Another Western Springs DUI Crackdown Starts Friday

As it does around many holidays, the Western Springs Police Department is increasing DUI and seatbelt enforcement beginning Friday night to crack down on offenders around Christmas and New Year's. 

The crackdown, which will run through Jan. 5, is being held in conjunction with the Illinois Department of Transportation and the Illinois State Police. 

"The Western Springs Police would like to remind the public to designate a sober driver and to buckle up—that is always your best defense against an impaired driver," the release states. 

Check out the results of the last crackdown over Thanksgiving.

Weekend weather forecast (according to the National Weather Service)

• Friday: Cloudy skies, 40 percent chance of precipitation, high of 36 during the day. Cloudy skies, low of 31 at night.
• Saturday: Cloudy skies, 50 percent chance of precipitation, high of 34 during day. Rain expected at night with low of 34. 
• Sunday: Rain and snow likely, high of 34 during day. Slight chance of precipitation at night, low of 11.

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