If you've answered the 2020 Census, thank you! Spring Grove ranks #71 in the whole country for a response rate of 87.5%! The Census Bureau has announced that census data collection will be complete by September 30, one month earlier than the previous deadline which presents worries that our state will be under-counted and, subsequently, lose federal funding. If all Illinoisans are not counted, fewer federal resources will come back to our state. If you, or someone you know, hasn't responded yet, please respond by mail, phone, or online! View 2020Census.gov, for more information and to start the census. Official census takers will start knocking on doors soon to offer assistance in completing the 2020 Census. Remember, all Census responses are kept confidential. It’s the law.
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Spring Grove Firefighter's Steak Fry this Saturday! |
The Spring Grove Firefighter’s Steak Fry is this Saturday, August 15, from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Horse Fair Park. All meals are "to go" so order your food on-line and choose a time slot to pick up your order or place and purchase your order on-site. Raffle tickets are available at the Fire Station at 8214 Richardson Road. Get yours before they're all gone! First prize is $4,000 with five other cash prices. Prizes will be based on the amount of tickets sold.
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This year, INK 5K will be doing a virtual run! Register online by Friday, August 14th to receive your fabulous 2020 race t-shirt-quarantine edition. Wear your t-shirt and walk/run your 5k at the location of your choice. Then send pictures of you, your friends and family in your t-shirts and they will be shared on-line. Sponsorships available! View more information here!
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Due to the severe storm on Monday, starting next Monday, August 17, Public Works will begin chipping residential tree branches downed from the storm that meet the following criteria:
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Branches can not exceed 8" in diameter (any larger diameter on any part of the trunk will not be accepted) Cut smaller branches off the main branch if the main branch is 8" in diameter
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Branches can be no shorter in length than 3 feet
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The trunks must be facing the shoulder of the road but not in the road (branches in the road will not be accepted)
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Branches must be from storm damage only - (no yard maintenance or beautification pruning will be accepted)
Please place all branches at the shoulder of the road by Monday, August 17. If they are put out at a later date they will not be picked up. They will only come through each subdivision once. Please have patience as it may take some time to get through the whole town and respect the criteria above.
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ComEd Bill Payment Assistance |
ComEd recognizes many may be experiencing financial hardship at this time, so they are offering additional bill assistance to help income eligible customers pay their energy bill. Funds are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Read more and apply here.
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Westosha Legacy Athletic Club has sponsorship opportunities available! Help their Cheer Team by becoming a sponsor for their uniforms. WLAC has three different levels of sponsorships: Silver, Gold and Platinum. Each level provides you, the sponsor, with shout-outs/postings on their social media pages and website. Please contact them if your business can help lower the costs for their Cheer families. Thank you in advance! To sponsor or for more information, please contact wlacfrontdesk@gmail.com or 815-675-3005.
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Photos of the Week
Gabe Yarinsky found this little friend in her backyard pond in Springdale Trails and Laura Shelly found a cute tiny green tree frog on her perennial hibiscus in Orchard Bluff Estates. If you have a photo of Spring Grove you would like to share, email it here.
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Firefighter's Association Annual Golf Outing |
The Spring Grove Firefighter’s Association will be hosting their 2nd annual golf outing on Monday, September 14 at the Twin Lakes Country Club. Find the signup sheet here to fill out and turn in to the Spring Grove Fire Department by September 1st. They hope to see you there!
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It Only Works if You Wear It |
Every day we do things that keep us safe, like buckling a seat belt or putting on a bike helmet. But if we forget, or don’t do them (even once), we put ourselves and others at risk. A mask is no different. It only works if you wear it. So always wear a mask (correctly) when you’re out in public to protect yourself and others. |
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Voting Options for November 3 General Election |
Due to COVID-19, voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day, either by mail or during early voting. McHenry County has sent out a Vote by Mail Ballot application to registered voters. You can also request a ballot from them here. Register to vote or check your registration status here.
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Currently, Spring Grove and the rest of McHenry & Lake County is in Phase 4 of Restore Illinois. The Illinois Dept. of Public Health recently said 11 counties are considered to be at a warning level but not McHenry or Lake County. Continue to take precautions to keep COVID-19 from spreading by staying home if you don't feel well and remember the 3 Ws:
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Wear a Mask or Face Covering whenever you're in a public setting
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Watch your Distance - Stay at least 6 feet from people who are not from your household, in both indoor and outdoor spaces
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Wash your Hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
View current stats on McHenry County COVID-19 cases. If you have health questions about COVID-19, call the hotline at 800-889-3931 or email questions here. The Village Municipal Centre is open with normal hours of 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. You are encouraged to conduct as much business as possible online.
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Blast from the Past - Nippersink Creek School |
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Education in Spring Grove began in the early 1800s within a one room log structure called Nippersink Creek School. Mr. Sterns taught 15 students during a two-term school year with classes running from April thru June and October through February.
The log structure burned down in 1882 and was replaced by this one-room frame schoolhouse at the northeast corner of Wilmot Road and Main Street on what was known as Cole's Corners. The photo of the school building is from 1906, so had been standing 24 years by that time. The teacher and students photo is from 1905. The cute souvenir is dated September 3, 1900 - May 26, 1901 presented by teacher, Bessie Stone and lists quite a large student body of 42 students. Many of the names are familiar in Spring Grove history.
In August 1925, the old landmark school was torn down. It was reported that the residents of Spring Grove, "a good many of whom received their education there", would miss the old familiar building. A bungalow was built on the spot shortly thereafter and still occupies the corner today.
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