La Grange Pet Parade kings, queens named

The kings and queens of the La Grange Pet Parade have been announced. The 66th annual parade takes place from 9:30-11 a.m. June 2, starting at Cossitt Avenue and La Grange Road. The following students were named kings and queens: Congress Park School: King Nahum …

Cousins born hours apart at Hinsdale Hospital

Cousins Rowan Flood and Jack Flood will share a special bond throughout their lives: They were delivered by the same doctor at the same hospital just one day apart. Rowan Avery Flood, a girl, was born at 2:42 a.m. May 9, weighing 7 pounds, 9 …

Helping Hand Center aids people with disabilities

Helping Hand Center, a nonprofit in Countryside, is helping people with disabilities get jobs in the local community. The center’s mission is to assist individuals with developmental disabilities to achieve their highest level of independence through quality programs and services. One of the ways they …

Abbey will make an amazing friend

Abbey is a 6-year-old, spayed, domestic short hair feline.

Abbey is affectionate and loves attention. She’ll let you know how much she appreciates a home and your company. She qualifies for the Friends for Life program. If you are 65 years of age or older …

Girl Scouts plant trees, bury time capsule

The Girl Scouts Prairie Flower Service Unit, which is composed of Girl Scouts troops from La Grange and surrounding communities, planted an evergreen on Arbor Day, April 27, in Denning Park to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of Girl Scouts USA. A time capsule, which included …

Ammey will make an amazing friend

Abbey is a 6-year-old spayed domestic short hair feline.

Abbey is very affectionate and loves attention. She’ll let you know how much she appreciates a loving home and your company. Abbey qualifies for the friends for life program. If you are 65 years of age …

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La Grange Area Historical Society opens Girl Scout exhibit

The La Grange Area Historical Society has an exhibit marking the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scouts. The “campsite” and “cookie sale” includes vintage uniforms, merit badge sashes, camping gear and items dating back as far as the early 1900s.

The museum hours are 9:30 …

Seventh Season Home Show this weekened in Darien

The Home Show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Darien Sportsplex, 451 Plainfield Road, between Cass Avenue Clarendon Hills Road. Admission and parking are free. “We don’t think property owners should have to pay to attend an expo so they …

Five students earn Merit Award from the Hinsdale Rotary

Five students who attend Clarendon Hills Middle School, Hinsdale Middle School or Hinsdale Central High School received the Rotary Club of Hinsdale’s Youth Merit Award April 13. This award recognizes high school and middle school students for scholarship, leadership and service. Honorees this month were …

Fenwick Mothers’ Club to host spring fashion show

The Fenwick High School Mothers’ Club spring luncheon and fashion show, “Sweeten Your Style,” will begin at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 26, with boutique shopping followed at 11:30 a.m. by the luncheon and fashion show, at The Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace. Tickets are $65 and …

Jack russell terrier/chihuahua available for adoption

Ralphie, a 7-year-old male neutered jack russell terrier/chihuahua, is a super sweet and gentle fellow who is very calm and mild-mannered and enjoys giving doggy kisses. To visit Ralphie or other dogs and cats available for adoption, visit the Hinsdale Humane Society, 22 N. Elm …

PET OF THE WEEK Precious is friendliness personified

Precious was given her name by the folks at the shelter where she ended up because that’s what she is – precious. She has stolen their hearts as she will surely steal yours. This beautiful, freckled girl with a huge smile on her face is …

Pet of the week

Iago, a 4-year-old neutered male domestic short hair gray and white feline, enjoys time with volunteer June Herdzina of Willowbrook. Iago is very loving, well-behaved and affectionate. Iago has a housemate, Annabelle, who is a 4-year-old gray medium hair spayed female. They are very fond …

Animals go a wee bit Irish

Brookfield Zoo offered some special treats to the animals on St. Patrick’s Day, provided shamrock-shaped treats in place of other snacks that day. …