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River Grove News

Local news for River Grove, IL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

Tuesday | Northwest Herald

Surprise road project makes Fox River Grove residents angry

FOX RIVER GROVE South River Road residents received notice of construction on their street the day it began and were told they had to make a pricey choice within two days.

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Related Topix: Fox River Grove, IL

Mon Jul 07, 2008

Mundelein Review

Updated 7/7: Fire damages patio deck, house intact

Ashes from a barbecue grill are the apparent cause of a fire on a patio deck early Monday, Cary firefighters say.

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Related Topix: Life, Food, Bar-B-Q, Cary, IL, Fox River Grove, IL

Wed Jul 02, 2008

Marywood Herald

Take time for a tea party at Cheney Mansion

Young people will sip tea and chat about dolls or toy trucks during a Garden Hat Party, 2-4 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, at Cheney Mansion, 220 N. Euclid Ave., Oak Park.

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Related Topix: Oak Park, IL, Family, Kids, Entertainment

Sun Jun 29, 2008

NewsBlaze

Love of Vegetables Cost School Over $78,000

Dave Warwak, the tenured middle school teacher in Illinois who was fired last fall for incorporating veganism in his art lessons, is costing his former school district a great deal more than dinnertime anguish.

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Related Topix: Education Etc., Fox River Grove, IL

Fri Jun 27, 2008

Beep!

Gypsy moths start another infestation to battle

Movie crews aren't coming to Evelyn Holzman's back-yard in an unincorporated area between Elgin and Hoffman Estates.

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Related Topix: Kane County, IL, Glen Ellyn, IL, Hoffman Estates, IL

Wed Jun 25, 2008

Chicago Tribune

3 men charged in theft of brass ornaments from grave sites

Every day, Robert Arnold visits the River Grove grave of his daughter Brooke, who was killed two years ago at age 19 by a drunken driver.

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Related Topix: Cook County, IL, Forest Park, IL, Bensenville, IL, Glenview, IL

Mon Jun 23, 2008

Chicago Sun-Times

Gravesites looted -- 3 men arrested

When Robert and Dawn Arnold drove up to their 19-year-old daughter's grave in Elmwood Cemetery and Mausoleum in River Grove last January, something was missing.

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Related Topix: Chicago Metro, Bensenville, IL, Glenview, IL

Sat Jun 21, 2008

WLS

Police make arrests in cemetery vandalism cases

Two people are charged and charges are pending against another for allegedly vandalizing cemeteries in the Chicago area.

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Related Topix: Evergreen Park, IL, Cook County, IL

Thu Jun 19, 2008

BilikFamily.com

Short Updates

Another early but smooth commute. Finished another [slightly biased :-) ] audio book on the way in.

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Related Topix: Electronics, Semiconductors, Intel

Tue Jun 17, 2008

Sun-Times News Group

Updated 6/13: Cocaine, marijuana seized from Fox River Grove house

By CRAIG A. WHITNEY cwhitney@pioneerlocal.com A Fox River Grove man was arrested on drug charges Thursday after a month-long police investigation.

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Related Topix: Fox River Grove, IL, Drugs, Wheeling, IL

Sun Jun 15, 2008

Beep!

A tour of some local bike races

Fitness instructor and cyclist Vicky Tate has one piece of advice for would-be racers who think they need expensive bikes and gear.

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Related Topix: Downers Grove, IL, Chicago Metro, Fox River Grove, IL

Fri Jun 13, 2008

Beep!

Interesting offerings make Brunch Cafe a hit with breakfast lovers

Every town seems to have its share of breakfast nooks - the kind that serves the basics with a cup of joe.

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Related Topix: Life, Food, Pork, Meat, Baked Goods, Bread, Fox River Grove, IL, Breakfast, Dining

Wed Jun 11, 2008

Daily Herald

Defense stresses threat was joke

A former Barrington High School student who posted a message on the Internet saying "many will die on 10/31 at Stevenson High School" never intended it to be taken seriously, his attorney said Tuesday.

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Related Topix: Fox River Grove, IL, Lake County, IL, Lincolnshire, IL

Mon Jun 09, 2008

Northwest Herald

Family Fun Calendar: June 8-15

BLACKHAWK VINTAGE CLASSIC, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 14-15, Blackhawk Farms Raceway, 15538 Prairie Road, South Beloit.

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Related Topix: South Beloit, IL, Fox River Grove, IL, Woodstock, IL

Sat Jun 07, 2008

Northwest Herald

Around the Region

Two arrested in Fox River Grove thefts FOX RIVER GROVE Police have arrested two individuals in connection with separate thefts that occurred in Fox River Grove in May.

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Related Topix: Crystal Lake, IL, Fox River Grove, IL, McHenry, IL

Thu Jun 05, 2008

NBC Channel 5

Crews Battle Extra-Alarm Blaze In Franklin Park

More than 15 ambulances and numerous fire units remain on the scene of an extra-alarm fire Thursday night in an industrial complex in west suburban Franklin Park.Emergency crews responded about 7:30 p.m. ...

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Related Topix: Franklin Park, IL, Melrose Park, IL, Schiller Park, IL, Maywood, IL

Wed Jun 04, 2008

Northwest Herald

Cary police looking for woman

CARY Police are seeking tips to help them locate a woman who went missing nine years ago.

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Related Topix: Chicago Metro, Cary, IL, Fox River Grove, IL

Thu May 29, 2008

WLS-TV Chicago

More gluten-free restaurants in Chicago area

People diagnosed as celiacs have a hard time digesting many foods, because the disease affects the small intestine.

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Related Topix: Chicago Metro, Baked Goods, Life, Food, Bread, Evanston, IL, Home Gardening, Home

Tue May 27, 2008

Illinois Government News Network

Gov. Blagojevich Signs Film Tax Credit Legislation

' Building on his commitment to help the Illinois film industry continue to achieve record success, Gov.

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Related Topix: Harold Ramis, Horror, Comedy Movies, Action, Adventure, Science Fiction Movies, Ghostbusters II, Comedy, Entertainment, Television, Illinois, Illinois Government

Thu May 22, 2008

Sun-Times News Group

Student prank carries felony charge

Youths caught making threats against schools can't expect a slap on the wrist anymore.

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Related Topix: Fox River Grove, IL, Lincolnshire, IL

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River Grove, Illinois is located in Cook County and is part of the Chicago Metro Area. Zip codes in River Grove, IL include 60171.

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