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 …

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 …

Fund raisers

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St. Francis Xavier holds fundraiser in giant tent

St. Francis Xavier held its biennial auction and school fundraiser April 28, in a giant tent behind the school at 145 N. Waiola Ave., La Grange. This year’s theme, the Wild West Festival, entertained more than 600 attendees, many arriving in western gear such as …

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 …

LaGrange Park baby first born in Hinsdale Hospital pavilion

Only a few hours old and already Emilia “Emi” Joy Sato has a great story.   She was the first baby born at the new patient pavilion at Adventist Hinsdale Hospital at 4:32 a.m. April 23, to parents Regina and Junichi Sato, of LaGrange Park. …

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 …

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 …

First Congregational Church of Western Springs youth give back over break

Members of the Plymouth Fellowship at the First Congregational Church of Western Springs spent their spring break in Johns Island, South Carolina, painting homes through the Rural Mission. Director of Youth Ministries Mike Tilden said 89 high school students and 19 adult volunteers took part …

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 …