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“We have recently had the pleasure of a visit by a remarkable man, an native of Vermont, who has resided for many years at Sugar Grove, Illinois. Peleg Y. Bliss was one of ‘God’s poor,’ but by industry, temperance, integrity, wit and wisdom, he has…

"Meeting Development Halfway" is an article in the newspaper in 1986 about the sale of Bliss Wood Farm, which was homesteaded by Peleg Young Bliss in 1844, to develop Strafford Woods residential area.

Shaw Media ran a story highlighting the history of Sugar Grove. Journalist Bryan Salvage wrote,

"In spring 1834, Asa McDole, brothers James and Isaac Isbell, plus nephew Parmeno Isbell, James Carmen and a man named Bishop camped together while…

Newspaper article: "Tollway Link May Open on August 1"
Describes 2 grade separation bridges carrying Bus. Rt. 30 and Rt. 47 over East-West Tollway near Sugar Grove.

NORMAL GIRL ELOPES
AURORA BEACON NEWS

Sugar Grove has lost its school teacher Miss Myrtle Seavey. She eloped today to Chicago with Everett Snow of Sugar Grove and married him. The people of Sugar Grove thought that they were not to be married…

This was framed and displayed at the old Sugar Grove Library. On the back of the picture was written:

OLD Jericho Stage Coach Station at the corner of Jericho Rd. and Mighell Rd., Circa 1917

The Jericho Stage Coach Station burned down in…

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FIRST PLACE IN SPEECH EVENT TO SUGAR GROVE

Win Annual Contest for Class B Schools in Competition at Elgin

Stellar speakers are developed at Sugar Grove Township High School.

They won the annual contest for Class B…

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FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA ORATORY CONTEST AT SUGAR GROVE, ILLINOIS

Sugar Grove, Illinois, April 16 -

Ben McCannon, Jr., of Sugar Grove, was awarded first place iin the Section II Future Farmers of America Original…

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LIBRARIANS MEET

Robert H. Rohlf, (far right), director of a project staff that revealed a state aid plan for public library development in Illinois Thursday, is shown with William W. Bryan, outgoing president of the…

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Ever try to judge dozens of cakes, cookies, breads, pies and fudge? These ladies did yesterday at the Women's Fair of the Big Rock Plowing Match. The cake they are holding received a blue ribbon and was rated as best…

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SUGAR GROVE WOMEN SERVE 4-H DINNER

A group of Sugar Grove women who prepared the dinner for the annual Aurora Chamber of Commerce 4-H club dinner at Sugar Grove and some of the me waiters who served it are pictured…

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Mrs. Perry Wilder of Aurora is the youngest daughter of Frank Mighell. Lee and Wynn Mighell, sons of Albert, need no introduction. Wynn was born a stone's throw from his present home. Their sister, Miss Ida…

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Aurora Beacon News, April 4 1970

MCCANNONS OF SUGAR GROVE
by Trudy Morrison

For many people, Sugar Grove is a dot on a map or merely a name. But for the McCannon family, it's been home for several…

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MCCANNON

Mr. and Mrs. Willis B. McCannon of Sugar Grove will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on April 4, 1992. They will be honored at an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Sugar Grove Community…

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FOUR OF HER GRANDSONS IN US SERVICE

Mrs. Ella McCannon, 112 Frankin Street, has four grandsons in the service of the United States. They are: Curtis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Neiswender of South Bend, Indiana, who hs…

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FOUR GENERATIONS IN SUGAR GROVE FAMILY

Four generation s in a well know Sugar Grove family are shown in the above picture. Reading from left to right they are: Frank McCannon Jr., 3, great grandson; Mrs. Frank…

Miss Marjorie McCartney's engagement to Buron Tremain, storekeeper 2-c in the U.S. Navy, is announced by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie McCartney of Sugar Grove. Burton, son of Mr. and Mrus. Leslie Tremain of Montgomery Road, in enjoying a…