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Dear Village Resident,
What a beautiful night for the Friday Night Fish Boil!
Thank you, Spring Grove, for the great turnout at our Fish Boil for Hatchery Park the weather surely cooperated! It was great to see so many of you for a good old-fashioned community event.
We served over 600 meals, nearly beating our highest number to date and raised much needed funds for Hatchery Park. We had an incredible turnout with many who came to eat dinner staying to watch The Judson Brown Band!
This event couldn’t have been possible without the help of many volunteers, local businesses and individual support. I would like to thank all of them for their continued support of our community.
Click here for photos from the event!
This Monday! Our 4th of July celebration starts with Bella Cain on July 3rd in Horse Fair Park at 8pm, there will be food trucks and beverages for all ages beginning at 4pm. Our annual parade will be Tuesday at noon. The celebration will end with a big fireworks display at Thelen park Tuesday night.
Hope everyone can get out and enjoy the festivities.
Mark Eisenberg
Village President
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Thank You to our Donors and Volunteers
This year we raised over $12,000 to benefit Hatchery Park!
We would like to thank the following Donors for contributing to our event. When the opportunity arises, please thank and patronize our donors…without them our event would not be a success.
All-Rite Spring, Billys Beef, Hot Dogs & More, Bob & Becki McMahon, Bricks & Ivy, Burris Equipment, Burton Township, Chas Herdrich & Son, Direct Source Material Handling Service, Eclipse Hair Studio, Fishin' Fool 815 Guide Service, Flood Brothers Disposal, Gardner Mulches, International House of Wine & Cheese, HR Green, Huemann Water Conditioning, Keystone Hatcheries, KLM Kitchens & Baths, Momma P's Salsa, Natural Therapy Wellness Center, Natures Feed, New Leaf Home Furnishings, Olive Black Martini & Wine Lounge, Paisano's on Broadway & Seaside Prime, Pratt Brewing Company, Richardson Adventure Farm, Rick Graves, Sand Bar & Island Grill, Sara Michaels, Scot Forge, SEM Illustrations, Spring Grove Cabinetry, Spring Grove Dental, State Bank of the Lakes, Stades Farm & Market, Sud'N Shine Car Wash, Tammy's Pizza, T's Toffee, The Law Office of Neil J Anderson PC, Westosha Legacy Athletic Club, Wonder Farm Earth, and Yellow Bird Fishing Products.
The village would also like to thank Dave Schmitt and The Schmitt Family Farm for sponsoring our entertainment, The Judson Brown Band.
The village would like to thank the following individuals for donating their time to sell tickets, staff the silent auction tables, serve food, bartend and help with the setup of the event:
Dr. Ron and Jan Erdmann, Laura Frumet, Julie & Mike Gajewski, Ramey and Michael Gajewski, Helena Hernquist, Jeff and Lori Letzter, Pat Mazzanti, Chief Niedzwiecki, Bob and Becki McMahon, Judy and Scott Olson, Ron Pilati, Laura Witlox, and Tina and Jerome Witt.
Finally, a Special Thank You to the following individuals, organizations and businesses who have made this annual event to benefit renovations at Hatchery Park possible:
Sandi Rusher, Kelly Popelka, Chas. Herdrich and Son, Fitzgerald’s Genoa Junction, RBCHS National Honor Society, the Spring Grove Firefighters Association, and the Village of Spring Grove Public Works Department.
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Village Offices Closed
Just a reminder that the Village Hall will be closed on Tuesday, July 4th in observance of the Independence Day Holiday.
Have a safe and happy Holiday!
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Blood Drive
Spring Grove Fire Department is hosting a Community Blood Drive, today, June 28, from 1:30 - 6:30 p.m. at the Spring Grove Fire Department located at 8214 Richardson Road in the Blood Drive Bus. Schedule your preferred appointment time by visiting the versiti.org/IL website or download the Versiti Donor App on your phone. Click here for the flyer.
Donate blood and enter for a chance to win a motorcycle!
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New Leaf Celebrates 12 years!
Time flies when you’re having fun! This month marks New Leaf Home Furnishing's 12th anniversary, and they want to share the celebrations with YOU! Stop in this month for a FREE gift with purchase, individually wrapped sweet treats each weekend, and Loyalty Customers will receive double punches on 6/24 with purchase. Not a Loyalty Customer? It's free - Sign up today by clicking here.
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July 3rd and 4th Parking Ban
Temporary parking restrictions will be put in place in the downtown area and the Whitetail Subdivision. There will also be temporary road closures. Click here to read the Spring Grove Police Departments special announcement. Please plan ahead and plan to arrive early to your destination.
