River Grove News

The River Grove Fire Department continues its investigation in to a fatal fire Nov.

" November 8, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn joined with Gold Star Families for a ceremony at Veterans Memorial Hall for the unveiling of the Portrait of a Soldier memorial exhibition.

Cook County Commissioner Peter Silvestri was elected to the Board in 1994 and is currently serving his fourth term.

A woman has died Wednesday night after a fire at her home in River Grove, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office.

Comics, cooking and vampires are on tap at the River Grove Public Library. "Create your own comic book" is the topic of a free, young adults program that will be held from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Friday, Nov.

CARY – District 26 officials will discuss on Monday asking taxpayers for a referendum to alleviate millions of dollars of anticipated debt.

LAKE BARRINGTON – Route 14 was closed in both directions southeast of Fox River Grove after a multiple vehicle crash near the intersection of Route 14 and Pepper Road.

Elmwood Park and River Grove officials are warning people not to be fooled by telephone scams claiming to raise funds for the fire departments.

Five people were injured in an auto accident on Route 14 in Fox River Grove Tuesday night, Lake County Sheriff officials said.

WOODSTOCK – The McHenry County Board Liquor and License Committee placed bets on both of its proposals regarding video gambling.

Communication remains the most important factor in fighting the flu this gall. Both municipal and education officials continue to espouse the sharing of information received from various health organizations with residents and parents.

For two generations of Chicago-area rock fans, it's hard not to wax nostalgic when driving past the intersection of Grand Avenue and River Road in River Grove.

River Grove police are looking for information regarding two arson incidents that may be related.

Country comes to the city when the Elmwood Park Community Chorus next performs. Selections will run the gamut from Patsy Cline to Carrie Underwood, Hank Williams to Rascall Flatts at the free concert that begins at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov.

Triton College is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with its second annual Latino College Visit from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct.

No longer will the chirping of crickets play second fiddle to the idling of buses near the Oak Park Country Club in Elmwood Park.

The first of two open houses at Guerin College Prep High School, 8001 West Belmont Ave., River Grove is planned for 11 a.m. Oct.

The 77th District state representative foresees a busy few weeks ahead. At the River Grove Chamber of Commerce's September meeting, State Rep.

HEBRON – When John Nixon moved to Hebron two years ago, he thought that he had done his homework.

Richard Krajewski seemed a little in awe of all the attention. The River Grove resident took center stage at the Sept.