Government

 

The Village of River Grove was incorporated in 1888 making it the oldest Village in Leyden Township. Before its incorporation the land was home to the Potawatomi Indians. It became available for sale in 1833. A bridge was erected in 1834 across the Des Plaines River on an Indian trail was later called Grand Avenue. The original settlement east of the river was named Cazenovia then later Turner Park.

In 1872 land purchased on the south side of Grand became Rhodes subdivision. Both Rhodes and another subdivision north of Grand were incorporated into River Grove in 1888.

Since 1888 the Villages form of government has been headed by a Village President and 6 Trustees. The Village Clerk is also an elected position. All officials are elected to 4 year terms. There is a Village election every 2 years in the month of April, the next election will be April 2013.