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4TH OF JULY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The 4th of July Committee is looking for help selling tickets and parking on July 3rd during Bella Cain and parking on July 4th during the parade and fireworks. Parking help pays $10/hour. Please email them at sg4thofjuly@gmail.com.
Click here for their website, and here to sign up to participate in the parade.
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Retail Roundtable with State Senator Wilcox
Join a roundtable discussion for retailers to discuss their experiences and concerns about the industry with State Senator Wilcox. Monday, July 17th, 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at McHenry Recreational Center, 3636 Municipal Drive, registration is limited, email rschwartz@sgop.ilga.gov for a reservation. Click here for more information.
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Everyone was dancing at the Fish Boil Fundraiser event during Judson Brown's performance. If you have a photo of Spring Grove you would like to share email it here. | |
PUBLIC WORKS HIRING FULL-TIME
The Village of Spring Grove Public Works Department has a full-time position available.
View more information here.
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St. Peters Rummage Sale
July 20th through July 22nd, St Peter's Church, located at 2118 Main Street, will host a rummage sale with antiques, clothes, household items, outdoor equipment and much more! Make sure you check out the outside canopies, parish hall and three classrooms in the parish school. Sale is Thursday, July 20th from 9am-5pm, Friday July 21st from 9am-5pm (most items 1/2 price), and Saturday July 22nd from 8am to 11pm (fill a bag for $5 most items).
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47th Annual Spring Grove Ladies Golf Day
Save the date for the Spring Grove Ladies Golf Day! Thursday, August 10 at Nippersink Golf Course. Click here for the flyer to sign up.
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70th Annual Spring Grove Men's Golf Outing
Save the date for the Spring Grove Men's Golf Outing! Thursday, August 17 at Nippersink Golf Resort. Click here for the flyer to sign up.
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Recreation Program
Sign up for Mini Kickers, Junior Summer Camp (Session 2), Summer Golf, Horseback Riding or Snapology here. Questions? Please email Veronica at recreation@springgrovevillage.com.
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4th of July Enforcement Campaign
Click here to see the press release for the Spring Grove Police Department 4th of July traffic enforcement campaign.
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Grass in the Streets
Just a reminder that blowing and/or leaving grass clippings in the road is prohibited by Village Ordinance. Grass clippings are not only unsightly, but dangerous for motorcyclists, bicyclists and pedestrians, clog storm sewers and waterways, and cause grass to grow in small cracks that eventually break up the street. If you have someone mow your lawn for you, please notify them of this ordinance. Municipal citations can be issued.
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Overnight Parking
Just a friendly reminder, Village Ordinance 13/2-1307 prohibits parking on the street between 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. Signs have been posted throughout the village to remind residents and visitors of the ordinance. This ordinance covers all public village roadways.
The police department may give temporary permission, up to five (5) consecutive days, to park overnight on the street due to visitors, driveway repair, etc. Please note that the vehicle must otherwise be legally parked (not in violation of fire lanes, fire hydrants, post snowfall restrictions, etc.)
Click here to request temporary permission on-line.
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Blast from the Past - 1911 Main Street
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The west side of 1911 Main Street in 1926 with the Wagner family who were neighbors | |
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Joe and Clara Brown resided at 1911 Main Street in the nineteen teens before they purchased Math Rauen’s Tavern at 2008 Main Street around 1920 moved in above the bar. They renamed the bar Joe Brown’s Tavern. In 1927 Joe was arrested for serving liquor during prohibition then served soda & ice cream until the end of prohibition in 1933.
After serving in WWI, Alfred Richardson moved into the home in the 1920s. He managed the Spring Grove Bank at 1927 Main Street. He was away on his honeymoon in 1926 when the bank was robbed. Known as “Richie” to his many friends, he liked to play tricks on people. He moved when he left to work at the Ringwood Bank. (He was not related to the Richardson’s of Spring Grove and unfortunately died by suicide in 1934 when he was 37. He was in ill health from injuries suffered in the war.)
Lillian Sanborn, who was born in 1878 and never married, lived here after she worked as a teacher in Chicago in the 1920s and returned to Spring Grove when she retired, probably in the 1940s. Her grandparents, John Sanborn & Mehitable Sanborn, were one of the first settlers in Spring Grove, coming around 1836. Lillian left $400 in trust for perpetual care of the graves in the English Prairie Cemetery where she is buried with her parents John Winthrop Sanborn and Olive Walker. She died in Woodstock in 1966.
Other later occupants include John and Sue Niles and, starting in the early 2000s, James & Gugge Glaser, who called this place home on the advice of their friend, Patty Anderson, whose family’s law office is situated in the old bank building where Alfred once worked.
Story by Laura Frumet
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