🌱 Why Gene and Jude’s lands on America’s legendary hot dog list

Morning River Grove! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Why Gene and Jude’s lands on America’s legendary hot dog list

Also on today's calendar: May Fairy Artisan Market at More Brewing and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Becoming windier and cooler, with a high of 60 and low of 45 degrees.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 67, low: 54.
• Friday: A morning shower; warmer, with a high of 78 and low of 63 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• A Guide to Legendary Hot Dog Stands Across America (cheapism.com) — River Grove gets a tasty shout-out as Gene and Jude’s is highlighted for its no-frills hot dogs and fries, plus its strict no-ketchup rule. The national roundup of iconic hot dog stands explains what you’ll pay, what toppings you can expect, and why this longtime River Grove favorite stands out among America’s most beloved spots.
   

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📸 Around River Grove

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🗓 Upcoming Events in River Grove

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday May 17

• May Fairy Artisan Market at More Brewing →
  126 S Villa Ave, Villa Park
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday May 14

• Girls Soccer - Championship Game
  River Grove SD 85-5 River Grove, IL 60171
  4:00 pm
• Board of Education Meeting @ Administration Office
  Mannheim SD 83 Franklin Park, IL 60131
  6:30 pm

Saturday May 16

• Planting Day →
  River Grove, IL Calendar River Grove, IL 60171

Monday May 18

• FINANCE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING →
  River Grove, IL Calendar, 2621 N. Thatcher Avenue, River Grove
  10:00 am
• VILLAGE BOARD MEETING →
  River Grove, IL Calendar, 2607 N. Thatcher Avenue, River Grove
  6:00 pm

Tuesday May 19

• East Graduation
  Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N River Rd, Rosemont
  6:30 pm

Wednesday May 20

• West: Graduation Ceremony
  Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N River Rd, Rosemont
  6:30 pm

Saturday May 30

• River Front Fest • River Grove, IL — The Blooze Brothers →
  River Front Park, 8659 W Carey Ave, River Grove
  5:30 pm

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📣 River Grove Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday May 13

• Branch Pickup! →
  Schiller Park, IL Calendar Schiller Park, IL 60176
  7:00 am
• MMS's Recognition Event HR →
  Mannheim Middle School Melrose Park, IL 60164
  7:35 am
• ABC Storytime →
  Melrose Park Public Library, 801 Broadway Ave, Melrose Park
  10:00 am
• Afternoon Book Club
  River Forest Public Library, 735 Lathrop Avenue, River Forest
  1:30 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Kerry Ingredients and Flavours posted a job opening for Sanitation Operator in Melrose Park. Apply here.
• Panda Express posted a job opening for Shift Leader (P1-1361691-1) in Melrose Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near River Grove here.

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🗞 Nearby News

River Forest

• Nearby woods and nature (oakpark.com)
• Bank accounts at center of West Sub hospital fight will be reviewed (oakpark.com)

Franklin Park

• Patty García gets Congressional Progressive Caucus endorsement in race to replace US Rep. Jesús ‘Chuy' García (chicagotribune.com)
• Judge delays decision on special prosecutor for 'Operation Midway Blitz' (dailyherald.com)
• How much did Beach Park households pay in property taxes for police and fire pensions in FY 2024? (lakecountygazette.com)

Oak Park

• Oak Parkers take action (oakpark.com)

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Ok River Grove! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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