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Dear Village Resident,
The Village of Spring Grove is excited to announce the 2024 schedule of events!! Please mark you calendars!! Be sure to check back here for more detailed information for the following fun and family oriented community events!!!!
- Egg Hunt - March 23 (rain date March 30)
- Farmer's Market - (every 3rd Sat from May 18- Oct 19) 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
- Memorial Day Ceremony - May 27
- Kick Off to Summer – June 7, 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
- Fish Boil – June 21, 5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
- 3rd and 4th of July Celebration – July 3 and 4
- Spring Grove Firefighter's Steak Fry - August 17, 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
- Oktoberfest – September 28, 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
- Trunk or Treat – October 26, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Merry & Bright – December 7, 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
The Community Engagement Committee and Recreation Department are always looking for volunteers, please email us if you are interested in participating with us! Working together on events like this makes our community so special. We can’t wait to hear from you!
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Flood Brothers Pick Up Changes
THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE!!!! Due to the heavy snow last week, Flood Brothers had to suspend their Friday collection routes until Monday. This impacted collection for Tuesday customers this week in Spring Grove. The entire Village of Spring Grove will have their refuse and recycle collection today, Wednesday, January 17th. In the event that Flood Brothers is not able to collect all customers refuse and recycling today, they will continue their collection on Thursday. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Snowmobiling in Spring Grove
Snowmobile trails are marked and maintained by local clubs. Please respect the property of others when driving to and on the trails. Do not travel in excess of 15 mph when on village right-of-ways, stay off lawns and driveways, yield the right-of-way to pedestrians, and come to a complete stop before crossing a road. It is unlawful to drive a snowmobile on private property without the consent of property owners, and using the trails when they are closed is considered trespassing. Snowmobiling is prohibited between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Sunday-Thursday and midnight to 7:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. For trail conditions call the McHenry County Hotline at 815-334-7669.
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THANK YOU to our PUBLIC WORKS!!!
Thank you to the Village of Spring Grove Public Works Department and all snow plow drivers that worked hard last weekend and into this week. We appreciate you clearing the roads in our community to keep families safe!!!
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Stay Safe
The Municipal Centre and Spring Grove Fire Department are the closest designated warming centers available during inclement weather for all residents. Hours open to the public are weekly, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Please note hours. To report power outages:
To view the power outage map and check outage status:
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Fish Hatchery Parking Passes
Yearly passes are now available for purchase at the Village Hall on weekdays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Did you know funds for upkeep and repairs at Hatchery Park partly come from resident and non-resident parking fees? Parking fees are $5 per day or a yearly pass is $25. Payment can be made online at our website, mailed, or dropped in the drop box at the Municipal Center, and the parking pass will be mailed back. Daily passes can be purchased on site at the park.
Cars are monitored for a village vehicle sticker or a parking pass and tickets will be issued for non-compliance.
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Getting Around Illinois
With the potential for inclement weather still possible do not travel if you do not have to, but if you must, you can view continually updated road conditions at GettingAroundIllinois.com. You can view continually updated information on road conditions in Illinois. Optimized for smartphones, the site includes the ability to identify and zoom into a location, travel route or destination on the state map.
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Helping Hands Food Pantry
NEW Check in Location!
Helping Hands Food Pantry is located at 2020 Route 12 Suite B on the corner of Blivin and Route 12. Hours of Operation are Tuesday and Thursday 4:00p.m.-6:30p.m. Check-in is now located in the Jewel-Osco Parking lot facing the McDonald's Drive thru windows. Phone 815-245-7345 or stop in and talk with staff during open hours.
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Spring Grove Cabinetry
Spring Grove Cabinetry is located at 2019 Main Street. New Showroom hours are Monday and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., or by appointment. Please call Rich 224-509-7810 to schedule.
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Valentine's Movie and Craft Night
Children in grades k-5 are invited to a movies and craft night on Friday, February 9th from 5:00p.m.-8:00p.m. at the Village Hall 7401 Meyer Road. PJ party will include a craft, popcorn, and a drink. Bring your own blanket/pillow. Space is limited to 20. Register here, $10.00 per child.
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Smoke Detectors in your Home
The Illinois General Assembly's Public Act 100-200 relates to smoke detectors in existing homes. Any existing non-hardwired, battery-powered smoke alarm must be replaced with a 10-year sealed battery smoke alarm if any of the following is true:
- The unit is 10 years older than the date of manufacture (or if there is no manufactured date on the device)
- The unit is no longer operational or fails to respond to operability testing
- A new device is being installed
View the updated smoke alarm law here.
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Photo of the Week
SnowFUNday!!! Thank you Kristi for sharing this awesome snowman that Ethan and Camden built....even if it is a Packer Backer, we still love it!! If you have a photo of Spring Grove you would like to share email it here.
