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River Grove station

Railway station

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River Grove is a station on Metra's North Central Service and Milwaukee District West Line in River Grove, Illinois. The station is 11.4 miles away from Chicago Union Station, the southern terminus of the lines. River Grove station is situated 1,400 feet east of River Grove Public Library.

Gene & Jude’s

Fast food restaurant

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Gene & Jude's is a hot dog stand in River Grove, Illinois, founded in 1946 by Chicago city worker Gene Mormino. The stand is famous for its limited approach to the Chicago-style hot dog, its toppings departing from tradition by including only mustard, onions, relish, sport peppers and fresh cut French fries placed on top, known as a Depression Dog. Gene & Jude’s is situated 1,300 feet west of River Grove Public Library.

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Franklin Park

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Franklin Park is a village in the Chicagoland area, near O'Hare International Airport. Incorporated in 1892, the town is steeped in train culture; it's served by three Metra stations, has a large train yard, and celebrates its history with a train museum and festival.

Elmwood Park

Town

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The Northwest Suburbs are in Chicagoland, primarily in northwestern Cook, southern Lake and northern DuPage County, centered along Metra’s North Central Service, though encompassing areas well beyond the rail line.

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