12,493 people, 4,318 households, and 3,614 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,834.1/km² (4,756.7/mi²). There were 4,444 housing units at an average density of 652.4/km² (1,692.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the village was 98.32% White, 0.18% African American, 0.04% Native American, 0.72% Asian, 0.21% from other races, and 0.53% from two or more races. 1.70% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
The top five ancentries reported in Western Springs as of the 2000 census were Irish (29.9%), German (27.8%), Polish (13.8%), Italian (13.5%) and English (9.0%).[1]
There were 4,318 households out of which 42.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.1% were married couples living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.3% were non-families. 15.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.89 and the average family size was 3.23.
In the village the population was spread out with 31.0% under the age of 18, 3.9% from 18 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 14.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 93.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.5 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $98,876, and the median income for a family was $108,870. Males had a median income of $82,580 versus $41,214 for females. The per capita income for the village was $43,699. 0.9% of the population and 0.7% of families were below the poverty line. 1.0% of those under the age of 18 and 1.5% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
Like most western suburbs in the area, a number of Western Springs' older homes have been torn down to make way for larger, and of course newer, homes.
Western Springs' village president is Jack Lynch. Western Springs is in Illinois' 3rd congressional district.
American Association of University Women
Boy Scouts of America
Campfire Boys and Girls
4-H Tower Town
Girl Scouts of Whispering Oaks
Home School Council
Interfaith Community Partners
Job's Daughters
Kiwanis Club of Western Springs
Lyons Township Office
Old Town Northwest Association
Parents Without Partners
Proviso Township Office
Ridgewood Civic Association
Rotary Club of Western Springs
Springdale Civic Association
Veterans of Foreign War
Village Club of Western Springs
West Suburban Chamber of Commerce
Western Springs Garden Club
Western Springs Business Association
Western Springs Children's Museum
Western Springs Community Center Assoc.
Western Springs Fire and Rescue
Western Springs Historical Society
Western Springs Historical Society Archives
Western Springs Masonic Temple
Western Springs Women's Club
Western Springs V.F.W.
McClure Jr. High School, 673 students, 6-8
Laidlaw Elementary School, 412 students, k-5
Field Park Elementary School, 287 students, k-5
Forest Hills Elementary School, 249 students, k-5
Lyons Township High School, North (located in La Grange), 11-12
Lyons Township High School, South, 9-10
St. John of The Cross, 904 students, preschool-8
Lagrange Highlands Elementary, k-5
Lagrange Highlands Middle School, 6-8
Ridge Acres Park
Ridgewood Park
Laidlaw Park
Spring Rock Park
Springdale Park
Forest Hills Park
Clarke Park
LaGrange Memorial Hospital (3 miles from downtown western springs)
Hinsdale Hospital (4 miles from downtown western springs)
The BNSF Railway runs through Western Springs. Daily commuter service on that line, connecting Aurora and Chicago, is provided by Metra.
A new train station was built in 2004-2005. The new station is a virtual replica of a train station that was demolished in 1972. Some residents questioned the necessity of building new stations in 1972 and 2004 as in both cases, the older train station was completely functional.
★ Melinda Culea - actress
★ Billy Graham - Christian evangelist
★ David Hasselhoff - actor
★ John Hattendorf - maritime historian
★ Dan Lipinski - U.S. Congressman
★ Ellmore Patterson - co-founder of Warner-Patterson Co. and sports promoter
★ George Beverly Shea - gospel singer with Billy Graham.
★ Steve Dahl -Radio Personality
★ ''Western Springs, 1886-1986: A Centennial History of the Village'' (Western Springs Historical Society, 1986)
★ ''Western Springs: 19th Cntrury Houses and Their Owners'' (Western Springs Historical Society) (1978)
1. . U.S. Census Bureau. Accessed 2007-04-07.
★ Village of Western Springs Website
★ Western Springs History
| Contents |
| Geography |
| Demographics |
| Tear-Downs |
| Government |
| Area organizations |
| Schools |
| Parks |
| Hospitals |
| Transportation |
| Notable people associated with Western Springs |
| Histories |
| References |
| External links |
Geography
Western Springs is located at 41°48'20" North, 87°54'4" West (41.805531, -87.901035).
