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Dear Village Resident,
Don't miss our next Farmers Market, Saturday July 15th!
Our Farmers Markets are held in the Village Municipal Centre lot, 7401 Meyer Road from 9am to 1pm. For a list of vendors, click here.
Helping Hands Recycling will also be on site again to collect your unwanted textiles.
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Village Recycling Event
The Village of Spring Grove has set up multiple recycling events throughout 2023, our next one will be Saturday, July 15 at the Village of Spring Grove Municipal Centre in conjunction with our Farmers Market.
It is estimated that 85% of all clothing and textiles ends up in landfills in the U.S. today. With the goal of increasing recycling in mind, Helping Hands Recycling Center collects unwanted textiles in an attempt to divert millions of pounds of clothing from landfills. They will collect nearly everything you want to get rid of, click the flyer for acceptable items, or click to our website for the flyer.
Please note that the Helping Hands Recycling Center is not associated with our local food pantry, Helping Hands Food pantry. Please do not drop off items to be recycled at Helping Hands Food Pantry.
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A Message from the 4th of July Committee
Thank you to everyone who attended Bella Cain on July 3rd at Horse Fair Park! What a turnout! Bella Cain really brought the party thanks to our Premier Band Sponsors Ray Auto Group/Ray Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram and Scot Forge.
Thank you to all the sponsors who donated to the Fireworks Fund, the Pistakee Fireworks crew really impressed this year! All of the alcohol sales and parking fees helped fund the Fireworks show, so thank you for hydrating with us and parking in our lots.
Finally, thank you to our Committee, Spring Grove Public Works and all of the Volunteers who signed up to help and those individuals who didn't hesitate to jump in when help was needed!
The 4th of July Committee is a small, all-volunteer committee. This event has grown a lot in the last couple of years and more help is needed on the day of the events and coordinating prior to the event, please email us at sg4thofjuly@gmail.com if you would like to join us.
Check the Spring Grove 4th of July's Facebook page for links to photos to the event, if you have photos you would like to share please email them to sg4thofjuly@gmail.com or share them on their Facebook page.
Check out Bella Cain's photos here.
Thank you to Rich Kurowski for taking photos of the parade! Click here to see his photos.
-The Spring Grove 4th of July Committee
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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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Route 12 Water Main Extension
The Water Main extension from Winn Road to Industrial Court on Route 12 will begin around July 17th, weather permitting. Please give yourself more time for travel as traffic delays may occur. Work is expected to last through September.
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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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Village of Richmond Road Closure
On July 7, 2023 Broadway Road between Route 173 and Keystone Road in Richmond will have temporary closures for road work. During the work the road will be closed for general traffic but passable for emergency access. This is the prep phase for road work that will continue next week. Expect 1 or 2 days next week that this same section will be closed. If you have questions please email richmondroaddistrict@gmail.com.
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Thank You to our Fish Boil Donors and Volunteers
This year we served over 600 meals and 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, Annabelle's Busy Bees, 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.
Click here for photos from the event!
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Photo of Owen Weinfurtner taken by Tyler Sepsey at Thelen Park during the 4th of July Fireworks Show. Photo submitted by Wendy Sepsey. 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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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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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 - July 1938 Flood
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A Spring Grove bridge washed away. | |
Main Street, still gravel, and the fish hatchery | |
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Spring Grovers may not have been in a celebratory mood on Monday, July 4, 1938.
On Thursday, June 30, rain began falling steadily in the afternoon and increased in intensity until it “reached cloudburst proportions” late that evening and into Friday and Saturday, July 2. The Richmond dam, that had been repaired the previous year from rain damage, could not hold back the force of the raging water again and gave way. (The McHenry dam held out, but the dam at Wilmot broke Saturday morning which caused the Fox river to rise two feet that day.)
Many places were closed to travel due to flooding and gravel farm roads being washed away. Only one road was open to Spring Grove. Travelers were advised to take Route 173 to “Bower’s Corner” (Winn Road), and then south to Spring Grove. Corn crops were badly damaged and grain throughout the region was as “flat as a pancake”.
Thirteen bridges in McHenry County had been either completely demolished or seriously damaged. Greenwood Township had four, including one where the Nippersink tore out a bridge which stood 20 feet above the normal level of the water. Burton Township had two, including a Spring Grove bridge, which was washed away. The fish hatchery flooded, and swirling waters undermined sections of the railroad tracks in town, “leaving holes large enough for a man to crawl through”.
By Monday and Tuesday, the floodwaters, creeks and rivers were receding, and the soaked fields, homes and gardens started to dry out. But despite the inclement weather, the 4th of July carnival in McHenry drew thousands on Sunday and the Monday night fireworks display went on as planned.
Story by Laura Frumet
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