River Grove
Illinois, IL
(60171)

River Grove, Illinois incorporated in 1889 and is located just 11 miles west of downtown Chicago. The town covers an area of 2.39 square miles and has a population of 10,157 est.  

What Makes River Grove Unique?

• Cernan Earth and Space Center - explore the wonders of the universe and the latest discoveries in astronomy, space exploration, and Earth science at the Cernan Earth and Space Center, a unique space-age facility that combines education and entertainment for people of all ages. Open all year, the Cernan Center is conveniently located at Triton College in Chicago's western suburb of River Grove. The Cernan Center houses a 100-seat dome theater that features star-filled planetarium shows, wraparound films, children's shows and laser light shows, along with a Space Hall and Star Store gift shop.   
• River Grove Beautification Committee - the committee has also gotten more serious as the years go by. We now form the Village Tree Board that over sees all aspects of our town?s tree population. We were the leading force in obtaining our Tree City USA status for all six years running. The committee is now applying for our fourth ?Growth Award? through Tree City, for special projects. These include building the Peace Pole area at River Front Park and a revolving tree planting program with our American Elm Tree nursery at the Historical House.
• Historical Commission - to preserve the history of River Grove and insure it's being passed to our future Generations. Also to continue the preservation and restoration of the Historical House and Barn. 

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