According to the United States Census Bureau, in 2000 the village had a total area of 6.8 km² (2.6 mi²). 6.8 km² (2.6 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
On March 21 2005, the Village of Western Springs annexed the former Timber Trails golf course which is now being developed into a new community of single-family homes and townhomes. The property added 105.9 acres to the village which converts to approximately .17 square miles.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 12,493 people, 4,318 households, and 3,614 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,834.1/km² (4,756.7/mi²). There were 4,444 housing units at an average density of 652.4/km² (1,692.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the village was 98.32% White, 0.18% African American, 0.04% Native American, 0.72% Asian, 0.21% from other races, and 0.53% from two or more races. 1.70% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
The top five ancentries reported in Western Springs as of the 2000 census were Irish (29.9%), German (27.8%), Polish (13.8%), Italian (13.5%) and English (9.0%).[1]
There were 4,318 households out of which 42.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.1% were married couples living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.3% were non-families. 15.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.89 and the average family size was 3.23.
In the village the population was spread out with 31.0% under the age of 18, 3.9% from 18 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 14.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 93.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.5 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $98,876, and the median income for a family was $108,870. Males had a median income of $82,580 versus $41,214 for females. The per capita income for the village was $43,699. 0.9% of the population and 0.7% of families were below the poverty line. 1.0% of those under the age of 18 and 1.5% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
Tear-Downs
Like most western suburbs in the area, a number of Western Springs' older homes have been torn down to make way for larger, and of course newer, homes.
Government
Western Springs' village president is Jack Lynch. Western Springs is in Illinois' 3rd congressional district.
Area organizations
American Association of University Women
Boy Scouts of America
Campfire Boys and Girls
4-H Tower Town
Girl Scouts of Whispering Oaks
Home School Council
Interfaith Community Partners
Job's Daughters
Kiwanis Club of Western Springs
Lyons Township Office
Old Town Northwest Association
Parents Without Partners
Proviso Township Office
Ridgewood Civic Association
Rotary Club of Western Springs
Springdale Civic Association
Veterans of Foreign War
Village Club of Western Springs
West Suburban Chamber of Commerce
Western Springs Garden Club
Western Springs Business Association
Western Springs Children's Museum
Western Springs Community Center Assoc.
Western Springs Fire and Rescue
Western Springs Historical Society
Western Springs Historical Society Archives
Western Springs Masonic Temple
Western Springs Women's Club
Western Springs V.F.W.
Schools
McClure Jr. High School, 673 students, 6-8
Laidlaw Elementary School, 412 students, k-5
Field Park Elementary School, 287 students, k-5
Forest Hills Elementary School, 249 students, k-5
Lyons Township High School, North (located in La Grange), 11-12
Lyons Township High School, South, 9-10
St. John of The Cross, 904 students, preschool-8
Lagrange Highlands Elementary, k-5
Lagrange Highlands Middle School, 6-8
Parks
Ridge Acres Park
Ridgewood Park
Laidlaw Park
Spring Rock Park
Springdale Park
Forest Hills Park
Clarke Park
Hospitals
LaGrange Memorial Hospital (3 miles from downtown western springs)
Hinsdale Hospital (4 miles from downtown western springs)
Transportation
The BNSF Railway runs through Western Springs. Daily commuter service on that line, connecting Aurora and Chicago, is provided by Metra.
A new train station was built in 2004-2005. The new station is a virtual replica of a train station that was demolished in 1972. Some residents questioned the necessity of building new stations in 1972 and 2004 as in both cases, the older train station was completely functional.
Notable people associated with Western Springs
★ Melinda Culea - actress
★ Billy Graham - Christian evangelist
★ David Hasselhoff - actor
★ John Hattendorf - maritime historian
★ Dan Lipinski - U.S. Congressman
★ Ellmore Patterson - co-founder of Warner-Patterson Co. and sports promoter
★ George Beverly Shea - gospel singer with Billy Graham.
★ Steve Dahl -Radio Personality
Histories
★ ''Western Springs, 1886-1986: A Centennial History of the Village'' (Western Springs Historical Society, 1986)
★ ''Western Springs: 19th Cntrury Houses and Their Owners'' (Western Springs Historical Society) (1978)
References
1. . U.S. Census Bureau. Accessed 2007-04-07.
External links
★ Village of Western Springs Website
★ Western Springs History
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