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Trustees recommend $12,000 grant to help open children’s bookstore in Stone Hill Center

Village of Fox River Grove Board of Trustees · April 1, 2026
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Trustees voted June 17 to ask staff to prepare an ordinance recommending a $12,000 business capital assistance grant to help Susan Kelly open the Magical Forest children’s bookstore in August; Ms. Kelly had requested $15,000 and has signed a six‑year lease.

At its June 17 meeting the Fox River Grove Board of Trustees recommended a $12,000 business capital assistance grant to help launch the Magical Forest children’s bookstore in Stone Hill Center.

Assistant Administrator Bechler introduced business owner Susan Kelly, who said her plan is to open the children‑focused bookstore in August, host events and sell books, toys and related items in a…

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