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Recreation Program - Gymnastics
The recreation program is offering two gymnastics programs in January. Gymnastics One for age 6+, and Pre-K Gym ages 3-5. Sign up here and click flyer for details.
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Spring Grove Elementary PTO Chipolte Fundraiser
Mark your calendar for next Wednesday, January 24th from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. for the Spring Grove Elementary Chipolte Fundraiser!!! Order online with code NMQBWGF or show flyer at pickup. 2304 N Richmond Road in McHenry.
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Chain O'Lakes Weight Loss Challenge 2024
Sign up now for the 2024 Chain O'Lakes Weight Loss Challenge. Weigh in location is on Thursdays, and runs from January 18 through April 18th from 5:00p.m.-6:00p.m. at the Spring Grove Municipal Centre. 7401 Meyer Road Cash prizes!!! Follow the Facebook page or call Salli Renz, Realtor for more information. 815-675-0512
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RBCHS Music - Pancake Breakfast
RBCHS is sponsoring all you can eat Pancake Breakfast this Sunday, January 21st from 8:00a.m.-11:00a.m. Live performances from the band and choir, raffles, and Bake Sale will help support the RBCHS music department, and their trip to New Orleans!!! Please save the date and keep an eye out for more details.
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Paint & Sip Event
Sign up now for "Paint & Sip "Day & Night" on Sunday, February 11th, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Instructed by Little Mountain Art. The event will be located at Magic Moon Gaming & Wine Bar, 2020 US-12 Suite M.
Enjoy an afternoon of creativity, and paint this (photo shown), a timeless masterpiece on canvas, featuring the sun, moon, and stars. (Painting clothes are recommended for this project). Supplies included. $35/Person. All seats are reserved in advance. Questions? Or to SIGN UP: Call/Text (616)-528-2355
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McHenry County Dial-A Ride
Click the link below for updated rates starting with the New Year. What is MCRIDE? Dial-a ride is a great way to get around McHenry County. Whether you need transportation for work, school, shopping, or medical appointments, McRide provides an affordable and flexible way to travel for people of ALL AGES!! Click the link here for more information on this great service for eligible residents. Read the brochure here for details. Call 815-334-4981 with questions about McRide.
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Village of Spring Grove Police Department
In preparation for the winter months and snow removal, SGPD will be enforcing the parking ordinance. There is no parking on village streets between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. unless permission is obtained from the Police Department. Should a snow emergency be declared there is no parking in any public street areas until the emergency is lifted.
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Blast from the Past - 7712 Blivin Street | |
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7712 Blivin with barn at left
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7712 Blivin on left looking south c. 1905 - the bridge can also be seen | |
Wagner’s hotel at left and 7712 Blivin at right in 1910 looking north | |
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In 1874, a young William Shotliff came to Spring Grove from Wilmot and opened a wagon/blacksmith shop on Main Street by the grade school. He also had a 27-acre farm south of the bridge on the east side of Blivin Street. In 1900, he sold two acres of the farm along Blivin Street to William Watts. Watts first farmed his parent's homestead on State Park Road and was raising family of five when his wife, 29-year-old Nora, became ill and died. William took it very hard and decided to give up farming and move to Spring Grove. He sold all his farming implements but kept the farm and moved to town.
After he bought the land from Shotliff, he had a new house built at 7712 Blivin by carpenter E.W. Howe of McHenry, who also built Andrew Neish’s house at 8005 Blivin a few years earlier. Watts partnered with Will Seavers in the lumber, coal and feed business down the street. He was elected as a village trustee in 1903. In 1907 he found love again and married Rosalie Small. Later that year he moved his family back to his farm and rented out the Blivin house.
From 1911-1913, Howard and Edith Price Westlake lived there. Howard’s father, James, owned the creamery in Spring Grove, which still stands across the street from the grade school. Howard worked at the Wieland Dairy on Hatchery Road and was the Village Clerk from 1909-1910. In 1913, he and Edith moved to Wisconsin where they took up farming
In 1914, the Watts’ sold the house to John Wagner and his second wife, Anna. His first wife, Katherine “Kate” Brown died in 1895. John sold his family farm in 1901 and built the Spring Grove House Hotel at the corner of Blivin and Hatchery Road by the new train station. 35-year-old Anna Kemmler came that year to assist in managing the hotel. Four years later they were married and then had two sons together. John was mayor of Spring Grove for several terms. He died in 1929 and Anna died in 1945. (The Spring Grove House Hotel and Sample Room next door are no longer standing.)
Danny & Theresa Miller purchased the house from the Wagner family in 1948. In 1975, Danny and Theresa built a new home next door and moved in there. Almost 75 years after they first moved in, 7712 Blivin is still in the Miller family, with Danny & Theresa’s grandson Brad and his wife, Kris, calling it home.The 123-year old home has retained much of it’s original character, but when the front porch was expanded at some point in time, the pretty old porch details went missing.
Story by Laura Frumet
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