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

Nov. 6 Fri. “Vegas Night” Lions Fundraiser 7:00 pm - Midnight Royalty West, 8675 Archer

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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Give The Gift of Personal Assistance This Holiday Season! Gift Certificates Available!

• Organize your Home • Office • Garage • Consolidate / Downsize • Eliminate • Control Clutter • Develop Organizing Systems • Pack for a move • Estate Sales • Wardrobe Coach • Holiday Help • Party and Events

Call Holly Today (708) 214-6242

Soul Proprietor Center for Personal and Spiritual Growth

The best kept secret in Willow Springs offering: Life Coaching ♦ Spiritual Direction ♦ Meditation Drum Circle ♦ Reiki (and other healing modalities)

Astro Chat ♦ Gong Meditation ♦ Intuitive Development Animal Communication ♦ Library ♦ Yoga

Wisdom Card Readings ♦ Crafting from Spirit HeArt Classes (art for meditation, journal work, and for fun) Classes for Personal Development and Spiritual Awakening

♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Owner, Joan Zabelka, is a Life Coach, Spiritual Director, Angel Card Reader, Reiki Master

Dawn Wrobel is a Shamanic Practitioner, Reiki Master, Animal Communicator, Sessions are by appointment. Class information can be found on the website:

♦www.SoulProprietor25.com♦ 8695 S. Archer Ave. Willow Springs, IL (in Old Willow Center) Call or text 708-277-4958 ♦ email soulp25@comcast.net

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.

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708-314-96538695 S. Archer, Willow Springs, IL

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Taekwon- Tots (ages 3-4)Child Youth Classes (ages 5-7)Child Youth Classes (ages 8-12)Sibling Classes

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.

www.fanaberiaspa.com Connect with us!

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Ashbary Coffee House Coffee House/Food/Drinks...………….

708-839-6963

Bonnie’s Dining & Banquets Restaurant/Banquets…...…………….

708-839-5820

C.C.’s Grove Inn Restaurant/Bar……………………. 708-839-1959

Dunkin Donuts Donut Shop………………………. 708-467-0960

Greco’s of Willow Springs Restaurant…..…………………… 708-839-0333

Imperial Oak Brewing Micro Brewery…….……………….

708-559-7311

Irish Legend Irish Pub/Restaurant..………………

708-330-5264

Judy’s Friendly Tap Tavern…………………………...

708-839-9508

Mo’s Willow Pub & Grub Restaurant/Bar..……………………

708-467-0400

My Way Café Restaurant……………...…………

708-839-1600

Royalty West Banquets Banquet Hall………....……………

708-839-5200

Spring Forest Deli II Irish Pub/Restaurant..………………

708-839-1056

Subway Fast Food………………………...

708-352-3136

Tropical Sno (Seasonal) Shaved Ice Stand………………….. 708-698-5065

Willowbrook Ballroom Ballroom, Banquets.....………………

708-839-1000

Willow Springs Family Restaurant Restaurant………....………………

708-467-3839

A Best Heating & CoolingHeating & A/C…………………….

708-839-5550

Air Design SystemsHeating & A/C……………………. 630-654-1900

Assured AirHeating & A/C……………………. 708-839-5760

Bower WoodsWood Working…………………… 708-330-5180

Crest Concrete CoatingsConcrete Contractor……...…………

708-485-9700

Father & Son LandscapingLandscaping………………………

708-430-4746

Mazur & Son ConstructionGeneral Contractor…………………

708-839-5959

Ruiz Lawn MaintenanceLawn Care…..……………………

708-839-0414

Streamline ConstructionConstruction & Development…………

708-216-9700

Argo RoofingRoofing Contractor…....……………

708-354-3107

Dr. John ArceDentist………………………….

708-839-9636

Dr. NuemannDentist …………………...…….

708-467-1000

Baltierres Dental P.C.Dentist………..………………...

773-582-7200

Law Offices of Martin Ptasinski Attorney at Law………………… 708-467-0000

Joseph J. BaukertAttorney at Law …………………

630-296-7428

V. Billie SlimosAttorney at Law ………………… 708-839-0300

Zarzycki Manor ChapelsFuneral Home...………………….

708-839-8999

Visit These Gems….

In Willow Springs

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2 Bici Bicycle Shop…………………….

708-330-5234

Memory Lane StablesHorse Stables…………………... 708-845-0865

7-Eleven Gas Station……………………..

708-467-0228

National Title CenterTitle Insurance Company...………… 708-375-1400

All Fur One Grooming Dog Grooming………………...…

708-839-9200

Nexeo SolutionsChemical Solvent Distributor...……… 708-588-2900

Bionature Massage, Healing & Nails Bioenergy Consulting…...…………

708-415-4044

Northwestern Mortgage Company Mortgage Company …………..… 708-839-4900

Blue 22 Vapor Electronic Cigarette Vapor Shop......…..

708-330-5020

Pekron ConsultingEnvironmental Consulting……..…… 708-839-0600

Chair Covers By Sylwia Linen Rental….…………………

708-294-5200

Rapid Reimbursement Solutions Medical Billing Solutions...………… 708-467-0813

CMS Publishing Publishing….....…………………

708-839-9201

Remax MarketReal Estate Office…………..…… 708-839-8100

Comprehensive Planning Insurance & Securities..……………

708-839-9100

Rowell Chemical CorporationChemical Distributor...………….… 708-839-1707

Cross Tread Industries Manufacturing………………...…

630-850-7100

Sarah’s Pony RidesHorse Stables and Pony Rides……… 630-802-1316

D & B Heating & Cooling Heating & Air Conditioning ………...

708-839-0711

Sandi Auto & Truck RepairAuto Repair…..……………...… 708-839-1515

Dead Serious Tattoos Tattoo Shop……………………. 708-467-0951

Shine InstituteChinese Herbal Therapy………….. 708-467-0997

Fanaberia Hair Salon & Day Spa…………….

708-467-0455

Sirvicious Rooming HouseRooming House……….………… 708-839-8597

First Merit Bank Financial Institution ……...………

708-839-3054

Soul ProprietorSpiritual Guidance……………….. 708-277-4958

Gemcom Fire & Safety Systems...…………...

708-839-6840

Southerland Storage & Towing Storage & Towing ….…………… 708-839-1869

Grand Prairie Transit School Bus Company...……………

630-655-8739

SpeedwayGas Station…………………….. 708-467-0960

Great Lakes Credit Union Financial Institution………………

847-578-7000

State Farm InsuranceInsurance Office ………………... 708-839-1700

Holly’s Happy Hounds Dog Services……………………

708-214-6242

Team United Martial Arts Academy Martial Arts Studio………………. 708-314-9653

Holly on the Spot Professional & Personal Assistance…....

708-214-6242

Tec AirManufacturing...………………… 708-839-1400

Illinois Billiard Club Billiards Club…...…………..……

708-839-1331

ValvolineMotor Oil Manufacturing...………… 708-579-4660

Kay’s Food & Liquor Liquor Store…………………….

708-839-8383

Willow FloristFlorist………………………… 708-839-0009

Kukuc Photography Photography Studio………………

708-929-4136

Willow Springs HardwareHardware Store…………………. 708-839-1040

Lavery Express Transportation Transportation Company...…………

708-598-6100

E-mail:

Phone: 708.467.3700Fax: 708.467.3710Web: www.willowsprings-il.gov

info@willowsprings-il.gov

Of�ce Hours:Monday through Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.*

*Every 2nd and 4th Thursday: 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Village Committee/Board Meetings: 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month, at 7 p.m.

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