Western Springs Police Department

10/22/2026

This Saturday is National Drug Take Back Day.

The Village of Western Springs has a permanent collection box outside the main doors of Village Hall, at 740 Hillgrove Avenue.

Accepted items:
- Prescription & over-the-counter pills, capsules, tablets, gel caps
- Patches, ointments, vitamins (original, tightly sealed)
- Pet medications
- Vapes & e-cigarettes with the internal battery removed

NOT accepted:
- Needles/syringes
- Inhalers, pressurized gases or liquids
- Biohazard materials or medical equipment

Please place items in a clear zip-lock bag before placing them in the disposal box.

To learn more:

Prescription Drug and Sharp Disposal section of the Village website at:
https://www.wsprings.com/310/Recycling

DEA and Cook County MEDS Disposal Initiative website: https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/takeback/takeback.html

10/19/2026

The night shift took advantage of the festive autumn decor at the Tower Green and stopped for a couple of fun photos.

10/15/2026

Training day at the WSPD.

Officers refreshed and renewed their skills in CPR, use of force and defensive tactics, and traffic stops.

Always striving to better serve our community!

10/12/2026

The WSPD is accepting applications for Lateral Police Officer until November 2 at 5 pm. For more information, including the online application, visit the Village website at:

https://wsprings.com/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=97&From=All&CommunityJobs=False&JobID=Lateral-Police-Officer-152

10/07/2026

UNCLAIMED BICYCLES – LAST OPPORTUNITY

The WSPD has several bicycles that have been turned in as found property. Despite efforts to identify and locate the owners, the bicycles remain unclaimed.

Before these bicycles are sent to auction, we are making one final effort to reunite them with their rightful owners.

If you believe one of these bicycles may belong to you, please contact the WSPD Detective Division at 708-246-1800 ext. 156 by Wednesday, October 14, 2026.

To claim a bicycle, you will need to provide information that helps establish ownership, such as a description, identifying features, photographs, serial number, or other documentation.

After the deadline, any bicycles that remain unclaimed will be processed for disposal/auction in accordance with department policy and applicable law.

Please share this post to help us reach anyone who may be looking for a lost or stolen bicycle.

Please do not claim a bicycle unless you are able to establish that you are the rightful owner.

The WSPD encourages riders to register their bicycles. Learn more at: https://wsprings.com/175/Bicycle-Registration-Safety

This information has also been shared on the website at: https://wsprings.com/m/newsflash/home/detail/3075

10/05/2026

Plan to attend tonight's Fire Prevention and Public Safety Open House!

TODAY!

Fire Prevention Week and Public Safety Open House
Fire Station 1 (4353 Wolf Road)
6 - 8 pm

It's a perfect evening for this annual event. Come enjoy fun for the whole family - demonstrations, vehicles and equipment, exhibits, and of course, staff from the Department of Fire & EMS and the Police Western Springs Police Department.

We look forward to seeing you!

10/03/2026

Officer Mroz and members of the WSPD are wearing a pink patch and star on their uniforms in October, in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

10/01/2026

We look forward to seeing you on Monday evening, from 6 - 8 pm, at Fire Station 1 on Wolf Road.

Come to Fire Station 1 on Monday, October 5, from 6 - 8 pm, for the annual Fire Prevention and Public Safety Open House.

There will be fun for the whole family to enjoy! Get to know your local firefighters, paramedics, and police officers. They look forward to meeting you.

09/25/2026

Pippin and Sergeant Hull visited classrooms at Kensington School earlier this week.

Pippin enjoyed meeting children and staff alike. Everyone was very welcoming and kind! She left each classroom with a Pippin plushie toy for her new friends to visit with and read to.

Pippin had a wonderful time at Kensington School and looks forward to returning in the near future.

09/23/2026

What better way to start the day than greeting students on their way into school?

The WSPD met staff and students at Field Park Elementary School on Tuesday morning, sharing smiles, waves, and high-fives.